Top ACT Reading Tutors serving Evanston

David: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any student can be a successful writer.
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Daria: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...literature based, as that is where my interests lie. I enjoy discussing books with my students and helping them realize the subtle nuances of the author's language. I also enjoy helping my students with their own writing, helping them find their unique style. For test prep, I enjoy the English, Reading and Writing portions and try to help my students do the same. I believe the more a student enjoys something the easier it will...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Zhaleh: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...Mechanical Engineering and Japanese at Carnegie Mellon University. I enjoy tutoring because I love sharing knowledge with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Rebecca: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...I love helping people communicate better. Everyone has a voice and a message, but sometimes that message gets stuckeither because of language barriers or the ability to put the right words to thoughts. I like to help people get past these barriers and unleash their inner voice! Sometimes, though, people have other, more specific barriers to overcome (like passing a test!), and I love being able to help people with these objectives as well. Besides...
Education & Certification
Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Jack: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.... I'm big on listening. It's my job to hear what a...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Ruth: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...a high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790

Samantha: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Brian: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...school at the University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine. I am currently in my fourth year of school, and will be applying tointernal medicine residency programs in the fall. I find the most effective learning strategy is to understand the underlying concepts behind a subject, which facilitates the application of this knowledge to a wide range of novel problems in a testing environment. Additionally, by helping a student find a personal connection to the...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Christopher: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...certification that would allow me to teach English as a foreign language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra, and English, as well as ACT and GRE prep. I employ a student-centered teaching style, encouraging students to think independently and draw their own conclusions about the content. In my free time, I enjoy appreciating and composing music and literature, and take an active role in grassroots politics.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Rohan: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
Hey! My name is Rohan, and I'm very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I've been tutoring since I was fourteen years old, and being an older brother, I've also had countless experience tutoring my younger sister. I bring a positive and exciting attitude to my teaching style, and my main goal is always to ensure my client is learned and satisfied. ... My teaching philosophy revolves around ensuring the student has made positive progress in...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Psychology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Ian: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...you specific course material as well as more general study techniques that will keep you motivated to learn. As an undergraduate, my primary focus of study was in neurobiology. I have a confident grasp of introductory and intermediate biochemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, and microbiology. Additionally, I am proficient in undergraduate general and cognitive psychology. Currently, I am available to tutor college students in select biology and psychology courses. Additionally, I will be available to high...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Todd: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...easier and fun if students see the relevance to their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT. Outside of tutoring, I am the director of counseling services at an agency that serves the homeless, where I spend...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33

Benjamin: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...During classes in middle and high school, I developed a reputation of being a good source of help within my classes in a non-tutor capacity, and grew that into a peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch my senior year of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Zach: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from my point of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm always happy to share. In tutoring, I am very insistent on...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Ellen: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics I have passion for open water swimming, a penchant for knitting, and a pathological sweet...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Stephen: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...in going to graduate school. Additionally I have taught English grammar, reading, and conversational skills to ESL students in Chicago, Ecuador, and Colombia. While I tutor a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy helping students with standardized test strategy and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Sarah: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
I am a student at the University of Chicago, majoring in marketing and minoring in Business Analytics. I love tutoring and helping others. My specialties are in Business, Economics and test prep. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Marketing
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 34

Oliver: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
My name is Oliver. I'm a current student at Northwestern University and standardized test tutor. I've been tutoring for the past 3 years and have helped many students score well on the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and similar exams. I am also fluent in French.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Engineer, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

James: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...first two exams. I am working toward the third exam, studying advanced calculus and probability theory. I began tutoring in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up through college level calculus, including ACT test prep. Working one on one with students to help them achieve their academic goals has been...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Stephen: Evanston ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Evanston, IL
...fulfilled a dream by attending the University of Notre Dame. There I majored in Classics and Pre-Professional Studies. Following my college career, I obtained a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences from Midwestern University in Downers Grove. I have always been fascinated with biology and chemistry and how microscopic interactions lead to the world we see around us. I love learning about all areas of science and this passion drives my excitement for tutoring. As...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, PreProfessional Studies/Classics
Midwestern University - Master of Arts, Masters of Biomedical Sciences
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
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