Award-Winning LSAT Tutors in Shorewood, IL

...a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests.... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart...

...and logical elements that make test preparation a fun challenge. My philosophy as an instructor is to consider each student's goals and preferred pathways to learning, and to then work jointly with the student to prepare a list of goals along with a study plan geared to accomplish those goals. There is no "one size...

...is in teaching composition, creative writing and analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an impact on...

...at Indiana University-Bloomington. I have extensive writing and editing experience with 100+ published articles, seven years of writing experience, and four years of editorial work. I have experience tutoring students from grades K-12 as well as college. I am passionate about helping students achieve their full potential while making the subject matters and assignments engaging...

...constant practice. That principle guided me both as a teacher, and better yet, as a student. Having been a liberal arts double major, a law student, and an appellate clerk, I can help students with a myriad of writing assignments, college and law school admission essays, personal statements, LSAT prep, and law courses involving criminal...

...practice tests. During our sessions that target logical reasoning sections, we will focus on argument structure. We will work on identifying conclusions, premises, and assumptions in arguments, as well as how to use these skills to answer necessary and sufficient assumption questions. For analytical reasoning (logic games), we will break down the three most common...

...to study food science. Suddenly back in undergraduate classes again, I had to brush up on my test taking and study skills. The program was so interesting I decided to pursue a graduate degree. Based on my undergrad performance and my GRE scores I obtained a full scholarship for my Master of Science. I had...

...All of my students have significantly improved since working with me and notice at least a 4 point jump and often times students gain over a 10 point jump. I also am great at application essays especially the common app. I look forward to working with your child I connect well with student athletes, teens...

...work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better when they aren't simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need to get there on their own. Outside of academia, I love to sing. I'm classically trained, but I also participated in a cappella...

...my success as a tutor. I believe in creating a supportive and challenging environment that encourages students to think critically and develop a love for learning. My students have often expressed appreciation for my patience, clarity in explaining complex concepts, and motivational support. In addition to my professional endeavors, I have actively participated in educational...

...Medicare. Tola is now a medical student at Harvard Medical School. Tola has been teaching and tutoring for the past 7 years working with high school and undergraduate students, including college athletes. She has tutored or served as a teaching assistant in psychology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, and high school math courses. She has...

...in statistics at The University of Iowa. I also served as Supervisory Teaching Assistant for a business statistics course, received Honorable Mention for Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award based on supervisor nominations, and a "Thank a Teacher" award by nomination from a former student. In my teaching evaluations, which I can provide upon request, students describe...

...married with four sons, two of whom have special needs (Autism and Downs). I have a proven track-record of presenting complex topics in an easy format that will allow you to efficiently improve, and eventually master, any academic subject. I am dependable, patient and effective, and I have no desire to bore you or waste...

...myself and I would love to share with you my experience in the application process. Please feel free to reach out to me to ask any questions you have. I do require potential students to send me any worksheets, notes, or documents prior to sessions so I can prepare to best help you during our...

...Paulo Freire, I insisted on student-centered learning, creating a safe environment in which my students could explore their deepest thoughts, sharing what was appropriate with their peers. My students are motivated and engaged with their studies; together we form a circle of learning in which all are expert critical thinkers. My task, as I see...

...LSAT. This understanding is illustrated in my recent LSAT performance: I scored a 167 on the June LSAT, which is in the top 94th percentile. I am currently preparing my law school application for Fall 2018. As I prepare my application, I am passionate about working with my fellow aspiring law school students. I am...

...intimidation before being able to start thinking about the question itself. Part of the tutor's job is to make the tests less daunting and more approachable. I will give students not just the information they need to solve a problem, but also the confidence that they can dependably answer others like it in the future....

I am a J.D. with significant experience in writing and editing. I have assisted tutees and other writers with crafting cogent arguments, structuring organized essays, and polishing drafts for style and tone. I'm particularly interested in writing tutoring and law school subject tutoring. My approach is collaborative and always positive-minded!

...product of years of academia that has positively impacted my life by liberating me in ways I could not imagine. My success and confidence, which I am grateful for, result from my hard work in school. I am a proud student and educator, and I hope to aid, inspire, and enable my students to be...

...clients in the practice of law since 1998. I have practiced in several different disciplines including but not limited to criminal defense law and real estate transactions. I am an entrepreneur having started and run different business, I have taught on the college level and published an award winning book. I have rehabbed houses, sold...