Top Tutors serving Chicago

Julie: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I tutored various subjects as a volunteer with the NBC Homework Hotline, and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to teach French for 2 years while earning my Master's. I am very passionate about learning and teaching foreign languages, and I hope to share that with my students. In my experience students particularly enjoy (and benefit from) learning and exploring new cultures while learning the...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago- Master of Arts, French and Francophone Studies

Andrew: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
I have been tutoring since high school, when I tutored students in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Chemistry. Since then, I have tutored for four years at the college level in both German and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects,...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University- Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Alyssa: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...an Augustinian Volunteer for a year in Chulucanas, Peru, where I worked as a computer teacher at a technical institute called CETPRO Betania. I have previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and English with a focus on critical reading and writing skills. I am passionate about learning and I try to impart a...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame- Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Katie: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially grammar). I truly believe my sincere energy and enthusiasm can help make students excited about learning. I welcome questions and value honesty while tutoring. My personal interests include international education, traveling, hiking, camping, and...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame- Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut- Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Steve: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I truly enjoy helping him or her achieve their best. I am also passionate about tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. My teaching style is not set in stone; I understand that everyone learns differently and will try to find a learning method that will suit the student. Next year, I will begin my pursuit of a PhD in Biological Engineering, and I aspire to be an undergraduate professor and researcher. In my free time,...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame- Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular

David: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring 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...
Education & Certification
Drake University- Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Max: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...was successful each time and believe that I can share effective tips on how to increase scores in each subject. In my free time, I like to play sports like football and basketball. I also like to read novels and poems. My favorites are by Kurt Vonnegut and Jack Kerouac. I am a strong believer in education being the seeds of opportunity and hope to share my passion of learning with my students.
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania- Current Undergrad, Physics with Concentration in Chemical Principles
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Katarina: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Arbor. I majored in Evolutionary Anthropology and minored in Cultural Anthropology. I was awarded High Honors for my senior thesis, which was focused on how perceptions and understandings of land, power, and identity have changed within Labrador Inuit communities since the advent of the Comprehensive Land Claims agreements. Currently, I am am serving with the National Health Corps of Chicago as a Health Educator in a family planning clinic in West Chicago. Finally, I am...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor- Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31

Shivam: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...how important it is. I took tutoring sessions myself when I was in high school to prep for AP and ACT exams. Those sessions really helped me, and that is what inspired me to become a tutor and help others. I also have a huge passion for math. I have loved and excelled at it since elementary school. I'm doing a minor in mathematics at college because I enjoy the subject so much. I try...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor- Bachelor of Science, Computer Sciense
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
ACT Science: 36

Christopher: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Minu: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...graduated from Saint Louis University with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Public Health. I am from Bolingbrook, IL and graduated from Neuqua Valley High School. I have lived in 7 different cities in 18 years and love to go on road trips! I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus- Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Brandon: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the service of a tutor.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Josephine: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a Mathematics major at Loyola University Chicago, minoring in Statistics. I am continuing my education to get my Masters Degree in Statistics.
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago- Current Undergrad, Mathematics
GRE: 329
GRE Quantitative: 167
GRE Verbal: 162

Ariela: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand them the first time around. It is not just my success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago- Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Quinn: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
My main areas of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of experience. ... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University- Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Andrew: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...to Spanish. Additionally, I teach acting classes at a studio in Chicago at night. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English Language and Literature--particularly plays. In the past, I've had the most fun teaching students how to think critically about their reading assignments and how to write. I believe that both of these skills are invaluable to any student, and eventually, to any adult. I also believe very...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Ian: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...doing well in school also requires motivation. As your tutor, I can help teach 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago- Bachelors, Biological Sciences & Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Isabel: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...History of Art and Architecture. I love math and design, and I believe an understanding of both can help us appreciate our surroundings. My favorite subjects to tutor are algebra and geometry because it is so easy to make use of them in everyday life. When I tutor, I like to have my student identify what is confusing, work through the problem with my student, and then have them attempt a similar problem completely on...
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Gabriel: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...construction and taught undergraduates Biostatistics and the literature of Valdimir Nabokov, so I'm prepared to work with any age or skill level. When I'm not tutoring this summer, I'll be doing electrophysiological research at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Levente: Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I'm not working with this fantastic company for the money; I'm working with Varsity Tutors to help you grow academically. While attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I held a few roles in academia. I was a class assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3 and a project...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 170
Private Tutoring in Chicago, IL
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Scheduling a larger number of sessions, such as a weekly lesson throughout a school term, could have a lower price per session compared to arranging something like a few sessions in the weeks leading up to an exam. Likewise, if you attend Walter Payton College Prep, studying science with a current graduate student could have a different price compared to working with a high-achieving peer. The best way to learn more about pricing is to contact us directly.
Which tutoring subjects does Varsity Tutors offer for students in Chicago?
We'll help you find a tutor for students in Chicago in just about any subject you can think of. If you attend an institution like Loyola University Chicago, a tutor can help you with test prep for exams like the GMAT or LSAT.
Younger students can work on foundational areas like reading or math. For those who want to improve their skill on a particular instrument, like the guitar, there are also mentors available. If you are preparing for a trip abroad for business or pleasure, working with a foreign language tutor can make it easier to navigate the situations you will encounter. There are also instructors who can help you learn a foreign language in an academic setting. There are even mentors who can help you work toward professional certifications in an effective manner. Whether a student is doing well or poorly in their classes, working with a personal mentor can be valuable and beneficial.
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Getting a tutor for students in Chicago doesn't have to be stressful, and Varsity Tutors can help. Whether you attend Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, your first-grade student is working on academic skills they will use for the rest of their life, or you are getting ready for an exam like the ACT or MCAT, we'll help you find the assistance you need. The flexibility, expert instruction, and range of options these sessions offer can help you to use your study time efficiently. To learn more reach out to one of our educational directors for more information.
The Chicago School System
Did you know that Chicago is home to about 700 public schools, in addition to the numerous private schools in the city? As with most larger cities, there are some schools that offer stronger academic programs, and earning admission to these schools can be strenuous. With about 400,000 students in public schools alone, navigating the Chicago educational system can be nerve-wracking for parents and students.
Working with a professional tutor online or in-home can help you or your student excel. Private tutors in the Chicago area can create individualized tutoring sessions to address challenging coursework for students from elementary school to the college level and beyond. Tutors can even help with test preparation for common exams such as the ACT, SAT, ISEE, PARCC, or the ISA.
Here's a breakdown of ACT test scores in the city. How does your student measure up?
Chicago Test Scores
The PARCC, or the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, is taken by 3rd through 8th grade Illinois public school students. The focus of the test is on English and Mathematics.
The ISA, or Illinois Science Assessment, is administered to public school students in grades 5, 8, and 11. The high school assessment is aligned with Biology I and is given to students in an online format.
An expert Chicago tutor can help students master exam content while also providing new test-taking strategies and helping to build the student’s academic confidence. In many cases, the test scores at lower grade levels can be a determining factor in a student’s ability to gain acceptance to some of the best high schools in the city. Curious about which high schools are at the top of the list? Consider the following table:
Chicago High School Rankings
High School | Chicago Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Walter Payton College Prep | 1 | 1 | 94% |
Northside College Preparatory High School | 2 | 2 | 91% |
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School | 3 | 5 | 88% |
Jones College Prep High School | 4 | 9 | 86% |
Lane Tech College Prep High School | 5 | 10 | 73% |
Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School | 6 | 37 | 50% |
Maine West High School | 7 | 50 | 76% |
Lincoln Park High School | 8 | 57 | 68% |
Westinghouse College Prep | 9 | 75 | 50% |
DeVry University Advantage Academy High School | 10 | 91 | 27% |
Private tutoring isn’t just limited to students in grades K-12. Varsity Tutors can also help college students find the perfect tutor to help them achieve their academic potential. Perhaps you or your high school student are interested in attending one of these Chicago colleges:
Chicago University Rankings
College | 国家排名 | Acceptance Rate |
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University of Chicago | 17 | 8% |
Northwestern University | 21 | 11% |
Wheaton College - Illinois | 117 | 79% |
Illinois Institute of Technology | 160 | 56% |
DePaul University | 214 | 70% |
Loyola University Chicago | 279 | 73% |
University of Illinois at Chicago | 281 | 74% |
一个专业导师可以与我的学生prove his or her SAT or ACT scores. A tutor can also help a student improve his or her writing skills. Students will need a compelling admissions essay to improve chances of admission to the university or college of their dreams. This kind of individualized attention provides a benefit students can't get in busy classrooms. Consider the student-teacher ratios of these Chicago schools:
Chicago Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Chicago International Charter Schoolhas a171student-teacher ratio.
Waukegan High Schoolhas a161student-teacher ratio.
Warren Township High Schoolhas a171student-teacher ratio.
New Trier Township High Schoolhas a111student-teacher ratio.
Lane Tech College Prep High Schoolhas a201student-teacher ratio.
Illinois State Averagehas a151student-teacher ratio.
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