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5+ years
Corwyn
I am passionate about helping students because I experienced many difficulties as a student. I enjoy helping students overcome learning difficulties. This led me to teaching. I have been in education for over 20 years. I have taught in K-12, college, in the U.S., and abroad.I have studied education ...
The Ohio State University
Masters in Education, Special Education
Rockford College
Bachelor in Arts, Visual and Performing Arts, General

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Matthew
I am a lawyer, an English major, and former educational administrator who recently started a business. I live in Brooklyn and I'm originally from Jacksonville, Florida. I've lived all over the country in Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and NYC. Formerly I practiced bankruptcy law.I have passed the ba...
Stetson University College of Law
PHD, Law
University of Florida
Bachelors, English

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Krishna
Over the course of my career, I have held many positions - from waitress to lawyer to presidential campaign staffer. I graduated at the top of my college and law school class and passed the California Bar on the first try. Reflecting upon my varied jobs, I realize that inherent in each one is a resp...
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelors, Political Science and Philosophy
University of San Diego - school of law
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

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Tarrajna
I am a senior at Loyola University Chicago, majoring in international studies and minoring in Chinese and English. I will be graduating this spring and plan to return to China next fall, where I recently spent a semester abroad studying Mandarin intensively. I have a passion for learning languages, ...
Loyola University-Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, International Studies

Certified Tutor
7+ years
Daniel
I think language learning is important. When learning another language the most important thing is to be able to communicate your idea, many students are just taught to regurgitate phrases and vocabulary without any use for it. Language is learned through interaction with others. Being able to speak...
Salem State University
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

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Jera
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in December 2021, and completed my teaching licensure requirements there, as well, in both Elementary Education (K6) and Special Education (K12) in April 2022. I recently completed my student teach...
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Kelly
I am currently a High School Spanish teacher in Port Washington. I also teach English as a Second Language to adults at night at Suffolk County Community College. I firmly believe that anyone is capable of mastering a new language, it is just a matter of finding what method of learning works best fo...
CUNY Hunter College
Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
SUNY College at Old Westbury
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Teacher Education

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Angela
I graduated from Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in World Language Education with a focus in Spanish, as well as a minor in Anthropology. I am a very passionate and experienced tutor. During my time at Purdue, I worked with one of my professors on a program called "Ayuda y Aprende". We...
Purdue University-Main Campus
Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Education-Spanish

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Shauna
Shauna is a math teacher, who has also worked in the writing lab.
CUNY Brooklyn College
Masters, Math Education
CUNY York College
Bachelors, Economics

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Samantha
I'm a recent Northwestern grad and NYC transplant, with a passion for reading, fashion, and social media. In addition to tutoring, I've spent multiple years interning in the literary world and working at my university's fashion magazine; I have both a diverse range of experiences and an eye for deta...
Northwestern University
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
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Aditya
Graduate Test Prep Tutor • +33 Subjects
Hi students and parents, I am passionate about teaching and I believe in student specific teaching to compliment their strengths and improve on their weaknesses. I try to use real work examples to make learning fun and engaging.I have a bachelors degree in Physics BA, and a PhD from Dartmouth and perfect math scores in both the GRE and SAT math sections. At 27, I am relatively young and can still relate to students who may need assistance in achieving their academic goals.I can tutor SAT/ACT math, GRE math, in addition to high school/college science and math subjects like: algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and Physics.I started tutoring students one-on-one 8 years ago and also been a teaching assistant in over 10 classes during my PhD.
Amanda
Biology Tutor • +5 Subjects
I received my bachelor's degree in biological sciences from Clemson University in 2006 and my PhD in Plant Pathology from the University of Florida in 2011. Plant Pathology is a specialized discipline in the field of microbiology which is a combination of plant sciences (horticulture, genetics, etc) with microbes which parasitize plants. My tutoring experiences includes more than 5 years of working with interns, and non traditional students in laboratory and classroom settings. I really enjoy teaching all subjects pertaining to the life sciences, including biology, microbiology, plant sciences, and genetics. Living organisms, their surrounding environment, and genetic make-up have always fascinated me since I was a child. It is a passion which was developed early and one which I adore.My education and teaching style has been honed through the land grant extension service, whose core mission is to teach people to help themselves. Therefore I tailor my teaching style to each individual or group by creating hands-on applications of the teaching topics and by challenging students to think by asking informed and engaging questions. Additionally, I most importantly believe that a fun engaging environment creates passion and desire to learn, inquire, and achieve great things.Outside of the classroom I really enjoy the outdoors from hiking to gardening to practicing yoga. I also love to cook and create down home "soul food" with a twist. Since I do come from two schools with large football cultures, fall is my favorite time of year. There is something about the crisp air, the color change in the trees, and the collegiate excitement around this sport that makes me feel extremely nostalgic and excited. Also I really love harvest festivals, the fairs, and the art shows. There is something about fall that brings out the creativity in people.
Aaron
Advanced Placement Prep Tutor • +40 Subjects
I am a graduate of Michigan State University, where I studied Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Humanities. I am currently enrolled at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where I study Development Economics and International Monetary Policy. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, and as an Actuary, and have a particular passion for teaching Mathematics. When tutoring I try to include visualizations and real world examples whenever I can so that it does not feel like a fruitless exercise. I help students reach their goals with a two-pronged approach: reinforcing and building upon strengths while targeting weaknesses. In my free time I exercise, play the piano and volunteer with the Jewish Vocational Service.
William
Biology Tutor • +9 Subjects
I majored in biology at Grove City College, PA and Cleveland State University, OH. I majored in zoology at Ohio State. My degrees are BS, MS, and PhD. My teaching began while I was earning my advanced degrees, and I enjoyed it so much that I am still teaching biology classes at Tri-C. Classes I have taught include Anatomy and Physiology, Ecology, and General Biology. My favorite subject is ecology because I can study outdoors in forests and streams. I teach the way that I was taught by my favorite teacher. He made the students feel comfortable and made learning fun. I like to describe subjects in ways that make it interesting to the student. I am passionate about learning and I love to share this passion with my students. I love walks in the woods where I can discover new things while I enjoy nature. I also love to read, especially science fiction and fantasy.
Sarah
ACT English Tutor • +41 Subjects
As an English teacher, my mission is to ensure students are college and career bound. I want to do all I can to make sure they have the skills needed in order to be successful in the demand of today's world. Through hard work and dedication, I ensure my students are prepared to be all they can be.A little about myself: I graduated from University of Louisville with my bachelors in Education (concentration in English) in 2012. I graduated in December of 2016 with a specialty in literacy covering P-12. I have been a senior English teacher for nearly four years, not including my student teaching.On the personal side side, I enjoy cars, hikes, and strength training. I'm an avid gym goer because my health is just as important as my job. Getting healthy is just another step in the right direction to becoming the best teacher that I can be!
Orestes
Accounting Tutor • +39 Subjects
As Senior College student and young Entrepreneur, I can relate to the challenges of studying. I've taught myself how the brain learns to be successful in my coursework, and I'm passionate about teaching. I do my best learning when I need to teach a subject from different angles of understanding.
Cara
AP Biology Tutor • +16 Subjects
I am a graduate of Liberty University, where I received a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Biology. While there, I also obtained a Virginia teaching license in General Biology for grades 6-12. After graduating and getting married, I moved to South Florida, where I now attend Florida Atlantic University in pursuit of a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science. I have been tutoring various subjects since high school, but find Math and Science to be my strongest areas. While at Liberty University, I worked as a Biology tutor both for the Bruckner Learning Center and for the Biology Department itself. For my education certification, I completed several Biology practicums including a semester of student teaching 6th grade life science at Linkehorne Middle School. Now as a graduate student, I work as a Teaching Assistant by teaching Comparative Vertebrate Morphogenesis, Human Morphology, and Anatomy and Physiology labs at the FAU Davie campus. I am very passionate about all things Science and Biology remains my favorite subject to tutor. While tutoring, I bring my extensive content knowledge, patience, and creativity for developing personalized tutoring and studying techniques. When I am not in class or tutoring, I enjoy tennis, biking, reading and being an officer for South Florida’s Herpetology Society (a society for amphibian and reptile lovers).
Jack
Algebra Tutor • +22 Subjects
I am an undergrad at the University of Chicago, having graduated high school at Jesuit Dallas. I am currently pursuing a major in Computer Science and a minor in Math. I am interested in teaching as a possible profession, so I am planning to attend graduate school in a few years and planning to get a TA job in upcoming quarters. I tutor Computer Science, Math, and Physics, for Middle and High School students, and maybe college students in intro classes. I am most passionate about teaching programming because I find it to be a very useful and engaging skill; a lot of my friends at UChicago come to me when they have trouble working with Python or R, so I also have the most teaching experience with this field as well.I believe everyone learns differently, and I aim to be flexible to meet the different learning styles of my students. My general approach, however, emphasizes discovery and the learning process, rather than the rote memorization of rules and facts (this is why I prefer teaching Math, Computer Science, and Physics instead of fact-based domains like History and Chemistry).In my free time, I learn more about programming, which I apply in the context of programming competitions and game design. I also love playing board games with friends and family.
Ryan
Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a professional, fun loving teacher who strives to share my excitement for learning in an engaging, out of the box way.
Sai
Academic Coaching Tutor • +54 Subjects
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The Illinois Bar Exam tests six substantive law areas (Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Evidence, and Torts) plus Professional Responsibility, with most test-takers finding Evidence and Constitutional Law particularly demanding. These subjects require not just memorization of rules, but the ability to apply nuanced legal principles to complex fact patterns under time pressure. Additionally, the Multistate Performance Test (MPT) component challenges many candidates because it requires practical legal writing skills and the ability to work through unfamiliar legal concepts quickly—skills that differ significantly from traditional law school exams.
While study groups offer peer support and accountability, personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows a tutor to diagnose your specific knowledge gaps, adjust pacing to your learning speed, and focus intensively on the substantive areas where you struggle most. A tutor can also provide targeted feedback on your practice essays and MPT responses, helping you understand not just what you missed but why—and how to avoid similar mistakes on test day. This customized approach typically produces faster improvement than group study because the instruction is entirely tailored to your needs.
The best Illinois Bar Exam tutors have recent bar exam experience (ideally passed within the last few years), deep knowledge of the specific Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, and proven experience teaching adults preparing for high-stakes exams. They should be skilled at breaking down complex legal concepts into manageable pieces, providing constructive feedback on written work, and helping you develop efficient study strategies that fit your schedule. Look for someone who understands the test format intimately and can teach both substantive law and test-taking strategy.
Most bar candidates benefit from 10-12 weeks of dedicated preparation, though this varies based on your background and how much time you can commit daily. The bar exam tests a substantial amount of material, and research on effective learning shows that spaced repetition and retrieval practice—the foundation of strong bar prep—work best over an extended timeline. Working with a tutor can help you use those weeks more efficiently by prioritizing high-value material and eliminating wasted study time, potentially allowing you to feel confident and ready in the standard preparation window.
Yes—essay writing is a critical component of the Illinois Bar Exam, and personalized instruction can significantly improve your performance. A tutor can review your practice essays, provide detailed feedback on issue spotting, legal analysis, and organization, and help you develop a reliable process for tackling unfamiliar fact patterns quickly. Many candidates struggle with time management on essays or fail to fully analyze all issues; working 1-on-1 with an expert allows you to practice under realistic conditions and refine your approach before test day.
The MPT tests your ability to complete realistic legal tasks (like drafting a memo or contract) using unfamiliar law—meaning you can't rely on memorization. The key is developing a systematic process: quickly analyzing the instructions, identifying what the task requires, researching the provided materials efficiently, and delivering a polished work product under time constraints. A tutor can walk you through sample MPT problems, help you understand the grading rubric, and teach you practical strategies for managing the unknown legal concepts that appear on test day.
Professional Responsibility on the Illinois Bar Exam focuses heavily on the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, which have specific nuances compared to the Model Rules. A strong tutor will ensure you understand not just the general ethical principles but the Illinois-specific applications and frequently tested scenarios. This section is often overlooked by candidates who focus primarily on substantive law, but it's highly testable and represents a real opportunity to gain points—personalized instruction helps you master it efficiently and confidently.
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