Educational Support and Tutoring Services…read more Specializing in helping students with: A. Executive Functioning Needs B. ADD/ADHD C. Auditory Processing D. Study Skills/Compensatory Strategies pennykagan@yahoo.com

Think Tank was an incredible resource for my daughter while she took her ACT. Her instructor Chris…read morehelped her raise her score 4 points and made her more confident in her ability to take a standardized test.

We have triplets in their senior year of high school and have been collaborating with the Think…read moreTank for a few years now, covering college preparation, ACT preparation, and tutoring. To express our experiences with Think Tank, words fall short. Their adept identification of areas for improvement and the implementation of targeted strategies resulted in phenomenal scores and outcomes. More importantly, the confidence our seniors gained throughout this process is invaluable--it's a quality that will extend far beyond their ACT scores and academic classes. We can't praise Think Tank enough for their impactful guidance.

My two oldest children participated in ACT prep programs at Huntington and were very pleased with…read moretheir exam results, as well as the structure and flexibility of the program. We are fortunate to have this complement to the excellent education they've experienced in D25 and D214. We will definitely be sending our youngest child here when it's time for her college test prep.

ACT prep is not worth the money (modest one point composite increase). They give a 4 hour mock ACT…read moreagainst which they judge their performance. My daughter scored very high on several of "their" sub tests, and did not get as high on the actual test. They took credit for subtexts where she outperformed "their" mock test, but failed to recognize culpability when she did not perform as well in others. not worth the money if you want a composite over 30.

The Tutoring Center is wonderful!! My son looks forward to coming to learn!! Andy and his team…read moreare engaging for the students helping them learn while having fun!! I highly recommend!!

My son needed a little extra help in getting adjusted to the new school and curriculum. He was…read morereluctant to go at first, but the staff made every effort to make learning fun for him. He's off to a great start, and we hope to continue here long-term.

Ms. Marissa is absolutely incredible. I had the honor of working with her in the classroom and she…read moreis one of the best teachers I have ever known. Organization A+, Curriculum planning A+, Relationship building A+, Behavior management A+....she's a ROCK STAR of a teacher. Marissa has been tutoring one of my 6th grade students and the amount of growth in his reading comprehension and also grade level math has been absolutely magnificent. Book her now while she still has time. I would highly, highly recommend to anyone who is looking to help their child achieve higher academically.

From the owner: Tutoring business tailored towards Kindergarten-Eighth grade. Private or group sessions are…read moreavailable in-person or online!

I can not recommend ELP highly enough! My bright, funny, hardworking AP level high school student…read morewas struggling and John and Stacy at ELP were the answer. They met with him, built a trusting relationship and customized a program for him that focused on his learning strengths. They work with him on recognizing his weaknesses and teaching him strategies to work around them. The personal attention and care along with the excellent communication with me has been more than I could have hoped for. My student looks forward to his tutoring sessions every week which is a night and day difference, he is so confident now. The newly developed high tech office is very unique in that they have a multitude of settings in which to work, everything from a private office to conference rooms. They are right off 294 so it is pretty easy to get to as well.

Unlike the cookie-cutter approach so common in storefront tutoring centers, Enlightened Learning…read morePathways is changing the face of student support. Because the needs all students vary so widely, ELP develops a customized program targeting areas of need. Academic challenges are often a symptom of underlying social and emotional concerns. Because it's personalized, ELP can provide academic support and career coaching in a warm, safe, comfortable environment. Every student who is overwhelmed by the academic demands and expectations of life can find the path to success at ELP. I cannot recommend them enough!

In second grade my daughter was at risk for failure in math. I took her to Mathnasium over the…read moresummer and through the school year and she got straight A's in math. As a parent I loved that no worksheets came home, there is a flexible drop in schedule and the staff really likes and understands math and how to teach it to kids. And they really like kids too you can tell. The program is complimentary to the districts program and they reach out to the teacher to make sure they know what the kids are working on. My daughter likes it because she feels more confident in math and earns treats as rewards for work progression and A's on tests. We like it so much in fact that we will be placing our 1st grade there over the summer as well.

My daughter is finally excited about Math! The staff at Mathnasium AH go the extra mile (or 1.60934…read morekilometers :)) to help with her Geometry. They are knowledgeable and patient. The hours of operation are very convenient and more flexible than any private tutor, hands down. Would I recommend the Arlington Heights staff? Um, does a triangle have 3 sides?

I contacted Chicago Home Tutor this term for my 10yo 5th grade daughter who was clearly behind in…read moreher math skills due to covid learning environment that did not work for her. Chicago Home Tutor responded to my initial inquiry super fast, we had a great discussion as to her needs and her personality, and the fact that I believe she may also have some form of learning disability or adhd (undiagnosed but showed same symptoms her her diagnosed brother). Then they quickly identified a couple matches and one recommendation for a tutor and within a matter of days we had our first in-home appointment set up. The match was made so perfectly that my daughter has had great success in strengthening her math skills with her tutor. We will continue through this next school term because Chicago Home Tutor has been of such great benefit I am confident my daughter will not just be fully on top of her grade level math skills but will also be ahead of the game. The pride my daughter expresses in her abilities now makes my heart smile!

Our daughter is dyslexic and has ADHD. Her challenges with reading comprehension, executive…read morefunctioning and staying on top of her homework workload has been a constant struggle. Working with Cindy has made a meaningful difference in these areas as well as improving her self-confidence. Cindy's patience has helped build a trusting relationship that has been very important to our daughter. Cindy has guided her and given her practical support tools to help her understand the value of being organized and that she is capable of being successful in school. As a parent it's been wonderful to see our daughter feel more empowered and less overwhelmed. Cindy's support played a key role in her growth. Thank you for the work you do and having thoughtful, skilled people like Cindy on your team.

iAchieve Learning in Des Plaines has the very best tutors and the most thoughtful process. From the…read morebeginning to the end we felt very comfortable working with iAchieve Learning. As a new parents one thing we like to do is get our toddlers on a schedule. So we worked with iAchieve Learning to select a tutor to work with our 3 & 4 year old to reinforce what they were already learning at home. My two boys loved their time with the tutor. We did one 30 minute session each week for each boy. They loved it, so did mom and dad!

From the owner: We offer quality tutoring, test prep, and private music lessons to accommodate student needs. Every…read morestudent learns at a different pace and has their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Our tutors and instructors are trained to recognize these and help prepare a learning plan to help your child succeed. Our tutors/instructors are all highly qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and they come to you!

The tutor did not even know that the essay was given to all Illinois SAT kids. I asked directly…read more because Barrington HS said it would be part of test. and yet they said not going to be part of SAT exam tho it was . 1 of the 3 hours new online exam this spring on 2024. My son score increased 50 points from PSAT not even close to 200 points they say the course would typically yield. I would not recommend this service for $500 for a 6 week course of 15 hours all online.

My daughter's ACT score improved significantly after signing up for Academic Tutoring. They have a…read morenumber of strategies that translate into higher scores and build confidence. The tutors bring a lot of energy and assistance, so by the time the test rolled around she developed more of a self-assurance than the earlier fret of test-taking. Great work!