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Jenna: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...(five years!) and have currently taken a break to go back to school to further my own education. I am a graduate student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education learning the fundamentals of school leadership. While I am so excited to be a student again, I already miss teaching! I have taught math for five years and absolutely love it. My favorite is working with students who struggle in math and think they will...
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University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, History
harvard graduate school of education - Current Grad Student, school leadership
Levente: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...student, succeed in your coursework and achieve a higher understanding of the material. You will improve. Despite the fact that tutors get compensated, 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...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 170
Minu: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...at Stritch School of Medicine. I 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!...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Samantha: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...Northwestern University and I will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored 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...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Mark: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...students. This way we can become excited about the subjects which makes learning that much easier. Mostly I am interested in tutoring math and math-related subjects including economics. Throughout sessions I will always try to convey exactly how important it is to learn the information, because like it or not, even if the student is not interested in learning, I want to convey that in life we often are forced into tasks that are not...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Hallie: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...with a Bachelor of Science. There, I studied theater and took classes in literature, history, religion, neuroscience, and more. I assistant taught in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
Daria: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 2010 with a BA in French Language and Literature and a minor in Russian language and literature. About a year after I graduated I was accepted to a program, run by the French government, to teach English in France. I spent a year in the eastern town of Belfort helping French students ages 15 - 20 with their English grammar and pronunciation. While there, I took advantage of the school holidays...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Ruth: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...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 engage them.... Learning is most...
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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
Rebecca: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Adam: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...I remember discovering in kindergarten that I was a highly empathetic person. The first job that I dreamed of was becoming a veterinarian because of my love for animals. Being the first member of my family to work in healthcare makes me proud of the journey that led me to decide to become a doctor. I made this decision just weeks before my senior year in college began. In May 2014, I graduated with a...
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine
Ellie: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...a youth soccer coach and tutor of my little brother and his friends has further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and longtime passion for math and applied math subjects, I feel I can best help students seeking help in these areas, though I have experience in a broad range of subjects. Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, guitar and piano, as well as cooking, hiking and listening to podcasts.
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700
Andrew: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...bring world-life experiences into tutoring sessions, so that I can instill in my students a desire to learn more of the German language through a glimpse of what is possible once one has a basis in the language. I also have taken German Diction classes because of my background in vocal performance, and this means that I am especially adept at dealing with difficulties in pronunciation, or when students are having trouble hearing the difference...
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Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Rushi: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...University in Evanston, and teaching has always been a passion of mine. From my younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal and helping all parties be mutually successful.
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Alyssa: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...with a double-major in English Literature and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in May 2014. After graduating, I served as 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...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Steve: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...University of Notre Dame with a bachelor???s degree in Chemical Engineering and a concentration in Biomolecular Engineering. I held a wide range of tutoring positions during my undergraduate experience including: an English Literacy tutor for grammar school students, an SAT Math instructor, and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) tutor for college students. I believe my strongest subject to tutor is Standardized Test Prep (SAT, ACT, and GRE). Performing well on these tests can...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular
Ellen: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...Oberlin College, where I majored in biology and minored in chemistry. Having gone to small schools my whole life, I believe in the power of small group/individual interactions for learning. While memorization is important for certain 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...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Katarina: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...the University of Michigan - Ann 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...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31
Julie: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...my MA in French and Francophone 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...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Arts, French and Francophone Studies
Chuck: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
I tutor the LSAT because I know it's a hard test and I know what it's like to struggle with it. However I also understand the process necessary to produce better scores, and nothing is more satisfying to me than helping someone achieve what seemed impossible a few months ago.... Your score is a product of so many factors--your understanding of the material, your speed, even how accurately you bubble answers--but in the end it all...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Finance
LSAT: 174
Ben: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...where I studied Jazz Bass Performance and Economics. I am also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honors Society. Throughout my time in school I was a teaching assistant and grader for many economics classes where I tutored students in groups and one on one in both mathematic and theoretical concepts. I also have experience teaching musical lessons such as jazz bass, piano, and music theory to younger students. Experience in these different...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Private Tutoring in Naperville, IL
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The Naperville School System
Naperville is a diverse community of more than 145,000 residents and is home to one of the state’s most elite public school districts. Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203 serves nearly 17,000 students in its 21 schools.
Whether you have an elementary school student learning to read, a middle or high school student needing help in math or science, or you’re a doctoral candidate working on advanced physics, Varsity Tutors can help you discover the right Naperville tutor to meet your needs. That extra support could be the key to reaching your goals.
Students benefit from learning how to prepare for various exams. To see how well Naperville area schools perform on state assessments, review the following table.
Naperville Test Scores
Naperville students will face state exams throughout their years in school. They take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) beginning in third grade. The PARCC assesses their performance in English language arts and mathematics. In addition, they’ll take the Illinois Science Assessment in grades 5 and 8, and again as a high school biology student. College-bound students or those looking to attend private schools take various admissions exams, such as the ISEE, SAT, and ACT. Regardless of the exam, Naperville tutors are available to help students develop test-taking strategies, study subject material, and alleviate test anxiety.
Tutors offer more than just test prep. They can work with your student on virtually any school subject. Tutors provide the individual attention that some students need to gain a solid understanding of the concepts taught in the classroom. They can identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses and take into account their interests, goals, and learning style to develop customized study sessions geared towards your student’s unique needs. Naperville tutors can help your child gain the confidence they need to be successful in their studies.
Naperville is a great place to live, and it provides students with excellent public education. Despite this, some students have difficulty learning with classroom instruction alone. A tutor can help fill the gaps. Likewise, tutors can help students who excel work ahead of their peers. See how the top Naperville area schools compare to other schools in Illinois.
Naperville High School Rankings
High School | Naperville Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Naperville Central High School | 1 | 15 | 92% |
Neuqua Valley High School | 2 | 17 | 76% |
Naperville North High School | 3 | 19 | 93% |
Metea Valley High School | 4 | 22 | 80% |
Waubonsie Valley High School | 5 | 28 | 70% |
One advantage of the schools in Naperville is that the classroom sizes are reasonable. Even the largest schools have small class sizes, with around 16 students per teacher. That’s in line with the average for the state. You can see a breakdown of student-teacher ratios at select area high schools below.
Naperville Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Neuqua Valley High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Bolingbrook High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Naperville Central High School has a 16 1 student-teacher ratio.
Metea Valley High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Naperville North High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Illinois State Average has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Naperville’s proximity to Chicago gives local students many opportunities to attend excellent colleges without traveling far from home. The following table shows how those post-secondary institutions rank.
Naperville University Rankings
College | National Rank | 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% |
University of St. Francis - Illinois | 395 | 49% |
Kendall College | 455 | 84% |
Lake Forest College | 498 | 56% |
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