Summer 2020 Summer Scholar Programs
We signed Grace up for the Summer Scholar Program because she barely passed geometry as a freshman. We all knew she was able to get good grades in math, she just needed a good teacher to light that spark! She wasn't too sure at first about tutoring over the summer, but she really loved working with Elizabeth. Now it's October and algebra 2 is already going much better than this time last year. 
Learn from home this summer!
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Summer Session 1: June 1 - July 10
Summer Session 2: July 13 - August 21 Choose from one-on-one tutoring to get ready for next school year or to get ready for the ACT/SAT, and small interactive classes where your student can learn the basics of cooking, bugs, neuroscience, and more! Our Summer Scholar Programs help students entering 6th-12th grades and college get ready for the next level in math and science! Our Summer Scholar 2020 programs include both one-on-one tutoring and classes that are customized to meet the unique needs of each student. If you're worried about gaps that remote learning has left in your student's understanding of math and science - and especially if your student struggled in math and science before remote learning began - look no further than the dedicated, experienced, and talented team at Illini Tutoring! Students can also prep for the ACT or SAT through the Summer Scholar Program. We offer both one-on-one tutoring and small classes, all through Zoom. Convenient Scheduling If you're signing up for one-on-one tutoring, you can choose your student's tutoring times and tutor directly from your registration form. Or, choose fun, engaging classes that give students practical skills (like cooking) and inspire them to become citizen scientists. The Right Level of Challenge for YOUR Child Our summer tutoring program is designed so that students of all academic levels can be challenged. Students come to Illini Tutoring for a wide variety of reasons - some students want to get better grades next year, and other students just want to maintain what they've learned this past year. All of our programs inspire students to learn for the sake of learning, while also giving them invaluable math fundamentals and science skills that will help them do better in future classes. Geared Toward Your Child's School Illini Tutoring has extensive knowledge of each school's curriculum because we've worked with thousands of local students over the past 9 years. We know what students at each school are expected to know as incoming students and we are very familiar with the challenges that many students face in the classroom. That's why we've created a customizable program that can help any student do better next school year. |
Summer Scholar 2020 Programs at Illini Tutoring
Be sure to check back throughout the summer as we add more classes, including single session pop-up classes.
All tutoring and classes are held on Zoom. We take student safety seriously - our Zoom sessions are locked with a password, Zoom links are sent only to students and their parents, and waiting rooms ensure only registered students are allowed to enter the session. We are happy to discuss safety concerns with parents.
Summer Scholar Programming and Dates
Summer Session 1: June 1 - July 10
Summer Session 2: July 13 - August 21
One-on-one Tutoring:
Students can sign up for one-on-one tutoring (duo and small group tutoring also available - email us if you have a small group of students who want to share the cost of tutoring!) Students can enroll in one-on-one tutoring during Summer Session 1 or 2, selecting the school subject they want to focus on during each session. (Pick from the subjects below!) All students meet with their tutor by Zoom twice a week, for an hour at a time.
Pre-algebra - Algebra 1 - Geometry - Algebra 2 - Precalculus/Trigonometry - AP Calculus AB/BC
Biology - Chemistry - Physics - AP Biology - AP Chemistry - AP Physics - ACT Prep - SAT Prep - PSAT Prep
Other classes available - if you don't see what you're looking for, email us!
Tuition for academic tutoring is $650/6-week summer session (12 total hours of tutoring).
Tuition for test prep tutoring (ACT, SAT, PSAT) is as follows, for each 6-week session:
There is an additional fee to work with Taso or Elizabeth for either academic tutoring or test prep tutoring.
Classes:
All classes EXCEPT Test Prep (SAT/ACT) classes are 45 minutes long.
Test Prep (SAT/ACT) classes are 60 minutes long.
Prep classes are designed to help students review old concepts, learn concepts not learned during remote learning, and prepare for the upcoming school year or for the ACT/SAT.
Elective classes (those marked with an * ) are designed to help students connect math, science, and writing with other fascinating topics. The instructor will guide students through discussion and experiments/labs that can be done from home.
Tuition for each class ranges from $200-400 per 6-week session. The tuition for each individual class can be found in the descriptions below.
All tutoring and classes are held on Zoom. We take student safety seriously - our Zoom sessions are locked with a password, Zoom links are sent only to students and their parents, and waiting rooms ensure only registered students are allowed to enter the session. We are happy to discuss safety concerns with parents.
Summer Scholar Programming and Dates
Summer Session 1: June 1 - July 10
Summer Session 2: July 13 - August 21
One-on-one Tutoring:
Students can sign up for one-on-one tutoring (duo and small group tutoring also available - email us if you have a small group of students who want to share the cost of tutoring!) Students can enroll in one-on-one tutoring during Summer Session 1 or 2, selecting the school subject they want to focus on during each session. (Pick from the subjects below!) All students meet with their tutor by Zoom twice a week, for an hour at a time.
Pre-algebra - Algebra 1 - Geometry - Algebra 2 - Precalculus/Trigonometry - AP Calculus AB/BC
Biology - Chemistry - Physics - AP Biology - AP Chemistry - AP Physics - ACT Prep - SAT Prep - PSAT Prep
Other classes available - if you don't see what you're looking for, email us!
Tuition for academic tutoring is $650/6-week summer session (12 total hours of tutoring).
Tuition for test prep tutoring (ACT, SAT, PSAT) is as follows, for each 6-week session:
- $1150 for twice-a-week tutoring (12 total prep hours)
- $1700 for three-times-a-week tutoring (18 total prep hours)
- $2200 for four-times-a-week tutoring
There is an additional fee to work with Taso or Elizabeth for either academic tutoring or test prep tutoring.
Classes:
All classes EXCEPT Test Prep (SAT/ACT) classes are 45 minutes long.
Test Prep (SAT/ACT) classes are 60 minutes long.
Prep classes are designed to help students review old concepts, learn concepts not learned during remote learning, and prepare for the upcoming school year or for the ACT/SAT.
Elective classes (those marked with an * ) are designed to help students connect math, science, and writing with other fascinating topics. The instructor will guide students through discussion and experiments/labs that can be done from home.
Tuition for each class ranges from $200-400 per 6-week session. The tuition for each individual class can be found in the descriptions below.
Zoom! Through the History of Life on Earth* (Elizabeth)
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 10AM
Have you ever wondered how life came to be? What made Earth a perfect planet to host life? What is evolution - and what ISN'T it? Why does life look the way it does now? How do small changes in climate and environment cause radical changes in life? Join this class and find the answers to these questions - or, at least BEGIN to find the answers - this summer. We'll do our best to cover 4.5 billion years of natural history in 6 short weeks - we can't cover everything, but we are sure you'll find something fascinating to continue learning about long after the class is over. We'll practice writing, critical thinking, problem solving, and more. Experiments and labs will get your student thinking and investigating life both inside the house and outside!
Suitable for students entering grades 8 through 12. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 10AM
Have you ever wondered how life came to be? What made Earth a perfect planet to host life? What is evolution - and what ISN'T it? Why does life look the way it does now? How do small changes in climate and environment cause radical changes in life? Join this class and find the answers to these questions - or, at least BEGIN to find the answers - this summer. We'll do our best to cover 4.5 billion years of natural history in 6 short weeks - we can't cover everything, but we are sure you'll find something fascinating to continue learning about long after the class is over. We'll practice writing, critical thinking, problem solving, and more. Experiments and labs will get your student thinking and investigating life both inside the house and outside!
Suitable for students entering grades 8 through 12. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Prep for Physics (Sam)
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 10AM
Are you taking physics as a sophomore or junior? This class will cover a review of key math skills you'll need to excel next year in physics class. You'll also learn key study skills and how to start thinking about physics.
Suitable for students entering 10th or 11th grade. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 10AM
Are you taking physics as a sophomore or junior? This class will cover a review of key math skills you'll need to excel next year in physics class. You'll also learn key study skills and how to start thinking about physics.
Suitable for students entering 10th or 11th grade. Tuition: $200/6-week session
ACT Prep (Taso)
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 10AM
If you're taking the ACT this year, be ready for the unexpected. Taso has taught thousands of students how to get higher scores on the ACT. All four ACT sections will be covered in this class, with a special emphasis on any testing changes due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This class is designed for students who will be taking the ACT in the next few months.
Tuition: $400/6-week session
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 10AM
If you're taking the ACT this year, be ready for the unexpected. Taso has taught thousands of students how to get higher scores on the ACT. All four ACT sections will be covered in this class, with a special emphasis on any testing changes due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This class is designed for students who will be taking the ACT in the next few months.
Tuition: $400/6-week session
Quarantine Cuisine* (Elizabeth)
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 11AM
Now that we're stuck at home, and some foods and ingredients are hard to find at the store, it's important to learn how to cook delicious meals and desserts with common, cheap ingredients you'll find in your kitchen or on a quick grocery run. This class will cover cooking essentials that all students should know before leaving the house.We'll learn the math and science that's part of cooking (no worksheets - we promise!) You'll learn that, the better you know the science of food, the better you'll be able to substitute ingredients and the more flavorful your dishes will be. There is cooking involved in this class, and we'll send out a list of simple ingredients you should have on hand.
This class is ideal for students ages 11-17 (younger students may need some help from a parent.) No prior cooking skills required at all. All shopping and ingredient lists will be adaptable to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 11AM
Now that we're stuck at home, and some foods and ingredients are hard to find at the store, it's important to learn how to cook delicious meals and desserts with common, cheap ingredients you'll find in your kitchen or on a quick grocery run. This class will cover cooking essentials that all students should know before leaving the house.We'll learn the math and science that's part of cooking (no worksheets - we promise!) You'll learn that, the better you know the science of food, the better you'll be able to substitute ingredients and the more flavorful your dishes will be. There is cooking involved in this class, and we'll send out a list of simple ingredients you should have on hand.
This class is ideal for students ages 11-17 (younger students may need some help from a parent.) No prior cooking skills required at all. All shopping and ingredient lists will be adaptable to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Quarantine Cuisine Kids!* (Elizabeth and special guest cooks)
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays 10AM
In this class, we'll be learning the basics of preparing food, kitchen safety, and cooking with "what you've got." Kids will learn how to safely handle knives, kitchen appliances, cook and store food properly, and prepare simple and nutritious meals. We will also practice basic math facts and learn science fundamentals of food and cooking.
This class is ideal for students ages 6-10 (parents or older siblings should be in the kitchen during class to supervise.) No prior cooking skills required at all. All shopping and ingredient lists will be adaptable to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays 10AM
In this class, we'll be learning the basics of preparing food, kitchen safety, and cooking with "what you've got." Kids will learn how to safely handle knives, kitchen appliances, cook and store food properly, and prepare simple and nutritious meals. We will also practice basic math facts and learn science fundamentals of food and cooking.
This class is ideal for students ages 6-10 (parents or older siblings should be in the kitchen during class to supervise.) No prior cooking skills required at all. All shopping and ingredient lists will be adaptable to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Quarantine Cuisine: Flavors of the World* (Elizabeth and special guest cooks)
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Fridays 10-11:30AM
Do you already know the basics of cooking (like boiling pasta, cooking meat and eggs, handling a variety of kitchen knives)? Do you love trying dishes from around the world? In this class, older students (or younger students who have a parent helper) will learn how to cook delicious dishes inspired by Greek, Russian, Indian, Afghan, Chinese, and African American cultures. You won't need to look far to find the ingredients in these recipes - (nearly) everything can be found at your local grocery store.
This class is ideal for students ages 12+ who know the basics of cooking (younger students and students with less cooking experience should take Quarantine Cuisine first.) Tuition: $200/6-week session
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Fridays 10-11:30AM
Do you already know the basics of cooking (like boiling pasta, cooking meat and eggs, handling a variety of kitchen knives)? Do you love trying dishes from around the world? In this class, older students (or younger students who have a parent helper) will learn how to cook delicious dishes inspired by Greek, Russian, Indian, Afghan, Chinese, and African American cultures. You won't need to look far to find the ingredients in these recipes - (nearly) everything can be found at your local grocery store.
This class is ideal for students ages 12+ who know the basics of cooking (younger students and students with less cooking experience should take Quarantine Cuisine first.) Tuition: $200/6-week session
Bugs are Life* (Charlotte)
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 11AM
No, really - bugs ARE life! The ground beneath us is teaming with all kinds of bug life, along with the walls of our home and under our floors. Life on Earth depends on bugs - they loosen the soil we grow crops in and pollinate plants that produce the food we eat. We need bugs, and since so many bug species are threatened by climate change and other human activities, it's important for students to learn the science of bugs and how they impact our life. We will practice scientific inquiry through at-home and outdoor labs and experiments, plus we'll practice writing and a bit of math.
This class is suitable for students entering 7th-11th grade. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 11AM
No, really - bugs ARE life! The ground beneath us is teaming with all kinds of bug life, along with the walls of our home and under our floors. Life on Earth depends on bugs - they loosen the soil we grow crops in and pollinate plants that produce the food we eat. We need bugs, and since so many bug species are threatened by climate change and other human activities, it's important for students to learn the science of bugs and how they impact our life. We will practice scientific inquiry through at-home and outdoor labs and experiments, plus we'll practice writing and a bit of math.
This class is suitable for students entering 7th-11th grade. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Prep for Chemistry (Sam)
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 11AM
Students entering their freshman or sophomore years of high school can take chemistry. This class is a difficult class for many students because it's very math intense and because the concepts can be hard to grasp, especially if your classroom teacher moves through material quickly. In this summer class, we'll revisit math fundamentals that you'll need to excel in chemistry. We'll also learn how to start thinking in terms of chemistry by investigating chemistry basics of atomic structure, periodic trends, electron configuration, and stoichiometry (as time allows.)
This class is designed for students entering 9th-10th grade. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 11AM
Students entering their freshman or sophomore years of high school can take chemistry. This class is a difficult class for many students because it's very math intense and because the concepts can be hard to grasp, especially if your classroom teacher moves through material quickly. In this summer class, we'll revisit math fundamentals that you'll need to excel in chemistry. We'll also learn how to start thinking in terms of chemistry by investigating chemistry basics of atomic structure, periodic trends, electron configuration, and stoichiometry (as time allows.)
This class is designed for students entering 9th-10th grade. Tuition: $200/6-week session
SAT Prep (Taso)
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 11AM
If you're taking the SAT this year, be ready for the unexpected. Taso has taught thousands of students how to get higher scores on the SAT. All SAT sections will be covered in this class, with a special emphasis on any testing changes due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This class is designed for students who will be taking the SAT in the next few months. Tuition: $400/6-week session.
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 11AM
If you're taking the SAT this year, be ready for the unexpected. Taso has taught thousands of students how to get higher scores on the SAT. All SAT sections will be covered in this class, with a special emphasis on any testing changes due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This class is designed for students who will be taking the SAT in the next few months. Tuition: $400/6-week session.
Intro to Neuroscience* (Aneri)
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays 10AM
Neuroscience is a fascinating, ever-evolving field that combines biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, philosophy, and ethics. It's quickly become a popular college major, making it very competitive. In this summer class, you'll learn the basics of neuroscience. We'll be practicing writing, scientific inquiry, scientific debate, and more. Students will also learn what they can do now to prepare for majoring in neuroscience, as well as how to be a competitive applicant when they reach their senior year of high school.
This class is suitable for students entering 8th-12th grades. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays 10AM
Neuroscience is a fascinating, ever-evolving field that combines biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, philosophy, and ethics. It's quickly become a popular college major, making it very competitive. In this summer class, you'll learn the basics of neuroscience. We'll be practicing writing, scientific inquiry, scientific debate, and more. Students will also learn what they can do now to prepare for majoring in neuroscience, as well as how to be a competitive applicant when they reach their senior year of high school.
This class is suitable for students entering 8th-12th grades. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Prep for Pre-Algebra (Charlotte and Aneri)
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays 11AM
Most students take two years of pre-algebra, and the skills learned in these classes lay the foundation for success - or struggle - in algebra and beyond. Whether your student excelled in elementary school math/year one of pre-algebra, or seriously struggled, this class will provide an engaging way for students to refine their pre-algebra skills, review tricky concepts, learn concepts covered during remote learning, and prepare for the year ahead.
This class is designed for students entering 6th-7th grades. It can also be a good option for students entering 8th grade grade algebra but who didn't do well in earlier years of math. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays 11AM
Most students take two years of pre-algebra, and the skills learned in these classes lay the foundation for success - or struggle - in algebra and beyond. Whether your student excelled in elementary school math/year one of pre-algebra, or seriously struggled, this class will provide an engaging way for students to refine their pre-algebra skills, review tricky concepts, learn concepts covered during remote learning, and prepare for the year ahead.
This class is designed for students entering 6th-7th grades. It can also be a good option for students entering 8th grade grade algebra but who didn't do well in earlier years of math. Tuition: $200/6-week session
Prep for Algebra 2 (Sam)
Offered Summer Session 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays 11AM
Algebra 2 is the class that many sophomores take after completing geometry. Many students really struggle in this class because they need more practice with fundamental algebra concepts, or because they were never truly taught pre-algebra and algebra in the first place. We will teach your student all the key fundamentals that we've noticed students struggle with, and we'll teach your student how to ask better questions in math class once school resumes.
This class is ideal for 9th or 10th graders who will take Algebra 2 next school year. Tuition: $200/6-week session.
Offered Summer Session 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays 11AM
Algebra 2 is the class that many sophomores take after completing geometry. Many students really struggle in this class because they need more practice with fundamental algebra concepts, or because they were never truly taught pre-algebra and algebra in the first place. We will teach your student all the key fundamentals that we've noticed students struggle with, and we'll teach your student how to ask better questions in math class once school resumes.
This class is ideal for 9th or 10th graders who will take Algebra 2 next school year. Tuition: $200/6-week session.
Prep for Calculus (Team)
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays 11AM
Why is calculus so hard? For most students, the calculus part is actually pretty easy. It's the mechanics of problem solving that make calculus so tedious and frustrating. Students who have weak algebra and geometry skills really struggle in calculus. Couple that with the fast pace of the calculus class, with the rigorous courseload of junior and senior year, and calculus can be a real nightmare. But when you prep for calculus with Illini Tutoring/Empowered Learning, that's not going to happen!
In our Prep for Calculus class, we guide students through a customized review of the math skills they need to excel in calculus (applicable to calculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC.) We focus on graphing (plus understanding how to quickly sketch any type of function), increase/decrease, concavity, using sigma notation to solve for the approximate area under a curve, and all the algebra problem solving skills that students will heavily use in calculus.
This class is designed for students entering 11th or 12th grade. It is also suitable for students who've already graduated high school and are preparing to take a college calculus class in the fall. Tuition: $250/6-week session.
Offered both Summer Session 1 and 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays 11AM
Why is calculus so hard? For most students, the calculus part is actually pretty easy. It's the mechanics of problem solving that make calculus so tedious and frustrating. Students who have weak algebra and geometry skills really struggle in calculus. Couple that with the fast pace of the calculus class, with the rigorous courseload of junior and senior year, and calculus can be a real nightmare. But when you prep for calculus with Illini Tutoring/Empowered Learning, that's not going to happen!
In our Prep for Calculus class, we guide students through a customized review of the math skills they need to excel in calculus (applicable to calculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC.) We focus on graphing (plus understanding how to quickly sketch any type of function), increase/decrease, concavity, using sigma notation to solve for the approximate area under a curve, and all the algebra problem solving skills that students will heavily use in calculus.
This class is designed for students entering 11th or 12th grade. It is also suitable for students who've already graduated high school and are preparing to take a college calculus class in the fall. Tuition: $250/6-week session.
