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Chitown Tutoring offers one-on-one and small-group academic support in areas such as math, science, reading, and test preparation. Students can work on subjects including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I, II, and III, as well as Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, and reading. The program also provides preparation for exams such as the CPS Academic Center Exam, HSAT, Selective Enrollment tests, ACT, SAT, AP tests, IB exams, GED, GMAT, GRE, ISEE, and HSPT, along with college admissions counseling and support with college essays and applications.
• Schedule: Working hours Monday–Friday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Chitown Tutoring was founded by Chicago native Siri Omene, who focuses on STEM and test preparation and leads one of the highest-rated academic coaching and test prep companies in Chicago. The mission of Chitown Tutoring is to address an equity gap in academic support by serving families across Chicago with structured instruction, personalized learning plans, and measurable progress for students from diverse backgrounds. The program states that it works with families seeking dependable academic guidance for classroom success and preparation for competitive academic programs.
The tutoring team includes instructors with specific areas of focus, such as ACT/SAT Prep Expert and International Math Medalist Zsanett Darabont, ACT/SAT Curriculum Designer Will Duggan, SAT Math and Essay Coaching tutor Viktoriya Vladimirova, Biology and Chemistry Specialist Leon Rysha, college essays and applications specialist Tamanna Akram, Advanced Math and Physics specialist Rayyan Khalid, and Reading and Learning Foundations tutor Suzy Muldowney, who is associated with Chicago Public Schools. Additional specialists include AP/IB Math Specialist Zale Rasco, who is associated with +145 SAT score gains, Anatomy and Biology Specialist Linda A. Carbajo, English and Literacy Specialist Brinee Conley, Advanced Math and Test Prep tutor John VanderHeuvel, and ESL and GED Success tutor Kristin Juarez. Founder Siri Omene holds a civil engineering degree from Illinois Tech and an MBA from Chicago Booth, received full-tuition scholarships from both institutions, has over a decade of tutoring experience with 5,000+ hours of instruction, is a 90th+ percentile scorer on the ACT and SAT, and earned more than $1.2 million in merit-based scholarships.
Chitown Tutoring reports a track record that includes 80+ five-star reviews, over 1,000 students tutored, 25,000+ hours of tutoring across all instructors, 30+ expert tutors, and 30+ years of tutoring experience across all instructors. The program describes itself as offering premier academic coaching for Chicago’s brightest students, with expert, individualized STEM and test prep tutoring trusted by top families, schools, and community organizations. Its approach includes a Meta Socratic Method that uses strategic questioning to uncover gaps in understanding and strengthen critical thinking, as well as a tailored matching process that considers each student’s learning style, goals, and personality before assigning a tutor. One-on-one tutoring at home is offered, and a free consultation is available.
Families have shared that tutors have supported students with topics such as rational functions and trigonometry and that they felt confident in the progress made. Several testimonials describe preparation for the CPS HSAT and other entrance exams, including students being accepted into Selective Enrollment programs, first-choice schools, and placement in honors Geometry. Parents and caregivers report experiences such as steady SAT score improvement with one-on-one at-home tutoring, tutors who follow up with session summaries and assignments, and students reaching outcomes like a perfect CPS HSAT score or the 99th percentile on the HSAT after starting below grade level. Other feedback notes that requested services were provided, grade-level expectations were exceeded, tutors were experienced and engaging, and some students earned straight As and viewed their tutor as both a tutor and a mentor.
Last updated April 18, 2026.
• Schedule: Working hours Monday–Friday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Chitown Tutoring was founded by Chicago native Siri Omene, who focuses on STEM and test preparation and leads one of the highest-rated academic coaching and test prep companies in Chicago. The mission of Chitown Tutoring is to address an equity gap in academic support by serving families across Chicago with structured instruction, personalized learning plans, and measurable progress for students from diverse backgrounds. The program states that it works with families seeking dependable academic guidance for classroom success and preparation for competitive academic programs.
The tutoring team includes instructors with specific areas of focus, such as ACT/SAT Prep Expert and International Math Medalist Zsanett Darabont, ACT/SAT Curriculum Designer Will Duggan, SAT Math and Essay Coaching tutor Viktoriya Vladimirova, Biology and Chemistry Specialist Leon Rysha, college essays and applications specialist Tamanna Akram, Advanced Math and Physics specialist Rayyan Khalid, and Reading and Learning Foundations tutor Suzy Muldowney, who is associated with Chicago Public Schools. Additional specialists include AP/IB Math Specialist Zale Rasco, who is associated with +145 SAT score gains, Anatomy and Biology Specialist Linda A. Carbajo, English and Literacy Specialist Brinee Conley, Advanced Math and Test Prep tutor John VanderHeuvel, and ESL and GED Success tutor Kristin Juarez. Founder Siri Omene holds a civil engineering degree from Illinois Tech and an MBA from Chicago Booth, received full-tuition scholarships from both institutions, has over a decade of tutoring experience with 5,000+ hours of instruction, is a 90th+ percentile scorer on the ACT and SAT, and earned more than $1.2 million in merit-based scholarships.
Chitown Tutoring reports a track record that includes 80+ five-star reviews, over 1,000 students tutored, 25,000+ hours of tutoring across all instructors, 30+ expert tutors, and 30+ years of tutoring experience across all instructors. The program describes itself as offering premier academic coaching for Chicago’s brightest students, with expert, individualized STEM and test prep tutoring trusted by top families, schools, and community organizations. Its approach includes a Meta Socratic Method that uses strategic questioning to uncover gaps in understanding and strengthen critical thinking, as well as a tailored matching process that considers each student’s learning style, goals, and personality before assigning a tutor. One-on-one tutoring at home is offered, and a free consultation is available.
Families have shared that tutors have supported students with topics such as rational functions and trigonometry and that they felt confident in the progress made. Several testimonials describe preparation for the CPS HSAT and other entrance exams, including students being accepted into Selective Enrollment programs, first-choice schools, and placement in honors Geometry. Parents and caregivers report experiences such as steady SAT score improvement with one-on-one at-home tutoring, tutors who follow up with session summaries and assignments, and students reaching outcomes like a perfect CPS HSAT score or the 99th percentile on the HSAT after starting below grade level. Other feedback notes that requested services were provided, grade-level expectations were exceeded, tutors were experienced and engaging, and some students earned straight As and viewed their tutor as both a tutor and a mentor.
Last updated April 18, 2026.
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