My name is Siri Omene, and I am the founder and owner of Chitown Tutoring, one of the highest-rated test prep companies in Chicago with a 4.9-star average across more than 70 reviews. I have spent over a decade helping students succeed on high-stakes exams including the SAT, ACT, GRE, GED, AP, and selective high school entrance tests in both Chicago and New York City. With a background in civil engineering from Illinois Tech and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, I bring a structured, analytical approach to test preparation. I have personally delivered more than 10,000 hours of instruction and guided over 500 students in achieving their academic goals. What Sets Me Apart: At the core of my method is what I call the MetaSocratic Method, a structured framework that goes beyond content delivery. I guide students through thoughtful questioning, analytical reasoning, and active reflection to help them understand not just what the right answer is, but why it is right. This cultivates true academic independence. Students learn how to think, how to ask better questions, and how to apply their skills in unfamiliar contexts. They do not just improve their scores—they develop the habits, discipline, and mindset of lifelong learners and problem solvers. My 6-Step Path to Mastery and Exam Success: 1. Diagnostic Testing and Assessment: We identify each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and learning gaps to customize instruction from the start 2. Personalized Tutoring Plan: Instruction is aligned with the student’s goals, learning style, and school curriculum 3. Fundamental Skills Review: We strengthen foundational knowledge to prepare students for more complex material 4. Problem Solving and Strategy: Through active learning, students improve reasoning, strategy use, and application of concepts 5. Practice and Reinforcement: Frequent practice tests and quizzes build familiarity, accuracy, and confidence in test settings 6. Final Mastery Review: We evaluate readiness with a full assessment, provide detailed feedback, and equip students with strategies for continued improvement Why Families and Students Choose to Work With Me: • Deep expertise: I have trained tutors, developed full-length curricula, and worked with students across all academic levels • Proven track record of success: Students regularly achieve significant score increases and gain admission to top programs • Personalized support: Every lesson is tailored to the student’s pace, needs, and goals • Strategic focus: Sessions go beyond content and teach how to think, plan, and perform under pressure • Long-term impact: Students leave with greater confidence, stronger study habits, and skills that benefit them beyond the exam For students tackling AP exams, I provide rigorous content review, targeted practice, and exam-specific strategies to help you earn high scores, gain college credit, and stand out in the admissions process.