Top SAT Tutors serving Chicago
Ellie: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…我希望教育青年学生;提供them the tools to be leaders, whether that be in the classroom, on the playing field, or in their community. My time as 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...
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University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700
Karishma: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a previously struggling student excel and to have...
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Northwestern University- Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Meriam: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is with individual attention helps maximize one's full potential. Tutoring has shown me that everyone...
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Loyola University-Chicago- Bachelors, Biology and French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Ariela: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…time around. It is not just my success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to get it to stick. Like I do backstage, I...
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University of Chicago- Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Andrea: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...
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University of Chicago- Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760
Zach: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…also enrolling at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from my point of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm always happy to share. In...
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Northern Illinois University- Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Ruthie: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…as a whole on the ACT science section. I therefore am an incredibly flexible teacher, who can adapt lessons to a range of ability levels and content areas, which contributes to the success my students have achieved on their state tests, ACT, and AP Biology exam. It is important to me that my students are engaged because from that engagement, we can build investment in the material and skills they need to learn. I like...
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University of Pennsylvania- Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Alex: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I have years of experience teaching algebra I...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison- Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison- Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California- Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California- Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
May: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…understand difficult concepts and prepare for tests. Last summer, I traveled back to China and tutored math for standardized testing such as the SAT Subject Math and AP Calculus. Helping struggling students achieve high scores in standardized testing has been one of the most rewarding experiences - it boosts students' confidence and at the same time gives them the desire to learn more and tackle harder problems. Chinese is my native language. As a Chinese...
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Bryn Mawr College- Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800
Jack: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…that finding connections to the material allows students to develop a personal investment in their work that will always result in greater success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success is a result of playing to these strengths rather than fighting against them. I am excited to...
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Northwestern University- Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700
Ben: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…helped me cultivate a teaching style that identifies how to teach each individual student based on their learning style and personality. While working with students on topics from math to music theory to test prep, I hope to draw on my multidisciplinary background to effectively give each student a solid understanding of the subject matter at hand. Overall I am very easy going and enjoy working will all age groups and at all academic levels....
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Oberlin College- Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Brad: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I received my Bachelor's in Computer Science from MIT, and am passionate about helping others! Learning has always come easy to me, and it's something I want to pass on to those around me. I was also the Valedictorian of my high school in colorado and was a top10 all-purpose football player at MIT. Everybody learns differently, and I want to help you achieve your goals!
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology- Bachelors, Computer Science and Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Victor: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…the ultimate test for the teacher, as the student may ask questions from any angle. It is always a challenge to answer the question in a manner that the student understands. I am primarily interested in tutoring the GMAT as I recently took the GMAT and the test is fresh on my mind. However, I am open to tutoring the SAT and basic levels of math such as Algebra. Outside of tutoring and work, I...
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Northwestern University- Bachelor of Science, Economics
SAT Math: 800
GMAT: 740
Isabel: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…with a concentration in History of Art and Architecture. I love math and design, and I believe an understanding of both can help us appreciate our surroundings. My favorite subjects to tutor are algebra and geometry because it is so easy to make use of them in everyday life. When I tutor, I like to have my student identify what is confusing, work through the problem with my student, and then have them attempt a...
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Harvard College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34
Gregory: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.... Asking questions throughout teaching the session.... With conversation about the subject and practice-test results.... What is their...
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University of Chicago- Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Peter: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…beginning an MFA program in hybrid documentary media at Northwestern’s School of Radio, Television, and Film in the fall. My passion for projects that are unique and illuminate subjects in innovative ways ignites his passion for teaching, where the name of the game is to work with learners to find an approach that works for them. I have tutored in both the SAT and the GRE. In my free time I love to watch movies,...
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Carleton College- Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 700
Kunwal: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…by both the streets of Punjab, Pakistan and NYC. I graduated from the Macaulay Honors College with a BA in Biology and Boston University School of Medicine with my MD. I am passionate about empowering all students to feel confident in their ability to learn and conquer tests using test prep strategies and insights. I have years of experience teaching test prep (SHSAT, PSAT, SAT, MCAT, USMLEs) and specialize in learning disorders, ADHD, and graduate...
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CUNY Hunter College- Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Boston University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Prahith:芝加哥SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests. ... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities- Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
Gabriel: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…so I'm prepared to work with any age or skill level. When I'm not tutoring this summer, I'll be doing electrophysiological research at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to share the strategies that made me successful. In my free time,...
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University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Rachel: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
…and very much enjoy helping to improve writing. I am a big believer that anyone can learn anything as long as they have 1) the right mentality, and 2) a good teacher. I hope to be the latter. For test prep, I am eligible to tutor all the tests I myself have taken: SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE. Most of my tips will come from my own personal experience taking these tests or studying these subjects....
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Yale University- Bachelors, Economics
University of Chicago Booth School of Business - Masters, MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
GMAT: 760
GRE: 330
GRE Quantitative: 168
Private SAT Tutoring in Chicago, IL
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Chicago SAT Tutoring FAQ
If you're gearing up to face the SAT, Varsity Tutors can connect you with the best Chicago SAT tutors who can lend their expertise and comprehensive knowledge of the SAT to your preparatory efforts. The SAT is a lengthy test that covers a broad swath of academic skills, so it can be tough to know where to start studying or how to best spend your prep time. Chicago SAT tutoring can be an excellent solution to this problem, as private instructors can develop a structured lesson plan that takes your strengths and weaknesses into account.
What are some of the advantages of working with Chicago SAT tutors near me?
Chicago SAT tutoring can be much more flexible than a traditional classroom prep environment. In a classroom where you work alongside your peers, teachers are required to adopt generalized teaching methods and curricula that don't always meet the needs of every student. The same goes for class pacing. When teachers have to stick to a firm classroom schedule, they may have to move on to new topics before all students are ready to.
私人教学提供了一个解决这些空间站ues. Since the SAT covers a lot of ground, it's fair to assume that there are some elements of the test that you're feeling more confident about than others. If you're a highly literate student who isn't worried about the reading and writing sections of the test but who struggles with math, why waste half of your prep time covering those former topics rather than focusing on the latter? Chicago SAT tutors can identify the SAT topics that you need to brush up on most urgently, and can then assemble a systematic study plan that uses your time wisely.
Additionally, the personalized nature of Chicago SAT tutoring means that instructors can adjust their teaching methods to cater to your natural learning style. Everyone tends to find certain modes of instruction more effective - some prefer auditory learning, while others find they absorb and recall information more reliably when it's presented visually, or through hands-on experience.
If you're a visual learner your instructor can use teaching aids like flashcards, graphs, flowcharts, and more, to present you with concepts in the format that's most amenable to you. If you're an auditory learner, on the other hand, they can engage you in discussion-based learning that brings you into a back-and-forth dialogue.
What kinds of skills can Chicago SAT tutoring help me to develop?
The SAT is broken up into three sections: Math, Reading, and Writing and Language, with an optional Essay component. Each section is scored on a range from 200 to 800, and the essay is scored from 6 to 24. As the SAT can play an important role in college admission decision-making, your score can affect your future, so you'll want to be well prepared. We'll briefly outline each component of the SAT here so you can get an idea of what subjects Chicago SAT tutors can help you come to understand.
The Math section will give you 80 minutes to answer 58 questions. There are both calculator and no-calculator segments of the Math section, so you'll have to have a solid grasp of mathematical principles and be able to apply them without mechanical assistance. You'll be tested on your knowledge of algebra, data analysis, and the manipulation of expressions. Beyond leading you through a full-fledged review of mathematics and emphasizing the skills that can be the most useful on the exam, Chicago SAT tutors can also teach you how to quickly identify incorrect answers, which can help you save time on multiple-choice questions and give you an edge.
The Reading section takes 65 minutes and will ask you to respond to 52 questions. You'll be provided with passages from a variety of sources: classic literature, sociological or economic texts, foundational concepts in physical science, U.S. founding documents, and other, similar texts. You'll have to read these passages and show your ability to analyze them effectively, by demonstrating that you understand how to use evidence, can determine the meanings of words and phrases in context, and can draw inferences about written arguments. Chicago SAT tutors can provide you with sample passages, read them alongside you, and show you what sorts of information you should be scanning for when you're sitting for the exam.
The Writing and Language section is somewhat similar to the Reading section, in that you'll be asked to analyze passages. However, there are some key differences. Writing and Language questions can include tables and graphs and the structure of questions is inverted. Instead of using the passages to come to conclusions based on evidence, you'll be making suggestions about how the passages could be improved based on the evidence.
You'll also be asked to give suggestions about how words or phrases could be changed to improve the tone or consistency of passages and to show your knowledge of English grammar and usage. Chicago SAT tutors can teach logical analysis skills you'll be expected to show on the Writing and Language section, and can inform you about what sorts of trick questions to watch out for. You'll have 35 minutes to answer 44 questions here.
The optional Essay section will provide you with 50 minutes to read a passage and respond with an analytical essay. You'll have to consider the author's claims and deconstruct their argument in order to evaluate it. The goal is not to argue for your own position, but rather to assess how well the author makes their case and to reveal what persuasive techniques they're putting to use.
Writing off-the-cuff can be difficult under the best of circumstances, much less when you're under the stress of a standardized test, but Chicago SAT tutors can expose you to relaxation and concentration methods that you can use on the exam. Tutors can also drill you with sample essays and ask you to examine their arguments to improve your speed under time pressure.
How can I get in touch with Chicago SAT tutors near me?
Chicago SAT tutoring is provided both online and in person, so you'll have some options to choose from when you enroll. Online instruction is supplied via our Live Learning Platform, which allows you to meet your mentor anywhere that you have an internet connection or a mobile device. You can see and speak with one another face-to-face thanks to video chat software, so remote study can feel just like an in-person meeting. This allows you to work wherever you're most comfortable, whether that's your own home or a public spot like a neighborhood coffee shop or a library such as the Sulzer Regional Library or Harold Washington Library Center.
该平台还包括各种各样的集成teaching tools, like a shared document editor that you can use to practice your essay composition or analyze passages with your mentor. There's also a virtual whiteboard, integrated practice problems, and more. All meetings between tutors and their students are automatically recorded, so you can return to prior study sessions to revisit topics when you'd like to refresh your memory.
Give Varsity Tutors a call today and we can get you signed up for Chicago SAT tutoring quickly and without a hassle. You can discuss your schedule with our educational consultants, who can then get to work finding an instructor who is ready to meet at a time that works for your lifestyle. The SAT can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Reach out now to learn more and get enrolled.
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