Top SSAT Tutors serving Chicago
Samantha: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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 improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University- Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Molly: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not...
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Columbia University in the City of New York- Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University- Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Rebecca: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...热衷于辅导,因为我希望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 that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to...
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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
David: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and...
Education & Certification
Drake University- Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Prahith: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT 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
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University- Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Ilana: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University- Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Katie: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame- Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut- Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Michael: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...up in Alabama, completed an undergraduate degree in Massachusetts, and a Master's in the U.K., I have tutored students from a broad range of backgrounds in an even broader range of subject areas. I have worked with students in subjects ranging from History and Government to Reading, Writing, and Grammar. I am passionate about helping others to realize their academic potentials, and I believe that my most important responsibility as a tutor is helping my...
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Tufts University- Bachelor in Arts, English and History
苏塞克斯大学文学硕士,现代和Contemporary LIterature, Culture and Thought
Hannah: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I graduated from Georgia Tech majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Pre-teaching , and I just moved to Chicago to attend Chicago State University Pharmacy School. I have been tutoring a lot of students [K-12] in various subjects for more than ten years. ... Helping students to reach their goals.... I would talk about my background and share my past experience of studying. I also would ask what their goals are.... If they make mistakes,...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus- Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
芝加哥州立大学- PHD, Pharmacy
Kandice: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...PreK-4th grade students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between student passions and areas of improvement, and create lasting and powerful learning experiences. I always find relevant, hands on ways to engage students in learning, resulting in improved performance....
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University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago- Master of Arts, Teaching
Katelynn: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
With over five years of experience with tutoring, I have the skills to help your child succeed in school. Students that work with me have improved grades and increased confidence in their academic abilities. I offer individualized lessons that accommodate each student's learning style. We will work together to identify specific academic goals and create a customized learning plan to achieve those goals. ... I believe every student has the ability to succeed academically. I provide...
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University of Central Florida- Bachelors, Social Work
SAT Verbal: 720
Sonjanita: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...inter-generational transmission of knowledge. Teachers/tutors/learning facilitators have just as much to learn from their students as the students do from them, especially as it relates to the use of new media technologies. All children can learn! All children are intelligent! My job is to help them feel secure in who they are as students and as individuals; while working to build their love of learning. I am a lifelong learner that enjoys working with Pre-K...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University- Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Nandini: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...enjoy teaching when I became preceptor for Anatomy in undergrad. I find it to be incredibly rewarding. As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad and PT school, and it is definitely a strong suit of mine. I have accumulated lots of helpful learning diagrams over the years!
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University of Arizona- Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Shea: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Meehan. This quote is a direct reflection of me and my mission as a teacher. Ever since I started teaching 5 years ago, I have been committed to accommodating the needs of each individual student, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in all of my students. As a very passionate, caring, nurturing, and knowledgeable teacher, I thrive on the success of my students ??? our future. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I???m eager...
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Western Illinois University- Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching
Jasmine: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...exceptional education, and I want to help them find ways to make their school experiences always work for them. Practically, this means anything from devising effective study habits for a student with a packed schedule to learning how to organize an essay with color-coded note-cards for an extremely visual learner. Finally, I love the collaborative, communal nature of successful private tutoring, as parents, tutors, regular teachers, and other members of a student's support system come...
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The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
Robert: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...its connection to the other sciences, which can facilitate a better grasp on many chemical concepts. My approach to tutoring is based in the Harkness philosophy of teaching, which gives a great deal of responsibility to the student to figure things out. I will make sessions as interactive as possible, using as many non-academic resources as I can in order to help students think of subjects as life skills rather than material they must know...
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New York University- Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Susan: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...are at the forefront. Daily, I educate students who learn differently, and success has come to my students when I scaffold to make the abstract more concrete. I have incorporated tactile boards, sky writing, active movement, as well as many anchoring visuals. Such student success has also come through a gradual release method that I use as a framework for my lessons. This includes modeling, guided practice, independent practice and a wrap-up closure. Working 1:1...
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Eastern Illinois University- Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University- Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership
Francesca: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...about giving information for them to recycle for a test, but rather giving students longstanding skills for problem-solving, exam preparation, and navigating high school and college. In addition to working with students on content for exams, I also program calculator programs for TI-84 calculators so that students can spend more time on problems that may take up more time. In my free time (when I have it), I work on curriculum for students, spend time...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago- Bachelor of Economics, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Daniel: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I know the essentialism of clarity and structure for all students, including adolescents, who all have unique learning styles. My experience in the Learning Center has fostered greater ability to develop clearer directions, clearer expectations, and to be able to more strongly model what I wanted my students to learn and to produce in both world history and government. Personally, as a professional, I find it very important to involve myself in some of type...
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Lake Forest College- Bachelor in Arts, Education and History
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