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Shailie: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...to feel at ease and confident with their material. With previous tutoring experience, I believe I can cater to each individual's needs and learning habits. I have tutored high schoolers in all subjects, and have taken the SAT and ACT many times myself. I believe in learning for more than just passing the one test,...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
Miguel: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...and academic enrichment. I thus have extensive experience working with middle and high schoolers in a variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs and educational backgrounds. In addition to standardized test preparation,...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Science; Comparative Literature (French, German)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Allison: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...towards a degree in Public Policy and Human Rights. I am a Questbridge scholar, and have experience working with students towards college readiness and college applications, especially first-generation applicants. I am also a native Spanish speaker. My goal as a tutor is to help you to recognize your own strengths and apply them to your...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 35
Evan: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor, I specialize in teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing, English, Spanish, math, music, and psychology. If...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science (Psychology Focus)
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Elizabeth: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...help students with a tough class or a standardized test, but also to teach them learning skills they can apply to the next challenge. When you work with me, we're not just practicing algebra (or whatever); we're practicing the kinds of behaviors that will help you succeed in future math classes. I work with students...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Rudy: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...country, which has been a great experience. I attended undergrad at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Then, I completed an AmeriCorps program working in a hospital in Los Angeles, California. I then attended graduate school at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. While in graduate school, I was a TA and helped several undergrads in...
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Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Behavioral Biology
DePaul University - Master of Science, Biology, General
Rebecca: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...- and nothing is more gratifying than assisting someone in surpassing that milestone and watching them succeed in their future endeavors. Apart from the nuts and bolts of testing, I believe that critical thinking is important both academically and in our personal lives; the ability to reason through a problem and understand the flow of...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170
Quinn: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of experience.... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence in a subject to master trickier concepts. Overall, mine...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Paris: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...Science. I currently hold a Professional Educator License. During my time at North Park, I had the privilege of tutoring my peers in Statistics as well as elementary students in reading and writing. Being a teacher candidate allowed me the opportunity to teach various age groups and subjects areas including 3rd and 4th grade English,...
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North Park University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Jasmine: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...race and legal consciousness in film. Since graduation I have worked as a research assistant at the American Bar Foundation, served as a private editing consultant for start-ups needing assistance with their business proposals and a writing coach for high schoolers and undergraduates working on admissions essays, and tutored high school equestrians and other world-class...
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The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
Ian: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
I believe in learning as the unlocking of fundamental human potential. I think that knowledge of the world as a whole allows you to be yourself more completely, to express yourself to others, and to make your developing dreams into reality.
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
St Georges University of London - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
David: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...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...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Gerardo: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...problem, we knew that we could break it down until it made sense. We knew that making mistakes was the best way to learn, and when we mastered a subject, it was time to learn something new. These results didn't stem from rigorous rote learning. Too often, educators focus on raising test scores with tips...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Bilingual Education
ACT Reading: 31
Mary: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
Hello, My name is Mary Mickelson and I'm currently a math teacher in Aurora, IL. I'm certified to teach math to grades 6-12 and have experience with a little bit of everything from 7th graders to AP Computer Science. I've also been an ACT and SAT test prep tutor for more than 5 years.
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Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science
Shea: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...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....
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Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching
Amanda: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...stood out more than anything else. The first thing would be that flexibility is the key to success. The second thing would be that if at first you don't succeed, try again using a different method. There are nine different learning styles for a reason, and I pride myself on trying my best to recognize...
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Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelors, Early Childhood Education
Nisha: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
Hi everyone! I am currently a third year dental student at the University of Michigan. I was a tutor all throughout my undergraduate career and enjoyed every part of helping another student to help his/her excel!
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Michigan School of Dentistry - Doctor of Medical Dentistry, Predentistry
Tarah: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...change careers and become a freelance UX/curriculum designer. Working as a tutor will enable me to spend more time achieving these goals while still getting my "teaching fix". As a Chicago resident for the last two years, I have enjoyed making friends from all walks of life. What I love about Chicago is that it...
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Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
Ball State University - Master of Arts, Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Rose: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...to all students. Guided by my own research of contemporary practices and self-initiated professional development, I created an environment where all students feel capable and empowered to succeed in my Middle School Mathematics and third grade classes. My focus on developing relationships has been crucial to my success as a teacher. Demonstrating genuine respect for...
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Cornell College - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Rebecca: Lyons SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Lyons, IL
...and my MBA in Marketing in 2011. While completing my undergraduate degrees, I was a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. Professionally, I have worked both as a programmer and as a marketer. I believe...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
GMAT: 710
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