Top SSAT Tutors serving Palatine
Molly: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject...
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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
Kurt: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...minor in Psychology. After graduating, I moved to Boston, where I worked as a Physician Assistant in the Cardiac Surgery Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. Medicine is an amazing profession, but my favorite part of the job was when I got the opportunity to be an educator. Whether it was patients trying to understand what...
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Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Brigette: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...but I love teaching all subjects. I am currently a 6th grade Learning and Behavior Specialist at a Chicago Public School. I've previously taught in preschool, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I am familiar with a variety of curriculums for all subjects including Everyday Math, Go Math, Connected Math, TouchMath, Envision Math, Lucy Caulkins Writing...
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Cornell College - Bachelors, Elementary Education and French
University of St Francis - Current Grad Student, Learning and Behavior Specialist
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 31
Mary: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, 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
Sonjanita: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...M.Ed in Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Grand Canyon University, an M.A. in Education from Northeastern Illinois University and a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I also hold certificates in Master Teaching of English Language Arts subjects (Type 09, grades 6-12), Administration & Supervision (Type 75, grades K12), Well-Managed Classroom...
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University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
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Abigail: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...work creatively to make individual learning plans. At the center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors...
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Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Morgan: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
I am currently working on a graduate degree in Chinese history from the University of British Columbia. Prior to this, I have worked as a test prep instructor in Korea and China with The Princeton Review and as an ESL teacher at New Mexico State University. As a test prep instructor, I taught...
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, History
New Mexico State University - Master of Arts, History
GRE Verbal: 167
Elizabeth: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, 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
Samantha: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide 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...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Chris: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...she said. Be nice to them. I was on the road, but I managed to find time to look at her writing. More recently, after coming back from her study abroad in France, she told me that she'd felt more confident about the essays after I gave her my feedback. "You asked some probing questions...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, English
GRE Verbal: 170
Sharon: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...sciences and global health. I used to be in your place, so I know how it feels to be preparing for the standardized tests and the college application process. I hope that I can be your mentor, and teach you everything that I wish I knew when I was in your place and be with you...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Biological and Physical Sciences
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Evan: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...Angeles. At Pomona 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,...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science (Psychology Focus)
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Alex: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...as a Second Language. I work with everyone from kids in elementary school to graduate students, and I especially enjoy building lasting relationships with clients. I've found this is the best way to improve your skills and enjoy yourself! I've started an NGO that works with non-native speaking students to develop effective Spoken English, Grammar,...
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Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Rita: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...beginning my tenure track position at Worcester State University this fall. I specialize in working with neurodiverse students and BIPOC, but all are warmly invited to study with me. My critical work has been featured in the Routledge Companion of Literature and Food, the Bloomsbury Handbook to Literary and Cultural Theory, and the Bloomsbury Handbook...
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Temple University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Temple University - Master of Arts, English
Florida State University - Doctor of Philosophy, General Literature
Sahithi: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...was really the best! Helped me a lot to my work and gives me a better understanding :)" - Unique "Sahithi is just so very sweet!" - Katie These are reviews from the kids that I've tutored in the past. One child at a time, encouraging me to better myself to better their future.... When you teach the students to love learning and not just to solve the problems on a worksheet, they will love to...
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Kennesaw State University - Bachelors, Biotechnology
Saint James School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Medicine
John: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...learning process and help them grow. I am a current programming teacher and am especially skilled in Scratch and Python. I believe all students can be successful and achieve their goals. I have over 17 years classroom teaching experience and over 10 of those years have been teaching computer science. I have two masters degrees...
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Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Teacher Education
Arielle: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...Development. I went on to teach with Teach For America, and I am currently in my 3rd year of teaching. Tutoring has been an interest of mine for many years. I started tutoring when I was in middle school, and I haven't stopped. I thoroughly enjoy working with students of all ages to help supplement...
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Johns Hopkins University - Current Grad Student, Early Childhood Education
ACT English: 33
ACT English: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
Eliza: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...learn about and tutor is English, especially writing and AP English Language and Composition. I'm a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago with a double major in English and History, and I have previous writing experience with three newspapers including the AJC and NPR. I'm also qualified to tutor Latin and History, with which I have...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT English: 34
SAT Verbal: 700
Anne: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...from DePaul University. For seven years, I lived in Mexico and taught English at all levels and history, literature and philosophy to high school students in Guadalajara, Mexico. Also, I was an editor for a high school English Composition Class. This involved reading the assigned topics along with the students, helping them form their...... My teaching philosophy is centered around my students. With them, I try to figure out how they learn best and plan lessons...
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Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Gerardo: Palatine SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palatine, IL
...was a difficult 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...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Bilingual Education
ACT Reading: 31
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