Benjamin: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...of Mathematics, where the abstractions of numbers give us the freedom to do with them what we will. I also love helping students work their way through the daunting task of preparing for standardized tests. I have often found that my past students have gotten tangled in the problems that have been set out for...
Education & Certification
- University of Louisville - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
- University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- GRE Verbal
- +48 subjects
Jack: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Writing and Language
- +33 subjects
Oliver: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
My name is Oliver. I'm a current student at Northwestern University and standardized test tutor. I've been tutoring for the past 3 years and have helped many students score well on the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and similar exams. I am also fluent in French.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Engineer, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Essay
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- +22 subjects
Benjamin: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically think about the subject matter in other, more unfamiliar contexts. Also, in my math subjects, I seek to provide personal secrets in realms including quicker computation strategies, unique acronyms for certain rules, and other...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- High School Computer Science
- Technology and Coding
- +62 subjects
Najla: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York while working on my PhD. I have also completed a number of teaching workshops at the University of Washington and Columbia University, as well as a course in pedagogy. Throughout this time, I continued to tutor K-12 students as...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- University of Washington , Columbia University - PHD, History
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- +108 subjects
Mike: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own...
Education & Certification
- The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
- The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- AP German Language and Culture
- Literature
- +85 subjects
Ilana: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- +80 subjects
Adrianne: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...included special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
- DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- +67 subjects
Andy: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...sections of the PSAT, SAT, and GMAT. Together we can work to improve your test scores and give you an edge over the competition when applying to college or business school. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, exercising, golfing, tennis, shooting pool, and playing ping pong. Most recently I have been learning to ice...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- +21 subjects
Emily: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...have experience teaching academic subjects and music in both classroom and individual settings, and I have worked with middle school through college-aged students. As a teacher, I strive to be flexible and approachable, getting to know my students and constantly reassessing my approach based on the needs of the individual student I am working with.
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelors, Environmental Studies and Jazz Trumpet
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Verbal
- +48 subjects
Jessica: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...really does want to master the material, even lofty goals are reachable given enough time and a breakdown of the material into small pieces. When both parties are willing to put in effort, it’s hard to fail. And if the student doesn’t truly want to learn the material, then it’s important to ask why that...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Verbal
- SAT Math
- +62 subjects
Juliet: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...approach is imperative when working one-on-one with individuals. English, literature, and writing are the three areas that I have the most experience and fun teaching. When I am not in the classroom or tutoring, I am hiking in the bluffs of Wisconsin or chasing after my young son. I also enjoy reading historical fiction novels...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
- Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- ACT Writing
- Writing
- +40 subjects
Todd: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...at an agency that serves the homeless, where I spend most of my time training and teaching staff and clients. I believe service to others is one of the highest callings, and want to pay my success forward. For fun, I like to read, play soccer, chill out with a good movie or Netflix, and...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- Middle School Reading
- ACT English
- +72 subjects
Masooma: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...more about me! I'm an avid reader of a plethora of genres, and my other hobbies include baking, playing tennis, writing poetry, and watching Star Trek reruns. I'm also involved in various cultural and human rights organizations at college. In any remaining spare time, I can usually be found reading the news on actual physical...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- Study Skills
- +105 subjects
Cortney: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
My name is Cortney and I hope to share my love of learning with my students. My interests vary widely, but my expertise includes Art History (of which I am a Ph.D. student), SAT and ACT prep, college prep, reading and writing. I am also proficient in mathematics up to college algebra. ... I make it a priority to help my students identify their learning style and then show them appropriate techniques to improve their study and learning habits.
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - PHD, Art History
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Verbal
- ACCUPLACER WritePlacer
- +18 subjects
Amanda: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.
Education & Certification
- North Central College - Bachelors, Communications, Education
- National Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- Test Prep
- PSAT
- Phonics
- +27 subjects
Regina: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...and Kyrgyzstan as well as schools in the Chicago area. I not only have a lot of experience in helping non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I am passionate...
Education & Certification
- National College of Education - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- Middle School Writing
- Algebra
- +70 subjects
Alrick: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and ACT and my students have shown tremendous growth in test scores. I have taught language, literature and history professionally for 19 years. My strengths as an educator include creating hands-on interactive activities to help students understand the material, and working with low-level readers to build confidence and ability.
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish and Iberian Studies
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Doctor of Philosophy, Spanish and Iberian Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- Test Prep
- Spanish
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +42 subjects
Samuel: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...As somebody who had to learn to love math, I am excited to see students understand the workings of mathematics. Finally, as somebody who has been taking standardized tests since grade school, I enjoy helping others understand the workings of standardized tests and the skills (both academic and personal) needed to succeed at them. My...
Education & Certification
- Augustana College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Northwestern University - Master of Science, Neurobiology and Anatomy
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- Science
- +63 subjects
Alice: McHenry SAT Reading test prep instructor
...long as they have the right guidance. The process of learning should be rewarding, and I think that it is never too early, or too late, to enjoy learning. I believe in a personalized approach, keeping in mind the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each of my students. I encourage students to think carefully, read carefully,...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy, Politics, Law
Subject Expertise
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- IB Philosophy SL
- English
- +46 subjects