Steve: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...students. I believe my strongest subject to tutor is Standardized Test Prep (SAT, ACT, and GRE). Performing well on these tests can truly bolster a student???s application for undergraduate or graduate education, and I truly enjoy helping him or her achieve their best. I am also passionate about tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. My...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT
- AP Calculus AB
- +24 subjects
Yesha: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...with different tutoring methods for each age group. More than that, what qualifies me for this job is that I am passionate about education. I have had a very successful school career, and I want to share that with all students. Education is empowering, and every student deserves to feel intelligent. Outside of tutoring and...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- Reading
- +42 subjects
Karishma: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- +58 subjects
May: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...prefer to teach students the learning method and thinking process, rather than just the answer. I am good at guiding students and letting them come up with the answer by themselves. In college, I am a TA for a Calculus 1 class, helping students understand difficult concepts and prepare for tests. Last summer, I traveled...
Education & Certification
- Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- TOEFL
- GRE Quantitative
- +29 subjects
Quinn: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...speciality are French and 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...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- SSAT
- Advanced Placement
- +51 subjects
Prahith: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...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 students are smart in their own way and, teaching should be catered to how students best understand. Ultimately students should understand why what they are learning is important.
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- SSAT
- HSPT
- SAT
- +103 subjects
Oliver : Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...school students, helping my tutees fine-tune essays, read critically, and digest core historical and political concepts. After identifying gaps in learning, I guide my students in a patient and individualized manner so that they can achieve their academic and intellectual goals, utilizing positive reinforcement to maintain and build self-esteem. I'm a native Spanish speaker who...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- +32 subjects
Jessica: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...any subject as long as they’re taught in a way that suits them and they want to learn. Different students have different needs, so tutoring one-on-one can be a lot more beneficial than classroom learning simply because the teacher can personalize their lessons to fit each student. Moreover, as long as the student really does...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- +62 subjects
Kris: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- Advanced Placement
- PSAT
- SAT
- +28 subjects
Richard: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...Spain mastering my Spanish language skills. I can read and write Spanish with high proficiency and have tutored Spanish speakers, and received highest scores on the AP Spanish exam with listening. My favorite academic subjects are math and science, and I have received perfect scores on a variety of standardized math exams, including SAT I...
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Bachelors, Biology and Spanish
- Northwestern University - PHD, Biology and Public Health
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- English Grammar and Syntax
- AP Biology
- +73 subjects
Stephen: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...in the Chicago area in Math and science and high school students in advanced Math, chemistry, writing, and helped them prepare for standardized tests for college admittance. I have also tutored adults preparing for academic proficiency tests for their jobs and with GRE prep for those interested in going to graduate school. Additionally I have...
Education & Certification
- Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- Advanced Placement
- ACT 4-Week Prep Class
- ISEE
- +80 subjects
Julian: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...in K-12 Education (GK-12) program. As a BU Teaching Fellow I was responsible for leading discussion groups, working with students individually during office hours, and as a GK-12 fellow I spent a semester teaching with a high school physics teacher in the classroom. Because my physics background entails studying a wide variety of math backgrounds...
Education & Certification
- Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
- Boston University - Master of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- Test Prep
- College Algebra
- Algebra 3/4
- +35 subjects
Ilana: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- +80 subjects
Rohan: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...Rohan, and I'm very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I've been tutoring since I was fourteen years old, and being an older brother, I've also had countless experience tutoring my younger sister. I bring a positive and exciting attitude to my teaching style, and my main goal is always to ensure my client is...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- Middle School Writing
- Languages
- +38 subjects
Ruthie: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...passed the Biology state test they needed to graduate. At the Noble Academy, I taught AP Biology ninth graders as well as all of our ninth graders with IEPs. Three ninth graders passed the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade grew 2.18 points as a whole on the ACT science section. I therefore am...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- French 1
- Homework Support
- +22 subjects
Meriam: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- +63 subjects
Michael: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...and a MA in the Humanities. My specialties are tutoring in test prep, writing, and reading. I am more than happy to spend time on my students outside of our organized sessions to ensure everyone meets their goals. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Looking forward to our tutoring...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Language and Literature
- University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- PSAT
- Comparative Literature
- +19 subjects
Ruth: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage them.... Learning is most effective when the student is having fun, and the best way to learn is to teach.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- +43 subjects
Gabriel: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...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,...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT
- +54 subjects
Emily: Western Springs SAT Subject Tests course instructor
...range of subjects, including math, French, English, environmental science, and standardized test prep. I 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...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelors, Environmental Studies and Jazz Trumpet
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- PSAT
- Literature
- +48 subjects