Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...has to be open to learn though and a great teacher can help to open a mind to that. Learning can be fun and especially when you work one-on-one with someone. The lessons can be focused to exactly what one needs and that really helps things to move along more quickly. After being in education for over 20 years, I am excited to work with new people and to experience teaching in a whole new...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...certificate course program in ESE, and hold a master's degree in reading and literacy. My experience includes working with children living with special needs as well as working with those learning English as a second language. I believe that learning is something everyone can achieve if given the right tools and support. I can be strict, but in practice it is far better to have the learner want to participate than to force learning. I...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writing requirement at the University prior to matriculating, I was the first freshman tutor to be accepted into this selective program. The tutoring program involved a preliminary peer-tutor training course prior to beginning tutoring, in order to certify that I...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...kids often get away with cloaking a flimsy argument in superfluous language. I want my students to realize that the strongest writing strikes a balance between clarity and precisionI hope to help them encounter that rush of excitement that comes from finding exactly the right word for what they want to say. That said, I'm an omnivorous learnerin high school, my claim to fame was being head of both the poetry club and the Science...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. In working with the older students, I have helped them completely transform their college essays into true stories that have helped gain them admission into their first-choice schools. Conversely, with my younger students with learning disabilities, I have helped them remarkably improve their grades at competitive private schools in Manhattan while reigniting that spark which allows them to enjoy learning once again. I am...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...only a confusing mess of problems. Similarly, I take great joy in walking students through the mental process of clarifying their ideas and assumptions that is necessary for the development of effective persuasive writing. I am open-minded and eager for adventure. I've spent 3 of the past 4 years living in the Middle East between Syria and Egypt. And I've recently completed filming of a documentary I am directing about the explosion of a new...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...in Elementary Education as well as a minor certificate in Special Education. I have a passion for early learners and someday hope to earn my Reading Specialist certificate. During college, I tutored 3 separate students, two of them being young ELL learners. I worked with these students on homework and any other areas they needed help in. Last school year I taught Kindergarten full time, and this year I am substitute teaching all grade levels....
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...mistake. I can help you make less of those mistakes, and that is where the most significant short term growth can be made. If you are a student who wants to improve your score quickly, if you like learning new ways to solve old problems, if you are looking for multiple choice test taking techniques that you can apply for the rest of your academic career, if you like low pressure studying and making quick...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...challenging, makes it possible for that student to be successful at whatever they set their minds to. I graduated in 2001 from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology, and an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy. I have been a homeschooling teacher for 14 years and have successfully educated 6 children in all areas of schooling from Pre-K through Junior year of high school. I enjoy working with all learning types and...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...received my Master's in Educational Leadership. I am also a graduate of the University of North Florida, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Special Education with a focus on Specific Learning Disabilities. Since graduation, I have taught students from all demographics, academic levels and tutoring adults. I am certified reading endorsed as well as ESL endorsed. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Reading....
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...lessons are based on the requirements of the test. In my spare time, I love to swim and am a member of the Evanston Wildcat Masters Swim Team. Also I love to travel in Latin America. During the summer of 2014 and 2017, I traveled in Costa Rica and got many chances to use my Spanish! Hopefully I will be able to do volunteer projects in other Latin American countries. I hope you will contact...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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Helping students grow is a passion of mine; it is, in fact, my life's work. Since I graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2001 and NC Central University in 2005, I have worked to help students develop their potential in my roles as as an Exceptional Children's Teacher, Middle School ELA teacher, High School English and Social Studies teacher, and College Developmental Reading/Writing and English/History/Humanities instructor.
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...middle school, high school, and college, many of whom have received thousands of dollars in scholarship. In my free time, I enjoy writing songs, playing guitar and piano, and going for a run in the park with my black Labrador retriever, Scout. In high school, I was the captain of my football and wrestling teams, so I really connect and empathize with students who have busy after-school schedules. I am always looking forward to working...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...teach most frequently. I love teaching these middle ages because it is important to grow academically and personally during this time as the students start to become aware of who they are and who they want to become. As a school teacher, I love watching students grow and achieve their goals. While music is my specialty, I am an effective and positive tutor in test prep and reading subjects. I teach with a playful and...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...in Philosophy and minored in Theater Studies. During my summers in college, I worked with EducationUSA Nairobi, an advising center for Kenyan students who wish to pursue higher education in the US. When I worked for them, I tutored high school graduates on SAT stuff and also helped them write better personal statements. After graduating from Duke last year, I started tutoring high school students in my neighborhood. I mainly taught math subjects such as...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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I aspire equally to knowledge and goodness. I am committed to encouraging students and adults to respect, inspire, and learn. Education is a force multiplier and promotes a balance of intellectual curiosity, engagement, leadership, and service in the pursuit of excellence: academic, civic, and moral.
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...serving at a local restaurant. I have been tutoring students since I was in high school, in subjects ranging from simple arithmetic to advanced calculus to SAT preparation. I have even tutored middle school and high school Spanish! My clients have ranged from middle school students to college students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about mathematics. I have found that there is no correct way to tutor students,...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...getting to work with students and help them to gain confidence and to make their education their own. To better educate my students and to feed my own passion for learning, I plan to pursue a Masters in Writing after I marry my best friend this October. I truly enjoy tutoring in the subjects of English, Literature, Writing, and Grammar and Mechanics because these easily translate to other subjects and other aspects of life. Students...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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...interests/hobbies: I am a chemistry and computer science double major with a concentration in math. At Wellesley College, I am a member of the varsity tennis team and I hold positions on eboards for various student organizations such as the engineering society and UNICEF. I have a passion for mathematics and learning which I love to share with my students! I am looking to eventually go to graduate school and then work in drug development...
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Certified ISEE- Middle Level Tutor in Streamwood, IL
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I am 46 years old, and I am committed to helping myself and others to understand the world. I love music, and I love words. People are pretty great, too.
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Streamwood ISEE- Middle Level Tutoring FAQ
The Independent School Entrance Exam (or ISEE) is a widely accepted exam available in three levels: Upper, Middle, and Lower. Each form of the exam includes multiple-choice questions and an essay question. The number of questions in each section and the amount of time given to finish them is dependent on the level. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an ISEE Middle Level tutor.
The Middle Level is for students who are entering the seventh or eighth grade. Your child will have 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete all five sections of the exam. The sections include Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, and the essay.
The Verbal Reasoning section of the exam is made up of sentence completion and synonym questions. Both of these sections are designed to evaluate your child's ability to reason, as well as his or her vocabulary knowledge. There are 40 questions in this section of the exam, and your child will be given 20 minutes to complete said questions. Your child's ISEE Middle Level tutor can work with him or her to determine proficiency in verbal reasoning. The tutor will use this knowledge and his or her experience with the exam to create an individualized learning plan for your child.
The Quantitative Reasoning section of the exam has 37 questions, for which your child will be given 35 minutes. This section is used to determine your child's problem-solving and mathematical thinking skill level. It does not assess the amount or areas of mathematics he or she has learned. To help improve your child's score in this area, your child's tutor will help with test-taking strategies to ensure your child is reading each question thoroughly and carefully, identifying exactly what is being asked before proceeding to an answer. This is one of the more difficult skills for students because it requires critical-thinking skills as opposed to problem identification and rote memorization.
The Mathematics Achievement and Reading Comprehension portions of the exam measure how well your child is able to answer curriculum-based questions that are appropriate for his or her grade level. The Reading Comprehension section has 36 questions, and your child will be given 35 minutes to complete this portion of the exam. Your child will be given 40 minutes to answer the 47 Mathematics Achievement questions.
The final section of the exam is an essay question. Your child will be given a grade-level appropriate prompt that asks a question that is globally applicable and relevant. ISEE does not score this portion of the test. Instead, it is sent to the school or schools designated on the registration form, along with the scores for the rest of the exam. It is also important to note that the exam is only graded on the number of correct answers. There are no penalties associated with giving a wrong answer, so your child's tutor can instruct on how to eliminate options and answer all questions, even if your child is unsure of the correct answer.
The Varsity Tutors live learning platform gives you the ability to schedule your child's private ISEE Middle Level tutoring session when it is most convenient for you and your family. Sessions can be held in person or in an online learning space. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a private ISEE Middle Level tutor who can help your child prepare for the exam. To connect with a tutor, contact Varsity Tutors today.
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Today the student and I went over two reading sections together. There was a definite improvement from one session to the next; we got four answers wrong on the first one and only one wrong on the second one! I noticed that he tends to automatically jump to one answer and gets stuck on it, ignoring other answers that he didn't take as much time with. I encouraged him to make sure he can find a direct connection between the language in the answer and the wording of the passage. I also made sure to tell him to check that ALL parts of the answer are correct, not just the first half or second half. There was definite improvement from one passage to the next. I gave him more essay and reading work to do for next time.
Light review of geometry concepts involving perimeter, area, and angles. The student seems to remember most of the material fairly well/ picked it up again fairly quickly. We will continue review, in addition to covering ratios next time.
The student did really well today on cross multiplying and division! He has some homework that I am emailing you. Memorize 15 words from the book everyday.
The student and I continued to review math content; we went through algebraic equations and working with variables. He was having some trouble with notation and common formats. He can explain expressions, equations, and order of operations. He has some difficulty with the distributive property, especially with negative signs. This is something that we'll continue to work on but he'll need to do practice on his own as well. It helps when he works step-by-step. He can do a large number of word problems correctly in his head. He's also good at evaluating the quantitative comparison questions. He is a good student and works hard during our sessions. He's good about asking questions when he needs help.
Today we went over the material and lesson plans that we will be covering moving forward pending a tentative mid-January test date. The student worked on completing her summer reading assignment. She will finish that for homework.
We started looking at the ISEE today. The student's mathematics base was fairly weak, so we felt that it was prudent to build her math skills up before starting test prep. First I did an overview of the test format, then we began to examine the verbal section. She is very proficient with her reading, and those skills transferred over well to vocabulary. Our objective is to learn about 20 new vocabulary words each week.
