Top SSAT Tutors serving Plainfield
Katie: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Molly: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...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 area. Likewise, as a Teacher and Tutor, I focus on problem solving; developing...
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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
Alex: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...keystone concept. I take a holistic approach to learning, since our education should be structured not only to help us pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Stephen: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...Since graduation I have tutored students of a wide variety of ages and background in a number of subjects. I have tutored middle school students 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...
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Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34
Pete: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...teaching style, and a strong value of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that it is the role of the tutor to find the perfect way to teach. It is my personal wish that if a student has a special need, I can fulfill it through flexibility, kindness,...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor
Sonjanita: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...subjects to tutor are English Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, History, Humanities, and Literature. English Language Arts is my area of specialty because I love Writing and Literature, but I also have a love for World History, the humanities and global cultures; therefore, the Social Sciences are my second favorite content area. I love...
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University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
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Nandini: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...realized I enjoy teaching when I became preceptor for Anatomy in undergrad. I find it to be incredibly rewarding. As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad and...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Quinn: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...areas of 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...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Rebecca: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Amy: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
I am currently a school teacher. I teach both special education and general education elementary and middle school students. I am able to break down skills in a way that children can understand. I love it when everything clicks for the student. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person can learn; it is just a matter of finding out how they learn.
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Theatre
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher
Gregory: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Daniel: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...both at the middle school and high-school level, I have learned the significance of building a classroom community in which I model my all of my expectations clearly and concretely. I know the essentialism of clarity and structure for all students, including adolescents, who all have unique learning styles. My experience in the Learning Center...
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Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History
Francesca: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...I am currently a law student at Chicago-Kent College of Law, and aspire one day to practice corporate law with a focus on financial compliance. I grew up in Silicon Valley and have seen what intense pressure to succeed does to young minds. Given my life experiences, I told myself that if I ever were...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Economics, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Shea: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...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. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I???m eager to have...
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Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching
Carol: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...teaching children and seeing them grow. I am especially good at teaching math and science to middle school students. I am also good at teaching algebra skills. I am able to tutor students from preschool through 9th grade and through 12th grade in math. I have an elementary education degree and a teaching minor in...
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Valparaiso University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Stephanie: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...tutoring them as they have creative minds and I think it is an honor to be able to help them develop into the best forms of themselves through learning. I have volunteered for multiple summers being a teaching assistant for Spirit Camp at Holy Family Parish, mainly working with children ages 2-10. I have also...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rebecca: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...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 an argument will help any student inside or outside the...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170
Carol: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...learning. Education changes daily and I have to make sure I keep up with those changes. Harry Potter is something that I have always loved first with the books then the movies. Everyone learns in a different way and it is up to the teacher to find what way works for that student. Learning should...
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Saint Xavier University - Bachelor of Science, Education
Vaidehi: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...This program provided me a platform to develop my tutoring skills with students of different age groups an varied background. I got a chance to work with students from ages five to high school. This opportunity also encouraged me to take on other private tutoring options. I tutored a 6th grade student on math and...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Miguel: Plainfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plainfield, IL
...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, I enjoy tutoring a variety of academic subjects spanning the...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Science; Comparative Literature (French, German)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
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