Top SAT Tutors serving Chicago
Alex: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...favorite subjects to tutor are Chemistry, Biology, Physics, ACT, SAT, and MCAT. I've tutored elementary through college students for multiple years throughout college and I've enjoyed each of my experiences thoroughly. I really believe in making students understand the concepts and being able to understand why something is the way that it is, rather than just loading students with overwhelming information to memorize. I'm a pre-medical student doing a gap year before medical school so...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Zihe: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...can help you study logic (S5, quantifier logic, etc), history of philosophy (ancient, medieval, enlightenment, modern), political philosophy (your Locke, Hobbes and Rawls, etc), philosophy of science (Bayesianism, positivism, etc). I can also tutor undergrad courses on Chinese philosophy (Ruism, Buddhism, Daoism)! I'm confident tutoring K-12 math and physics. I'm also a native Mandarin speaker; I can help you or your children study Mandarin Chinese as well! Learning makes life significant. It lets you see...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
State University of New York at New Paltz - Master of Philosophy, Philosophy
MaryGrace: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...thirty-three years, I have educated students ranging in age from five through adulthood, including those at the graduate level. I am a certified educator in Illinois, and hold a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Florida Southern College, and a Master of Arts in Reading Education from the University of South Florida. In addition to my graduate degrees, I have been trained as a reading coach to certified educators in reading instruction. To add to my...
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The University of Tampa - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee - Master of Arts, Reading Teacher Education
Florida Southern College - Doctor of Education, Urban Education and Leadership
Dylan: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...me because I am driven to help others and give whatever knowledge I have gained over the years in every field. I also have experience dealing with situations in which students are not quickly or readily grasping concepts, and I have developed the patience to handle these situations. Teaching is just as rewarding for the student as it is for me, because I am thrilled when I see others achieve, and I would love to...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Michael: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...which are topics embedded with puzzles. I'll begin with physics and math. I have tutored a number of students who believe that they are simply unable to understand the material at a high level. However, I truly believe that with proper instruction every student is capable of understanding physics and math in an intuitive and interesting way. I work to demonstrate this reality in sessions by never giving away the answer to a problem; I...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750
Benjamin: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...started out as a "chemical and biomolecular engineering" major, but then ended up switching to a double major in math and electrical engineering. I graduated with a BA in math and MS in electrical engineering. From there, I went to Drexel University to write and defend my dissertation in mathematics, which was about two unsolved problems in linear algebra. While in Johns Hopkins and Drexel University, I ended up teaching a lot of math and...
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Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Drexel University - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics
Lucas: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...various other subjects. I have taught children from middle school level to the undergraduate level and enjoy helping students gain confidence toward studies and a passion for learning. As a former substitute teacher and, now, a teaching assistant at Loyola, I have broad experience working with children at high school and undergraduate levels with an emphasis on patience, focusing on their needs, and enhancing their ability to communicate in written form transparently and professionally. In...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Social Sciences
Love: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...that teaching requires a lot of hard work and effort as it is very important for the teacher to look at things from the student's perspective. I absolutely love teaching Mathematics and I feel proud to share that most of my students have become Math's wizards even though they didn't like the subject earlier. My teaching pedagogy involves innovative hands-on exercises and discussions designed to foster creativity and rationality among children using real life applications...
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DigiPen Institute of Technology - Unknown, Computer Science
Kelley School of Business - Master of Science, Information Systems
GRE Quantitative: 168
Leo: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
Hi! I'm a recent graduate from Northwestern University with degrees in Art History and Sociology. I am also a practicing artist, working primarily in the media of photography and printmaking.
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Ayo: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...are both original investigations undertaken in order to gain new knowledge partly by means of practice and the outcomes of that practice. Physical Beats is a phenomenological study of imperceptible mutabilities in dance studies that establishes a new sound dance movement practice via Object-Oriented Ontology. Employing the unconscious collaborative efforts of matter transformation (Oobleck acting as the creative artefact), sound vibrations, and media to investigate the mimetic behavior of dancing objects and human dancers, this...
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San Diego State University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
University of California-Davis - Doctor of Philosophy, Visual and Performing Arts, General
Kathryn: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a mechanical engineering grad and current law student passionate about helping those interested in the STEM field
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Valparaiso University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
Chindeu Anthony: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I aim to create thoughtful, innovative and exciting lessons, which support my students as individuals. I am very motivated, hardworking and dependable, and I get a real sense of purpose from helping my students to achieve the best possible grades.
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Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 740
John: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...College Upward Bound program. Having come from a family of teachers, I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with others and helping them reach their goals in education. I believe teaching is an art form, and I am always working to improve every aspect of my teaching style; I've found success by carefully listening to each student's questions to gain an understanding of which methods will work best for that particular student. In addition, having worked...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - PHD, Physics
Elena: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the Lawyers in the Classroom program. My tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better when they aren't simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need to get there on their own. Outside of academia, I love to sing....
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Government & Spanish
University of Chicago Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Brea: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...spent 4 years teaching math in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. I still keep up with my former students, and am always a zoom call away if they ever need my help. I've taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II and Pre-Calc in the classroom setting, and have experience tutoring a range of subjects including Calculus and Statistics at the college level. I have extensive experience with ACT and SAT prep, as I ran ACT and...
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Grand Valley State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Chicago - Master of Science, Statistics
GRE Verbal: 162
Devanshi: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am willing to tailor my tutoring to the needs of any students interested in pursuing subjects of my expertise and improving their overall retention of knowledge and academic skills.
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Carnegie Mellon Unives - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790
Shouvik: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...fellow classmates and helped them with any classes that they were having trouble with. I enjoy tutoring because I acknowledge the two-way nature of it. Not only does tutoring help a tutee learn certain material, it also helps me master some old concepts. While I tutor a variety of subjects, one of my favorites is mathematics. I love teaching this subject because its concrete and builds problem-solving skills. I think that education is one of...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Bioengineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
SAT Math: 720
Aya: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...subjects, I have always harbored a love for learning new languages and especially enjoy learning and teaching Spanish. In addition to studying Spanish in school for 9 years, during high school, I took private conversation classes for Spanish with a native Spanish-speaking instructor to improve my fluency. Last summer, I had the opportunity to briefly study abroad at a Spanish school in Santiago, Chile, in a homestay program. In addition to periodically tutoring my younger...
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Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 790
Sarah: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...passionate about using my financial expertise to drive profitability while reducing environmental impact. In addition to my career, I love helping students succeed in business-related subjects, including finance, supply chain management, and Excel. I have also worked as a director for SAT prep and provided support for college applications. I firmly believe that with the right support and practice, everyone can succeed. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and spending time with friends.
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Energy Systems
Sneh: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a dedicated and patient tutor who will work with students until they are fully proficient in the subjects I tutor.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
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If you're gearing up to face the SAT, Varsity Tutors can connect you with the best Chicago SAT tutors who can lend their expertise and comprehensive knowledge of the SAT to your preparatory efforts. The SAT is a lengthy test that covers a broad swath of academic skills, so it can be tough to know where to start studying or how to best spend your prep time. Chicago SAT tutoring can be an excellent solution to this problem, as private instructors can develop a structured lesson plan that takes your strengths and weaknesses into account.
What are some of the advantages of working with Chicago SAT tutors near me?
Chicago SAT tutoring can be much more flexible than a traditional classroom prep environment. In a classroom where you work alongside your peers, teachers are required to adopt generalized teaching methods and curricula that don't always meet the needs of every student. The same goes for class pacing. When teachers have to stick to a firm classroom schedule, they may have to move on to new topics before all students are ready to.
Private instruction offers a solution to these issues. Since the SAT covers a lot of ground, it's fair to assume that there are some elements of the test that you're feeling more confident about than others. If you're a highly literate student who isn't worried about the reading and writing sections of the test but who struggles with math, why waste half of your prep time covering those former topics rather than focusing on the latter? Chicago SAT tutors can identify the SAT topics that you need to brush up on most urgently, and can then assemble a systematic study plan that uses your time wisely.
Additionally, the personalized nature of Chicago SAT tutoring means that instructors can adjust their teaching methods to cater to your natural learning style. Everyone tends to find certain modes of instruction more effective - some prefer auditory learning, while others find they absorb and recall information more reliably when it's presented visually, or through hands-on experience.
If you're a visual learner your instructor can use teaching aids like flashcards, graphs, flowcharts, and more, to present you with concepts in the format that's most amenable to you. If you're an auditory learner, on the other hand, they can engage you in discussion-based learning that brings you into a back-and-forth dialogue.
What kinds of skills can Chicago SAT tutoring help me to develop?
The SAT is broken up into three sections: Math, Reading, and Writing and Language, with an optional Essay component. Each section is scored on a range from 200 to 800, and the essay is scored from 6 to 24. As the SAT can play an important role in college admission decision-making, your score can affect your future, so you'll want to be well prepared. We'll briefly outline each component of the SAT here so you can get an idea of what subjects Chicago SAT tutors can help you come to understand.
The Math section will give you 80 minutes to answer 58 questions. There are both calculator and no-calculator segments of the Math section, so you'll have to have a solid grasp of mathematical principles and be able to apply them without mechanical assistance. You'll be tested on your knowledge of algebra, data analysis, and the manipulation of expressions. Beyond leading you through a full-fledged review of mathematics and emphasizing the skills that can be the most useful on the exam, Chicago SAT tutors can also teach you how to quickly identify incorrect answers, which can help you save time on multiple-choice questions and give you an edge.
The Reading section takes 65 minutes and will ask you to respond to 52 questions. You'll be provided with passages from a variety of sources: classic literature, sociological or economic texts, foundational concepts in physical science, U.S. founding documents, and other, similar texts. You'll have to read these passages and show your ability to analyze them effectively, by demonstrating that you understand how to use evidence, can determine the meanings of words and phrases in context, and can draw inferences about written arguments. Chicago SAT tutors can provide you with sample passages, read them alongside you, and show you what sorts of information you should be scanning for when you're sitting for the exam.
The Writing and Language section is somewhat similar to the Reading section, in that you'll be asked to analyze passages. However, there are some key differences. Writing and Language questions can include tables and graphs and the structure of questions is inverted. Instead of using the passages to come to conclusions based on evidence, you'll be making suggestions about how the passages could be improved based on the evidence.
You'll also be asked to give suggestions about how words or phrases could be changed to improve the tone or consistency of passages and to show your knowledge of English grammar and usage. Chicago SAT tutors can teach logical analysis skills you'll be expected to show on the Writing and Language section, and can inform you about what sorts of trick questions to watch out for. You'll have 35 minutes to answer 44 questions here.
The optional Essay section will provide you with 50 minutes to read a passage and respond with an analytical essay. You'll have to consider the author's claims and deconstruct their argument in order to evaluate it. The goal is not to argue for your own position, but rather to assess how well the author makes their case and to reveal what persuasive techniques they're putting to use.
Writing off-the-cuff can be difficult under the best of circumstances, much less when you're under the stress of a standardized test, but Chicago SAT tutors can expose you to relaxation and concentration methods that you can use on the exam. Tutors can also drill you with sample essays and ask you to examine their arguments to improve your speed under time pressure.
How can I get in touch with Chicago SAT tutors near me?
Chicago SAT tutoring is provided both online and in person, so you'll have some options to choose from when you enroll. Online instruction is supplied via our Live Learning Platform, which allows you to meet your mentor anywhere that you have an internet connection or a mobile device. You can see and speak with one another face-to-face thanks to video chat software, so remote study can feel just like an in-person meeting. This allows you to work wherever you're most comfortable, whether that's your own home or a public spot like a neighborhood coffee shop or a library such as the Sulzer Regional Library or Harold Washington Library Center.
The platform also includes a variety of integrated teaching tools, like a shared document editor that you can use to practice your essay composition or analyze passages with your mentor. There's also a virtual whiteboard, integrated practice problems, and more. All meetings between tutors and their students are automatically recorded, so you can return to prior study sessions to revisit topics when you'd like to refresh your memory.
Give Varsity Tutors a call today and we can get you signed up for Chicago SAT tutoring quickly and without a hassle. You can discuss your schedule with our educational consultants, who can then get to work finding an instructor who is ready to meet at a time that works for your lifestyle. The SAT can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Reach out now to learn more and get enrolled.
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