Top SAT Tutors serving Chicago

Paule: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...college, I tutored high school students. My favorite subjects were French and chemistry, but I tutored all high school curriculum except Spanish. I will describe my teaching philosophy as " to make each training session as engaging as possible while also assisting students in developing self-study habits. The possibilities are endless when equipped with the tools to learn. " I prefer classroom where there is a blend of different teaching styles. Outside of the classroom,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Russell: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...in my professional life. I studied English at the University of Chicago, music and chemistry at Indiana University, and I completed my MS in chemistry at New York University. I worked in education in New York for 25 years, including as a science and math teacher, department chair, and Head of Upper School for a number of K-12 independent schools. I reside in Hyde Park, Chicago. I am a STEAM educator who listens to the...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
Indiana State University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Karissa : Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Reading, and Writing. As I enjoy tutoring in these subject areas, I thoroughly enjoy improving students in area of Phonics and Reading Fluency. I am a firm believer that all students can achieve their goals and improve. Not all students learn the same so it is very important to me to learn about each students learning style and work from there. It is extremely important to be to build a strong relationship with each student....
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Purdue University Northwest - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

Abdelhalim: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Neuroscience and have a Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences and Health Equity. As a tutor I focus on problem solving and analytical skills. I am able to break down problems and difficult concepts in a way that every student can understand. I have numerous years of experience helping students excel in coursework, prepare for standardized tests, and compose comprehensive academic applications. I truly believe every student is capable of high levels of academic achievement and...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Christopher: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Leadership and have served as a teacher and academic Dean in Chicago for 22 years. I will not only help you succeed with Social Studies/ History, Writing, and Speech, but we will concentrate on the skills to be a successful and confident learner, which you can carry across all of your courses. I have been to all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums, have written three screenplays, and am completing a book on education.
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Education
American College of Education - Masters in Education, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
State Certified Teacher

Theresa: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and pre-dental student at Loyola University Chicago, with an expected graduation with Magna Cum Laude honors in the Spring of 2025. Through my own academic career, my passion for learning has grown immensely, especially in the fields of biology, chemistry, English, and Spanish. Additionally, I'm very passionate about singing, and I participate in a pre-professional level choir at my university. I am thrilled by the opportunity to help students of various age groups gain essential...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Hope: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a certified English teacher with over 12 years of classroom teaching experience. My teaching background is with students 6th grade through 12th grade, but the majority of my classroom teaching time occurred at a local, public high school. I have two undergraduate degrees. One is in English and one is in Journalism. I also have a master's degree in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. In addition, I have been tutoring for over 20 years! I have...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, English
Indiana University-Bloomington - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

Chi: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...bilingual, fluent in both English and Vietnamese. After graduating high school, Chi taught English as a second language for kids and adult learners all over Vietnam, while giving test prep lessons for the IELTS test. In college, she worked as a teaching assistant for the Web Design course. Since 2022, Chi has been working as a private teacher and tutor, teaching Vietnamese and English Language Arts for Grade TK-5 students and adult learners from across...
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North Central College - Bachelor in Arts, Multimedia
SAT Math: 800

Evan: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...College, one of the Claremont Colleges located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor, I specialize in teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing, English, Spanish, math, music, and psychology. If you need help in any of these...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science (Psychology Focus)
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Anna: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...completely hooked on seeing people learn and helping them to achieve their goals. I've since worked with young children, high school students, and even grad students, whether helping to better their reading and writing skills, help them to learn new skills, or to aid in their studies. My ultimate goal is to help you achieve your own goals. There is nothing more important that an education (except one's health). No one can take an education...
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Columbia College-Chicago - Bachelors, Creative Writing

Vibhav: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I firmly believe in the idea of a growth mindset and that anyone has the capacity to reach their academic goals, especially in the context of standardized testing.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Eugene: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Upon obtaining my Bachelor of Science Degree, I continued my education to obtain a Master's degree in Chemistry. Subsequently, employed by various companies in the industry, I worked in the fields of Semiconductors, Natural Gas and Energy, and provided technical consultancy to instrument companies and universities. Perhaps as a tribute to experience with tutoring as an undergraduate, and lecturing Chemistry as a graduate student, I had been especially adept at taking a complex scientific or...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
DePaul University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education

Lindsey: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...tutored countless biological subjects in college and graduate school. I received my B.S. in Environmental Biology from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in New York and my M.S. in Environmental Systems (Engineering) from The University of California- Merced. I tutor all ages and sub-topics within the realm of science, as well as middle school math. I have experience working with students of varying abilities and I'm skilled at assessing needs, deficiencies, and...
Education & Certification
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Biology
University of California-Merced - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering
GRE: 300

Ronald: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I have taught math at 8 different colleges. I have taught every course in a math major as well as lower level courses such as pre-algebra. I have written math textbooks for junior high and high school. I have also taught math at a boarding school for high school students with ADD.
Education & Certification
North Central College - Bachelors, Math
University of Oregon - Masters, Math

Brooke: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
To live life each day with gratitude and perseverance to become the best version of myself. I will pursue things that matter to me, share my unique gifts with the world.
Education & Certification
Purdue University Northwest - Bachelor, Marketing

Gabriel: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I've been tutoring for several years and love helping my students. I have worked with elementary, middle, high school, and college students in a range of subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about teaching writing, philosophy, and math. If academics ever wear on you, I'd love to help you learn how to play piano!
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Linda: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Reading Learning Center for several years and volunteered at an after-school homework program at a church near my university. Though I enjoy seeing and helping all concepts click in students' minds, my favorite subject to tutor is definitely math. Math was something I was not necessarily good at as a young child, but through endless practice and lessons from the best "free" tutor, my mom, I was able to excel in it and placed in...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Chicago - Master of Arts Teaching, Middle School Teaching
SAT Math: 790

Tabitha: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a Neuroscience major and pre-nursing student. I would love to share some of my knowledge as a resource and guide to other students out there (irrespective of being pre-health or not) in order to work together to strengthen understanding and comprehension.
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Hannah: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...my way towards a double major in International Studies and Mathematics, with a minor in Arabic with the hopes of someday pursuing a career in cryptography and cybersecurity. I tutor a wide range of subjects, since I strongly believe in the virtues of a well-rounded, versatile education. However, I prefer tutoring math and standardized test prep because I love helping students to be confident and successful in these areas. I love learning and I hold...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies

Paul: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...be an example for my students. I graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in Music History with a minor in Mathematics. I have a track record of excellence in academia overall, and have done well in math courses well beyond calculus. I have tutored mathematics and taught voice lessons on a freelance basis for the past year. I have enjoyed the experience of helping students achieve their goals. Over the summer, I helped an...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music History, Literature, and Theory
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 780
Private SAT Tutoring in Chicago, IL
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Chicago SAT Tutoring FAQ
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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