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Paul: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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 adult...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music History, Literature, and Theory
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 780
Annie: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...tutoring. I really believe that learning can be a total blast, and I want to help you have a good time with it too! I customize my lessons to fit your style and mix things up along the way. My goal is for you to not just ace your courses but actually enjoy the process. So if you're up for a fun and engaging learning journey, I'm your go-to tutor. Let's make learning exciting!
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Drake University - Bachelor in Arts, Marketing
Drake University - Bachelor in Arts, Data Processing Technology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 770
Zac: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...the nonprofit sector of education and may pursue teaching after graduation. I've always enjoyed each individual's ability to grow through the learning process and I firmly believe that an education is the most valuable gift one can give the next generation. This semester, I am volunteering at an afterschool program where I am tutoring a middle school student in various subject areas.I am forever grateful to my personal ACT tutor for helping me get into...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Human and Organizational Development
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Ramkumar: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
Hi, my name is Ram and I am a graduate student at University of Chicago. I study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and I look forward to helping you as a tutor!
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Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Aditya: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am currently pursuing my B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering in college. I have been tutoring for over four years now working with students in various fields ranging from math and science to standardized testing! I love tutoring and will make it my goal to make sure I give you the tools to achieve yours!
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor in Arts, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Abel: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...purposes of tutoring, my main proficiency is in chemistry, physics, math, Spanish, ACT/SAT prep, and some English. I think that tutoring is not about teaching but about learning. The student needs to be gain interest via examples, questions, and humor in order to become proficient. A combination of written, visual, and visual aids the learning; advancement occurs over several stages, but should end with the student being able to work on problems as independently as...
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Polytechnic Institute of New York University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - PHD, Chemical Engineering
Shiv: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a Sophomore at Northwestern University. My majors are neuroscience and economics on the pre-med track. I love tutoring others because I get to see their growth as students and individuals. I love to tutor all subjects.
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Sanjana: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I'm a sophomore at Harvard studying Applied Math, Economics, and Computer Science. I've tutored in a variety of subjects throughout high school and currently work part-time as a Course Assistant for an Introductory Calculus course at Harvard. I especially love tutoring math and making it a more accessible subject for students to learn. Aside from academics, I'm passionate about community service (I'm a director for a student-run homeless shelter!), music, digital design, and baking!
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Irene: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...teacher, who just has too much time on her hands!!! I have a studied Mathematics and Computer Science, and have many years of experience in teaching math and statistics college students. The subjects that I usually teach are covering a broad spectrum of mathematics, CS, and finance Courses, at graduate and undergraduate level. I enjoy the same the complexity of doctoral level theoretical or hands on courses to introductory college algebra and statistics classes. Yes,...
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University of Patras - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Illinois at Chicago - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics and Computer Science
Daniel: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...after getting recruited to play soccer at Loyola University Chicago. After I graduated with degrees in English and Secondary Education, I served for five years in the United States Marine Corps as an Intelligence Officer. I recently left the Marine Corps and accepted a job at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. I'm a dedicated professional who is committed to helping students achieve their goals. In my free time, I enjoy running long distances...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Associates, English & Education
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Benjamin: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...been one to help classmates that have homework struggles, and I felt that I could do more to help out as many students as possible. I know standardized tests are stressful, so it's my mission to feel as prepared and comfortable as possible! My teaching philosophy revolves around taking broad concepts and breaking them up into small, manageable pieces and preaching lots of repetition and practice. My math professor said it best: the best way...
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University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Summer: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...score on my first geometry exam in 10th grade, my geometry teacher asked me if I wanted to get a prefect grade all the time. I said yes, and he told me the way to do it is by teaching the material to others. Then, my geometry teacher recommended me to the director of our peer tutor program. I became a peer tutor of geometry to help my classmates with homework and test prep. I...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiotherapy
ACT Math: 34
Jena: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...from my mother and bolted towards the bus yelling "okay, bye!" I had no idea she was crying until she told me years later. I wasn't even afraid of the new experience of riding the school bus. I was so excited by school and learning that my sole focus was on that shiny yellow school bus getting me to another day in elementary school. I was ready. My love for learning turned into a love...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film
Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism - Masters, Reporting
Aafia: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...of them being an Educational Service organization where I created educational activities and lesson plans in English and Mathematics for children at low-income schools in India. Throughout my last two years of high school, I have tutored students in SAT Math and Writing, Algebra/Pre-calculus, IB Economics, and college application essays. As someone with plenty of experience writing and editing college application essays, I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with students to portray the very best version of...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 720
Jakina: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...courses on adolescent development and school development. Additionally, during college, I worked as a homework tutor at a youth center, interned in the youth development department for a housing nonprofit, as well as interned for a nongovernmental organization in Kigali, Rwanda. After graduating from college, I worked for the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) as a Math+ tutor. Math+ was a math intervention program for Chicago Public Schools focusing on third through fifth grade...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Comparative Human Development
Harvard University - Masters, School of Education- Learning and Teaching
Jan: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...to be a great pleasure. It is the most fulfilling activity I have experienced. I am concerned with helping people become aware of those basic and foundational concepts and methods that underlie all higher level abilities and allow for success in mastering difficult areas of intellectual pursuit. I am very sensitive to the variety of learning needs due to individual differences in temperament, thought processes and preferences; as such, I attempt to find ways to...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Psychology; Philosophy (2 degrees - BS and BA)
University of Chicago - Masters, Social Science
Connie: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a Dartmouth junior double majoring in Mathematical Data Science and Chinese Language. I have been a competitive swimmer for over 12 years and currently swim at Dartmouth College. I have always had a passion for STEM and helping others. I primarily tutor high school math and ACT/SAT, but I also have experience in upper-level college courses such as Probability and Linear Algebra.
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
ACT Composite: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 790
Tyler: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...to the Midwest with a new appreciation for the teaching profession and a desire to make a difference. I entered the McCloskey business competition at the University of Notre Dame and was awarded a grant to implement REACTT at a publicly funded school and residential facility for children that are removed from their homes by child-protected services. I have experience professionally in Medical Device Sales and in Mortgage Lending. However, my true passion has always...
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Indiana University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Kaela: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a current school psychology graduate student. I have been working with students as a tutor and mentor since high school. I believe that education is a gift, so it's important to me to make learning fun and personalized. My goal is to help students build confidence in themselves and find joy in the work they do.
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
Thomas: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a tutor studying applied math at Columbia University. I am interested in discussing various math topics, approaching problems with creativity, and sharing study techniques. I have experience tutoring 3rd - 12th grade math as well as college math, including Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Geometry, and SAT math.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
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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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