Top SAT Tutors serving Chicago

Tonyisha : Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...high school students as a National Honors Society member and prepared juniors to take the SAT. I can assist students in algebra, reading comprehension, environmental science, improving writing skills and editing essays. Personally, I've studied for and taken multiple AP exams and the ACT so I can give advice and and aid in preparation for other to do so. I also have experience tutoring elementary school students and adapting my tutoring style to fit the...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
ACT Reading: 31
ACT Science: 31

Michael: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and Geometry for a high school program (NHS), and have helped many of my classmates through math and computer science classes. I enjoy anything that has to do with physics, math, and computers. A little personal information about me. I was born at 26 weeks gestation, and because of that, have swam all of my life to stay healthy and fit. Swimming has been my whole life up until college, and is still something that...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Jeanine : Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
Hi everyone! I've been in Education for almost 18yrs as both an Academic Interventionist and High School English teacher. I've taught primarily 9th and 12th grade English with several English and humanities electives and AP English Literature. Writing and speaking have always been passions of mine and I hope I can help you to love them too!
Education & Certification
Knox College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English
Ball State University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education

Tom: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - PHD, Electrical Engineering

Arighno: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
Hi! I am a fourth year medical student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. I am an alumnus of Northwestern University where I was part of the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) and majored in Molecular Biology and Genetics. I graduated in 2016 Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Biological Sciences. I have had a number of teaching positions and consider it a passion of mine!
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Molecular Medicine
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Michael: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...tutor a beginning or intermediate student in is German. Three years of academic study with an instructor native to German, who used immersion to help us with fluency and "thinking" in that language. It is still my most fluent language. I also have academic training in Latin. 3 years of study. It would take some review, but I could certainly help tutor a student struggling to learn or master that language. It is certainly a...
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Calvin College - Bachelors, Philosophy and Music
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - PHD, Music - Theory, History, Voice performance

Emily: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Stephen M. Ross School of Business with a minor in UX Design. During my time there, I had experience tutoring Business Statistics (TO 301) and being a Career Development Coach. More specifically, I helped 100+ students in their consulting job recruiting journey. These experiences made me realize how much I love connecting with students and helping them reach their academic and professional goals! Some of my favorite memories from that role include students reaching out...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Bachelor's, Business Administration

Steven: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and Psychology. At the U of I, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with Highest Distinction in History. After graduation, I joined Teach For America where I worked for 2 years as a High School English Teacher in inner-city St. Louis. I have experience teaching a variety of reading and writing skills, and I specialize in ACT Prep for Reading and English. I currently work in non-profit and I'm looking to continue working with students who...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Liz: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, History
Simmons College - Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Christopher: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...college student going to the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC). I teach history, math, reading, writing, and test preparation. I believe every student can excel when they have access to the best resources and support, so they can fuel creativity and excitement about learning! I want to provide the best one-on-one time to give students this support so they can prosper and achieve their personal goals with academics. I look forward to working with you!...
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University of Illinois Chicago - Bachelor's (in progress), Political Science

Ethan: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I'm a current undergraduate student at Northwestern University. I primarily teach chess where I have over four years of experience working with classes of ~20 students, though I'm open to tutoring math and test prep as well. Overall, I believe that it is important to make content easy to understand for each student and thus help them make tangible progress.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad Student, Economics

Amanda: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.
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North Central College - Bachelors, Communications, Education
National Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist

Sabrina : Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...business psychology. My professional experience centralizes on being empathetic, patient, creative, and identifying different strategies to obtain the best end result. In the most recent class that I taught, I was able to institute new and creative assignments to engage students both virtually and on ground in the classroom. Students enroll and come to class to get an education in a specific subject. As an adult student, the ability to obtain and retain new information...
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University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Playwriting and Screenwriting
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology

Isabel: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...History of Art and Architecture. I love math and design, and I believe an understanding of both can help us appreciate our surroundings. My favorite subjects to tutor are algebra and geometry because it is so easy to make use of them in everyday life. When I tutor, I like to have my student identify what is confusing, work through the problem with my student, and then have them attempt a similar problem completely on...
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Jack: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...significant portion of my life to tutoring and guiding my younger brothers and sisters. Beyond my family, I've also shared my expertise by tutoring in a variety of subjects including: ACT preparation, calculus, algebra, statistics, real analysis, physics, chess, and economics. In addition to my academic and tutoring endeavors, I'm a passionate chess enthusiast. Chess has been a lifelong interest of mine, teaching me valuable lessons in strategic thinking, patience, and problem-solving. I'm always eager...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Alexandra: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I want to help others experience that feeling. I am most interested in teaching reading and writing because I have noticed people often feel very overwhelmed by them at first but, with the right tools, they can be very manageable. I can also tutor in public speaking and math. I am willing to explain something over and over again in as many different ways as are necessary in order for someone to truly master the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science

Bailey: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a driven tutor that is dedicated to make my students shine! I am freshly graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Business. Focusing on economics, algebra, writing/reading, and college applications, I am currently a graduate student at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. Tutoring through high school and my undergraduate experience, I am familiar with students in middle school and beyond.
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Northwestern University - Master of Arts, Journalism

Shakira: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Executive Functioning, and American Sign Language. My favorite subject is American Sign Language and African American History because I enjoy the content from both subjects. In my experience, my students experience the most success with my tutoring because I used a variety of individualized teaching methods that best suited for the learner. I truly enjoy seeing my students achieve their ah-ha moments, confidence, and improve their grades. My teaching philosophy is based on Skinner's theory...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
Southeast Missouri State University - Master of Arts, Applied Behavior Analysis

Gor: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am ME soon to be computer science, major, and have been missing tutoring since I graduated high school. So I can't wait to get my hands dirty again :)
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Aratrika: Chicago SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...comes to solving trigonometry problems, algebra equations, or geometry proofs. I am passionate about teaching students and providing meaningful, consistent connections with my students. With my experiences in tutoring, I have gained great confidence in my teaching style and how I approach students with various backgrounds differently. I believe that education is a ticket to social and economic equality; at Varsity Tutors, it will be my duty to understand how to make a difference in...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Business and Managerial Economics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
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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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