Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Chicago, IL

...The mechanics of any language are complex and at times confusing. Also, what sounds best is not always correct. I love to help my students reach their goal of having excellent skills in both English and Spanish. Another subject I enjoy is math up to pre-algebra. When I was in school, math was a struggle for me. Now as an adult, I have a good understanding of it and empathy for those who find it...

...talk through dreams, aspirations, and life experiences. I view education as a skill; education is not around to help us learn specific things, but rather education teaches us how to learn. Outside the classroom, I'm a well-traveled certified SCUBA diver who enjoys spending time kayaking and weightlifting. I also played ice hockey through college and performed as a classical pianist on campus and in Europe. When I'm not feeling so active, I can be found...

I am a senior at the University of Chicago, studying English and Theatre and Performance Studies. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage them. ... Learning is most effective when the student is having fun, and the best way to learn is to teach.... I would begin by asking a broad range of questions to determine what the student's strengths and weaknesses are in order to plan future lessons that are specific to that student. I would also ask about the student's interests to get an idea of how he or she might learn best.

...these standardized tests, along with the SAT. My teaching philosophy is to go beyond "teaching to the test". Although test-taking skills are crucial for any assessment, I believe the most valuable thing a tutor can do is to enhance and help develop conceptual understanding in our clients. I believe that once a student understands something at the conceptual level, he or she will be much better prepared for the topic, not only in the specific...

I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.

...a camp counselor for middle school children and as a freshman counselor for first year college students, I am a recent graduate of Yale University, and strong performances on the PSAT and SAT likely played a large role in my acceptance to Yale in the first place. While academic aspirations vary from student to student, improvement and excellence on college entrance exams play a sizeable role in a student’s successful application process. I myself was...

...on the playing field, or in their community. My time as a youth soccer coach and tutor of my little brother and his friends has further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and longtime passion for math and applied math subjects, I feel I can best help students seeking help in these areas, though I have experience in a broad range of subjects. Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, guitar...

...chemistry. While my focus was in genetic anthropology, my liberal arts major has allowed me to explore a wide variety of subjects during my college experience. I began tutoring as a middle school student back in California and have continued to tutor every year since. So many years of practice has allowed me to become versed in tutoring individuals of all ages in a wide variety of subjects. For the last two years I have...

...at Epic Systems for a year after undergrad to gain some real world work experience and gain knowledge of healthcare administration. In 2013, I started medical school at the University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine. I am currently in my fourth year of school, and will be applying tointernal medicine residency programs in the fall. I find the most effective learning strategy is to understand the underlying concepts behind a subject, which facilitates the...

...the city and envision staying here for a long time. As a tutor, I have had students ranging from sophomores in high school to adults transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who...