Top SAT Reading Tutors serving Chicago
Ben: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...at John Carroll, then taught composition. I taught composition while in graduate school at UW-Milwaukee, and I spent a considerable amount of time teaching technology - in a sense - through a customer service job at a big cell-phone company. I taught 5th grade in Chicago Public Schools, worked as a substitute teacher in CPS, and finally moved into a middle-school science and reading position in the northwest suburbs, where I recently began my 10th...
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John Carroll University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Philosophy
John Carroll University - Master of Arts, English
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Masters, English
Olivet Nazarene University - Master of Arts, Reading Education
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Weilong: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
Hi! My name is Weilong and I'm a graduate student in Genetic Counseling at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. As a genetic counselor, I try to take genetic information and explain it to patients in a easy to understand, digestible way. I do the same thing in my tutoring, trying to make sure that every student gets the tailored, detailed help that they need to be successful in the classroom and in the world!... I believe...
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University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, Cell Biology/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Colleen: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
Hello! My name is Colleen. I am a seasoned tutor with over three years of tutoring experience. I have tutored students in writing, reading, science, math, and Chemistry. I love helping students to understand their subjects better.
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Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Emory University - Master in Public Health, Epidemiology
Amanda: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...extensive community service in the realm of education. This includes volunteering as a debate teacher at a middle school for 4 years, teaching a SAT preparation class to high school students, and creating a 6-month college preparation curriculum that combined standardized test preparation with the college application process. History and logic are huge passions of mine and are my favorite subjects to teach. I am able to offer tutoring in a wide variety of History...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, History
Aya: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I am particularly fond of learning and teaching biology and statistics. In addition to STEM 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...
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Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 790
Spencer: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
My name is Spencer. I began tutoring while going to college at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and I really liked it. Besides tutoring I love basketball, hanging out with my dog, and playing board games with friends.... I believe learning should be fun! Learning in every subject can be fun and engaging, given the proper presentation. I believe that if you are having a good time while you learn, you learn more effectively. Also, learning...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, General Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Millie: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...used, I could not bring my grade up in that class, so I started attending tutoring sessions. It wasn't until I received this direct help that I was able to bring my grade back up and do so well in the class! Seeing how much tutoring helped me made me realize that I want to give back to others the knowledge that helped me get to where I am today! Other than tutoring, I aim...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 720
Ben: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science for a start-up, playing basketball, or doing...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Amanda: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
I have been a tutor for almost a decade! I started tutoring when I was a senior in high school at my local middle school then continued tutoring through my undergraduate career. I love tutoring math and English. I am currently in my second year of law school, but teaching is my number one passion. I look forward to helping you!
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mary: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...English exam, a perfect score on the SAT literature exam, and a perfect score on the logic portion of the LSAT. I traveled in my youth and spent significant time in Mexico, Spain, Japan and Argentina. I like meeting new people and have great respect for people from all backgrounds. Learning is one of the best things in life. Even when it is challenging, we all feel joy and accomplishment when learning new things!... My philosophy...
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University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, Spanish Literature
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Kent College of Law - Masters, Law
Jeet: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...member of the Business Scholars program as well as the Honors College, I have developed a strong interest in the fields of business mathematics, managerial finance, and personal finance operations. I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to pass along the skills I have learned on to those sharing a similar passion. When it comes to tutoring, I enjoy having the ability to finding innovative methods to help people remain engaged and truly understand...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad Student, Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 750
Rabha: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...creative writing and a minor in gender and sexuality studies. I graduated from SAIC with an MFA in writing. I have taught writing classes at SAIC, Harold Washington College, and National Louis University. Literature was my first love and continues to be so. I have been writing for as long as I can remember; poetry, prose, nonfictional personal essays, academic essays, screenplays, and everything in between. I am passionate about teaching and learning.
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 160
Anna: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and reading. I studied Creative Writing at New York University in addition to Psychology (with a Child/Adolescent Mental Health Studies focus) and graduated Magna Cum Laude. In my free time I love going to live music in Chicago and playing mandolin. I think my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning...
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New York University - Bachelors, Psychology, Child/Adolescent Mental Health Studies, Creative Writing
Midwestern University-Downers Grove - Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology
Ellen: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...become a professor. I currently have experience tutoring high school and college students, primarily in the natural sciences. In the past, I have tutored using a variety of teaching styles. I believe in listening to what has worked (or hasn't worked) for the student previously and applying that to the subject or task at hand. I also understand what it is like to be a student struggling in a subject, despite their best efforts. I...
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Marquette University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700
Olivia: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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 focused on working with students with...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 770
Anne: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I lived in Mexico and taught English at all levels and history, literature and philosophy to high school students in Guadalajara, Mexico. Also, I was an editor for a high school English Composition Class. This involved reading the assigned topics along with the students, helping them form their thesis statements and then assisting them in writing a high quality essay. Many of my students used their work as part of the entrance requirements to colleges...
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Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Ryan: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and write essays. My time in higher education has left me with a passion for furthering the educational goals of students. I believe tutoring is a great way to help students be more enthusiastic and confident about specific subject areas. Currently, during weekdays, I'm working in downtown Chicago as a paralegal for a major international law firm. Weekends are the only times I can commit to tutoring. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports,...
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Wake Forest University - Bachelors, History, Art History
University of Chicago - Masters, History
Mariam (Ri): Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...increase the overall accessibility in the college admission process has only grown through my position with College Possible. This organization focuses on helping low-income minority students gain knowledge surrounding higher education, as well as provides them with free SAT test preparation. I particularly enjoy teaching Algebra I and Geometry. As part of my requirements for College Possible I created and taught two standardized test prep lesson plans a week in the months leading up to...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Human Development and Family Studies
ACT English: 34
SAT Verbal: 700
Sabrina : Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...As a teacher, I believe that it is important to be a trainer and a mentor. I want my students to be engaged with the course material through the use of a variety of activities and assignments. My background is in management, forensic, counseling, play therapy, and 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...
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University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Playwriting and Screenwriting
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology
Katherine: Chicago SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Chicago, IL
...always to make lessons both challenging and fun. I believe instilling confidence in my students is just as important as teaching subject material. It is invaluable that students have the confidence, motivation, and know-how to tackle difficult material on their own, especially when help isn't readily available. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (3.7 GPA). I have a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing,...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
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