Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors in Indianapolis, IN

...GRE, SSAT, SAT-II and IB exam prep in various subjects, especially Biology, Chemistry and Business. My tutoring experience has taught me that almost every student can benefit from tutoring. For gifted students the right tutor can expose them to advanced ideas and connections that they otherwise would not encounter for years, if ever. One of my most talented former students started studying university-level science material in 8th grade. He was later admitted, with my help,...

...I have lived in Virginia, North Carolina, California, Indonesia, and am currently living in Indiana. I have taught in private and public school settings, as well as at the Korean International School in Jakarta. I am a grant writer for a non-profit education company here in Indianapolis. My main job as an English teacher for JIKS was to prepare high school students for the TOEFL iBT. I have my TEFL license, I graduated from James...

...to better ourselves and better understand our world. With that responsibility in mind, I have thoroughly enjoyed school and made it my ob to spread this enthusiasm to others. As a tutor, I aim to not only help explain concepts and help students who are struggling, but also to instill a furthered respect and interest in their school work. I enjoy working with others and aim to utilize a multitude of learning styles to ensure...

I am very interested in tutoring as I feel that it is a way to make a positive difference in the lives of others. It also helps me to further hone my skills as a professional educator.... My teaching philosophy incorporates an analysis of data - such as standardized test scores, grades, etc. - as well as interaction and observation with the client to determine their method of learning.... First, it is essential to perform an assessment of the student's recent performance. This can be done through a review of test scores and grades, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of the learning style of each individual student.

...tutor, I try to identify the strengths and motivations of my students in order to find out ways to help students identify with the subject matter. I find that identification of the material with concrete examples or applications makes any subject more interesting, and easier to learn. Outside of work, I am interested in technology and education issues, and I try to be as involved in community events as possible.... I prefer to identify student's strengths first to assess what areas we can focus on to bring out the best in students.

I am a recent graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington, where I majored in Political Science and Mandarin Chinese. This past year I studied abroad and worked in China with the Chinese Flagship Program. I love studying history, languages, literature, and writing, and when I'm not helping students as a tutor, you can find me swing dancing, listening to jazz music, experimenting with vegan baking, and walking my dog. ... Learn by doing.

...the SAT. My tutoring strategies are tailored to each student and subject, but often involve building the student's confidence through practice questions and test-taking strategies. Going into a test feeling confident can make a world of difference! I love seeing my student's hard work pay off. My schedule in the summer is quite flexible, so I'm willing and able to work around the student's needs. If you would like your tutoring to go beyond August,...

...education." I remain hesitant to place such a high value on something that is so essentially material, but it is hard not to mention it. The role of the student in education is to be both open and committed to learning and mastery. Learning never ends, and the student should view his education in these terms. The student must be aware of the benefits education has for him. In an ideal world, this is enough...

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

...and graduated in 2011 with a BA in Political Science with minors in History and Education. Since returning to St. Louis, I have privately tutored two high school students struggling in Math. I have also enrolled in the graduate teacher certification program at University of Missouri – St. Louis. I plan to get certified in both Math and Social Studies. My experiences, patience, content knowledge and communication skills all make me a great tutor. I...