Top SSAT Tutors serving Bellwood

Rebecca: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Alex: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...have years of experience teaching algebra I & II, economics and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT, LSAT and GMAT test prep. One of the greatest investments you can make is in improving your college/grad school aptitude testing skills, as just a couple hours of study per week can yield enormous...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400

Katie: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Molly: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Samantha: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Nandini: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...for Anatomy in undergrad. I find it to be incredibly rewarding. As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad and PT school, and it is definitely a strong...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Shea: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...needs of each individual student, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in all of my students. As a very passionate, caring, nurturing, and knowledgeable teacher, I thrive on the success of my students ??? our future. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I???m eager to have the opportunity to help more of our future...
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching

Kandice: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...have taught PreK-4th grade students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between student passions and areas of improvement, and...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching

Terence: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...my special education background, my philosophy towards learning is that everyone has a different and often unique way that they learn. Finding that method is what I try to determine so I can help them improve whatever subject they have difficulty with. I love to read myself and read the classics, mystery, action novels and...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education

Michael: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...Having grown up in Alabama, completed an undergraduate degree in Massachusetts, and a Master's in the U.K., I have tutored students from a broad range of backgrounds in an even broader range of subject areas. I have worked with students in subjects ranging from History and Government to Reading, Writing, and Grammar. I am passionate...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, English and History
University of Sussex - Master of Arts, Modern and Contemporary LIterature, Culture and Thought

Kurt: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...core concepts, you can make even the most complicated material accessible and applicable without the need for hours spent on rote memorization. This method has proven to instill a deep working knowledge of the material in students of all ages that will stay with them long after they pass the test. In my spare time...
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740

Amy: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
I am currently a school teacher. I teach both special education and general education elementary and middle school students. I am able to break down skills in a way that children can understand. I love it when everything clicks for the student. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person can learn; it is just a matter of finding out how they learn.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Theatre
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher

Jasmine: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...Another must in my tutoring approach is customizing curriculum. Students should feel entitled to an exceptional education, and I want to help them find ways to make their school experiences always work for them. Practically, this means anything from devising effective study habits for a student with a packed schedule to learning how to organize...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720

David: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Katie: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...students. I also have access to a personal, 24/7 teaching help hotline who has a masters degree in education and tons of experience with students at every level (aka my wonderful mother!) I tutor all of my subjects with passion, striving to make every session meaningful and fun. My subjects are Music, General Music Theory...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Current Undergrad, Music Education
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31

Stephen: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the students can come to their own solutions, the more memorable the lessons will be. In my spare time I enjoy reading, playing skill games like scrabble, bridge, and poker, and outdoor activities like biking, camping, and canoeing...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Dimple: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...I like to build a personal relationship with each of my clients in order to ensure a fun and effective experience. It is important to me for all of my students to grasp the concept they are struggling with, to the fullest extent. This can be accomplished by implementing a variety of strategies and methods....
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, Finance
DePaul University - Masters, Education

Gregory: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Nora: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...two dogs, Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work. It is very important to me that I give my students a solid foundation, background information, and...
Education & Certification
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Fashion Design
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 33

Abigail: Bellwood SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Bellwood, IL
...that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
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