Top SSAT Tutors serving Blue Island
Alex: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I 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...
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
Molly: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to...
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
Ilana: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the etymology...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Sonjanita: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...learn! All children are intelligent! My job is to help them feel secure in who they are as students and as individuals; while working to build their love of learning. I am a lifelong learner that enjoys working with Pre-K through adult learners. I currently hold an Ed.S degree in Administration & Supervision from National...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Adrianne: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...have tutored both peers and younger students. My students have included special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Quinn: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Robert: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...to the student to figure things out. I will make sessions as interactive as possible, using as many non-academic resources as I can in order to help students think of subjects as life skills rather than material they must know for a test. I want students to be motivated to learn for the sake of...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Nora: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...time I love to read; be outdoors; hike; play with my 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...
Education & Certification
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Fashion Design
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 33
Kandice: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...aged infant to high school in a multitude of settings. I 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:...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching
Hannah: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
I graduated from Georgia Tech majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Pre-teaching , and I just moved to Chicago to attend Chicago State University Pharmacy School. I have been tutoring a lot of students [K-12] in various subjects for more than ten years. ... Helping students to reach their goals.... I would talk about my background and share my past experience of studying. I also would ask what their goals are.
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chicago State University - PHD, Pharmacy
Pete: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...Combining a relational teaching style, and a strong value of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that it is the role of the tutor to find the perfect way to teach. It is my personal wish that if a student has a special need, I can fulfill it...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor
Emily: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy
Rebecca: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...While completing my undergraduate degrees, I was a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. Professionally, I have worked both as a programmer and as a marketer. I believe my greatest strengths are in teaching math...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
GMAT: 710
Prahith: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests.... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart in their...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
Sahithi: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
..."She was really the best! Helped me a lot to my work and gives me a better understanding :)" - Unique "Sahithi is just so very sweet!" - Katie These are reviews from the kids that I've tutored in the past. One child at a time, encouraging me to better myself to better their future.
Education & Certification
Kennesaw State University - Bachelors, Biotechnology
Saint James School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Medicine
Gregory: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, 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
Susan: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...drives such planning revolves around the needs of my students. If you are interested in working with me, I'll make sure to fully hear your students needs to make sure that we are working towards a common goal. I've had experience collaborating with classroom teachers as well. Please also check out my resume so you...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership
Pam: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...School Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra at a school in Waukegan. I have a passion for teaching, nothing I enjoy more is seeing the look on a child's face when they finally understand a new concept. My philosophy is that as an educator I must do everything, I can for each of my students to reach...
Education & Certification
National Louis University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Brian: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...French, a decent amount of German and Portuguese, a little Polish, and a tiny bit of several miscellaneous languages. I also am an ESL tutor/teacher who has worked with several English language learners from all over the world in small and large classroom settings. Helping students learn and study languages is one of my absolute...
Education & Certification
College of DuPage - Current Undergrad, Spanish and Italian
Kurt: Blue Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...functional way that focuses on developing a strong understanding of the 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...
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
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