Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Bolingbrook, IL

...learning activities and assessments. In order to meet my goals, I consistently reflect on how well I designed a lesson or a learning activity that incorporated the elements of critical thinking, problem solving, analyzing and evaluating. I integrate a question that is stated in the form of a problem, which triggers students to critically think...

...another company. Nearly all my students showed improvement, some of them very significant improvement. I personally have always done exceptionally well on standardized tests. I practiced law for fourteen years. I have excellent verbal and writing skills. I also read quite a lot, so I have educated myself on any number of subjects.... Be patient. Make things interesting. Aim high. Students can often achieve more than they think.

...through college level. Additionally, I have a Master's degree from Christian Brothers University with a reading specialist license track. My undergraduate degree is from Vanderbilt University in which I majored in elementary education and sociology. I have experience working with students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and special needs. I am trained in the Orton-Gillingham based...

...Elmhurst, IL and graduate from The University of Wisconsin in Madison, I understand the gap that can form between teachers and students first hand. 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...

...engaging all their critical senses. I tutor Test Prep for ACT Reading, Writing, Science, and Math. I also do Test Prep for the SAT, SSAT/ISEE, English AP, and SAT Subject Tests in English and French, along with individual tutoring in German, French, and English. With extensive experience teaching Creative Writing and songwriting on the Guitar,...

...my ability to tutor students who need help in essay writing. My experience in mathematics and my current work as an analyst credit my ability to understand and teach both high school curriculum and test-preparatory math programs. When not working, I enjoy rowing, running, playing my ukulele and participating in Francophone cultural events.... Learning is a process--Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was taking down the SAT, GRE, next week's math test, or an essay. By learning from mistakes and missteps, students gain an appreciation for and a can-do attitude towards more difficult academic pursuits.

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.

...preschool, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I am familiar with a variety of curriculums for all subjects including Everyday Math, Go Math, Connected Math, TouchMath, Envision Math, Lucy Caulkins Writing Program, Wilson Reading Program, Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy, and several others. I am passionate about working with children and love supporting learners with their...

...the University of Missouri-St. Louis as well as a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Human Development & Family Studies and Criminal Justice. I spent the last two years as a Teach For America Corps member in St. Louis where I was both inspired and motivated by my second and third graders. I believe...

...a middle school endorsement in Social Science. I currently hold a Professional Educator License. During my time at North Park, I had the privilege of tutoring my peers in Statistics as well as elementary students in reading and writing. Being a teacher candidate allowed me the opportunity to teach various age groups and subjects areas...