Top SSAT Tutors serving Chesterton

David: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...achieve success. One-on-one 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...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Rebecca: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...Social Service Administration. 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Molly: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...and reteach material from 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...
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

Gregory: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
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

Hannah: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
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

Rebecca: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...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 and helping students prepare for standardized tests, including...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
GMAT: 710

Kurt: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...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 them long after they pass the test. In...
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740

Daniel: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...in order to best engage them in 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...
Education & Certification
Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History

Sahithi: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...and made me feel welcomed." - Shondra "Very patient and very encouraging." - Jessica "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....
Education & Certification
Kennesaw State University - Bachelors, Biotechnology
Saint James School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Medicine

Ellen: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...and love to be a part of the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. I currently hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from St. Louis University, an elementary certificate from Northeastern Illinois University, and an ESL endorsement certificate from the University of Illinois. I have classroom and tutoring experience working with children ages...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

Jasmine: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...my biggest priorities. 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...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720

Francesca: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...them. Tutoring to me isn't just about giving information for them to recycle for a test, but rather giving students longstanding skills for problem-solving, exam preparation, and navigating high school and college. In addition to working with students on content for exams, I also program calculator programs for TI-84 calculators so that students can spend...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Economics, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Amy: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
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

Katelynn: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...tutoring, I have the skills to help your child succeed in school. Students that work with me have improved grades and increased confidence in their academic abilities. I offer individualized lessons that accommodate each student's learning style. We will work together to identify specific academic goals and create a customized learning plan to achieve those...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelors, Social Work
SAT Verbal: 720

Sonjanita: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...student-centered instruction (with ample opportunities for differentiation, modeling and scaffolding), I am also a firm believer in the inter-generational transmission of knowledge. Teachers/tutors/learning facilitators have just as much to learn from their students as the students do from them, especially as it relates to the use of new media technologies. All children can learn! All...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher

Shelby: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...fresh out of high school or, like myself, students that decided they wanted to go back and pursue another degree. I personally believe that every student must be treated as the individual they are. Everyone learns differently and it is up to me and the student I work with to figure out what works best...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications

Nora: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...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 that I give my students a solid foundation,...
Education & Certification
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Fashion Design
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 33

Rose: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...Teaching in an international setting has made me an effective collaborator. The opportunity to develop instructional units with colleagues from diverse backgrounds has informed my own understanding and guided my growth as an educator. By remaining open to new ideas, I've been able to introduce meaningful coding and technology initiatives into the classroom, and to...
Education & Certification
Cornell College - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Faith: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
I am a college graduate from Northern Illinois University. I have been working with kids for over 12 years. I have worked with kids from pre-K to 8th grade. Throughout my experience, I learned that I really enjoyed work with older...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Special Education

Allison: Chesterton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chesterton, IN
...studying towards a degree in Public Policy and Human Rights. I am a Questbridge scholar, and have experience working with students towards college readiness and college applications, especially first-generation applicants. I am also a native Spanish speaker. My goal as a tutor is to help you to recognize your own strengths and apply them to...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 35
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