
Rebecca: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of 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...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work

Samantha: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored 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...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

Mollie: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I plan to study political science and legal studies. I graduated high school in 2020 and then took a gap year, during which time I completed several internships but truly found my passion as an intern at my local legal aid organization. After college, I plan to pursue a law degree and eventually become a lawyer or judge. I had multiple opportunities during high school to work with younger students, from working as a summer...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies

Gregory: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, 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.... Asking questions throughout teaching the session.... With conversation about the subject and practice-test results.... What is their...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics

Adrianne: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and helping them achieve their academic potential. My tutoring experience extends back more than a decade. Since early high school, I 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...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education

Hannah: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, 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.... If they make mistakes,...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chicago State University - PHD, Pharmacy

Stephen: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...enjoy helping students with standardized test strategy and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that 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...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Jasmine: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...skills to demonstrate the extent of their knowledge. Effective expression translates to professional success and emotional maturity no matter the paths their lives take, so it is one of 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...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work

Michael: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...in Brighton, U.K., where I received an M.A. in Modern and Contemporary Literature, Culture, and Thought. I received my B.A. in English and History from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts in 2011. 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...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, English and History
University of Sussex - Master of Arts, Modern and Contemporary LIterature, Culture and Thought

Amy: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, 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

Daniel: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...implemented. Working closely with colleagues in the Learning Center remains beneficial because I have been motivated to make the course content as relevant to our students’ lives as possible 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...
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Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History

Katie: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Dame in 2009 and my master's degree from the University of Connecticut in 2013. I have spent the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a 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...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris

Ellen: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...witnessed my first “ah-ha! moment” when I was 18 and studying early childhood development. Almost ten years later, I am still fascinated with the multitude of methods of learning, 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...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

Habib: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I was the student who wished someone would assist me in my classes as I struggled to understand the language. Now, I want to be the person who allows my students to achieve their full potential and lead a bright future. I have received many academic honors during my years at Elmwood Park High School including being named a finalist in many scholarships such as Jack Kent Cooke Foundation and Horatio Alger National Scholarship and...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Kangkana: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Gauhati University, India. Since my master's in Inorganic Chemistry, I have been teaching students not only Chemistry but also Science and maths. I am more passionate about teaching Chemistry. I love helping students with their problems.
Education & Certification
Cotton College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Gauhati University - Master of Science, Inorganic Chemistry

Molly: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...of my academic training. As a Tutor, I can do more than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review 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...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Sam Davidowitz-Neu: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...began working with students face to face until starting my graduate degree in the fall of 2015. My experience as a tutor ranges; however, I am most passionate about helping students with mathematics and organizational skills. The satisfaction of seeing the accomplished look on a child's face when he or she is finally able to grasp a concept with which he or she once struggled is truly amazing. I firmly believe that a tutor needs...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Double Major in Architectural History and Economics

Evan: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Pomona College, one of the Claremont Colleges located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor, I specialize in teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing, English, Spanish, math, music, and psychology. If you need help in any of...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science (Psychology Focus)

Carol: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
I enjoy teaching children and seeing them grow. I am especially good at teaching math and science to middle school students. I am also good at teaching algebra skills. I am able to tutor students from preschool through 9th grade and through 12th grade in math. I have an elementary education degree and a teaching minor in math. I am currently teaching high school honors math courses.
Education & Certification
Valparaiso University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Alexia: Chicago SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Chicago, IL
...pediatric neurology department at Washington University in St. Louis and I have my undergraduate degree in biochemistry. I am Miss United States 2019 and am currently interviewing for medical school. My dream is to become an orthopedic surgeon and work for the NFL. My tutoring specialty is the ACT and SAT. I developed my own custom problem sets, practice tests and videos for my students. I teach knowledge, not tricks and I believe that consistent...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Washington University in St Louis - Master of Science, Biochemistry
Private SSAT Tutoring in Chicago, IL
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The SSAT, or Secondary School Admissions Test, evaluates students' reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, writing, and quantitative capabilities. It is used as the primary tool to determine admittance into many private schools. If your student is aiming to get into an elite private school, they need to get a good score on this exam. SSAT tutors in Chicago, Illinois, can help your child prepare for the exam.
The exam is given one time each month from October until April, and then it is also given once in June. There are three levels of the SSAT: elementary, middle, and upper. For the elementary level, students are given one hour and fifty minutes. It consists of multiple choice questions and is given to third and fourth graders. The middle level gives students three hours and five minutes and is also multiple choice. It is given to students in grades five through seven. The last level, the upper, is also taken in three hours and five minutes and is multiple choice. The upper is the level given in eighth grade and higher. No matter which level of the exam your student is about to tackle, Chicago SSAT tutoring can help them prepare for it.
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