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Chris: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...the essays after I gave her my feedback. "You asked some probing questions that made them more relatable", she said. I had to think in a deeper way. She'll be graduating this May with a degree in French. And while I think she would have gotten into her new college without my help, I do hope,...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, English
GRE Verbal: 170
Haley: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...with multiple children's theatre companies, and teaching theatre to and performing for young people across the country. After her tours Haley spent two years in New York City acting and tutoring, but in 2018 she relocated to Chicago in search of a change of pace-- and more trees. The pace in Chicago has proven to...
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Cornell College - Bachelors, Psychology
Molly: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
I'm a fun, easy-going, and motivated individual. I think outside of the box, and I'm excited to share my creativity and enthusiasm with others.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Zoology
Sharon: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...a student at Northwestern University, and I am double majoring in biological sciences and global health. I used to be in your place, so I know how it feels to be preparing for the standardized tests and the college application process. I hope that I can be your mentor, and teach you everything that I...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Biological and Physical Sciences
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Alex: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of...
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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
Kayla: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
As a teacher, my goal is to ensure that each students knows that I care about them, want them to succeed, and I will work to personalize their learning to ensure student growth.
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Welch College - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Gerardo: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...stem from rigorous rote learning. Too often, educators focus on raising test scores with tips and tricks, forgetting to acknowledge that the students taking those tests are individuals. How can you expect a student to do well on a standardized test when that student feels like they're "no good" at that subject, and no one has...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Bilingual Education
ACT Reading: 31
Quinn: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...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 of experience.... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence in a subject to master trickier concepts. Overall, mine is...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Morgan: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...come to experience it does not mean the memorizing of 10,000 things. It is understanding that standardized tests are logic games, that they test nothing outside what you have already learned in school. The rub comes from the presentation, that standardized tests are designed as puzzles. There are rules and operating procedures to be followed,...
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, History
New Mexico State University - Master of Arts, History
GRE Verbal: 167
John: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...7-12th grade students to meet them where they are at in their learning process and help them grow. I am a current programming teacher and am especially skilled in Scratch and Python. I believe all students can be successful and achieve their goals. I have over 17 years classroom teaching experience and over 10 of...
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Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Teacher Education
Rose: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...developing relationships has been crucial to my success as a teacher. Demonstrating genuine respect for my students has led them to attain self-confidence and a growth mindset. After a student entered my classroom insisting that she would never succeed in Mathematics at the beginning of the year, I relentlessly encouraged her by giving her consistent...
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Cornell College - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Sarah: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...have taught eight grade, fourth grade, kindergarten and pre-school. My favorite part about teaching is watching those "aha" moments as students grasp a new or difficult concept for the first time. I enjoy working with students one-on-one to find what works best for each student to help them learn in the way that most benefits...
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Drake University - Bachelors, Elementary education
Emily: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and social studies lessons. I am particularly adept at grammar, editing, and writing and can help students in the early phases of learning reading and self-expression. I look forward to...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy
Jakina: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...goals based on their academic ability. I also worked closely with my students' math teachers and lead tutors to develop a curriculum for a group of accelerated students. Lastly, I implemented different organization systems to track academic progress. As my background suggests, I enjoy tutoring reading and math. I have a stronger preference for math...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Comparative Human Development
Harvard University - Masters, School of Education- Learning and Teaching
Rachael: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...the way that is most effective for them. I am a patient, positive, and tutor, and I am capable of working with students from varied academic backgrounds. My specialties are academic writing and college essay preparation, critical reading skills, study skills and organization, and middle and high school level math. I have also successfully self...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
LSAT: 173
Vaidehi: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...ages five to high school. This opportunity also encouraged me to take on other private tutoring options. I tutored a 6th grade student on math and other skills. I have further developed this skills by tutoring many of my friends in college in math, exam prep, chemistry, biology, psychology and other subjects. All these experiences...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Susan: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...come to my students when I scaffold to make the abstract more concrete. I have incorporated tactile boards, sky writing, active movement, as well as many anchoring visuals. Such student success has also come through a gradual release method that I use as a framework for my lessons. This includes modeling, guided practice, independent...
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Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership
Katelynn: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
I am a young, vibrant teacher with a strong passion for education. I believe that education is the most powerful tool anyone can have, and I am here to help your student find success and confidence! Motivating and inspiring students is my favorite (and most important) part of my job.
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Bradley University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University - Current Grad Student, Curriculum and Instruction with Teacher Leader Endorsement
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 32
Gloria: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...my Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and minor in Art. I am currently a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago working towards a Master in Medical Physiology. Since graduation, I have worked remotely for my lab that studies child development and applying to medical school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects,...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Science, Physiology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Alexandra: Deerfield SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Deerfield, IL
...be working with advanced students in a summer enrichment program for grades 3-5. Through both my student teaching position and methods classes at my university, I have gained invaluable experience in many areas of teaching. My experience includes teaching in a classroom, developing unit plans, recognizing the different ways in which students learn, and developing...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education (minors: Spanish and Psychology)
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