Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

...joy in what they read and study while also 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, I also empower my students to better express themselves in writing...

...I am a graduate of 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...

...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 them long after they pass the test. In my spare time I'm a comedian who enjoys both comedy improvisation and stand up, and I'm also a...

...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 writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their...

...work daily to improve my craft and am always learning new strategies to support students. In addition to my seven years of tutoring experience, I have worked with young people of all ages as a mentor, classroom assistant, museum educator, and crisis worker. My approach to tutoring reflects these diverse perspectives: my lessons are student-centered rather than tutor-centered. I aim to speak as little as possible and allow students to build upon their own prior...

...to being the model student and on the track of being considered a gifted student. Much of my growth and success is due in part to my habit of reflection. My two years of co-teaching experience allowed me more time to work with small group and individual instruction. I was able to track students more closely, get to know each student's learning style, and use it to plan for the coming days and weeks. I'm...

...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 that every child has the ability to learn and be successful in the classroom. I am passionate about differentiating learning to fit my students' needs as well as their learning styles. Every child learns and understands differently and I see...

...and SAT test preparation, paralegal training, and currently assist my sister with her first-graders one day a week. I come from a family of teachers, so I have plenty of resources. I previously tutored students for the ACT and SAT for 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...

...college, working with student athletes to help them complete assignments and study for exams. I found the experience extremely rewarding and developed positive relationships with my students. I graduated from Michigan State University in 2013 and am an avid Spartan fan. I love returning to campus in the fall to attend football games, and can't wait to see where this season takes us! I am very excited about starting this experience with Varsity Tutors and...

...learning style because this approach allows for students to be interactive and hands on. Inasmuch, I want to engage my students' prior knowledge and build from what they know. Lastly, I provide opportunities for students to teach each other as well as teach me. This allows me to further evaluate their conceptual understanding of a given objective. Outside of academia, I enjoy cooking, art, watching movies, music, and reading books. I am also a social...