Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

...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 from History and Government to Reading, Writing, and Grammar. I am passionate about helping others to realize their academic potentials, and I believe that my most important...

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.

...University's post-baccalaureate pre-medical program in 2006, and received my Masters of Science in Pathology from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2009. When I decided to become a teacher, I entered Teach For America's 2012 corp and received my Masters of Arts in Teaching from Dominican University in 2012. My experience working with students is as a classroom reading, writing, math, social studies, and science teacher. I have taught math and science at every...

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 most effective way of learning, and what are their biggest struggles and strengths?

...my love of learning with my clients. Additionally, I was fortunate to study abroad in Madrid for five months and have minored in Spanish. My hobbies include writing, dance and music. My goal as a tutor is to create individualized plans to target strengths and weaknesses and foster academic success. Additionally, I want to give my students the tools to become problem solvers and gain confidence and interest in their studies. I believe that these...

...has been such a blessing for me, because I am able to work closely with a small group of students and differentiate my teaching to meet the needs of each child. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I have always enjoyed the subject! When tutoring, I will focus on providing your child with a caring, individualized approach. I will make sure to get to know your child and include their interests and hobbies...