Top SSAT Tutors serving Elk Grove Village
Molly: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject area. Likewise, as a Teacher and Tutor, I focus on problem solving; developing real, concrete skills and strategies...
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
Rebecca: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...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
Samantha: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
David: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...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
Quinn: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...and English 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,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Amy: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, 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
Shea: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...to accommodating the needs of each individual student, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in all of my students. As a very passionate, caring, nurturing, and knowledgeable teacher, I thrive on the success of my students ??? our future. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I???m eager to have the opportunity to help more...
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching
Sarah: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...college test prep. I have a bachelor's in elementary education with endorsements in early childhood and reading and a minor in general business. I 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....
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelors, Elementary education
Pete: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...value of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that it is the role of the tutor to find the perfect way to teach. It is my personal wish that if a student has a special need, I can fulfill it through flexibility, kindness, and optimistic determination.... The strongest teachers I have had always taught more than just the material. Their presence brightened the classroom and united students on a...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor
Sahithi: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
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Kennesaw State University - Bachelors, Biotechnology
Saint James School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Medicine
Evan: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science (Psychology Focus)
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Nora: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...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
Adrianne: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...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 tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Brian: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...a Second Language), Linguistics, Psychology, Sociology, Music, etc. I have an immense amount of foreign language and ESL tutoring and over 13 years of rich one-on-one and group delivery tutoring/teaching experience having worked with a diverse range of clientele. I am flexible and ready to assist you with all of your linguistic skills and needs!...
Education & Certification
College of DuPage - Current Undergrad, Spanish and Italian
Sairah : Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...also an assistant manager at a bank so have a lot of experience training and mentoring many individuals. I have learned that patience and motivation is the key to teaching people. Also, figuring out what style works best for the individual. I believe anyone can learn anything as long as they are motivated. I love...
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Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Emily: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy
Regina: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...China, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan as well as schools in the Chicago area. I not only have a lot of experience in helping non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I...
Education & Certification
National College of Education - Bachelor in Arts, English
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Ilana: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Craig: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...style to better meet the learning needs of each individual. Academically, I have a bachelor's in education (teacher certified) and history from Hope College, a master's in teaching from the George Washington University, and I am currently earning my Ph.D. in urban education policy studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Professionally, I have...
Education & Certification
Hope College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History
George Washington University - Master of Arts Teaching, Museum Education
State Certified Teacher
Carol: Elk Grove Village SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Elk Grove Village, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
Valparaiso University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
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