
Rebecca: Glenview SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Glenview, IL
...solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work

Molly: Glenview SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Glenview, IL
...As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

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

Sonjanita: Glenview SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Glenview, IL
...All children can learn! All children are intelligent! My job is to help them feel secure in who they are as students and as individuals; while working to build their love of learning. I am a lifelong learner that enjoys working with Pre-K through adult learners. I currently hold an Ed.S degree in Administration &...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher

Katie: Glenview SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Glenview, IL
...fun. My subjects are Music, General Music Theory or AP Music Theory, Clarinet, Math, Essay Writing and Editing at all levels, English, Writing, ESL, ISEE, SSAT, Test Prep, General Summer Tutoring/ Homework support, Study Skills, and Organization/Time Management. My favorite subjects to tutor are Music, Writing, ESL, Homework Support, and Study Skills and Organization. I...
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Northeastern Illinois University - Current Undergrad, Music Education

Maria: Glenview SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Glenview, IL
...what it takes to get into a top tier school. In particular, I am extremely strong in math. Outside of academics, I am very involved in dance. Throughout high school, I competed in dance competitions throughout the northeast coast. Now, I stay involved through clubs on campus! My guilty pleasures are reality TV shows and...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics

Kurt: Glenview SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Glenview, IL
...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...
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Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant

Ellen: Glenview SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Glenview, IL
...experience working with children ages 5-12, and I love teaching everything from beginning sounds to algebra to how to write an amazing personal narrative. My belief as an educator is to focus on the individual interests and talents of the students and then tailor the lessons so that they are the most appropriate for the...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

Daniel: Glenview SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Glenview, IL
...in the form of a problem, which triggers students to critically think and construct an answer throughout the lesson. For me, the impact of student learning is essentially how I can continue to motivate students’ high levels of thinking. My reflection rests on my teaching, student responses and their formative feedback to a lesson. This...
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Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History

Adrianne: Glenview SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Glenview, IL
...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 tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
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The SSAT is a nationwide private school admission test given several times a year to students in grades 3-11. There are Elementary Level (grades 3 and 4), Middle Level (grades 5 through 7), and Upper Level (grades 8 and above) versions of the SSAT. Each version of the test includes questions on reading comprehension, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and writing ability. All levels of the test consist of a number of multiple-choice questions, but the questions become more challenging at the Middle and Upper Levels. The math section covers basic arithmetic, problem-solving, and algebra concepts. The reading, vocabulary, and language skills sections cover word usage, punctuation, reading ability, sentence structure, and parts of speech. The length of the test also increases from 1 hour and 50 minutes to 3 hours and 50 minutes from the Elementary to Upper Levels. The essay portion is not scored, but is included in the score report that is sent to schools.
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