Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN

...I taught the same student for several years. Most of these students were international students taught in various Asian countries, but all instruction was in English and the students were from dozens of different nations, including of course many Americans. I also have considerable classroom teaching experience; I have taught Science, Business and Math courses...

...my time helping students in two areas: test preparation and homework/organizational help. I feel most accomplished with my work with students preparing for the ACT. In one on one sessions, I help students recognize and remember strategies that are helpful across various tests. I have extensive experience helping students identify their own strengths with the...

...beings in this context, and it is my role as a teacher to effectively, enthusiastically communicate the importance and beauty of math to my students as well as to foster their powers of critical and mathematical thinking. It is my professional hope that at the end of each tutoring session my students will have learned...

...and strive to instill a love of learning in all of my students. In my classroom, student growth is celebrated and each student receives individualized instruction in order to successfully master skills. I consistently utilize researched based instructional practices to ensure that students receive the most effective education possible. I have experience teaching kindergarten through...

...I don't always approach education from a traditional perspective. I worked for the Florida Marlins and the Miami Heat before moving back to Michigan and opening a golf shop. When I had kids, I realized it was important to be that I be involved in education, in no small part because I wanted to make...

...for student success by boosting their confidence through improved classroom performance. Consequently, my students' grades have soared from C's and D's to A's in as little as one grading period. This is what changes participant's attitudes from one of 'tolerating' school to 'enjoying' school. Working cooperatively with teachers helps to ensure educational consistency. Parental involvement...

...As a tutor, I try to identify the strengths and motivations of my students in order to find out ways to help students identify with the subject matter. I find that identification of the material with concrete examples or applications makes any subject more interesting, and easier to learn. Outside of work, I am interested...

...get my degree. I earned my bachelor's in Elementary Education and my master's in Special Education. While I was in college, I tutored students in elementary school to prepare them for the FCAT. As a teacher, I continued to organize after school tutoring programs for students struggling with the academics. I really enjoy working with...

...where I received my Master's Degree in Learning Sciences (which is like a degree in Education with an emphasis on public policy.) I focused mostly on better teaching practices outside the classroom, utilizing technology to teach, and getting girls interested in Math and Science. I have an informal, friendly teaching style. I like to show...

...test prep includes the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT), High School Placement Test (HSPT), SAT Mathematics, and Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). Aside from tutoring, I love playing basketball, volunteering at my Mosque, and spending time with my friends and meeting new people. Overall, I am grateful to be...