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

...subjects, but specialize in standardized test prep and in science, particularly Biology at all levels. I am most passionate about science, it is my favorite subject because it always has a definite answer but it might not be what you expect. At Dartmouth, I am a member of the marching band, Emergency Medical Services, and...

...them a goofy or original way to think about things. I have also been a teacher for a number of years, and I love teaching science and math. I received my degree in physics and biology from Xavier University. I have minors in chemistry and math. Additionally, I recently received my graduate degree in molecular...

...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...

...and test scores significantly. I have many, many hours of test prep experience, particularly in ACT and SAT prep. Many students, prior to test prep tutoring, receive a score on these tests that is not representative of their abilities. This can be due to a variety of reasons, including test anxiety and ADD/ADHD. I focus...

...is something I am passionate about. History is the perfect subject to encourage students to think critically and independently. History, whether it is personal/family or state or national or world, provides an identity and moral understanding. I find it exciting when students move beyond parroting what I say or what the readings say to draw...

...joyful understanding when I studied math in college and then grad school, and now that I'm finally out of academia, I can relax and share my experience with others. When I engage in an hour of private tutoring I tend to go over-time by around fifteen minutes if I need to do so to wrap up...

...subjects, my passion lies in math. I love working with students that struggle with understanding basic concepts. I have seen students go from hating math because they do not understand it, to learning how to think like a mathmetician and love it. My philosophy is, every student can learn when presented with information in a...

...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 fourth grade...

I have three years of tutoring experience in standardized test prep through various tutoring companies Not only do I have a great time tutoring, but I find that as a general benefit, it serves to keep my reasoning and communication skills sharp, which is useful to my professional development.