Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Lisle, IL

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...to embark on this journey of learning. Before we begin I would like to introduce myself to you. I have been in education for 10 years. I was a 2nd grade Reading/ELA teacher for 5 years and currently I am an Instructional Coach for grades Kindergarten - 2nd. I am a strong believer that knowledge...

...love anything math and science related as well as Spanish, which I studied for 5 years from eighth grade until my senior year in high school. Along with Spanish, I have a real passion for calculus and physics. Aside from academics, I have logged more than 500 community service hours in various mission trips and...

I am a graduate student in English with years of experience in the humanities; these experiences encompass both the professional and academic. Particular emphases in literature, reading comprehension, writing (professional, academic, creative), and grammar.

...at Phillips Exeter Academy. I began by helping students with essay editing and quickly expanded to offer algebra, biology, chemistry, geometry, pre-calc, calculus, spanish and trigonometry help. I enjoyed my time helping others out and would often help students in my dorm as well. Years later, I discovered my passion for teaching while I worked...

...real estate, and government. I am truly a person who "uses that stuff we learn in school in real life." I have literally used geometry, trigonometry, report writing, economics, and history at work. So, I am always passionate about the why of things, and will always start from that perspective. I have a wealth of...

...and Instruction with an emphasis in reading and English as a second language. My experiences in education have led me to teach early childhood up until 8th grade. Also, I have taught fifth and third grade at a National Blue Ribbon School, and I strive to stay up to date on the best educational practices....

...tutored a lot throughout my schooling and I am excited to return the favor. I recently graduated with a bachelors in Cell and Molecular Biology with a minor in Biochemistry. I love to tutor biology, it is so fascinating to learn about. I am constantly learning more and am amazed by the questions students ask...

...With my free time I enjoy writing, doing improv comedy, and making music. I have a 14 year old brother and a cat, both of which spend their free time meowing, and one of which receives frequent school support from me. I aspire to someday use my prestigious degree to wait tables at comedy shows.

...is with high school and adult learners, though I have also taught middle school and have experience working with younger children. I have been an instructional coach in the areas of middle and high school ELA, history, and science, and I was an elementary literacy specialist two years running for a summer teacher training program...

...10th year of teaching. I've had a variety of teaching experiences including teaching middle school reading and writing, all subjects for 1st and 2nd grade, supporting students with an ELL background from grades 3-8, and teaching an English language class to adults. I have a great love of education and look forward to helping others...

...Latin and ancient Greek. Prior to that point, I taught high school Latin for two years. I have also tutored college students in writing. I am available to tutor most subjects, though my specialties are foreign language (German, Spanish, and Latin) and test prep. I teach by asking students the right questions so that they...

...I enjoy teaching and getting to share some of my academic experience. I have done a little tutoring, but most of my teaching experience is in the university setting as a TA. I'm particularly excited about biology and psychology, where I have the most experience. I also really enjoy reading and writing. Outside of academics...

I love math and want to develop an ever-growing passion and constant curiosity for math in my students.

...daughter before jumping into calculus. Every lesson would start with laughter, and continue with learning. He set reasonable daily goals while giving us opportunities to exceed expectations if we had the drive to do such. I learned a lot from him. Education nurtures the person, not just the mind, and I see that as my...

I am a music performance graduate student in bassoon at Northwestern University, seeking to utilize my skills and professional/academic experience to help those who might benefit from them. When I am not occupied with something else, I am likely practicing the bassoon!

...Mastering in Finance. I have always been an excellent academic performer as evidenced by my 3.93 GPA. Throughout the years I have tutored classmates and siblings and last semester I got the opportunity to become the Teacher Assistant of Financial Accounting and Economic Analysis of Capital Investments. As a TA, I tutored students on cash...

...Math! I have 10 years of tutoring elementary math, middle school math, pre-algebra, and algebra I. I have worked about 5 years doing private tutoring. I also have worked about 5 years at a Math Learning Center called Mathnasium, and learned a lot about the math education process in all of this time. Most of...

Having been a tutor and teacher for almost 20 years, I enjoy working with all age groups and backgrounds. I focus on sciences and arts subjects as well as test prep. I am a medical doctor with MBA and MPH and enjoy tutoring as a second career.

...Engineering Science and a minor in Engineering Management. Over the past few years, I've worked with students from Kindergarten through 8th grade on STEM courses. I have additionally worked as a TA for a junior/senior high school physics class. I have always been very passionate about STEM courses and would love to pass this along...