
Rebecca: Oak Forest SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...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 confidence that you can carry forward....
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work

Molly: Oak Forest SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...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 that students can put into their mental "toolboxes" for times that they...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

David: Oak Forest SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...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 and present themselves and their ideas honestly,...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Samantha: Oak Forest SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...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 Critical Reading and Writing portions of...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

Maria: Oak Forest SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...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 reading. Some of my favorite books are Outliers...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics

Rebecca: Oak Forest SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...or outside the classroom. As a teacher, I aim to build confidence in my students and decrease anxiety about any difficulties that may arise with the subject matter. I do not believe there is any such thing as a bad question, and the only problems that cannot be solved are the ones that we don't...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics

Amy: Oak Forest SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Forest, 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.
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Theatre
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher

Kandice: Oak Forest SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...grade students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between student passions and areas of improvement, and create lasting and...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching

Pam: Oak Forest SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...for teaching, nothing I enjoy more is seeing the look on a child's face when they finally understand a new concept. My philosophy is that as an educator I must do everything, I can for each of my students to reach their highest potential. The word "can't" is not in my vocabulary. I now have...
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National Louis University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education

Terence: Oak Forest SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Forest, IL
...background, my philosophy towards learning is that everyone has a different and often unique way that they learn. Finding that method is what I try to determine so I can help them improve whatever subject they have difficulty with. I love to read myself and read the classics, mystery, action novels and because I do...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education
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