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...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. 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...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work

Katie: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris

Molly: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. 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...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Habib: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Samantha: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...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 Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading, and...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

Shea: Oak Park SSAT tutor
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...of me and my mission as a teacher. Ever since I started teaching 5 years ago, I have been committed to accommodating the needs of each individual student, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in all of my students. As a very passionate, caring, nurturing, and knowledgeable teacher, I thrive on the success of my students ??? our future. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I???m eager to have the opportunity to help more...
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Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching

Mollie: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies

Stephen: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...school students in advanced Math, chemistry, writing, and helped them prepare for standardized tests for college admittance. I have also tutored adults preparing for academic proficiency tests for their jobs and with GRE prep for those interested in going to graduate school. Additionally I have taught English grammar, reading, and conversational skills to ESL students in Chicago, Ecuador, and Colombia. While I tutor a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy helping students with standardized test...
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Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Quinn: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
My main areas of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of experience. ... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor

Gregory: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.... Asking questions throughout teaching the session.... With conversation about the subject and practice-test results.... What is their...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics

Kandice: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching

Michael: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...in Massachusetts, and a Master's in the U.K., I have tutored students from a broad range of backgrounds in an even broader range of subject areas. I have worked with students in subjects ranging from History and Government to Reading, Writing, and Grammar. I am passionate about helping others to realize their academic potentials, and I believe that my most important responsibility as a tutor is helping my students to develop the reading, writing, and...
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Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, English and History
University of Sussex - Master of Arts, Modern and Contemporary LIterature, Culture and Thought

Nora: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I am focusing on fashion design and experimenting with photography, fibers, sculpture, and ceramics. In my free time I love to read; be outdoors; hike; play with my two dogs, Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work....
Education & Certification
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Fashion Design

Kim: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...experience teaching fifth and sixth graders in Math, Reading, and English. I have also spent the past 7 summers tutoring students in grades K-7. I have a B.A. degree in Elementary Education from Millikin University with a middle school endorsement in Math. I have a Master's degree from Concordia University in Curriculum and Instruction and have completed classes toward a certification in special education. My passion is Mathematics. I believe instilling confidence in my students...
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Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Concordia University-Ann Arbor - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
State Certified Teacher

Adrianne: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...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 majored in and am pursuing a Master's Degree in the field of social science. The Master's in Education program at Depaul is preparing me to teach students from a variety of cultural and linguistic...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education

Daniel: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...order to meet my goals, I consistently reflect on how well I designed a lesson or a learning activity that incorporated the elements of critical thinking, problem solving, analyzing and evaluating. I integrate a question that is stated 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...
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Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History

Pam: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...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 students that have graduated high school and are attending college come visit me and tell me, "Thank you for believing in me." In my leisure time,...
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National Louis University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education

Tarah: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
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Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
Ball State University - Master of Arts, Drama and Dance Teacher Education

Nandini: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...I enjoy teaching when I became preceptor for Anatomy in undergrad. I find it to be incredibly rewarding. As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad and PT school, and it is definitely a strong suit of mine. I have accumulated lots of helpful learning diagrams over the...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Rebecca: Oak Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...graduate of the University of Notre Dame. I received my undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Theology in 2005 and my MBA in Marketing in 2011. While completing my undergraduate degrees, I was a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. Professionally, I have worked both as a programmer and as a marketer. I believe my...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
Private SSAT Tutoring in Oak Park, IL
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For students who would like to apply to attend a prestigious private school, passing the SSAT, or the Secondary School Admissions Test, may be required. If your child needs extra help studying for the test that can set them up for an outstanding education at a private school, Varsity Tutors can find a skilled professional SSAT tutor in Oak Park, IL, who can give your child much-needed one-on-one attention.
Because the SSAT is required for admittance into many private schools for students in grades 3-11, there are three versions of the test: Elementary, Middle, and Upper Level. When you connect with a SSAT tutor for your child to help them prepare for the test, the tutor will prepare a learning plan that meshes with your child's learning habits and pace. An SSAT tutor in Oak Park can make all of your child's study sessions both efficient and effective so no time is wasted.
Whichever level of the SSAT your child is taking, the assessment is comprised of four sections, including quantitative, reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and essay-writing. The quantitative section will pose math questions that are grade-appropriate. Depending on the grade they're in, your child will receive problems that involve the concepts of operations, number sense, geometry, probability, and others. The reading portion simply asks questions based on short passages provided on the test. The verbal reasoning portion will challenge test-takers to answer analogy and vocabulary questions. If your child struggles with any of these subjects, you may want to connect with a private tutor to help them prepare so they can get into the school of their dreams. An experienced SSAT tutor in Oak Park, IL, can focus only on those issues that your child is struggling with to make the study sessions as efficient as possible.
Varsity Tutors can find you a tutor that may be able to meet with your child at a time and place that works best for your family. Your child can use our online learning platform, which allows for face-to-face online communication. The tutor can also meet with your child at your home, or even at a local cafe, like Buzz Cafe. Your tutor may be able to work with your child wherever they are, which will provide your student with a comfortable environment to learn and receive feedback. Your child can receive focused attention as they study for the SSAT with a professional tutor. Our educational directors in Oak Park can locate a SSAT tutor who might help your child meet their goals and excel on the exam.
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