Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...5 years and currently I am an Instructional Coach for grades Kindergarten - 2nd. I am a strong believer that knowledge is power and I am a life time learner. I have a Bachelors Degree from Governors State University in General Studies, a Masters Degree from Governors State University in Urban Teacher Education, as well as, a Masters Degree in Reading with a Reading Specialist certification from Olivet Nazarene University. I take education very seriously...

...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 local organizations that I have worked with throughout the years. I look forward to working with any and all students that decide to hire me as their...

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.

...later, I discovered my passion for teaching while I worked as a teaching assistant at a non-profit organization named High Jump Chicago which provides academic opportunities to poor and minority children in the city of Chicago. I taught two of the four formats everyday for a span of 6 weeks. I was a teaching assistant for a class named Learners and Leaders where I taught kids a variety of information through harkness-style discussions, guided group...

...experience is in finance, 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 experience teaching ACT and SAT to individual students as well as to groups.

...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. I got trained by some of the industry's top rated professionals such as Lucy Calkins, Jeff Anderson, and Dr. Nikki Newton. Also, I integrate Dr. Carol Dewek's...

...constantly learning more and am amazed by the questions students ask me that urge me to keep learning. I also enjoy tutoring en Espanol which I learned from my parents growing up and continued to learn throughout high school. My tutoring philosophy is: the struggle is good! So often we students get frustrated learning difficult concepts. When we embrace the struggle and work hard, true learning happens and it feels so good! I want to...

I am a creative writing major at the University of Chicago. 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.

...literacy specialist two years running for a summer teacher training program at a large elementary school. I have also been a high school principal, and most recently, my full-time job has been to coach high school principals around the country. My diverse experiences have given me insight into a wide range of content areas and age groups, from kids to adult learners. I am an avid test-taker and find test prep to be fascinating and...

Hello, my name is Nicole and I am just finishing my 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 succeed!

I recently finished graduate school in Classics, which is the study of 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 learn the method of finding the right answers.

...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 like to do pottery, play basketball, and watch Netflix (though they recently removed all my favorite shows). I have two little sisters, who I helped in school, and a cat, Indiana...

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

...not just the mind, and I see that as my tutoring goal. Getting to know my students is just as important as the material at hand. Once a level of trust is established, only then can true learning occur. My whole-student education strategy adapts to match him/her where they are in their learning development. Therefore it is, intrinsically, a student-centered approach that is unique to the individual. My method is to engage the learner in...

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!

...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 flow statements, financial statements, journal entries, annuities, bonds, mortgages, and more. I explained to students where numbers were coming from and helped them logically understand accounting concepts....

...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 the time, math class struggles are due to gaps in learning from previous year's math classes. Math really builds on itself from year to year. My philosophy...

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.

...a Senior at Vanderbilt University, with a major in 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 to other students on their way to high school and college!

...degree in Biology at Loyola University. I want to become a doctor, specifically a pediatrician, because I love biology, and I love interacting with children. This desire of mine has been solidified over the past 4 years, as I have been tutoring and teaching children at home, school, and church. This has allowed me to work with a wide range of students, from preschoolers to high school seniors and every age in between. I have...