Top SSAT Tutors serving Orland Park

Katie: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...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 grammar). I truly believe my sincere energy and enthusiasm can help make students excited about learning. I welcome questions...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Molly: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...I use a variety of methods - stories, games, 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...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Alex: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400

Stephen: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...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 strategy...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Samantha: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...a wide range 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Robert: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...mind its connection to the other sciences, which can facilitate a better grasp on many chemical concepts. My approach to tutoring is based in the Harkness philosophy of teaching, which gives a great deal of responsibility to the student to figure things out. I will make sessions as interactive as possible, using as many non-academic...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700

Rebecca: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...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 strive to make sure my students understand the "why" behind a solution so they...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170

Prahith: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests.... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36

Pam: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...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, I enjoy watching my daughter bowl on her college team, reading and spending time with my family and friends.
Education & Certification
National Louis University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education

Shea: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching

David: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective 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...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Mollie: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...an assistant kids' tennis coach to mentoring beginning musicians in my youth orchestra program. I greatly enjoyed each of those roles, as I found the experience of passing on my skills and, hopefully, my passions to those younger than me to be extremely rewarding. As a tutor, I look forward to helping students of all...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 770

Kurt: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...for them, medical students working on their clinical rotations, or new hires learning the ropes, getting the chance to sit down with people and share my knowledge and love of the material was consistently the highlight of my day. I've always had an aptitude for math and science and have been unofficially tutoring my peers...
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740

Emily: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and social studies lessons. I am particularly adept at...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy

Terence: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...by the state or district. While taking classes towards my certification I worked as a one to one aide in two different school districts in Chicago's northwest suburbs. While I taught all subjects, I am most comfortable tutoring elementary language arts, reading and writing, US History and some elementary mathematics. For several recent years I...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education

Amy: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, 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.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Theatre
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher

Ellen: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...working with children ages 5-12, and I love teaching everything from beginning sounds to algebra to how to write an amazing personal narrative. My belief as an educator is to focus on the individual interests and talents of the students and then tailor the lessons so that they are the most appropriate for the learner....
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

Kim: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...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 is...
Education & Certification
Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Concordia University-Ann Arbor - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
State Certified Teacher

Hannah: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
I graduated from Georgia Tech majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Pre-teaching , and I just moved to Chicago to attend Chicago State University Pharmacy School. I have been tutoring a lot of students [K-12] in various subjects for more than ten years. ... Helping students to reach their goals.... I would talk about my background and share my past experience of studying. I also would ask what their goals are.
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chicago State University - PHD, Pharmacy

Rebecca: Orland Park SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Orland Park, IL
...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 greatest strengths are in teaching math and helping students prepare for standardized tests, including the GMAT. In...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
GMAT: 710
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