Top SSAT Tutors serving Prospect Heights

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

Alex: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, 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...
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

Rebecca: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Quinn: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Stephen: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...and high 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...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Terence: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...written them and taught towards the goals in them. I have spent considerable time working to prepare my students for standardized tests required 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...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education
Emily: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...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 grammar, editing, and writing and can help students in the early phases of learning reading and self-expression. I look forward to joining in your learning...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy

Jasmine: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...undergraduates working on admissions essays, and tutored high school equestrians and other world-class athletes through a private tutoring company. It is most important that students learn to self-express verbally and via writing. So, whether I am tutoring AP English Language, Modern World History, 6th Grade Language Arts, Psychology, ACT or SSAT prep, or any of...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720

Katelynn: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...years of experience with tutoring, I have the skills to help your child succeed in school. Students that work with me have improved grades and increased confidence in their academic abilities. I offer individualized lessons that accommodate each student's learning style. We will work together to identify specific academic goals and create a customized learning...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelors, Social Work
SAT Verbal: 720

Nandini: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, 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...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Molly: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
I'm a fun, easy-going, and motivated individual. I think outside of the box, and I'm excited to share my creativity and enthusiasm with others.
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Zoology

Prahith: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...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 in...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36

Katie: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...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...
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

Robert: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...chemistry. I started studying Spanish when I was 10 years old, and fell in love with the idea that suddenly I could communicate with a whole other community of people. Since becoming fluent in Spanish, I've continued to pursue my love of languages by studying Arabic and Mandarin Chinese in school, as well as picking...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700

Susan: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...my students when I scaffold to make the abstract more concrete. I have incorporated tactile boards, sky writing, active movement, as well as many anchoring visuals. Such student success has also come through a gradual release method that I use as a framework for my lessons. This includes modeling, guided practice, independent practice and...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership

Sonjanita: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...since 1995 - facilitating direct instruction coursework for youth in private, public, and alternative educational settings; as well as, with non-profit organizations and three area museums. I also have over seventeen years of experience creating educational resources and curricula for private, public, alternative, and charter schools; as well as, non-profit organizations. My favorite subjects to...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher

Francesca: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...seen what intense pressure to succeed does to young minds. Given my life experiences, I told myself that if I ever were to tutor, I would do so to assure students that everything would be okay and to work with them in a reduced-stress environment. My top three goals are to give students skills to...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Economics, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Megan: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...my love for teaching during my childhood. I have always enjoyed watching a student's confidence and academic ability grow throughout the year. This is my second year teaching in Chicago Public Schools and one of my favorite parts about teaching is getting to know my students and their interests inside and outside of school. When...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Anne: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...topics along with the students, helping them form their thesis statements and then assisting them in writing a high quality essay. Many of my students used their work as part of the entrance requirements to colleges and universities in the United States. My philosophy is to do what will meet my student's needs the best....
Education & Certification
Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Jakina: Prospect Heights SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Prospect Heights, IL
...department for a housing nonprofit, as well as interned for a nongovernmental organization in Kigali, Rwanda. After graduating from college, I worked for the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) as a Math+ tutor. Math+ was a math intervention program for Chicago Public Schools focusing on third through fifth grade students. As a Math+ tutor,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Comparative Human Development
Harvard University - Masters, School of Education- Learning and Teaching
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