Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...graduated from college in December of 2019, and by that time the following year I was already teaching high school English. Even though English is my degree, I also teach and tutor high school math and science, after spending time pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. I believe strongly in the relation between the disciplines and something that I like to do is to bring in other subjects besides the primary one I find myself working...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math,...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...University. I'm currently studying Biology and Mathematics. I have a great curiosity to learn new things and I hope to be able to inspire the same interests in people I tutor. I also work as a summer camp counselor where I tutor elementary and middle school school students math and reading lessons. I tutor mostly math because that is my favorite subject but I can also tutor sciences such as biology and chemistry.... Get to know...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...athletics by majoring in History, minoring in English and American Literatures, and playing on the men's basketball team. Since graduating in 2011, I've taught numerous ACT, SAT, AP US History and World History classes, and developed a teaching style that strives to maximize student outcomes. I also consult startups and nonprofits with their digital products, most recently in Lagos, Narobi, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai. I spend most of my free time coding web and...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...to drive three hours to play an overnight, weekend show, it took passion, commitment, and dedication to show up for my band mates, ready to play and enjoy every second of it. As a teacher, when I am presented with a challenge, I believe in my abilities to problem solve, my experience with working cooperatively with others to find a solution, and my passion for succeeding; all of which I have developed as a musician...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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I have been teaching students for the past 5 years, and assisting teaching for longer. Whether it be academics or martial arts I have found that I thrive when able to help others learn and grow. Being a college student has only furthered this as I transitioned from tutoring to becoming a TA for my peers. I have worked with students as young as 4 and even adults in their 60s.
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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I am an enthustastic tutor who is dedicated to helping students learn and love mathematics and science. I like to inspire students and help them to build self-esteem along with the content knowledge.
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...BusinessI am confident in my ability to help students succeed in multiple disciplines. My tutoring approach adapts to each student's needs, whether they're preparing for college admissions, mastering a foreign language, or tackling challenging subjects like IB Theory of Knowledge or Business Statistics. I am currently pursuing My bachelor's in international relations and business as well as my Master's in international affairs at Boston University where I have strengthened my expertise in learning techniques and...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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Teaching has been my passion although I have had professional experiences in other fields. I have been a classroom English teacher at the middle and high school levels, and I have worked with college level students on writing, thesis development and literature analysis. I especially enjoy helping students write clearly and persuasively, and to ensure that their basic skills --vocabulary and grammar-- are well developed. I like to help students to think about big ideas...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...I have six authors that I have helped to get published. Aside from writing and producing stage plays and books, I like to crochet when I can find time. I really love traveling and exploring new places, music, nature and hiking with my husband who is a photographer. We do great work together! He takes the pictures, and I write the stories! I look forward to working with you and helping you to reach your...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...process for approaching challenging essay assignments. Above all, I believe that learning should be meaningful and enjoyable and that any academic task is part of a student's personal journey of discovery. My undergraduate education at Columbia University gave me a thorough understanding of British, American, Latino, and African-American literature. My Master of Arts program in Adolescent English Education at Hunter College has enhanced my knowledge of literature while also covering the teaching skills that allow...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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I have extensive tutoring experience in the past. Before law school and after college, I worked as an assistant director of a Learning Center, and a big part of my job was working on test prep with students. I enjoyed my work, and I was successful at it because I was able to develop connections with my students and alter my teaching style to meet their needs, while still staying within the structured curriculum.
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...institute. Since moving back to the US, I have continued helping high school and college students conquer standardized tests including the SAT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT exams. I believe that students learn differently and that everyone can achieve given the right motivation and learning environment. That's why I use my experience to best understand each student's learning style, strengths, and weaknesses and tailor an effective study program aligned with the student's needs. Outside the classroom,...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...years for a professional tutoring company in Coral Gables. I am very familiar with phonics and reading comprehension tutoring techniques. I am comfortable tutoring students of any age and have tutored all ages in the past. I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Visual and Media Arts from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. I originally grew up in Margate City, NJ. I have also lived in Los Angeles, CA for several years and have...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...for the SAT. It is a fundamentally understandable test with a limited number of patterns and question types that can be mastered with practice. The formulaic nature of the test gives me the privilege and joy of being able to reveal a manageable and orderly structure to students who had previously seen only a confusing mess of problems. Similarly, I take great joy in walking students through the mental process of clarifying their ideas and...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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I earned my Bachelor's in Individualized Study at NYU Gallatin and my Master's in International Education at NYU Steinhardt. I believe in individualized lesson plans for each student. Using the student's learning style (and strengths) can help us work on the weaknesses. I have worked with elementary-school children in classroom settings, for both non-profit organizations and schools. I am patient, thorough, and competent.... Students have different learning styles. A tutor should teach to each student's style...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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Growing up, both my parents were professors so I learned to value education from an early age! I am excited to share my love of learning, and am looking forward to my 7th year of tutoring experience. In high school, I was awarded the titles of Valedictorian as well as National Merit Scholar. Now, I'm a student at Indiana University studying English and History, along with a minor in Labor Studies. I also have a...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...media communications - notably MSNBC. I am a six time Dean's list recipient, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from William Paterson University. Most of my tutoring is focused around reading, writing, English, and test prep. I have worked with students from elementary to adult and also have experience working with students with special needs. I attended a competitive high school and am eager to help any students needing essay, application, or test preparation...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...materials, textbooks, and lesson plans. I tutor in the following subjects: -ESL -Reading -Grammar -Math -Science ... in addition to much more. While I enjoy all of these subjects, I especially love reading and grammar. There are a lot of different ways to approach teaching these two subjects and it allows me to be creative when I am thinking of lessons! When teaching, I think it is important for a teacher to make a good,...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Wood Dale, IL
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...History of Science and Global Health Policy - I tutored throughout high school and college, working with students elementary - high school on general homework help and exam prep. In college, I tutored students in test prep for the PSAT and SAT, and I worked as college admissions consultant, editing student essays and working with students through the college admissions process. - I currently live in Chelsea, Manhattan - I am an avid reader. Despite...
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The Secondary School Admission Test, also known as the SSAT, is used for admission to private elementary, middle, and high schools. There are three SSAT levels: Elementary, Middle, and Upper. The SSAT is available multiple times per year at designated testing sites worldwide.
The Middle Level SSAT is a multiple-choice exam for students who are currently in grades 5-7. There are three scored portions on the test and two that are not scored. The Quantitative, Reading Comprehension, and Verbal sections are scored. The Writing section is not scored, but it is sent to the admissions office of your selected school(s). It gives students an opportunity to show admissions officers how well they write and organize information. There is also an experimental section on the test, which is where new questions are tested. This section is likewise not scored. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an exceptional SSAT Middle Level tutor who can assist your child with all areas of the exam.
The Quantitative section of the SSAT is broken into two parts. Your child will be given 30 minutes to answer each set of 25 questions. The questions measure your child's ability to solve problems involving arithmetic, elementary algebra, geometry, and data analysis/probability. Your child's personal SSAT Middle Level tutor can work with him or her on topics like estimation, sequences, absolute value, area, circumference, perimeter, and slope.
The Reading Comprehension section has 40 questions, which your child has 40 minutes to complete. This portion of the exam is used to determine how well your child is able to read and comprehend texts. Reading passages may be taken from the humanities, science, social studies, or literary fiction. They are usually around 300 words in length. Your child's tutor may work on recognizing the main idea, making predictions, or determining the author's purpose, attitude, and tone.
Your child will have 30 minutes to answer the 60 questions in the Verbal section of the SSAT, which is divided between 30 questions on analogies and 30 questions on synonyms. This portion of the test is used to measure verbal reasoning, the ability to logically relate ideas, and vocabulary attainment. Your child's tutor may work with him or her on developing the ability to recognize synonyms and the ability to accurately make comparisons between two similar concepts.
One of the most important benefits of working with a private tutor is the individualized learning plan the tutor will create based on your child's academic strengths and weaknesses. No time will be wasted covering topics that he or she is already proficient in. Instead, the time will be spent working with the concepts your child is struggling with.
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The student and I went through the assessment exam he took couple days ago. He scored around 1920 as his final score, which was only a short distance from our goal of 2100. He did a very good job on the quantitative and verbal section; he only needs to work on the reading section a little more. He seems to run out of time when finishing this section, but with adequate time he does get most of the questions right. We will work increasing his speed in our next session.
The student and I worked on the verbal portion of the SSAT. We reviewed synonyms and analogies from practice tests and examples from the website. I asked him to complete the practice tests in preparation for next week's session.
The student and I got a great start today working through the middle level SSAT. She has done some previous work with a tutor, and this has helped develop her vocabulary skills. In our first session, we worked through the analogy part of the English test and worked through the first of two Math sections. She is a quick study and understood corrections and strategies well enough to implement them on the next similar question.
Today the student and I finished going over the math homework from yesterday. We covered concepts including square roots, squares, and improper fractions. It was very successful and I look forward to tutoring him more subjects.
During this session the student and I worked on three key math concepts. We did numerous problems involving fractions, percentages and ratios. After completing some short lessons and sample problems, she demonstrated an ability convert fractions into percentages. She also showed progress on using her number sense (estimation) to eliminate answer choices. She struggled with the higher level questions that involved multiple steps or complex numbers (which is expected for a 5th grader). We also reviewed and completed sample problems from the verbal section of the exam. She demonstrated limited success with the synonym section. She described finding the analogies especially challenging. It is difficult to expand a child's vocabulary in a limited amount of time so in our next session we will focus on some basic vocabulary and answering strategies for synonyms. We will also review the different types of analogies in order to make her more comfortable with this type of question.
The student and I worked on some vocabulary words he had trouble with in his practice tests -- we reviewed definitions, discussed contexts, generated synonyms and made analogy questions. In our next session we will switch our focus from verbal to reading.
