Top SSAT Tutors serving Cedar Lake
Molly: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess 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...
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
Rebecca: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...tutoring because I want everyone 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Gregory: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
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.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Hannah: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
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
David: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...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 find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Amy: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
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
Katie: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...year college students, working as 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....
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
Sonjanita: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...travel explorations has heightened my interest in these subjects. While I emphasize student-centered instruction (with ample opportunities for differentiation, modeling and scaffolding), I am also a firm believer in the inter-generational transmission of knowledge. Teachers/tutors/learning facilitators have just as much to learn from their students as the students do from them, especially as it relates...
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University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Kandice: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between student passions and areas of improvement, and create lasting and powerful...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching
Kelley: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...students for the past 20 years. It is my belief that all children can learn with the proper structure, motivation and learning techniques. Customizing lessons to meet the needs of my students is what I am all about. If given the opportunity to work with a student, I know that I can bring out the...
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Chicago State University - Bachelor in Arts, Digital Arts
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Master of Arts, Special Education
Miguel: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...I thus have extensive experience working with middle and high schoolers in a variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs and educational backgrounds. In addition to standardized test preparation, I enjoy tutoring...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Science; Comparative Literature (French, German)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Tammy: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...visual aids to show students how math connect to everyday life. I learn my students strengths and weaknesses, so I can help them grow in the area of weakness and create stability in the area that are their strengths. In addition I have experience working with special needs students and I bring a patient, yet...
Education & Certification
National Louis University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Lewis University - Masters, Organizational Leadership
Karla: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...education and helping students to excel in their academic abilities. I have been a teacher for more than 20 years. Using innovative strategies and instruction, I take great pride in helping students build confidence in their current skills, meet or exceed their targets, and develop a love for learning through remote learning.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Northcentral University - Doctor of Philosophy, Education
Thomas: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...Biology at Benedictine University and my Master's Degree in Applied Data Science at the University of Michigan. Helping others is something I have always enjoyed, and one of the ways I like to do so is through tutoring. I strongly believe in creating visual and sequential learning patterns that enable students to understand and remember...
Education & Certification
Benedictine University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Jacqueline: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...mathematics, a masters in counseling and held the position of a former assistant principal in a Chicago Public high school. My mother has a former career as an art teacher in Chicago Public Schools and continues to teach as a health and wellness instructor. These family members impact how I instruct to my students and...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Applied Economics
DePaul University - Masters, Public Service
Gerardo: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...We knew that making mistakes was the best way to learn, and when we mastered a subject, it was time to learn something new. These results didn't stem from rigorous rote learning. Too often, educators focus on raising test scores with tips and tricks, forgetting to acknowledge that the students taking those tests are individuals....
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Bilingual Education
ACT Reading: 31
Sahithi: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
..."Very patient and very encouraging." - Jessica "She was really the best! Helped me a lot to my work and gives me a better understanding :)" - Unique "Sahithi is just so very sweet!" - Katie These are reviews from the kids that I've tutored in the past. One child at a time, encouraging me to...
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Kennesaw State University - Bachelors, Biotechnology
Saint James School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Medicine
Shireen: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...Teaching has always been a passion of mine from a very early age. I believe that being an educator involves resilience, determination, and above all, compassion for fellow learners. With enough patience and persistence, I believe in truly transforming the way students view learning. I am on a mission to help learners explore their utmost...
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Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Carol: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...up with those changes. Harry Potter is something that I have always loved first with the books then the movies. Everyone learns in a different way and it is up to the teacher to find what way works for that student. Learning should not be boring it should be exciting and having the learner want...
Education & Certification
Saint Xavier University - Bachelor of Science, Education
Faith: Cedar Lake SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Cedar Lake, IN
...I wasn't just teaching them how to do things. I was also mentoring them. I am very passionate about working with kids because they really are the future. I like being able to have an impact on their growth and development. It gives me joy to see a student accomplish something that they thought was...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Special Education
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