ISEE, SSAT, SAT, GRE and GMAT Tutoring
Teaching/Tutoring and Organization
1. I work with students to create an Education plan.
2. I support students in developing their Organizational skills.
3. I teach students unique strategies that are specific to each Exam.
4. I work with students to strengthen their Critical reasoning Skills.
5. I work with students to strengthen their Quantitative reasoning Skills.
6. I work with students to strengthen their Reading comprehension skills.
7. I tutor or teach (whichever is needed) content that will appear on each Exam.
8. I work with students to strengthen their writing on a foundational level : I teach students how to efficiently map out and develop their ideas and I help students cultivate a proficiency with writing on different and possibly unfamiliar topics.
9. I work with students on their School applications (Middle school, High school, Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate).
SSAT and ISEE
Students writing the SSAT and ISEE are assessed in three areas: (1) Math skills, (2) Reading Skills, and (3) Verbal Skills. Additionally, for both the SSAT and the ISEE, there is a writing sample that is not scored. Schools may use this writing sample to assess Writing skills. For the SSAT, there are three testing options available: Elementary (Grades 3-4), Middle (Grades 5-7) and Upper (Grades 8-11). For the ISEE, there are four testing options available: Primary (Grades 2-4), Lower (Grades 5-6), Middle (Grades 7-8) and Upper (Grades 9-12). Many schools will accept either the ISEE or the SSAT.
Writing Sample
A Topic statement will be given and the student will be asked to respond to support or argue against the Topic statement. The student is required to support their stance using specific examples from personal experience, current events, history or literature.
Quantitative (Math)
1. Number Concepts and Operations
2. Number Conversions
3. Algebra
4. Geometry
5. Measurement
6. Data Analysis
7. Computation
8. Statistics and Probability
Reading
1. Main ideas
2. Details
3. Inferences
4. Word Meanings
5. Author's Purpose and Tone
6. Opinions
7. Arguments
8. Predictions
Verbal
1. Vocabulary Skills
2. Verbal Reasoning
3. Ability to Relate Ideas
Unscored Section (Verbal and Math)
On the SSAT, there is an experimental section that will not be scored. This unscored will contain Quantitative (Math), Reading and Verbal questions.
SAT
Students writing the SAT are assessed by three tests: (1) the Writing and Language Test, (2) the Math Test, and (3) the Reading Test. The SAT optional essay has also mostly discontinued: for a few schools on specific SAT test dates, there is a writing sample that is not scored. Schools may use this writing sample to assess Writing skills.
Writing and Language
1. Development questions
2. Organization questions
3. Effective Language questions
4. Grammar Usage
5. Grammar Recognition
6. Grammar Mechanics
7. Sentence Structure and Usage
8. Punctuation
Quantitative (Math)
1. Linear Algebra
2. Linear Equations and Systems
3. Data Analysis
4. Advanced Geometry
5. Trigonometry
6. Proportional Reasoning
7. Complex Equations
8. Powers of Abstraction
Reading
1. How the Author uses Evidence
2. Understanding words in context
3. Analysis in History
4. Analysis in Social Studies
5. Analysis in Science
6. Examination of hypotheses
7. Interpretation of Data
8. Consideration of Implications
GRE
Students writing the GRE are assessed in four areas: (1) Verbal Reasoning, (2) Quantitative Reasoning, (3) Critical Reasoning, and (4) Analytical Writing. There are three sections in the GRE Test: (1) Verbal Reasoning, (2) Quantitative Reasoning, and (3) Analytical Writing. The Critical Reasoning component can be found in all three sections of the GRE Test. The Analytical Writing section consists of two separately timed Analytical Writing Tasks: (1) “Analyze and Issue” and (2) “Analyze an Argument”.
Verbal Reasoning
1. Analyze and Draw Conclusions
2. Reason from Incomplete Data
3. Identify Author's Assumptions
4. Identify Author's Perspective
5. Understand Levels of Meaning
6. Literal and Figurative Differences
7. Major and Minor points
8. Understanding words in context
Quantitative Reasoning
1. Quantitative Interpretation
2. Quantitative Analysis
3. Linear Equations and Systems
4. Mathematical Models
5. Advanced Geometry
6. Trigonometry
7. Data Analysis
8. Complex Equations
Analytical Writing
1. Effective Articulation of Ideas
2. Ability to support Ideas
3. Usage of Real World Examples
4. Examination of Claims
5. Examination of Evidence
6. Organization of Ideas
7. Cohesiveness of Discussion
8. Standard Written English Practice
GMAT
Students writing the GMAT are assessed in four areas: (1) Verbal Reasoning, (2) Quantitative Reasoning, (3) Critical Reasoning, and (4) Analytical Writing. There are four sections in the GMAT Test: (1) Verbal Reasoning, (2) Quantitative Reasoning, and (3) Integrated Reasoning, and (4) Analytical Writing. The Critical Reasoning component can be found in all four sections of the GMAT Test.
Verbal Reasoning
1. Reading Comprehension
2. Sentence Correction
3. Critical Reasoning
4. Analytical Reasoning
5. Grammar
Quantitative Reasoning
1. Arithmetic
2. Algebra
3. Statistics
4. Geometry
5. Data Sufficiency
Analytical Writing
1. Effective Articulation of Ideas
2. Ability to support Ideas
3. Usage of Real World Examples
4. Examination of Claims
5. Examination of Evidence
6. Organization of Ideas
7. Cohesiveness of Discussion
8. Standard Written English Practice
How It Works
Working with Students to develop a strategy to achieve High Scores
Consultation
I offer a 30 minute free consultation. The Consultation is an opportunity to discuss your needs, goals and expectations.
Design a Strategy
After the consultation, I'll recommend a tutoring plan and package that best suits your goals and current schedule.
Take Action
We work together to meet your Academic goals and expectations.