Top SSAT Tutors serving Nassau County
Zach: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...began tutoring in high school, when my best friend's father needed help with his English to pass a test to become a ship captain. After he passed, I knew teaching was something I cared deeply about. I tutored my way through college at Wesleyan University, where I graduated with Honors. Now with five years of experience, I am prepared to teach on a wide range of subjects in a variety of styles. When not tutoring,...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Allegra: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...say you "can't study for standardized tests." That may be true, but you can hone the skills needed to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Diptesh: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...a pre-medical undergraduate at New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Erin: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...school math. I also taught a class of first graders in my parish. I feel that the most important part of learning is understanding. Using my experiences as both a tutor and as a student, I work with students to help them reach a high understanding of the subject material. Instead of giving a student the answer outright, I will talk the problem out with them and help them to reach the answer themselves. I...
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New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architecture
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Jeff: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...college, I had worked with Columbia University and the New York City Urban Debate League to teach debate/public speaking and writing courses at the Double Discovery Center and in various high schools throughout the city. I was also involved in helping students study for standardized tests at the same time. From these experiences, I have worked with many different kinds of students with a diversity of backgrounds and learning abilities. I consider education to be...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience/Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Megan: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...am an undergraduate student at Northeastern University majoring in Speech Language Pathology. I enjoy working with individuals to build upon their strengths and give them the tools they need to succeed. I have good study and organizational skills, and I have many tips and tricks to help individuals improve test scores. I really enjoy helping people to reach their full potential in each subject area, and I will do my best to explain concepts in...
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Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Speech Language Pathology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Liz: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...passion for the arts extends to working with children and young adults. I have been a choreographer for middle school musicals for several years. I love working with kids, and have experience tutoring middle school students in Spanish, tutoring high school students in the ACT and SAT Verbal sections, guiding students through essay writing, and have worked with children with learning and behavioral disabilities, including those with ADHD and on the Autism spectrum. I believe...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Crosby: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...an individual's strengths, I have helped students successfully overcome their weaknesses. With diverse strategies such as the use of mathematical models, pre-writing graphic organizers, and mnemonic self-monitoring reading strategies, my students have developed the ability to successfully demonstrate their knowledge. Through the use of formal and informal data collection, I am able to evaluate my successes and failures. Just as I say to my students, "failure is not final". Using my data, I am able...
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New York University - Bachelors, Anthroplogy
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education
Abrar: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
The world is not going to end if you do not get a perfect score. A perfect score should simply be a goal to strive towards. I believe in making mistakes. The best way to learn is to correct and review mistakes. This ensures that fewer and fewer errors are made in subsequent performances. Practice and discipline will lead to perfection. Those who do not learn from their mistakes are destined to repeat them.... It's okay...
Education & Certification
Gannon University - Bachelor in Arts, Law and Political Science
CUNY LaGuardia Community College - Associate in Arts, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
Thomas: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
I'm a 32 year old Yale graduate with extensive experience (10+ years) tutoring students for the SAT and ACT tests. I got a 2370 (1590) on my SAT. That score was on the first try so I didn't take the ACT at the time but I consistently score 35-36 on practice tests.
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Naftali: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...and Writing. In my experience, there is no best approach for how to tutor students. Every student is different and should be taught in a way that helps them better understand both the subject matter in front of them and themselves as a student. I believe that the healthy combination of creativity and patience can lead to the solution of almost any problem in life. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (graphic and classic)...
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New York University - Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Math: 740
Margarita: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...I have been tutoring students since I was in 7th grade, and my favorite subject to tutor is math. My family is originally from Russia, and I grew up with a very strong and traditional math background. I always find teaching math to students to be gratifying, and I hope to share some of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Joanna: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...opens to them and a new possibility appears. In my tutoring, the basics are emphasized. The basics are the foundation to understanding bigger and more complicated concepts. Without them, learning becomes a struggle. With them, it can be fun and easy. And when something is fun, students want to do more. It no longer is a fight to do assignments or practice. Practice is also key in my tutoring. The more practice there is, the...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Christian: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...extensive classroom teaching experience and a strong passion for education. With experience working at the United Nations, leading sales for an international pharmaceuticals company, and teaching students of a wide range of ages in Korea, I excel at connecting with people on a level that they understand. As an educator, I seek to bring real-world value to whatever I am teaching, helping students to understand how the topic at hand connects to their everyday lives....
Education & Certification
McGill University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
GRE Verbal: 166
Elizabeth: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...Harvard graduate and a former high school science teacher with Teach for America. I'm in New York studying theater and voice but miss my science classes and students like crazy! I'm particularly strong in biology but also totally comfortable with chemistry, English and writing, social studies/history, and test prep. As a teacher my style is to help students discover the answers on their own, and become more confident in their ability to use critical thinking....
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 760
Ben: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...I am passionate about all of the subjects that I teach, I have always been especially interested in Biology, and I love working with students to see the big picture connections between the facts of life. In general, my tutoring style focuses on drawing generalizable principles out of the material to help a student internalize and fully absorb content, which I believe makes learning a rewarding activity in its own right. In my spare time,...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 790
Elizabeth: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...SAT, ISEE, SSAT. My students have increased confidence and scores, and have gained admission to top independent schools and colleges after our time spent in test prep. I love helping students find meaning in their learning. So, you won't be bored. We will develop a plan each session and work hard to complete it -- with stops along the way to try out our learning with games, visuals and fun! I am a nationally known...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Dylan: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...have always enjoyed working with students and there are few experiences more rewarding than getting a child over his or her fear of a subject that they find difficult. It was not easy, but I have even managed to convince people that math is not some bizarre form of torture. It can even be fun. I promise! As a tutor my primary goal is not to teach towards specific problems. Rather, it is to establish...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Muktasid: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...currently a fourth year student at St. John's University working on my Doctorate in Pharmacy. I specialize in test prep such as SAT, ACT, SHSAT, etc. but am more than capable of teaching a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since middle school and have found that "practice makes perfect" is the most effective philosophy when it comes to learning. I love being able to help people, and the satisfaction of helping students...
Education & Certification
St. John's University - PHD, Pharmacy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Ming: Nassau County SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Nassau County, NY
I graduated from Columbia University in 2016 with a degree in applied mathematics. I work in finance now but have always had a passion for tutoring peers. I've been tutoring for standardized tests such as the SATs, AP subject tests, and ACTs since high school.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Private SSAT Tutoring in Nassau County, NY
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Nassau County SSAT Tutoring FAQ
First-rate education will open so many doors down the road. That's why you have your eye on several private schools in your area. Before your child can be admitted to any of them, they have to score well on the SSAT. You can do several things to try to help your child prepare like have them start studying well in advance of the test date and take timed practice tests, and encourage them to read as much as possible. When it comes to such an important exam, the best thing you can do is have them work with a personal tutor. Let us help you. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors can connect you with tutors in Nassau County, NY, who are skilled at helping students prepare for the SSAT.
The SSAT - Secondary School Admissions Test - focuses on quantitative math, reading comprehension, and verbal reasoning. The exam is available from third grade through 11th grade and is given once a month October through April, with a single test date in June. A tutor will have a good knowledge of the content of each SSAT section and will use this to identify and address your child's problem areas. They'll also take things slowly so your child can work at their own pace. Our educational directors will find an expert SSAT tutor in Nassau County, NY, who will design a study plan that focuses on your child's specific needs.
Creating an open, comfortable environment is a big part of maximizing your child's ability to concentrate and retain information. To that end, a tutor will make themselves available to meet with a student either at home, or another appropriate location. There's even the option for your child to go online and work with their tutor through our face-to-face live learning platform. Scheduling isn't an issue, either. Pick the days and times that work best for you and your child, and a tutor will keep to that arrangement. Rest assured that each study session will be free of distraction, and your child may be able to ask all the questions they have. We can find your child an expert SSAT tutor in Nassau County to optimize their study time.
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