Top SSAT Tutors serving Seattle
Aaron: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
I am passionate about education and the power of one on one instructional time to transform student attitudes and outcomes. I seek to empower students to better understand themselves and succeed in life. My approach to tutoring is based on games and questioning, to bring fun, and thinking together to create effective sessions that improve student self esteem, effectiveness, and ability.... Student engagement is key. When students are engaged and curious, they bring their best thinking...
Education & Certification
New College of Florida - Bachelors, General Studies
Courtney: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...graduate of the University of Washington. At UW, I was a Pre-Med student, so I am very familiar with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and other sciences. I also have spent the past few summers tutoring students in Reading and Writing and am able to help with everything from college essays and writing assignments to skills for standardized tests. I'm happy to work with a range of ages and will do my best to help make sessions...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Medical Anthropology and Global Health
SAT Math: 700
Christine: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...College and volunteer at the Seattle Aquarium. I have hundreds of hours of experience teaching biology and tutoring standardized tests. I completed my undergraduate work in biology at Macalester College and earned a PhD in Microbiology at the University of Washington. I am also interested in pedagogy (the study of how students learn and how to teach) and regularly participate in pedagogy journal clubs and conferences. While I don't have any formal training in marine...
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - PHD, Microbiology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Jacqueline: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...been working with elementary aged children for over eight years. As an elementary school teacher I know the skills and tools children need to be successful. I have experience working with every grade level, as well as students who are learning English and students receiving special education services. Lastly, I truly believe in teaching children skills they need to not only be successful in school, but also in life. I look forward to meeting you...
Education & Certification
Humboldt State University - Bachelors, History
University of Washington - Masters, Elementary education
Rina: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...in Japan at Kobe University's Intercultural Studies department, and also studied broadly while in university, with coursework in mathematics, cultural studies, economics, and business. The subjects I tutor are Japanese and different levels of mathematicsfields that I particularly loveas well as standardized test preparation (SAT, SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT). I have found that studying becomes more enjoyable and effective when content is connected with examples of application. Finding funny, memorable ways to apply course content...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
SAT Math: 770
Karen: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...all levels of math, science, economics, and statistics. In addition, I have many years of experience tutoring students in many of the nationwide standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT and Advanced Placement Calculus and Physics. I work hard to make complex and challenging material accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of students. At all levels, I encourage both the hesitant and eager students to succeed. I tailor lesson plans to different...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Economics, minor Math and Statistics
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Masters of Business Administration
Elsie: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...perceived as irrelevant. Overall, I am very flexible and I enjoy meeting the student at their current level and making progress from there. When I am not tutoring I am planning/planting my garden and battling the many pests that our damp weather brings, or on a hike in the mountains with my sister. On colder days I keep my hands warm by knitting hats for friends and family. My new winter project is to tackle...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelors, Spanish; International Relations
Cornell University - Masters, International Agriculture and Rural Development
Alexa: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...my Associate's of Arts with honors through the running start program, and graduated high school as a Valedictorian. I have worked with Disability Resource Services in taking notes for students, and have also offered assistance with homework to other students. As an engineering student, I am able to use my experience to offer assistance with math. I am also able to tutor in chemistry since I have already completed the general chemistry series. I believe...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Claudia: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...being not fun. When students learn how to harness a difficult concept, questions are answered and new ones are discovered. I have studied motivation in educational contexts and have held various teaching/mentoring roles. Having graduated 1st in my class with a Masters degree, I know what it takes to succeed in academic settings. It is effort, not innate ability, that makes people excel. I try to put forth this effort and learn in all areas...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Psychology
Bournemouth University - Masters, Forensic and Neuropsychological Perspectives in Face Processing
GRE Quantitative: 159
GRE Verbal: 158
Suzanne: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...and should always be fostered. There is a great big world out that that needs to be explored. Always be seeking, improving, and wondering. I have taught middle school for 17 years and try to pass on my love of learning to each and everyone of my students. I believe all students can be successful learners, although they may learn best in a wide variety of ways. When a student gets it, I get excited....
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelors, Pre-Physical Therapy
Georgian Court University - Masters, Education
Catherine: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
I am currently working towards a BS in Mathematics from La Salle University with a minor in Chemistry. After graduating this May, I plan on attending graduate school at the University of Washington for Civil Engineering. I enjoy tutoring as I see it as a means to help people overcome an obstacle.
Education & Certification
La Salle University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31
ACT Science: 32
Amanda: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...St. Louis, I am excited to be back in my hometown of Bellevue, WA. I graduated cum laude from the College of Arts and Sciences with high distinction in English and minors in Psychology and Communication Design, and hope to apply my analytical and communication skills to a career in law or public policy. While attending university, I spent my free time finding ways to positively impact and further educate my community through my involvement...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36
Andrea: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...I started my journey into the world of German my freshman year of high school in Meridian Idaho. Through that program, I was able to go to Germany for 3 weeks through GAPP (German American Partnership Program). There I was matched with a student my age and stayed with her family. A few months later, she came and stayed at my house. We exchanged culture and truly became sisters. She and her parents were even...
Education & Certification
Boise State University - Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Master of Arts, German Studies
Megan: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
I have been teaching for the past three years and tutoring for the past five. I have experience working with ages K-20. I tailor my instruction to the individual student and what he/she needs.
Education & Certification
Providence College - Bachelor in Arts, Developmental Psychology
Western Washington University - Master of Science, Education
Catherine: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...enjoy tutoring grades 3-6 in reading, mathematics and science, and working with exceptional students who are gifted or special education. Science is my favorite because I love experimenting, building projects like soda bottle water rockets, and working for and with wildlife by cleaning up their habitats and raising trout from eggs for release as fry (juvenile fish). Math is exciting to tutor, especially using manipulatives and other forms of representation-we can do that visually online...
Education & Certification
California State University, East Bay - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Studies, Biological Sciences
Holy Names University - Unknown, Teaching Certifications
Steven: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...have taught and coached both students as well as teachers in all levels of elementary school. My work has been primarily in Title 1 schools and with many students who are learning English as a second language. In the past two years I have worked as a Math Interventionist and Instructional Coach supporting students to accelerate their achievement as well as supporting teachers in best practices for assisting struggling students and enriching high performing student...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
James: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...working with individuals, in groups, online and in person. Most of my time tutoring has been with student who are looking to improve their SAT ACT and SSAT scores but I have also worked with a variety of AP tests. If I were to describe my teaching style, when it comes to standardized tests I'm not someone who likes to focus on memorization or learning specific math or grammar rules. I believe more points can...
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Graham: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...English Language and Literature and Secondary Education, with a minor in History. During my years of classroom teaching, I led an after-school credit recovery program for Social Studies students working on virtual classes, and in 2013 I worked as a tutor for SAT verbal/ACT English prep at a learning center in Bellevue. I tutor all subjects and test preps relating to English, Language Arts, Reading and Literature, and I enjoy tutoring for Social Studies and...
Education & Certification
Lake Superior State University - Bachelor in Arts, English Language and Literature
ACT English: 34
Akarsha: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...UW, I tutored elementary and middle school students throughout high school. I also taught piano and worked as a counselor at a summer camp for elementary aged students so I'd like to say I understand and get along pretty well with them! As for my tutoring style, it varies from student to student. I gauge what works and does not work when it comes to teaching techniques and tailor my approach to best help my...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Neurobiology
ACT Composite: 31
Claire: Seattle SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...have worked in two different outdoor schools allowing me the opportunity to develop my skills as a teacher. There, I taught classes that ranged from science-heavy forest and aquatic ecology to those that emphasized interpersonal growth like high ropes and cooperation, developing my own lesson plans and adapting them to different states' curricula and to students' ages and personalities. My classes focused on allowing students to explore the world around them, and to ask their...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelors, Geology-Environmental Studies
Private SSAT Tutoring in Seattle, WA
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Seattle SSAT Tutoring FAQ
The SSAT, or Secondary School Admissions Test, is a test that generates a standardized measurement of academic ability for private school admissions. Students in elementary, middle, and high school can take the SSAT, and it is composed of four distinct sections. Those are quantitative; reading comprehension; verbal reasoning; and an essay, which is not scored but is sent to schools so that they can gauge students' writing abilities. As with any standardized test, preparing for the SSAT can be stressful and sometimes challenging. One great way to get some extra help with the test is through working with a private tutor. If your child is preparing for the SSAT, Varsity Tutors' educational directors can assist you in finding an experienced tutor in Seattle, WA, to help them.
When they work with a tutor, your child could be getting access to an expert on the SSAT. That means whenever they have a question, they'll be able to get the correct answer to it right away. Additionally, each study session will feature a lesson plan developed by your child's tutor for targeted growth in their biggest problem areas. This could help to make each tutoring session much more efficient than time spent studying alone. Your child may be able to learn more in a smaller window of time when they work with a private expert SSAT tutor. If that sounds good to you, let us find your child an SSAT tutor in Seattle who will likely understand their needs and offer positive reinforcement to try to make the learning process easier.
Another great part about working with a tutor is the flexible nature of their schedule. You might be able to pick the time and place to meet with a tutor that work best for you and your child's schedule. That ensures that your child may be able to get the help that they need in preparing for the SSAT without either of you having to rearrange an entire day. You can even set up an online tutoring session, where your child and a tutor will work together in a face-to-face study session. An experienced and flexible SSAT tutor in Seattle could help them move toward reaching their full potential, while also working on both of your terms.
When you have your child work with a tutor, you'll set them up with an experienced SSAT tutor in Seattle, WA, who can present them with multiple teaching approaches until they find the one that works best for them. Through targeted lesson plans, a flexible schedule, and one-on-one attention, your child's SSAT knowledge will grow by leaps and bounds when working with a tutor.
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