Top SSAT Tutors serving Santa Barbara

Julia : Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...Science degree in General Biological Sciences. After graduation I plan to expand my health care education and pursue a career as a health care professional, either as a nurse practitioner or physician's assistant. I am passionate about teaching because it has been my previous teachers who have inspired my inquisitiveness about the world around me and my excitement to learn. I now strive to pass on my knowledge to new students because I believe that...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, General Biological Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 750
SAT Writing: 800

Max: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...from Millburn, NJ. This year, I'm taking two semesters off from school to sing and travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Diptesh: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...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 other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity...
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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

Connor: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...of my endless pursuit of knowledge, as well as my strong interpersonal communication skills. With proper guidance, every student possesses the ability to grasp even the most complex of topics, and I have built my tutoring career on this premise. As an experienced tutor, I have continually enjoyed seeing my students achieve lofty goals under my instruction. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, physics, and economics for high school students. In addition to this, I...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE Verbal: 165

Cynthia: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...area. I was a Neuroscience major, and I will be 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...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Erica: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...and Ancient Latin Language and Literature. I am a licensed teacher with a diversity of experience working with young people. For the past 10 years, I have tutored students of all ages and in a variety of subjects, with a strong focus on K-12 mathematics. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750

Vivek: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...am a current sophomore at Austin College. I am a biology major and neuroscience minor. Science has been my passion from a young age. I like tutoring because I sincerely enjoy helping others and being able to impart my knowledge and experience. Along with being strong in my curricular classes, I have experience helping and tutoring younger students in various subjects and test prep. As a patient and encouraging teacher, I am adept at helping...
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Austin College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Matt: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...concentration in Immunology and Infectious Diseases. I then went on to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of almost every age in various fields such as elementary science, Hebrew, chemistry, MCAT prep, and many more.. My ultimate plan is...
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Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology

Kaley: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790

Rebecca: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about 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...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Jaimie: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. I am currently working in the lab of Professor Robert Langer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on novel drug delivery systems for the gastrointestinal tract. I am hoping to attend medical school in pursuit of becoming a physician. I am currently interested in pediatrics and psychiatry but I am looking forward to exploring a range of available disciplines. I enjoy tutoring because I find it to...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Shawn: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...have a Bachelor of Science degree with a major of Chemistry, and two minors: Physics and Spanish. I have tutored students since I myself was a student in Middle School, then tutored Chemistry in college and grad school for people earning their Bachelors degrees. I have been tutoring while also being an Upper School Science and Math teacher for over 19 years. I teach all levels of Chemistry (including AP), Physics (regular and honors), AP...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of California-Los Angeles - Master of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420

Joshua: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...French and Francophone Studies, for which I wrote my thesis on the international art exchanges between Paris, New York and Dakar, Senegal. I also received a Certificate in African Studies from the Universit de Paris 1 - Panthon-Sorbonne and focused my research on the social exclusion of African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Henry: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
Hello! I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 780

Katie: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...not tutoring, I am constantly seeking new knowledge. Originally from the Northwest, I am a musician, writer, yogi, artist, world traveler, and English teacher. I am a graduate of Princeton University (B.A.) and Boston University (M.F.A.). Students will find in me a compassionate, empathetic, and rigorous instructor. I work best with students who are serious about their dreams, invested in challenge, and willing to attempt the unknown. I see very tutoring experience as an opportunity...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, English Literature
Boston University - Masters, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Alexandra: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish as well as English with a concentration in Creative Writing. I was raised in an academically competitive environment in Fort Bend County and my rigorous secondary education prepared me for success in college. I am a fortunate member of the Terry Scholarship Foundation, which has provided me and hundreds of other Texans with a private, four-year, full-ride scholarship. As a Terry Scholar, I am well-versed in all...
Education & Certification
University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36

Dylan: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...fall. I am pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Economics, which I hope to use to go into finance. I have been working as a tutor since the 10th grade and have since taught a wide array of subjects ranging from middle school English to Mathematics to AP Physics. I have always enjoyed working with students and there are few experiences more rewarding than getting a child over his or her fear of a...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Thomas: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...tutor respectively, lets me borrow tactics from both grade school and university styles of instruction. I've completed both coursework and research/publication on small-group (1:1) instructional methodologies at Duke University as a training course. In the TWP, I consistently applied and formally reviewed the effectiveness of these techniques in blogs and panels. Long-term engagement with evolving philosophies of education helped me establish a conceptual foundation of contemporary ideologies and approaches. This ground-up familiarity with modern tutoring...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Chase: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...vested interest in seeing individuals enjoy a happy, flourishing life, especially to those who are or wish to become teachers. I view studying and doing mathematical work as one of the greatest joys available to human beings in this context, and it is my role as a teacher to effectively, enthusiastically communicate the importance and beauty of math to my students as well as to foster their powers of critical and mathematical thinking. It is...
Education & Certification
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Anne: Santa Barbara SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...Columbia University. Before arriving to my current career choice of physical therapy, I did architecture, visual arts, I studied languages (Swedish and Russian, which I now speak fluently), took subjects in the humanities and the sciences, became a Pilates instructor, and also played drums and wrote music professionally! As a result, I can truly get in the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all...
Education & Certification
Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
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The Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) will be part of the application procedure when your student is trying to get into a top private school. These test scores are meant to evaluate your child's current academic ability. If your student is nervous about the test, consider connecting with a tutor. Individual tutoring can be beneficial to students at any level when achieving a high score is the goal. Varsity Tutors' educational directors can help you connect with a professional SSAT tutor in Santa Barbara.
There are four sections to the test, covering English skills, math skills, verbal abilities and writing aptitude. The subject matter will depend on the grade level of your child. Your tutor will try to make the material accessible to your student, regardless of age or ability. One of the benefits of tutoring is that your child could be able to work at his or her own pace, without any pressure. Contact us to find you a professional SSAT tutor in Santa Barbara, CA, who can work with your student today. You might be impressed at how quickly progress is made, and how much more confident your student is when studying for this exam.
It can be difficult to hold your child's attention when it comes to studying. A skilled SSAT tutor in Santa Barbara will take your child's interests into account to create engrossing study sessions that keep them focused and engaged the entire time. For younger students, math games and rhymes can be helpful to learning. Older students could benefit from practice tests, vocabulary drills, and talking through complex math equations. You could love the convenience of tutoring; your child's tutor will meet at a time and place that's convenient to you and your family. Online tutoring sessions are available, and in-person meetings can also be scheduled.
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