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Ian: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...help remember the vocabulary and methods necessary to be successful in Math. Outside of the classroom, I love spending time with my family (wife, 4 kids, and a dog!). When I'm taking some time to myself, I can either be found reading a good book (I love most genres but hold a special place for Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Dystopian books. or watching some sports on TV (Go Broncos!). I do enjoy to travel when funds...
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Jim: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...approach as a tutor: listen carefully and understand my student; respect their learning style and ignite (or maintain) their passion for learning (and meet their immediate goals). Leaven it all with some fun. Throughout my career, I have had the benefit of great mentor/tutors and have always tried to do the same for others. Formally, I have taught students at the high school and college level in math and history (Rutgers University - PhD, 1988)...
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Princeton/Empire State College - Bachelor in Arts, History & Social Theory
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - PHD, American History

Melissa: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...and have developed my own independent program to teach elementary school children. I have tutored in all levels of algebra as well as geometry. I have 4 years of experience teaching biology, from AP/Honors level biology to 3rd grade level "Making Neuroscience Fun" programs. When students are struggling, the issue is more than simply getting better grades. Many students feel angry, hopeless, and uninterested in school when they are having trouble. With the right help...
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Johns Hopkins - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700

Shannon: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...learn. We just need to find the right ways to teach them. Not every student learns in the same way, so it is up to teachers and tutors to help students discover how they learn best. It is often hard to find this out in a classroom of 25 or more students, but with a tutor, students can often find out how they can become lifelong learners and enrich their lives in the process.... I believe...
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Colorado State University - Bachelors, English
Grand Canyon University - Masters, Elementary Education

Kathy: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...and creativity. I create an environment where students can grow at their own pace and flourish. It is here that students have ample opportunities to work hard, express themselves, share their work and celebrate their successes, both big and small. Acknowledging the it takes a village to make strides in a student's learning, teamwork is essential. Therefore, I welcome and encourage parents to share in their children's intellectual growth and development, and partner with them...
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King's College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Colorado Denver - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

Erinrose: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...Before my time in St. Louis and Denver, I taught English Literature at the Loomis Chaffee School in Connecticut and, earlier, at Germantown High School in Philadelphia. During my time at Loomis and Germantown, I taught English Lit I/III, Contemporary Literature, 10th grade grammar and expository writing seminars, Literature of the Sea, Experimental Novel, and Creative Writing. At Wash U, I taught Fiction Writing I, II, and Microfiction, and last year I facilitated pedagogy training...
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Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Washington University in St Louis - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 162

Rebecca: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
I believe that all students can achieve. It takes someone who is willing to work with each student to find out how they learn and apply those techniques to help the student learn.... My teaching philosophy is to help students reach their full potential while providing a safe, caring, and engaging environment.... In the first session with a student, I would find out a little bit about them and find out what might motivate them. I...
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Saint Leo University - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Lizzie: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...been working with kids in one way or another since I was about 12 years old. With babysitting at a young age, working at day cares, and now teaching people of all ages how to ride horses you could say that I have a passion not only for kids but for being an educator. I am currently going to school to be an elementary school teacher and would love to have the opportunity to work...
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Red Rocks Community College - Current Undergrad, elementary education

Rebecca: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...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 favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from...
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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

Kaley: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...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 my graduate training in human development to tailor my instruction to students' individual learning...
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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

Jessica: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...matriculating, I was the first freshman tutor to be accepted into this selective program. The tutoring program involved a preliminary peer-tutor training course prior to beginning tutoring, in order to certify that I had the appropriate background to provide professional feedback to fellow students on their literary works and projects. After graduation, I worked for a full-service learning center where I created and implemented high school lesson plans for home-schooled students, provided academic support for...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History
Nova Southeastern University - PHD, Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Wendy: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...love to tutor literature, writing, religion, culture, anything in the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to help students meet their goals, keep organized and stay on track so they can enjoy learning. I have a lot of interests: reading, art, architecture, literature and travel. My teaching style reflects the needs of the learner and...
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Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Hofstra University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology

Jonathan: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...and MBA subjects. As Managing Partner of NashwellCo.work and Managing Director of Linebrand.us, my active roles as a business leader and entrepreneur in the communities of Lubbock, Texas, Durham, NC, and Sydney, Australia are additional sources of applied knowledge and value for my students. My academic research deals with renewable energy investment, which relates to recent Linebrand clients DelLlanoSolarThermal.com and SolarTechTX.com. I have recently completed a research masters at Texas Tech University (MA, 2020) while...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Design and Visual Communications
Australian School of Business - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Texas Tech University - Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration and Management

Jaimie: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...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 be an engaging and dynamic process--I love working with students of all ages on...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Gregory: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...in graduate school teaching first semester students, I could take a person the night before the exam that had no clue of what was going on in class and help them achieve a B on the exam the next day. Standardized tests such as the SAT/ACT exam comprise various courses in high school and I cannot teach someone everything they need to know in one night or if a person is weeks behind in the...
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering

Margarita: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...smoking cessation. I have also been tutoring students in a variety of subjects. 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...
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ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Diptesh: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...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 and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding, dancing, and philosophizing...
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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

Matt: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...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 to go to medical school, but in the meantime I try to teach as...
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Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology

Molly: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...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 of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers....
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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

Ann: Thornton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Thornton, CO
...students of all ages learn challenging content. I am a National Board Certified teacher with more than 20 years of state certified classroom teaching experience. I have expertise working with elementary students as well as supporting the professional growth of aspiring teachers. I am patient and encouraging and can help students progress to the next level of their learning journeys. I have earned degrees from some of the best schools in the country, including UCLA,...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor in Arts, Human Development and Family Studies
University of California-Los Angeles - Masters in Education, Education
Pepperdine University - Master of Science, Educational Administration
Harvard University - Masters in Education, Education Policy Analysis
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Harvard University - Doctor of Education, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Did you just make the time-intensive and stressful decision about which private school you would like your child to transfer to, but just found out that your child needs to take an SSAT, or Secondary School Admissions Test, before they are admitted? Choosing a new school for your child could be stressful, but helping them prepare for their SSAT doesn't have to be. Varsity Tutors' educational directors are experienced at helping parents in Thornton find independent SSAT tutors who can try to help every child try to succeed on the SSAT, no matter what their current academic strengths and weaknesses are. Your child's tutor will create a personalized SSAT-preparation plan for your child and lead them through it every step of the way, so you can look forward to your child performing well on the SSAT and getting into that great new school.
An expert SSAT tutor in Thornton will develop a study plan that quickly gets your child's knowledge caught up to where it needs to be to excel on all portions of the SSAT. The Elementary Level, Middle Level, and Upper Level SSATs are similar in structure and each include reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and quantitative sections, along with an essay portion. However, the quantitative section is split into two portions on the Middle and Upper Level exams. Also, the Elementary Level exam is less lengthy (1 hour and 50 minutes) than the other two levels, which each take about 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Of course, each SSAT level also keeps the academic knowledge and skill expected of the age group in mind.
A professional SSAT tutor in Thornton, CO, could help your child build up their weaknesses in the subjects the test covers; to keep your child's study quick and efficient, your child's tutor can hone their study on just the specific subject concepts expected to appear on the test. In addition, your child's tutor will give them another test-taking tips and tricks, including time management skills. The reading comprehension portion of the Middle and Upper Level SSATs poses 40 questions that must be answered in just 40 minutes after reading seven passages, and the two quantitative sections each pose 25 questions that must be answered in just 30 minutes!
Call our directors to find you a SSAT tutor in Thornton, CO, who can try to help your child understand all the test-taking and academic skills they need to perform well on the SSAT. Your child and you both likely have busy schedules, but your child's tutor can meet your child any time you choose, morning, afternoon, or evening, that your child and you can squeeze into them. Your child's tutor can also meet your child any place most convenient for your family, whether that is in your home, at a local diner, or at your child's favorite library. If it works better for your family's busy schedules, you can instead opt to have your child study with their tutor completely online, yet with engaging face-to-face interaction, as your child prepares to understand their SSAT to help them try to get into that great new school!
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