Top SSAT Tutors serving Boulder
Melissa: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 and time, problem areas can feel less overwhelming and even fun. My method is to first understand my student's specific issue, and work...
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Johns Hopkins - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700
Ian: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...opportunity to work with students from Kindergarten up to 6th grade (where I currently teach Math). A number of years back I also lived and taught in Mexico for two years. I am currently only tutoring math (for elementary and middle school aged students). I'm focused on math because of the importance it has in our daily lives. Aside from the ability to read, I don't think there is a skill that is in greater...
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Jim: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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) and advised many others informally as a banking and investment professional (Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), since 1994). Recently, I have become a math...
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Princeton/Empire State College - Bachelor in Arts, History & Social Theory
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - PHD, American History
Shannon: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...believe all students can 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...
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Colorado State University - Bachelors, English
Grand Canyon University - Masters, Elementary Education
Kathy: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...and incorporate lesson plans that challenge students, mixed with some light-hearted fun 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...
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King's College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Colorado Denver - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Erinrose: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 for Wash U MFA graduate students. I currently tutor at DU's Writing Center and, beginning this fall, I will teach undergraduate fiction classes. I have a marked interest...
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Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Washington University in St Louis - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 162
Lizzie: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...is Lizzie. I have 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...
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Red Rocks Community College - Current Undergrad, elementary education
Rachel: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain the same concept in a variety of different ways and to be able to determine when a student has fully grasped the concept. In my...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790
Matt: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 to go...
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Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology
Max: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship positions in human capital consulting & private equity, as well...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Kaley: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 my graduate...
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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
Connor: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...for high school students. In addition to this, I also tutor students in college level general chemistry, general biology, organic chemistry, introductory physics, economics and for the MCAT exam. I excelled in undergraduate coursework pertaining to these subjects and have prior experience in assisting pre-professional (pre-medical and pre-nursing) students looking to succeed in their required general science classes. My tutoring methodology is dependent on the establishment of a strong conceptual framework, and subsequent application of...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE Verbal: 165
Erica: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to...
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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
Joshua: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even...
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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
Joscelyn: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...have mostly tutored math (including a focus in SAT Math), but I am always happy to help someone in any subject than I can. I enjoy working with students of all ages, and I want to see every one of them succeed! I generally ask students or parents to send me homework/class work problems they want to go over together, or topics they would like to cover so I can come prepared with examples. The...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730
Cynthia: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 willing to...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700
Samantha: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Rebecca: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic...
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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: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 be an...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Stephanie: Boulder SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Boulder, CO
...student's previous work and/or test scores, together, we set up a curriculum that works to strengthen his or her weaknesses whether that be reading comprehension, grammar skills, algebra, test taking tips, time management, etc. During our sessions together, we will review the problems that I have provided for homework, and I will instruct the student on better and faster ways to solve the correct problems and demonstrate ways to approach the problems that they did...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience & Behavior
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
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Getting into a good private school can open a lot of doors for a student. That's why it's important to take the application process seriously. Part of that process is taking the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). The score a student gets on the SSAT can have a significant impact on whether they are accepted into the private school of their choice. It is crucial that students study and prepare ahead of time for this test. Many students, however, find that preparing for the SSAT on their own or in a study group is overwhelming and ineffective. If your child is struggling to study for the SSAT, consider partnering them with a personal SSAT tutor who might help them overcome their learning obstacles and achieve a high score. Varsity Tutors' educational directors can help you connect with a professional SSAT tutor in Boulder.
One-on-one tutoring offers an array of benefits. Your child could have the ability to ask a lot of questions and receive immediate and informative feedback. A personal SSAT tutor is an expert on the test, and they will share a variety of test-taking strategies and insights that your child can use to score better on test day. They will use whatever techniques work best with your child's learning style. The entire tutoring process is customizable. Let your child potentially reach their best with a professional SSAT tutor in Boulder, CO.
Regardless of which grade your child is in, a personal SSAT tutor could help. They will work with your child on each section of the test, ensuring they are confident in their comprehension of the subject material. Your child and their tutor can review properties, algebra, number sense, and operations for the quantitative section of the SSAT. They can read through sample passages and answer corresponding questions so that they know what to expect in the tests reading comprehension section. And for that critical essay that your child could have to write on the SSAT, their tutor could help them prepare and hone their writing skills so that come test day, they are confident in their abilities. If you're looking for SSAT tutors in Boulder, the educational directors at Varsity Tutors will be happy to help.
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