Top SSAT Tutors serving Brookline

Maia: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...years, I have worked at tutoring centers, in clients' homes, and via a virtual classroom. I have a passion for tutoring English because I believe that English literacy is essential for succeeding in one's professional and personal life. I strive to help students develop confidence and independence in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and writing skills. In addition to English, I am a jazz drummer and have experience in music, dance, acting, and visual arts....
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, English

Rachel: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
I am a graduate of Loyola University Maryland. I am licensed to teach first through sixth grade. I have worked with children from first grade to eighth grade in many different capacities! I was a camp counselor for years, I have tutored young students as well as college students at Loyola. I currently work with 8th graders. I love working with students of all ages and I am extremely passionate about what I do!
Education & Certification
Loyola University Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Cassandra: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...prep! Working with a student individually allows the two of us to team up to tackle the material using a range of strategies until we find an approach that works for this particular student. My favorite subjects to tutor include writing and editing, whether we're working on a research paper, a college application essay, or reviewing grammar; public speaking; SAT prep; and study skills and organization, because each of these areas boosts overall academic success...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Nancy: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...College Program for Writing for Children and Young Adults. An educator for over 35 years, I have been a classroom teacher; university professor; curriculum consultant; learning specialist; and tutor, working with preschoolers through adults. "Differentiating' instruction based on "alternative" assessments, I work with students with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD and Aspergers' Syndrome as well as with "gifted" students. I am adept at recognizing both "I don't have a clue." and "getting it." I bring passion to discovering...
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Bachelors, Humanities: Literature and Drama
Teachers College at Columbia University - PHD, Curriculum and Instruction: Early Childhood

Ari: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...not only enhance their understanding of the curriculum, but also to help them find the motivation, study skills, discipline and joy that are necessary to truly excel in the classroom. I would be thrilled to bring that attitude to work with your student; I believe that good teaching means "working with" rather than "talking at," and that students thrive when they get a personal touch from a devoted tutee who can bring learning to life...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 780

Jonathan: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...their approach to learning. I have taught various subjects at various levels, from elementary to college. I have also helped many students with test preparation for the ACT and SAT in particular, but I am always open to transferring these skills to other placement exams or test prep needs. I feel proud when my students tell me of their success. It encourages me to continue working hard and improving my teaching abilities so that students...
Education & Certification
Full Sail University - Bachelors, Recording Arts

Marion: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...teacher for almost 10 years, and my experience has ranged from working one-on-one with students on SAT and GRE test preparation, to teaching a summer course in Philosophy at Oxford University, to volunteering as an assistant teacher at Carrboro Middle School in North Carolina. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am especially enjoy working with students on Math, English, and Writing. I always work on first ensuring that students understand the underlying...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science and Philosophy
University of Cambridge - Unknown, History and Philosophy of Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 720

Daniel: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
At the core, I love learning and find it fun. In teaching, I try to convey that sense of fun to my students. I use a variety of techniques depending on my student's learning style, but I always focus on the fun of learning new things.... In a first session with a student, I would introduce the basic concepts and core questions of the subject, and determine my student's learning style in order to plan future...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Bridgette: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...mostly high school students. I tutor English, Biology, and Psychology (with a possibility of tutoring SAT Critical Reading and Writing). I am very passionate about biology, and for me, biology is the most fun to tutor. However, because I take many science courses at school, it is especially nice to tutor non-science courses such as English and psychology, subjects that I also really enjoyed throughout high school and college. As a current student, I understand...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Psychology
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - PHD, Pharmacy

Kristina: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...Corps Member, I have learned many strategies for developing and maintaining a supportive and safe class environment. I am a passionate and driven young woman who thrives in leadership positions. My organizational skills and effective time management contribute to my timely completion of required tasks. As a 23-year-old who grew up in Revere, Massachusetts, I have the ability to relate to the youth through our common interests and life experiences. By building strong connections and...
Education & Certification
Lesley University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Boston University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Megan: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...learning style and to best help them succeed. I tutor for all things English related, but I also offer Math help from the elementary level up through middle school and Geometry. I also believe that there is a balance between working hard and letting yourself play and relax, no matter how old you get! Things I like to do for fun are read a good book, write creatively, watch great films and talk about them,...
Education & Certification
Gordon College - Bachelor in Arts, English Language and Literature
University of Massachusetts - Boston - Master of Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 700

Bryn: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...art history tutor, note-taker, and providing SAT prep and general homework help, as well as teaching English while studying in Paris. After Skidmore I moved to London where I earned my Master of Arts in art history at the Courtauld Institute of Art. Currently I am pursuing a doctoral degree at Boston University, with a focus on Renaissance art. Primarily I tutor subjects in the humanities, particularly history, English and, naturally, art history, but I...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
Courtauld Institute of Art - Master of Arts, Art History
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 31

George: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
As a teacher of History, English and related humanities I have ten years of classroom experience both in the US and in China. I know how to prepare lessons that meet clients needs and get concrete results.
Education & Certification
CUNY School of Professional Studies - Bachelor in Arts, Communication and Rhetoric
Savannah College of Art and Design - Master of Arts, Historic Preservation and Conservation
GRE Verbal: 151

John: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...many math-intensive applications as a software engineer. I have over 5000 hours experience in online tutoring on different platforms. My computer science tutoring experience includes computer programming (C++/C/Java/Python) as well as data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and theory of computation. My tutoring approach is that I look for gaps in a student's understanding. Then we focus on plugging those gaps. I believe that even the most complex topics can be broken down into key concepts...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science
Purdue University-Main Campus - Master of Science, Computer Science

Maedeh: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...holistic, so I modify my style based on the individual while being patient and empathetic along the way. There are a number of different reasons why someone might not be improving in a certain subject, so I try to learn more about students so we can troubleshoot and empower them to take an active role in understanding what is and isn't working for them. I have experience tutoring a variety of STEM subjects for students...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Kayla: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
Hi, I'm Kayla! I believe that reading and writing is some of the best ways to understand new ideas and share your unique perspective. I want to share this passion with others who might feel like these skills are too hard or unimportant. I'm looking forward to being exposed to new voices and new experiences!
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Writing, General

Andrea: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...as I have always been good at English and grammar. I won an award from Kaplan for the best score increases in the region. I connect well with young people and enjoyed working with them, but stopped tutoring because my day job plus my kids' wedding planning took up all my time! Now I am slowing down my full time career and looking for flexibility, I have more time and want to help young people...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor of Science, International Relations
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General

Michael: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...throughout my life that were able to convey the importance of education while allowing students to discover their own passions within subjects. This is a method that I have carried with me, that has guided my experiences. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about economics, philosophy, and writing. Outside of the classroom, I do theatre as well as tennis. In my free time, I have an insatiable appetite for reading...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Chukwudi: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
My tutoring experiences with middle school, high school, and freshman college students will surely help me understand the best way to teach you in order for you to understand and excel in your quizzes and examinations. I will accompany you in your journey of academic transformation through guided explanations for all the questions you might have, mock tests and assignments that build confidence. You will be much better than the state you were when we...
Education & Certification
University of Nigeria, Nsukka. - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
African University of Science and Technology. - Master of Science, Engineering, General
Worcester State University - Master of Science, Biotechnology

Andrew: Brookline SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Brookline, MA
...ways, such as aurally and visually, so that various learners can access the depth of the content. An example might be to have them select quotations from Civil Disobedience, put them in their own words, write whether they agree with them or not and create a visual of a selected passage from Walden. Or in addition to an aural discussion of a Scene in Hamlet I will write a web on the board to map...
Education & Certification
Connecticut College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Smith College - Master of Arts Teaching, Education/English
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Brookline SSAT Tutoring FAQ
When your child is applying for a private school, the to-do list can get pretty long. There are application forms that need to be completed, recommendation letters to collect, and sometimes interviews to attend. There are also admissions exams. The Secondary School Admissions Test, or SSAT, is required by many top-tier private schools. If your child is stressed about taking this test, you need to be proactive. At Varsity Tutors, we can help you. If your child is preparing for the SSAT, let our educational directors connect you with a tutor in Brookline.
Plenty of tutors can be found for general subject areas. However, an SSAT tutor needs to have a specialized awareness of what your child could face on the test. We can find you a tutor in Brookline, MA, who is as adept at SSAT format as they are at teaching SSAT content. Your child will be prepared for the math, reading, and verbal sections of the test. The tutor will also share testing strategies and study techniques that can be helpful in preparing for the exam.
Your child's tutor will be able to focus on any areas of the test that your student will find most challenging. If that's the math section, your student's tutor will practice word problems and review basic and complex math functions, depending on your child's grade and level. If language arts have always been a challenge, your child's tutor will target reading comprehension strategies and vocabulary study. Each tutoring session will be completely customized and designed with your child's learning style in mind. For assistance in connecting with an experienced SSAT tutor in Brookline contact one of our educational directors.
Another great benefit of tutoring is time management. Your child's tutor will train your student in how to work through questions and manage each section. Your time is also valuable to your tutor. All study sessions will be scheduled with your convenience in mind. Your child's tutor will be able to meet in-person or online, depending on the time and place that works best for you. To strive to ensure your child gets into his or her first-choice school, makes sure they can deliver a great score on the SSAT. Varsity Tutors can help you find a professional SSAT tutor in Brookline, MA, who can offer your child engaging study sessions to make the most use of their time. You might be happy you invested in your student, and the results will move your child closer to academic achievement.
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