Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Columbus, OH

...elementary classroom teacher as well as an adult education teacher for 15 years, and for the last 15 years, I have been a building administrator. Currently, I am a 5th grade teacher with Columbus City Schools, and I have a doctorate degree in educational management and leadership. Although I have been an administrator, my passion continues to be helping students learn and helping them reach their highest potential. Even as a principal, I often worked...

...have lived in Ohio for 2 years, having lived in New Mexico my whole life. I am very interested in history and geography so moving to an area with such rich history is a treat for me! I am spending my free time making trips to new historic sites and museums. I truly believe every child can and will learn. It is my job as the educator to find out the best way that...... My philosophy...

...is finding the right "click" with my student. Sometimes it's the third way of explaining the math problem when the light bulb finally goes off and a smile lights up their face. Other times, we find a story where the protagonist has something in common with the student, and suddenly the student is interested to find out what happens in the book! Making that connection transforms learning into a fun, quality time tutoring adventure! I...

...B.A. in Political Science and Government from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. My favorite academic subjects are international relations and environmental science. As a tutor, I particularly like helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT, and sharing the strategies and methods that I've found particularly effective. I enjoy working with students of all ages; I've found success in tutoring at the middle school, high school and college levels.

...for tests, college application essays, and academic papers. I am also well-versed in test preparation such as SAT and ACT exam preparation. When tutoring math, I have several different techniques that cater to a variety of students, but overall, I like to keep concepts simple and fun to learn. Repetition, flash cards, worksheets and practice tests are my main materials for helping students learn. My tutor sessions typically start with going over the student's current...

...Year 2014 for exactly that sort of work. Much of my tutoring background is in test-prep and essay coaching, which I enjoy because it allows the tutor and student to think strategically together, and work as a team to achieve concrete results. I have worked with students ranging in age from 6-32, and believe that, in an educational context, a few jokes never hurt anybody. I love reading and learning, and my educational approach is...

...for me as I was able to really help students with reading and math skills and really see them grow. I also have worked as an Instructor at Mathnasium helping students of all different ages and all different levels for a curriculum of learning objectives to improve their quantitative skills. Helping high school students improve their skills in school and study for the SAT and ACT through assessments and lesson plans I have helped with...

...tutor is to help students to make the seemingly unmanageable manageable. Things are changing in the world of education, especially with standardized testing, and I know firsthand how daunting tackling the SAT and other tests can seem. Whether it is in test prep or academic tutoring, I strive to assist students discover their inner genius and discover that there is no task to big, when you take it one bite at a time!... To provide highly...

I first became familiar with the other side of the teacher/student relationship while tutoring a Japanese student taking an English as a Second Language class. While working with her I discovered the trust the student has with the teacher, and how carefully this trust must be preserved. I also learned to keep myself out of the student's work, in other words the student's work was entirely work of the student.

...with you on your academic goals. I'm an experienced, licensed classroom teacher who has taught pre-k through adults in all areas of reading, writing, special education, organization, study habits, test prep, public speaking, and personal and professional development. I've done extensive research in dealing with academic and social anxieties as they impact school performance. My areas of licensure are language arts and special education. I can't wait to see your academic growth!

...year I decided to step out of the classroom in order to pursue some personal ambitions and to focus on tutoring students one-on-one. I love helping students make connections between the known and the unknown. Being a Varsity Tutor means that I get to have that experience and work with students week after week to see personal growth. Oftentimes in a crowded classroom, I didn't get to make that connection as often as I would've...

...I love teaching and feel deeply privileged to be able to help students and continuing to learn myself. My method and approach to being a great tutor and educator is that first I love teaching, and second is that I plan ahead for my lessons. I have been working as a tutor and as a substitute teacher in Central Ohio for the last two years with great success, and throughout these past two years I...

...useful. It is the highway to new discoveries and sets the foundation for new paths. Being inspired by my teachers, I decided to devote my life to teaching and developing new techniques of teaching and learning that's helpful for others in our diverse world. As a high school student, I decided to go into the health occupations vocational program because I wanted to help others. As a college student, I decided to become a teacher...

...as it allows me to share a deep rooted passion with others. My tutoring/teaching experiences include acting as a TA throughout college, developing professional recruitment programs specializing in talent retention, and serving as a volunteer member of JP Morgan Chase's Analyst Recruitment efforts by teaching updated recruitment methods. My interests outside of work and professional development include all things Cleveland (specifically Cleveland sports teams), restauranteering, training/athletics, and travel. Although I undoubtedly work hard, I have...

...to break difficult topics into simple components, and I am able to guide students in making connections. I am especially effective at working with students who feel they are "math challenged." I have been working one-on-one with students for the past ten years, both as a college instructor and as a private tutor. Helping students gain confidence in themselves and their ability to think mathematically is both my passion and my purpose.... My philosophy of teaching...

...of math and reading. i become aware of their interests and suggest literature that they can read in those areas. Moreover, reading and math can be fun especially when you give students hands on approaches, educational games, and other strategies to help them develop in areas of comprehension, decoding, and fluency. I have been tutoring for several years with much experience that has been a blessing in my educational career. I would look forward to...

As an English, Theatre, Film, and Public Speaking teacher with over 25 years experience in college and secondary school classrooms, I look forward to helping you succeed academically! I was a Double Major in Theatre and Film at Yale, have taught in the Drama Department at Stanford, and -- for the last 20 years -- have been teaching Grades 8-12 at Bentley and Castilleja Schools in the Bay Area.

I'm passionate about helping others and instilling confidence in all of the students I'm lucky enough to work with. After earning my Bachelor's degree, I set forth to become the best tutor I could be, and I continue working toward that goal by providing the best tutoring I can to each of my students.

...for the learner. I am a facilitator, rather than a lecturer; it is critical that the student explain his or her thought process when completing an assignment, so I may evaluate whether or not she or he fully understands the concept. I believe that learning can be fun, whether it is reading a book, or playing a game. I look forward to working with you and/or your learner through the course of this year!... I believe...

...what it takes to help someone excel when face to face learning cannot take place. Math and Reading are my areas of expertise, and I enjoy working in both content areas. However, if I had to pick a favorite, I absolutely love helping students understand Math. I have a very approachable, student-centered teaching style. I understand that everyone thinks differently and at different speeds. I want my students to end their sessions with me feeling...