Top SSAT Tutors serving Denver

Ian: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 and time allow. But mostly my time is spent ensuring that I'm helping my students be as successful as they can. I love tutoring because it helps me reach out...
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Melissa: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 and time, problem areas can feel less overwhelming and even fun. My method is to first understand my student's specific issue, and...
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Johns Hopkins - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700

Shannon: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 in the...
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Colorado State University - Bachelors, English
Grand Canyon University - Masters, Elementary Education

Jim: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...(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) and advised many others informally as a banking and investment professional (Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), since 1994). Recently, I have become a...
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Princeton/Empire State College - Bachelor in Arts, History & Social Theory
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - PHD, American History

Kathy: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 share in...
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King's College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Colorado Denver - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

Erinrose: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 in modern...
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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: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, 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: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 with a diverse community of students.... My teaching philosophy is...
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Red Rocks Community College - Current Undergrad, elementary education

Samantha: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 students with...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Matt: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 to medical...
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Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology

Rebecca: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 interests, I...
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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: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 engaging and...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Connor: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 theory through...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE Verbal: 165

Erica: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...am 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...
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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

Cynthia: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 help with...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Max: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 as in...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Molly: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find...
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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

Kaley: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 training in...
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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

Joshua: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...College 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...
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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

Margarita: Denver SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process of applying to colleges (and later graduate schools) is! With every student, I aim to find an...
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ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
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The SSAT, also known as the Secondary School Admission Test, is a test used for admission to private middle school and private high schools. Usually it is reserved for those looking to gain admission into elite schools. In order to be accepted to one of these middle or high schools, your child could need to have exceptional test scores on the SSAT. If he/she is looking for a tutor to help them succeed with their educational goals, the educational directors at Varsity Tutors are happy to help your child find an independent, professional SSAT tutor in Denver, CO, who might help them to fulfill their objectives.
The SSAT tests ability in all academic areas. It is offered often and usually to grades 3-11, so if you feel your child is ready, options are available at any time throughout their education to take the test. Varsity Tutors can connect you with a professional SSAT tutor in Denver who could teach your child how to study effectively and who will cater to their individual learning style and needs. One of the best parts is that you can choose what times and locations work for you and your family. The tutor will meet in your home, at the library, or just about any other study environment. They can meet in the mornings, afternoons, or evenings. Even on the weekend if needed! Your student can also meet with the tutor online through our face-to-face live learning platform. As you can see, there is no limit to how creative you can be with tutoring sessions.
Our educational directors will connect you with an SSAT tutor in Denver after considering all of your child's specific goals and needs. They can work on algebra, spatial reasoning, and vocabulary, just to name a few. The tutor can make studying fun and customize your student's meetings to best fit his/her own unique skills, abilities, and learning levels. They could help them learn and understand the subject matter, and also prepare them for what is on the test and how to maintain discipline and focus throughout the lengthy testing process.
As you can see, there is no reason not to reach out and connect with a tutor today. Private SSAT tutoring in Denver, CO, could encourage your child to work smarter and potentially achieve their goals in a shorter period of time. Be assured that choosing a tutor will be an experience you and your student will not soon regret.
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