Top SSAT Tutors serving Highlands Ranch

Jim: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...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) and advised many others...
Education & Certification
Princeton/Empire State College - Bachelor in Arts, History & Social Theory
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - PHD, American History

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

Melissa: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...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 and time, problem areas...
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Johns Hopkins - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700

Ian: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...license through an alternative license program through Metro State. As a teacher of four years, I have had the 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...
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Kathy: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...on creating genuine "ah-ha" moments for all students. I teach with passion 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...
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King's College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Colorado Denver - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

Erinrose: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...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 for Wash U MFA graduate students. I currently tutor...
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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: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, 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: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...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 the opportunity...
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Red Rocks Community College - Current Undergrad, elementary education

Rebecca: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...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 there. I find that this way we can build...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Samantha: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...at Northwestern University and I will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Max: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at 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...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Joshua: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the 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...
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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

Jaimie: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...I am a recent graduate of Northeastern University with my Bachelor's of 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...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Cynthia: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...from Princeton University, home for the summer in the Philadelphia area. I 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,...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Margarita: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...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 also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Erica: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I 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...
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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

Vivek: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...at Austin College. I am a biology major and neuroscience minor. Science has been my passion from a young age. I like tutoring because I sincerely enjoy helping others and being able to impart my knowledge and experience. Along with being strong in my curricular classes, I have experience helping and tutoring younger students in various subjects and test prep. As a patient and encouraging teacher, I am adept at helping others reach their educational...
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Austin College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Amanda: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...analytical and communication skills to a career in law or public policy. While attending university, I spent my free time finding ways to positively impact and further educate my community through my involvement as a campus tour guide, writing tutor, sexual assault counselor, and Greek life leader. I love traveling and have visited over 25 different countries and am particularly interested in the ways that writing and culture have symbiotically shaped human history. As a...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Reshad: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...at Queens College majoring in Urban Studies. I am writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in my teaching techniques. I will explore every option to teach students the material.
Education & Certification
CUNY Queens College - Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 750

Amy: Highlands Ranch SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Highlands Ranch, CO
...basis in a wide variety of subjects. I graduated from Middlebury College in 2012 with High Honors in Neuroscience, and now plan to attend medical school. I am a diligent worker and consistently ensure that I am prepared to meet the student's needs. I am exceptionally patient and excellent at developing creative ways for learning when I see a student needs a new approach. Further, from years of experience taking standardized tests (including the SAT...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 700
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Students looking to attend an elite private middle or high school often are required to take the SSAT. Attending a prestigious private school looks good on a college application, so a solid performance on the SSAT can set the stage for important accomplishments down the road. Parents need to make sure that their student prepares properly for the exam. If you're seeking SSAT tutoring for your child in Highland Ranch, CO, you can get assistance in locating an independent tutor from Varsity Tutors.
The test has three levels - elementary, middle, and upper - depending on the grade your child currently attends. All three versions of the test quantitative skills, reading comprehension, and verbal reasoning. There's also an essay portion on the two more advanced versions of the test. Students face a battery of questions covering topics like algebra, vocabulary, and analysis of written passages. Reading is an important part of test prep, which helps with both vocabulary and comprehension. Math drills can help with the quantitative portion of the exam. The preparation required for the SSAT can seem overwhelming, especially if your child is attending regular classes at the same time. Fortunately, you could help them stay focused with help from a private tutor. Contact Varsity Tutors' educational directors for help connecting with SSAT tutors near Highland Ranch.
A private tutor provides students with a number of benefits. They provide one on one advice, and help your child work through questions they might otherwise struggle with. They guide your child's study, making sure that they spend adequate time on all the concepts the SSAT will test. They set achievable goals for each study session, boosting your child's confidence as daily benchmarks are completed. A SSAT tutor we can find your student in Highland Ranch will afford them the type of individualized attention that simply won't be possible to get from a practice book or a group SSAT course.
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