Top SSAT Tutors serving Long Island
Peter: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and abilities. I make your challenges mine, and we work together to design an individualized learning technique. I strive to make learning fun, and we set realistic goals. I am qualified to teach middle and high school math, chemistry, and English writing and literature. I can also help with preparation and test-taking strategies for the ISEE, SAT, and ACT. I can be your guide and critic in helping you construct your college application essays and...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Studies
Paisley: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...believe in hard work and having fun while prepping for important tests. As a native New Yorker growing up here, I attended Hunter College High School and the Brearley School, so I know how important test prep is! Because of my experience as a teacher and student, I firmly believe that excelling at school not only leads to great academic opportunities, but also an essential sense of self-esteem and accomplishment. I believe that every student...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Art, Art Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 790
Lillian: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...University, where I majored in English and Biology. After graduation, I spent a year working at a pediatric HIV clinic in Lesotho on a Princeton in Africa fellowship, and later, I completed my Master's in Public Health at University College Dublin on a Mitchell Scholarship. Having completed many applications in the course of my college and postgraduate degrees, I have significant experience in personal statement editing and application counseling. I am also happy to tutor...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Biological Sciences and English Literature
Gurpreet Kaur: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...have several years of experience my peers and working as a tutor for kids K-12 in a tutoring center. I tutor in a variety of subjects. I tutor in a lot of types of math subject, my specialty being Algebra. After 5 years of high school classes, I am knowledgeable in French. English, from novel analysis to creative writing to essay writing, is my favorite subject. My teaching philosophy is success stems from understanding. I...
Education & Certification
CUNY York College - Current Undergrad Student, Computer and Information Systems Security
Alioune: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
My name is Alioune Gaye, I recently just finished my first year of Medical School at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Since I have been a student I have always enjoyed tutoring and want to continue to have the opportunity to teach and help people learn. I look forward to working with you all! and if you want an funny, exciting, but also very productive tutoring experience make sure to find me!
Education & Certification
Howard University - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Icahn School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 710
Kierra: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...allow students to articulate how they learn best and adjust my teaching methods to fit their needs. Most importantly, I enJOY teaching and strive to making learning a joy to students. As an eager learner myself, one of the things that led to my success as a student was my resourceful nature. I attended Temple University as an undergraduate student, and The University of Pennsylvania as a graduate student, where I earned my Masters of...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Urban Education and Leadership
Li: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...but also develop mental and physical toughness. Tutoring experience: spent 2 years in college tutoring pre-meds in Organic chemistry, and student athletes in Physics, Biology, and Chinese. Upon graduation, I spent 1 year tutoring elementary students in math. I felt a sense of accomplishment when my student improve over the course of tutoring, and I felt extremely appreciated when I receive positive feedbacks from the students. I'm extremely motivated to help you succeed... #1 Engage students...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing
NYITCOM - Non Degree Doctorals, medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730
Justin: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...of teaching. In addition, doing so not only helped them, but also myself in solidifying my understanding of the material. This led me to take on various roles as a TA, both in 1-1 and in group settings later in my college career. My responsibilities ranged from weekly 1-1 sessions with multiple students to giving a review session to a large lecture class. Outside of academics, for all four years I have tutored middle/high school...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Stanford University - Current Grad Student, Economics
GRE: 335
GRE Quantitative: 170
GRE Verbal: 165
Olivia: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...greatest joys is to help a student who needs to conquer their academic struggles. I have had those rough days and know how much of a stress-reliever a tutor can be. Years of honors courses have prepared me to be the one to relieve that academic stress for you. During the 2016-17 school year, I tutored a middle school student in math. When I met her, she was failing. By the end of our time...
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad Student, Public Health
Vanessa: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...for a child to be reading on level when they leave 1st grade and how it will effect them throughout their academic life. This year I am teaching kindergarden. I am a very patient teacher. I have a great love for teaching reading and phonics. Although, I am familiar with all elementary school state standards as a public school teacher, and would be comfortable teaching all subjects. My greatest ability and passion is teaching reading.
Education & Certification
West Virginia University - Bachelors, Journalism
Long Island University - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Verbal: 700
Zach: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...to become a ship captain. After he passed, I knew teaching was something I cared deeply about. I tutored my way through college at Wesleyan University, where I graduated with Honors. Now with five years of experience, I am prepared to teach on a wide range of subjects in a variety of styles. When not tutoring, I am a playwright and lyricist, working on my second musical; a drummer playing shows throughout the city; and...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Nick: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...will always triumph; I can help you cut through the fog of the test to reveal just how sharp you are. I have volunteer experience teaching high school students in test prep and both essay and creative writing, and paid experience teaching reading skills to elementary and middle school students, all one to one. I want to show you how reading and writing can be engaging and enjoyable, and don't have to be daunting. I...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Sherise: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...I enjoy teaching which is where my interest in tutoring came from. I enjoy working with children and adults. In my free time I like to do things such as listen to music, travel, go shopping and explore New York City. My goal as a tutor is to provide quality and professional tutoring services to my clients. I strive to help my clients gain confidence in themselves and to overcome their academic challenges using a...
Education & Certification
Pine Manor College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Long Island University - Master in Public Health Administration, Public Adminstration
Trushika: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
My mission is to teach young minds using creative techniques to make subjects fun to study and easier to understand.
Education & Certification
St Xaviers College Ahmedabad - Bachelors, Psychology
New York University - Current Grad Student, Psychology
Nadine: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...of Teach for America. With that opportunity I again taught summer school and then a middle school in Brooklyn for three years. In my first two years I received my graduate degree--a Master's in teaching. I have taught Reading, Writing, Math, and science. I love to read stories and teach kids to read along. Children's literature is important to help students see themselves in the world. Reading also teaches empathy. I am an outstanding tutor...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Visual and Performing Arts, General
Relay Graduate School of Education - Master of Arts Teaching, Middle School Teaching
Megha: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...right guidance, tools, and techniques, I want to help you reach that potential. I'm full of energy -- and I promise to keep you laughing while you learn! It doesn't feel like learning when you're having fun. I'm here to make sure that all your stress is locked away in a box while we work together to focus and hone in on your weakness and strengths. We will work to figure out the areas where...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, History
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, South Asian Studies
LSAT: 163
Moriah: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...motivation while of course building knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. I'm available to tutor students in a wide range of topics including English (grammar, writing, reading, spelling, etc.), math (through Algebra 2), and history. As a US Presidential Scholar who earned a 35 out of 36 on my ACT, I am most actively seeking students for ACT tutoring as well as general college prep including college applications, scholarship search, and financial aid application assistance.
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Health and Wellness, General
Savannah College of Art and Design - Master of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
Fordham University - Master of Laws, Prelaw Studies
Erica: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a middle school Math teacher who loves to make learning fun! I am the self proclaimed binder surgeon and am great at helping students organize and learn how to be a good learner.
Education & Certification
Caldwell College - Bachelor in Arts, Education
American College of Education - Masters in Education, Special Education
State Certified Teacher
Brian: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...theater and magic. I approach teaching from a non "math brain" approach to make sure all of my students can understand the material. I had testing anxiety as a student and have used my past to help my approach with my students. In addition to being a teacher and tutor, I am a father so I also understand the parental side of tutoring. I am a mentor to many of my former students who have...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production
CUNY Brooklyn College - Master of Science, Special Education
Cheyenne: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
Hello! My name is Cheyenne and I am a freshman at New York University. Education has always been very important to me, and I strongly believe in accessibility and making sure that every person has a fair shot at reaching their full potential. I have experience in a wide range of subjects, with reading, writing, and literature being my strong suits. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Private SSAT Tutoring in Long Island, NY
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Long Island SSAT Tutoring FAQ
You want the best education for your child, and that means finding the best school for them. Public and private schools offer many different opportunities, and through research, you've found that the best place for your child is in a private school. However, before they can begin their education at a new school, your child must pass the Secondary School Admissions Test, or SSAT. Your child may work hard and study on their own, but outside help will give them an extra push to succeed. Varsity Tutors' educational directors can help you connect with a professional SSAT tutor in Long Island, NY.
a tutor can likely help your child prepare in a variety of ways for the SSAT. Your child can take the SSAT as soon as third grade, and as late as their junior year of high school. There are three levels of the SSAT to test different age groups. The Elementary Level lasts for one hour and 50 minutes, while the Middle and Upper Levels last for three hours and five minutes. This can be a long time to sit through a test, but with four sections testing reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and mathematics understanding, your child might feel pressured by the thought of not having enough time to find the right answer. Our educational directors can help you find a skilled, independent tutor near Long Island who can guide your child on the path toward SSAT understanding.
A professional SSAT tutor could help relieve that stress and build your child's confidence. The tutor can work on each section with your child, spending as much time as needed on sections where your child has questions. The tutor can also work with your child on test-taking strategies that could help them succeed, not just on the SSAT, but on other standardized tests in their future. Contact us to find your child an experienced SSAT tutor in Long Island, NY, who can provide a positive environment that may make it easy to learn and understand.
Best of all, the SSAT tutor is available on your schedule, both in person and online. Your child could learn in a comfortable, quiet environment with individual attention from the tutor, and you can set the schedule based on your child's needs. For help connecting with SSAT tutors in Long Island, contact one of our educational directors today. We base pairings on your child's academic and test-taking needs as well as their personality, so the tutor your child works with could help them focus, learn, and love the process.
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