Top SSAT Tutors serving Long Island

Jenny: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a subskill before they perform the whole task Have the student visualize a math problem by drawing Use real-life situations to make the problem functional to everyday life Adapt worksheets to the meet the student's needs (lined paper to help keep the numbers in line) Practice with age-appropriate math games (as a motivator) The use of manipulatives to solve problems Teaching Philosophy: I am a strong believer that all students are individual and everyone learns...
Education & Certification
Dowling College - Bachelor of Science, Special Education
Hofstra University - Master of Science, Early Childhood Special Education

Beth: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and English. At present I teach test preparation and tutor while I work on a book. In the past, I have taught middle school science, high school English, and elementary math and test-based preparation for the SAT, SSAT, ISEE in English and math. My main background is in English, but I started college in engineering school. Also I'm a published writer and have been thanked for my contributions to three award-winning books. My results: Most...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
CUNY City College - Master of Science, Science Teacher Education

Theresa: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...SAT help to our school's most advanced students. Now, I am seeking teaching positions for writing as I transition to graduate school next year at Columbia University for fiction. My entire academic career has focused on meaning that could be derived from literature, and articulating those ideas through written or verbal communication. When I began teaching, I emphasized to my students the importance of these skills, and assured them that the ability to read, write,...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Bachelors, Double Major in English and Psychology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Masters of Fine Arts in Fiction
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Kate: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
Hello! My name is Kate. I'm a 31-year-old teacher with over eight years of teaching experience. I lived abroad for six years and taught ESL in Thailand, Taiwan, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam. I worked at New York Language Center for six months, teaching adult ESL learners. I currently work as a private English tutor for children and adults. Thank you for your consideration!
Education & Certification
Marymount Manhattan College - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

John: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
My mission is to use my educational experiences and culturally relevant approach to build learning pathways that will support and even supplement any missed instruction during this Terrible Virus Season! I am dedicated to creating tomorrow's leaders and social justice change agents!
Education & Certification
Ohio University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Relay Graduate School of Education - Master of Arts Teaching, Middle School Teaching

Alisha: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...problems, which then help them remember the details. Knowing why and how these subjects relate to the real world makes them easier, and more fun to learn. I also rely on relating to my student; many times a student will find it comforting to know that their tutor has been tutored. This re-establishes trust, and is encouraging in the sense that everyone needs help at some point. I have been on both sides of the...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Performance

Patricia: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
It is my goal to always help and provide a safe learning environment for all students in which they feel a sense of accomplishment. I am currently teaching in a NYC middle school. I have 13 years teaching experience. Knowledge of current ELA programs being used in schools.... My philosophy of teaching is based on many years of teaching experience. My mission as a teacher consists of three parts: to promote positive learning; to spark student enthusiasm...
Education & Certification
CUNY Queens College - Bachelors, English/secondary education
Hofstra - Masters, Special education/literacy studies

Ekene: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a tutor in high school for middle school students. I would help them with end-of-grade test prep, and other daily homework assignments for pay. In my first two years of college, I was a tutor at America Reads/America Counts, which is a federally-funded work study program to assist students in underprivileged schools. I tutored reading, math, science, music, and a plethora of other topics to grades K-5. It was a rewarding experience to see students...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia

Mavis: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...certified special education teacher with the NYCD0E and I have been teaching for eleven years working with children from second through fifth grades. I graduated from St. John's University with a masters in special and general education and have another masters from Queens College in literacy for grades 5 - 9. I have also been an adjunct literacy and special education instructor at Manhattanville College, Bronx Community College and Queens College. My specialty is reading...
Education & Certification
Mt. Holyoke - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
St. Johns University - Master of Science, Special and General Education

Melanie: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...palabras. Me encanta Espanol. I love words. I love Spanish. I would like to share my love with anybody who wants to learn Spanish. Because of my heritage and my devotion to good grammar, I'd like to help any Spanish Language Learners get started or advance no matter the level! The Spanish speaking world contains an amazing assortment of music and culture, art and literature. Knowing the language makes it all so much more exciting...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Spanish

Staci: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Human Rights. For the past seventeen years, the students in my AP U.S. History classes have consistently had a passing rate between 87%-90%, and for those students I have individually tutored, I have a 100% passing rate. I am also an AP reader. Each year, I score thousands of actual AP U.S. history exams, which has provided me much insight into what the college board actually expects in DBQs, LEQs, and SAQs. Outside of social...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, History

Kelly: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Department of Defense. Ever since I was an undergrad, I've been a Teaching Assistant for courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. As an engineer and a scientist, I am most passionate about tutoring all levels of biology and math, and I enjoy helping students preparing for the SATs or GREs. I know that these tests can be a little scary and intimidating, but it's my job to help you master the material and...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Weill Cornell Medical College - PHD, Cell and Cancer Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720

Emma: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Vassar College in 2016 with a BA in English. I am passionate about literature and writing and want to help make these subjects come alive for students. I want to teach students how to eventually teach themselves so that they may excel at a particular subject in the future. I would love to read students' essays, help students through difficult readings, and with reading comprehension. I am patient and there for the students' needs.
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Writing: 700

Edward: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
My passion is sharing knowledge with others. I'm a Multi-Subject Tutor who enjoys seeing D's become A's and School frustration become satisfaction. My only goal is to deliver students the results they deserve so they can reach higher levels in education and in life
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Psychology

Melissa: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...students. I am very familiar with the aforementioned tests. I take each and every one of them and analyze them with eyes of a student so that I can recognize where common errors can occur. Then I explain each question. If a student and I are covering the Writing section (grammar) of the SAT, I explain the rules and mechanics of each question. This is something I wish my past teachers did. Instead, they simply...
Education & Certification
Saint Joseph's College-New York - Bachelors, Secondary Education
Saint Joseph's College-New York - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Jessica: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have a long personal history learning foreign languages, and I feel that this contributes to my skill in teaching English reading comprehension. When I'm not teaching students or sitting in a library, I'm walking...
Education & Certification
New College of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, History
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, South Asian Studies
GRE Verbal: 166

Denise: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...are so many interesting things about life that we can continue to learn. My intention is to inspire a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. I have diverse teaching experience in both general education and special education for which I hold a masters degree. I am certified in the Wilson's Reading Program which I have often utilized with struggling readers. I have had great success over the years working with students in the New...
Education & Certification
CUNY Queens College - Bachelors, Psychology Minor English
Touro College - Masters, Education and Special Education Grades Pre-K-Grade 6

Alexander: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and tests in US, European, and World History. I am passionate about history and geography and I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for those subjects with my students. My favorite subject to tutor is European history, although I enjoy working in all social studies subjects. I also really enjoy math tutoring and I have experience tutoring it up to the SAT level. In addition to my private tutoring, I tutor elementary school students in an academic...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, European History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 720

Megan: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...children from age 2 to 8th grade! I am currently teaching in a first grade. Here I am the lead teacher in an inclusion classroom with one aide including ESL, special and regular education students. I enjoy teaching students using different learning styles while incorporating technology on a daily basis. I also am an Early Interventionist. I provide services to children with certain developmental disabilities or delays from infancy to age three. Three years ago...
Education & Certification
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management
Saint Peter's University - Master of Science, Teaching

Mayra: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...TESOL and TEFL-certified English teacher from New York City, USA. I graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing and Textile Science. I also hold a New York State Esthetician license. I spent 5 years as Director for a foreign trade manufacturing company based in Shanghai, China. While living in China, I taught people professional English conversation and written and verbal communication for business and everyday life. During my time in...
Education & Certification
Fashion Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
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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