Top SSAT Tutors serving Long Island

Hanming: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I graduated from University of Washington with a bachelor degree in math and Columbia University with a master degree in actuarial science. I got an average of 3.8 GPA on all my math classes, so I am able to tutor in any level of calculus courses or high school mathematics. I have passed 5 actuarial exams (P, FM, IFM, STAM and SRM), so I can tutor in any of those exams.
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Actuarial Science
SAT Math: 800

Patricia: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...with Grades K-6 in all areas, including study skills as well as organizational skills. I believe in teaching skills that your child will be able to carry with him/her through all their years of schooling, allowing them to be as successful and independent as possible. My teaching style is relaxed and incorporates a sense of humor; tutoring can be fun and not approached as working overtime for your child. Wilson Multi-sensory reading program trained, used...
Education & Certification
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education/Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher

Clio: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...determine what 'x' equals instead of arguing endlessly controversial topics; I love doing both. Outside of film and tutoring, I love to dance both ballet, modern, and to whatever songs my roommates and I play. I would love to be your tutor. I have been working with Varsity for the last 4 years and have watched and learned how the standardized tests have changed. I'm extremely passionate about learning to work the convoluted system that...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Film Studies and Political Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730

Leticia: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Boston University May 2015. I am currently a student at both Hunter College and City College, preparing to go to medical school. I have extensive tutoring experience, mostly with high school students. I am outgoing, nice, funny, and can explain concepts in an easy way. I am apt in tutoring in Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and SAT. I believe that there is more to life than just studying and receiving good grades. Studying can become...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 770

Yuna: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...rigor of learning from myriad tutors and learning centers firsthand, I feel that I have picked up several useful studying and test-taking techniques that may help all different types of students. I think it is important to find the easiest and the most efficient and enjoyable techniques for each particular student, as every individual learns better in different ways. As a college student now, I still use many of these studying strategies and have been...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Undecided

Kevin: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...but my absolute favorite subjects are Physics, Chemistry, Math and Biomedical Engineering. The basic sciences are always the most interesting because they govern the behavior of the world around us and it still amazes me how a few simple equations can apply to so many situations, including things we experience every day. My preferred teaching style involves a little bit of give and take. I think I excel at giving students new ways to think...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh - Master of Science, Bioengineering

Johann: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...classroom instructor and one-on-one tutor in New York City. He teaches SAT and ACT prep classes to 10th and 11th grade students at The Lycee Francais of New York, The Spence School, The Nightingale Bamford School, and LaGuardia High School. For the past 4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the SSAT, ISEE, and SAT II Math Subject Tests (I and II). He also advises students applying to performing arts conservatories and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/Music Theatre
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Sheena: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...SAT, SAT II on Math 1 and 2, and HSPT. I genuinely love tutoring these subjects as well as math and writing. I believe strongly that my role as a tutor is to help my students approach the material with an anxiety-free, systematic approach. I know just how to make the testing environment one where a student feels both perfectly at ease and well equipped to succeed. I know first hand that testing and learning...
Education & Certification
Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Clare: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...SAT and TOEFL tutor with high school and college students. While I am comfortable tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am the most passionate about history, reading, and writing. As a former Managing Editor for a tech company, I understand how vital reading and writing are as a basis for other studies. And as a former history major, I know the importance of building analytical skills, and how a strong analytical mind can lead...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History

Foster: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...value each student for the unique things that only they can bring to the table.* *I studied for three years at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, earning my B.A. in Theatre. I moved to New York City right after graduation, and right at the same time as the COVID pandemic began. What can I say? I'm a lucky guy! To cope with the postponement of my theatre graduate program (and with an eye on my future...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Rena: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...I am currently attending Rutgers University in New Brunswick pursuing my major in Urban Planning and Design and my minor in Psychology and possibly Italian as well. For my future career goals, I plan to live in a city, preferably Philadelphia, and be an urban planner and designer, redeveloping and revitalizing rundown neighborhoods by making them attractive to the public again. I want to leave my mark on the world and be able to say...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Urban Planning and Design
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 710
SAT Writing: 730

Jacob: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...out what tools they need to succeed. Whether for standardized tests or academic subjects, I look forward to helping you or someone you care about reach their potential. For my own academic history, I scored in the 99th percentile on all three sections of the SAT, as well as attaining a score of 5 on the AP Statistics, US Government, US History, and English Literature and Composition exams. I completed my BA in Government in...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Elias: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...from Washington University in St. Louis but am a Brooklyn native and an alumni of Stuyvesant high school. I have been tutoring since my senior year of high school and have always found it to be fun, engaging and rewarding. I have extensive experience with test prep (primarily SAT and LSAT), but have tutored all ages in a variety of subjects including chemistry, physics, trig, history, English, Spanish, and many others. Looking forward to meeting...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology, Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Amy: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...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 and MCAT), AP classes, college...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 700

Joseph: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and completing coursework at Teachers College, Columbia University, I had the pleasure of tutoring students from my very own high school on Long Island and neighboring schools in town. After having received an MA in English education, I have relocated to Manhattan and I am eager to continue helping students achieve their academic goals. In particular, I specialize in tutoring all areas of the SAT and ACT, and any type of writing. Of course, whenever...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, English Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Writing: 760

Joseph: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...with autism including social studies, English Language Arts, science, and career and technical education. My experience with students includes children between the ages of 5 and 21 as well as post-secondary students in both college and high school equivalency programs. I completed undergraduate and graduate studies at the University at Albany where I earned a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in religious studies and a Master of Arts in political science. Subsequently, I earned...
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Elizaveta: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and articulating their thinking. The summer of 2019, I served as a Summer Program Instructor for a New York Girls Who Code site, where I taught JavaScript/HTML/CSS and Python to a high school aged group. Leading a classroom of twenty passionate students just starting on their coding journey proved to be an incredibly rewarding experience for me, and I am excited to continue helping other students through their academic process! While many of my teaching...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Andy: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a tutor for most Math subject areas, including Algebra 1/2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, SAT Math, and AB Calculus. I am a graduate of Columbia University. I strive to make sure my clients reach their potential and achieve their highest grade possible.
Education & Certification
St Lawrence University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Economics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Actuarial Science

Gretchen: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...academic foundation early on is crucial to lifelong success. In all of my teaching, I'm passionate about advancing academic progress and helping students develop critical-thinking skills. My experience has shown me that students respond well to positive reinforcement. I bring patience, flexibility and enthusiasm to my lessons. I'm also realistic schoolwork/test prep needs to get done. It is important for me to assess a student's abilities so that I can understand how to best instruct...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
New York University - Master of Arts, Film Studies

Emma: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...graduate from Harvard University, where I majored in Neurobiology with a minor in Economics. I particularly enjoy tutoring for the SAT and other standardized tests, because I believe that with enough practice and some solid test-taking strategies, anyone can master these. As a former Division I runner, I've learned the importance of persistence and hard work, and I love sharing these values with my students and helping them to make significant gains. Outside of tutoring,...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Neurobiology major, Economics minor
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
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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