Top SSAT Tutors serving Long Island

Carly: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
My name is Carly. I love to teach and motivate students to want to become a better learner. I I believe it is very important to make learning fun and engaging in order to be effective. I make sure all of my lesson plans incorporate various needs: visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic! I believe a strong point for me is my ability to motivate students and combine classroom/tutoring management.... I believe it is important to motivate...
Education & Certification
Towson University - Bachelors, Special Education and Elementary Education
Touro College - Masters, Literacy

Christopher: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...enrichment of content. By using informal and formal screeners along with pre assessments - I will always have a map of where to take any tutoring session. Having an academic and practical elementary/middle school application understanding of data definitely enforces corrective instruction, reteaching, or content enrichment that will occur. I have also worked a great deal with middle school students in pilot programs that center around blended and asynchronous learning. I am entering my 6th...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Purchase College - Bachelors, BFA Music Production
Pace University-New York - Masters, Education
Kevin: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...saying that in order to excel in these exams, the student must possess a solid foundation in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. But first and foremost, it is important that each student identifies the reason that he or she is studying for. Once that goal is vividly envisioned by the student, he or she will find enjoyment and satisfaction in understanding and applying new concepts as the student progresses towards his or her goal one...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 700

Hayley: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...learners see the value in what they're learning and develop critical thinking skills as well as perseverance in one on one tutoring sessions. When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with my family and my dog in the park. I'd like to consider myself an ametuer chef and I love trying new things. I also am currently enrolled and working towards my Masters in Arts in Education with a focus in instructional technology which...
Education & Certification
Xavier University - Bachelors, Middle Childhood Education
Northern Kentucky University - Masters, Masters in Arts of Education

Catherine: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...skills they can use throughout their lifetime. Teaching swimming lessons grew into helping my neighbors' kids with homework, and upon graduation from high school I entered Long Island University as a Childhood Education major with a minor in psychology. Since then, I have enjoyed my career as an educator, working with students both privately and in the classroom . When I am not teaching, I spend my time traveling, cooking, and taking care of my...
Education & Certification
Long Island University-C W Post Campus - Bachelors, Childhood Education
Ghany: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am an educator that loves to build student confidence and show them that learning is a concept that only has to be grasped through repetition and fluency.
Education & Certification
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Pace University-New York - Masters in Education, Special Education

Makeda: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and comfortable. This year marks my 4th year of teaching primary grade students. I possess a Master of Science for Childhood education and Teaching Students with Disabilities for grades first to sixth. I am also finalizing my New York State License for teaching which will be this coming summer. To date I have classroom teaching experience across a range of subjects including literacy, writing, and mathematics. I have worked with students from Kindergarten to Fourth...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Old Westbury - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Touro College - Master of Science, Early Childhood Education

Kristin : Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am currently studying accounting at Hofstra University. I have been a tutor for 4 years and have tutored many students in math, science, and reading. I work very well with students to help them better understand their school work and improve their grades. I am available afternoons on Monday through Thursday during the school year and summer.
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Accounting
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Tivoli: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Kean University to get my Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification which I completed in 2013. Working with students with special needs means working with learners with widely varying abilities. I design creative, stimulating lesson plans that accommodate multiple intelligences, bring a hands-on approach to learning, and keep students interested and focused. I encourage student learning by using a number of hands on activities, including the use of manipulatives, and by incorporating technology into my...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University - Master of Arts, Education

Jennifer: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
Everyone is capable of learning. I am here to help move the roadblocks out of you way to help you achieve your goal. I have been tutoring kids and teenagers for over ten years and have treasured all of my time assisting the future leaders of our world.
Education & Certification
St Johns University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
St Johns University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
State Certified Teacher
Ayesha : Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...needed help with. While science /health care field entrance exams, USMLE step 1, NMBE, clinical psychology/medical fields, and medical school basic sciences prep encompass my areas of expertise to tutor, I am also very passionate about and have experience with tutoring students from elementary school to high school across various subjects. I was a summer camp counselor the summer before medical school in a children's camp, and I have been tutoring my 15 year old...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
Ross University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Mamadou Sow: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...BC during high school, so I understand how students struggle with how to approach math problems. Alongside that, I developed techniques that are guaranteed to work, including doing math problems one operation at a time. Currently, I am a recent graduate of Baruch College. My major is Statistics and Quantitative Modeling and my minor is Mathematics. In all, I would be a good tutor who motivates my students to do their best.
Education & Certification
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Statistics

Maeve: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a senior in college. I have been a writing tutor since high school and I would love to help you out with your essays, research and written exams. I specialize in creative writing, religion and religious history, and research of all types. I also teach swim lessons, so in between essays I can teach you how to do a proper backstroke, or even CPR! I love working with people of all ages, especially teenagers.
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Kelsey: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in the Washington DC area, both professionally and as a volunteer with the DC Reads Program. I have worked with a wide range of students, tutoring for college entrance tests (SAT, ACT, Subject tests, etc.), as well as high school, middle school, and elementary school academic classes. I have also worked with students on essay revision, public speaking, study skills, test anxiety, and general college admissions. Out of all the subjects I have tutored, I...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Temple University Beasley School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Verbal: 760

Samuel: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...thesis, and I am now attempting to have it published. I love cooking, and in the past I worked as a cook in a restaurant. I also worked as manual laborer for a landscape company, but, unfortunately, that did not lead to a love of gardening. I am an avid reader of all genres, and I love movies and TV as well. I love to travel , and I love languages, although my fluency in...
Education & Certification
Bard College - Bachelor in Arts, Written Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790
Mark: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I enjoy empowering students by making learning fun and believe that everyone has an "inner genius" that just takes the right technique to unlock. I bring a patient and friendly approach to teaching, specializing in the sciences, technology and math, and believe in teaching students to "learn for themselves".
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Tulane Graduate School of Engineering - Master of Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 710

Julie: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...am a rising junior at Princeton University pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assistance to those incarcerated in New Jersey prisons; after graduation, I hope to work toward becoming a high school mathematics teacher. This summer, I am interning part-time at IntegrateNYC4me,...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 760

Alexandra: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a third year medical student at Upstate Medical University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Binghamton University in 2022. I have tutored one-on-one chemistry and anatomy and physiology in high school and chemistry for small groups of students in college. I am most passionate about all things science and I have found that the best part of tutoring is that "aha moment" for students! In my spare time, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Dylan: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...off of it, you empower them to learn new topics by themselves, tackle test questions that they haven't seen before, and leave them with broadly applicable skills that will help them long after their class is finished. I am involved in multiple finance clubs at Cornell and I usually spend my free time there practicing my moves with the Thai Boxing Club and going to see movies with friends. At home, if I'm not working, odds...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Peter : Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Columbia Law School. I have been tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students since before attending law school, and it remains my favorite job. I specialize in SAT Verbal, essay writing, Social Studies, History, and Civics and Government. I am patient, engaging, and thorough. I enjoy helping other people learn, especially if I can also help them enjoy learning. Therefore, my approach to teaching and tutoring has always been first to assess the student's needs...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
LSAT: 172
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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