Top SSAT Tutors serving Long Island

Abigail: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
Hey there! My name is Abi and I'm excited to tutor you in a number of subjects including pre-algebra, writing, critical reading, and standardized test preparation. I have much experience writing speeches & editing papers/articles (as Debate Captain, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief & Model UN captain), in addition to regular school tutoring. Looking forward to learning together!
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Current Undergrad Student, Slavic Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Michelle: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am currently a Fulbright scholar teaching English in Bogota, Colombia. In May, I graduated from Emory University with High Distinction and a degree in Business Administration with a double major in Spanish. Next year I will be working at a small boutique consulting firm, and hope to one day work at a large international organization!
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31
SAT Writing: 700

Genco: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...to idea that i was going to major in English and Philosophy. I honestly though i was gonna be a mathematician or some sort of engineer. I was interestingly please and felt in love with story telling and writing and decides that a major in English in philosophy would make more sense. I combines that with my passion with teaching and am proud to say; that combination lead me to varsity tutors!
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelor in Arts, English Composition

Jeremy: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...20th Century art history and Critical Theory, the History of Philosophy, and Buddhist Studies. I tutor literature, grammar, phonetics, essay writing, philosophy, art history, Spanish, and public speaking. I believe that education should foster the mutual development of student and teacher and that the best tools to cultivate such radical, coterminous growth are patience, attention to difference, and respect for detail. Since graduating, when I am not tutoring I am working on experimental audio-visual collage...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English

Carly: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
Hi! I'm a Long Island, NY based nonprofit development and communications professional with a B.A. in Sociology and Communication Studies from SUNY New Paltz. I'm passionate about english language studies, social sciences, and history. I worked as a peer tutor throughout college and look forward to helping middle school, high school, and college students learn with an individualized, real world approach.
Education & Certification
State University of New York at New Paltz - Bachelor in Arts, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Writing: 700

Ian: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I have been teaching for 10 years. I have taught regular education and special Education. I love working with children, helping them find their strengths and build on their weaknesses. I also feel it is important to get to know the students who you are working with, so they will respect you and work hard for you.... I would first model it for the student, and then I would let them try some on their own....
Education & Certification
Suny Oneonta - Bachelors, Elementary Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Masters, Special Education

Rohan: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...as a high school student in Florida, I volunteered at my Math Club's "Math Lab", an academic peer-tutoring session held every Monday for four years; as a college freshmen I was a tutor for Champion Learning, a company funded by No-Child-Left-Behind in order to aid struggling middle school students with the Common Core; as a full-time instructor, I managed classes for SHSAT and SAT and produced my own content while coordinating with parents and students...
Education & Certification
St Johns University - Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770

Nathaniel : Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...economics at Rutgers University with an intended focus in econometrics. I have an interest in applied statistics, financial econometrics, time series econometrics, economic forecasting, and machine learning. This summer I will be a lecturer for a graduate level course in statistics and econometrics at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs. I have been in mentorship and tutoring positions since 2015 and have previously worked as a private math tutor, grader, and martial arts...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 32

Sacha: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...passion for helping students improve on standardized tests. I have over three years of experience tutoring students from grade 4-11 for a wide range of subjects. I am particularly passionate about helping students improve in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and essay writing. While many students find these subjects daunting, I think that with the right strategies, anyone can improve in these areas. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy reading, writing short stories, and regularly posting...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Alex: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...anti-bullying musical was recently featured on One on One with Steve Adubato on PBS and my musical Monster Intelligence which tries to teach that we all dont learn in the same way played in the Las Vegas Summer Concert Series this past season. So, the tune Ill leave you with for now is that I sincerely hope I can help your child with any of the following: Reading (phonological awareness, phonics, comprehension), Writing (from abcs...
Education & Certification
Drew Univeristy - Bachelors, Theater Arts
Marygrove College - Masters, Teaching and Special Education(Rowan U.)

Rebecca : Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...realm of Language Arts in English, I'd love to be able to assist! I have incredible patience, along with the mindset that we all have plenty of room for improvement, and that learning is a continuous and lifelong process. I also believe that learning should be fun. I hold a Multicultural Literature Degree with dual honors from SUNY Old Westbury, am a professional writer, and have tutoring experience with students who study ESL, speak English...
Education & Certification
SUNY OLD WESTBURY - Bachelor in Arts, ENGLISH LITERATURE

Marlene: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...students understand, that these tests are a means to an end. It is wonderful to know that I've played a role in helping students achieve their goals. Having spent many years mentoring teenagers, through extensive volunteer work, and raising three of my own, I understand the stresses and difficulties of this time in a student's and parent's life. Former tutoring clients tell me that I have been a calming influence during this difficult time.
Education & Certification
University of Pennyslvania - Bachelors, Biology/Physical Therapy
Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business - Masters in Business Administration, Hospital Management, Marketing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 720
GMAT: 780

Subha: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...volunteer to teach SAT mathematics (a subject in which I have a geeks need to study and learn more about all the time!). I have a new-found interest in art after teaching "Learning to Look" for my son's class. I've been known to race my students to finish math puzzles, I read whenever I can, and I like to participate in warrior dash races. In addition to my experience and personal qualities, I have a...
Education & Certification
Bangalore Institute of Engineering - Bachelors, Industrial Engineering & Management
London Graduate School of Management - Masters, Marketing

Harry: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...styles; some learn best by listening, some by seeing, others must do. To that end, I try to tailor my lessons to fit the needs of each individual student. Ultimately, I believe that the ability to excel in educational pursuits rests largely on mental strategy, organization, and skill, all techniques that are very teachable. While absorbing content is important, the way we look at the question being asked and the way we understand the test...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 730

Lauren: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...reading and love being able to connect the unique interests of my students to their learning. I love working with students of all abilities, and I am Special Education certified. I have been teaching for 5 years, and I am loving every minute of it. Some of my special interests include incorporating movement and yoga into the classroom environment and taking care of my pet turtle Ice Cream. As a tutor, I strive to build...
Education & Certification
College of Saint Elizabeth - Bachelors, Double major in Elementary Education and Sociology with a concentration in Speical Education

Anita: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
Working as an Educator is my passion. I have over 20 years experience teaching and tutoring students from Pre-K through High School and College level and various tests, such as G&T. I am so grateful that I love what I do and all the wonderful students that I meet. I live in Manhattan on the Upper East Side and love the fact that I am only three blocks from Central Park.
Education & Certification
Marymount Manhattan College New York City - Bachelors, English and Education

Deanna: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Health and earned a Master of Public Health in Health Policy with a concentration in Global Health. I also hold two Bachelors degrees - a B.A. in political science and a B.A. in biology - from Vassar College. I have been a tutor for twelve years and enjoy teaching very much. I have taught both graduate and undergraduate level courses at Yale as well as multiple courses at Oxford. Some of my favorite activities include...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelor in Architecture, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35

Jeff: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...skills that I believe would be valuable for any students who I would have the opportunity to teach in the future. I plan to take a year off from my studies after graduation, and my flexible schedule would allow me to accommodate many students throughout the week. I am currently deciding between medical school and graduate school, within the fields of neuroscience and psychology. I have worked in labs at the Columbia University Medical Center,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience/Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Danielle: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I graduated from The College of New Rochelle with a masters degree in education. I have always enjoyed working with youth in several different aspects. I've been a mentor, I've been a teacher and of course I've been a tutor. I believe helping people, especially youth, is extremely important. I want to help as many as I can, for as long as I can.... Teach children according to how they learn. Everyone learns in a different...
Education & Certification
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Bachelors, Criminal Justice
The College of New Rochelle - Masters, Education

Katie: Long Island SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...me to help open doors for students to new worlds of understanding. Beyond being passionate about language and communication, I believe very strongly in being prepared for standardized testing--I worked hard to have the opportunity to attend the college of my choice, and a large part of that was getting my test scores to be where I needed them. At the end of the day, testing is about logic and reasoning and developing tools to...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 750
SAT Writing: 800
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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