Top SSAT Tutors serving Newton

Karen: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...projects. We succeed in tackling those. Some people consult me for personal statements for employment, and they are now working at those jobs! I graduated from prestigious Smith College, one of the famous 'Seven Sisters' colleges for women on the east coast. Smith College is ranked #12 out of 233 national liberal arts colleges by the US News and World Best Colleges 2018. While at Smith I competed for high grades, and wrote and cartooned...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Massachusetts Amherst - PHD, English

Gabriel: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...please call me, Gabe. I am a pharmacist with an MBA, working my way to become a successful pharmacy manager at a community/retail pharmacy store. I love to help others when it comes to learning or studying the NAPLEX. I believe you should choose me as your tutor because I will set goals and action plans to make sure you understand what you need to know for the NAPLEX and/or MPJE exam.
Education & Certification
College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - Doctor of Science, Pharmacy

Jane: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...Biology, AP Physics, and AP Chemistry for 2 years. I love teaching students HOW to learn, not just WHAT to learn. I always emphasize hard work - because you always get what you work for. I don't care about natural intelligence, because trying your best and being persistent is the key to learning and improvement. My favorite part of teaching is seeing the student understanding a concept for the first time.
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 780

Kerry: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...and SAT prep (especially SAT Verbal), though I have a wide range of other qualifications. For fun, I enjoy board games (a few favorites: Ghost Stories, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Dominion) and video games (Hearthstone, various indie games, and anything Legend of Zelda!), music (mostly piano, although I'm trying to learn guitar and I love singing with friends), and theater (especially improv comedy - Who's Line is it Anyway, Second City, Upright Citizens...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Psychology
William James College - Masters, Professional Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 760

John: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
I'm John. I have a proven track record of raising students' SAT scores quickly and counseling towards their best fit school. I hope you'll consider me!
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Current Undergrad Student, Philosophy

Shira: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...and tutoring. I am also an avid reader, writer, and learner. I have over 5 years of experience working with students from the junior high to collegiate level and would love to use my experience and expertise to help students master new concepts and skills. I would characterize my tutoring style as positive and persistent, but above all, I like to tailor my approach to best suit the needs and learning style of each individual...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Isaac: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
I am a passionate science educator with experience teaching high school students, college students, and adults. I like to teach by building frameworks of understanding with my students, and make sure to treat each case individually.... Every student is different. Instead of covering everything taught in the class, I prefer to focus on problem areas.... I believe that learning is a personal process, and the role of a good teacher or tutor is to facilitate and...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Alex: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...provided academic support to my peers throughout my time as a high school and now college student. Through my religious school, I taught students of all ages, ranging from Pre-K through 8th Grade. In high school, I helped prepare students for AP, SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests as part of my role in the National Honor Society. I have considerable personal experience with a vast array of subjects and love sharing my knowledge and...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Statistics & Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Sean: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...laude from Cornell University with a BS in engineering physics, and a math minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730

Henry: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
Hello! I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 780

Kaley: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use my graduate training in human development to tailor my instruction to students'...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790

Jane: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...was also a member of the varsity rowing team. After college, I taught elementary school English in South Korea for two years before becoming a rowing coach. I love to travel, read, and learn, and I love to share knowledge and learning experiences with others. Economics and English/literature are the two subjects I enjoy studying, and by extension teaching, the most, because they present two entirely different frameworks for understanding the world. I hope that...
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Williams College - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 780

Aneri : Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...of tutoring experience and experience tutoring elementary students all the way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college students currently taking Comparative Physiology. For Varsity Tutors I tutor in the following subjects: biology, psychology, algebra, geometry,...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 720

Grace: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
I love test taking and am a recent Dartmouth College graduate. I have experience with 12 AP exams, SAT (99th percentile), GRE, SAT subject tests, ACT, english, and much more. I enjoy adapting to individual students study and learning styles and making work more efficient and productive. In my spare time I run obstacle courses like Spartan Races.... I tailor individual study plans to help dedicated students reach their full potential with efficiency and accuracy.... I...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Olivia: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...based on their mastery of testing techniques and strategies. I also firmly believe that Public Speaking, as well as organizational skills, are critical to a student's level of confidence and advancement in any subject. I understand that each individual student has a unique approach to learning, and I try to pinpoint the most effective study and comprehension strategies for each of my students, so that he or she feels that his or her time is...
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Harvard University - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Charlotte: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...their food! I love to cook and bake, and attempt to bring some of my favorite French treats into my own home. I love tutoring French because I have a passion for spreading this appreciation for other cultures. I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio where I started learning French in my elementary school class. When I'm not tutoring or trying to teach myself something new, I love yoga, running and wandering around the beautiful Boston...
Education & Certification
Colgate University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and French
ACT Science: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 700

Katie: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...global medical brigades. I recently returned from a trip to Honduras where my brigade was able to provide healthcare to a rural community in central Honduras. Before applying to college, I went through extensive ACT tutoring and would love to relay those skills to other students. I'm passionate about the social sciences, math, spanish, and all things natural science :) I intend to go to medical school and would eventually love to become a pediatric...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Victoria : Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...have tutored children in grades K-6 in the Boston Public Schools for the last 2 years, but I have been working with students in classrooms my entire life. I have also worked with students with disabilities since the age of 12, so I am comfortable working students of all skill ranges. My specialty areas include math, literacy, science and prep for elementary through college testing. I am also a violinist and dancer so I am...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Nutrition Sciences

Anna: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...about the Revolutionary War and the creation of the Constitution, then you can't properly learn about US Politics and Government. Additionally, I believe that a quality education is the key to not only a successful but a fulfilling and happy life. I am an avid politico and am currently working at a government affairs firm in downtown Washington, D.C; eventually I would like to have a job in education policy. In my spare time, I...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Social Studies Education
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Hayley: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...levels. I assisted professors in teaching history and education classes through a university, and I worked in teaching reading to elementary school-aged children. I am a professional writer with four manuscripts currently pending publication and more contracts coming in all of the time. I am pursuing my PhD in history, and I want to be an early North American historian. My thesis studied pregnant women convicted of witchcraft in Salem in 1692. I am currently...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelors, History
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Let Varsity Tutors find your child an expert SSAT tutor in Newton to help them develop an individualized study plan to ensure they are adequately prepared on test day. An experienced SSAT tutor has been in your child's position before, so they can create a study schedule that gets your child prepared, without overdoing it to the point where they burn out before the big day. A tutor's guidance is also invaluable in getting your child ready for the test experience. Students understand how important the SSAT is, so it brings quite a bit of pressure. Your child's tutor can teach them how to handle that pressure, so when the test day jitters start, your child could still perform at their best.
A skilled SSAT tutor in Newton, MA, will take your child's interests into account to create engrossing study sessions that keep them focused and engaged the entire time. The tutor can also assess your child's knowledge in the sections on the SSAT, which are the analytical writing section, the verbal reasoning section, the quantitative section, and the unscored essay. Using that information, the tutor can develop a personalized study plan that focuses on building your child's knowledge in those areas and eliminating any weak spots. In every tutoring session, your child gets immediate feedback and their tutor's full attention, for a streamlined learning experience that's more effective than the classroom format.
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