Top SSAT Tutors serving Norwalk
Scarlett: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
Hello! I'm Scarlett. I started tutoring last year and now miss it so much. I'm happy to help you reach your personal goals!
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Rutgers University-Newark - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Laura: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...performing students, and simultaneously push my high performing students to exceed expectations. My passion for education and student success, in addition to my ability to form strong relationships with my students, will help me find success with you or your student. Outside of my work in education, I love taking advantage of all that the city has to offer from visiting museums and seeing plays, to exploring unknown neighborhoods and finding new restaurants, I am...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science; Human Rights
Relay Graduate School of Education - Master of Arts, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 750
Sherry: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...data science, data management, statistical models. With over 8 years of experience teaching elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking...
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St. John's University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
St. John's University - Master of Arts, Psychology
Michelle: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
To help students gain a proper understanding of the subject material and gain confidence in their abilities.
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Columbia College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Gwynn: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...an underserved community. A language nerd, my favorite subjects to tutor are French and English writing skills, but I am equally confident in SAT and ACT test prep and math, science, history, and other subjects at the high school level. Beyond just helping improve students standardized test scores, I strive to inspire students to be confident, lifelong learners by getting to know what drives them individually and connecting this to their broader professional plans. The...
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Lesley: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
I received my Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College, New York, and right now, I am pursuing my MBA degree from Louisiana State University. As a tutor, I am a firm believer of the motto "Face it! Ace it!" This means that we can work together to make your academic weaknesses into one of your strengths.
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Manhattan College - Bachelors, Electrical Engineer
Louisiana State University-Shreveport - Masters, Masters in Business Administration
Alix: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...Otherwise, I'm a dog lover and working poet who lives in Brooklyn. Everybody says they like to cook and I'm no exception -- my friends have come to expect me to bring them brownies or cookies (because if I don't bring them to other people, I'll eat them all myself, which is no good for anybody). I have a pet hedgehog, Dwayne 'The Hog' Johnson, and enjoy hanging out with him in my free time.
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St Johns College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Ryan: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
I am a true New England boy, and am an alumnus of Wesleyan, Yale and Uconn Law School. I was a double major in Political Science and Psychology and enjoy the intersection of the two. I have taught for over twenty years most recently as a professor of Law and Criminology at UB. I also lived in Hong Kong and taught test prep to some of the world's most aspirational students.
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Connecticut - Doctor of Laws, Legal Studies
Usama: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...how it works and how to get results. Most times the student's actual problems aren't addressed and the interaction between student and tutor is very passive and does not garner results. I work with the student and ensure that all concepts are thoroughly ingrained before moving on to the next one. When I'm not enriching young minds, I enjoy performing stand up comedy. I also do a lot of music based projects, so basically I'm...
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The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 760
Nailah: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...taught weekly non-violent conflict resolution classes to sixth graders at John Martinez Middle School. As the Education intern at the global non-profit Youth Service America, she created educational resources designed to teach youth how to create their own service projects and led a workshop on these tools for visiting international students. Through Yale's Reach Out Program, Nailah traveled to Jamaica with a group of fellow students to lead community-center workshops for teenagers on health, domestic...
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Yale University - Bachelors, American Studies and Theatre Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 710
Sam: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...math. I've loved math ever since grade school, and I found myself actually looking forward to coming home and doing my math homework! I soon realized that what I was doing was not only fun, but had a purpose. I understood that it defines and shapes the way in which we go about our business navigating through the world. My admiration for its profound impact in this manner has only become stronger over the years....
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, English
CUNY Queens College - Current Grad Student, Mathematics Education
Robert: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...English and have a wide-ranging background and holistic perspective rooted in my liberal arts education. I am comfortable tutoring English to all ages across the spectrum of reading and writing skills. My tutoring style takes into account the life lessons of becoming a strong communicator that have served me as a strong writer throughout my own life. I believe learning to read and write well helps us understand and experience the world around us to...
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Colgate University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Chloe: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...have been tutoring students for over 7 years, and I have tutored kids from elementary school all the way up to the college level. I have always loved tutoring and helping students understand material the same way I do. I am a visual learner and can help students become one as well. I specialize in math and science classes, but I have taught every subject on the elementary and middle school level. Outside of school,...
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CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Marsha: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...Tibetan refugees and one monk from Thailand who was in town to learn English. The class spoke a mixture of bad English, Tibetan, and Nepali, but they had signed up for my creative writing seminar anyway. Some of them couldn't write or were afraid to share their writing, and some of them were more than eager to read personal essays about what was meaningful to them. At the end of the seminar, they gave me...
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Brown University - Bachelors, History
City College of New York - Masters, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 700
Arlene: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...been working with students with special needs for 9 years. I primarily work with fine motor skills including handwriting and formation of letters. I collaborate with teachers and will work with them in the classroom and follow the common core standards. I also communicate with parents and will work on meeting the goals of the student. If you decide to work with me, I promise to be flexible, patient, and hardworking.
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Avigayil: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
I am a student at Barnard College graduating in May 2021 with a major in political science and a minor in psychology. I love working with kids and helping them reach their full potential! I tutor in history, reading, writing (incl. college apps!) and government.
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Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Ali: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...Valentine, and for the longest time I can remember, I have had a passion instilled in me for learning. This passion is something that my teachers helped me foster through all my steps of education, and I would love to give back by helping your children foster their skills. Knowledge is power, and I want your children to head out into the world with all the power inside of them unleashed in their academic pursuits.
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Belmont University - Bachelors, Musical Theatre
Paul: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
I believe the best student is also the best tutor. I am the kind that likes to engage my students in everything I teach them. I received my Bachelor's degree in Biology from Syracuse university, master's in biomedical science at Touro and currently at New York College of Podiatric medicine hoping to become Podiatric surgeon and expert in foot and ankle diseases.... We all love to read stories or watch TV shows with good story line....
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Syracuse University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Joseph: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...older adults, as well as statistically evaluating performance data for programs receiving funding through the organization. I have also worked on a congressional campaign and assisted my alma maters Department of Institutional Research in appraising the colleges value relative to other liberal arts colleges across a variety of academic and financial metrics. As a child of two professors, I developed an affinity for the teaching tradition from a young age. I deeply believe that every...
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Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary - Bachelors, Political Science/Math
Lehigh University - Masters, Public Policy
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700
GRE: 335
Linda: Norwalk SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Norwalk, CT
...academic achievement, including students who were home schooled and those with IEPs. I have tutored the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT exams for students who were candidates for graduate school, and have worked with students taking the NTE and NYSTCE exams to earn New York State teacher certification. For the past fifteen years, I have focused on SAT, ACT, SSAT and ISEE prep, which I really enjoy. Over these fifteen years and literally hundreds of students,...
Education & Certification
Long Island University-C W Post Campus - Bachelors, Art Education
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Norwalk SSAT Tutoring FAQ
The Secondary Schools Admissions Test (SSAT) challenges many grade school students. Varsity Tutors will hand-pick a SSAT tutor in Norwalk, CT, who can work with your child's individual learning style, abilities, and personality.
Students take the SSAT as part of process of getting into competitive private middle schools and high schools around the country. The Elementary, Middle, and Upper Level tests are given to students in grades 3 through 11. The exam is offered monthly October through April, and one time in June. The three tests cover similar content but with increasing levels of difficulty. Each test has sections for verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, math, and an essay. The Middle and Upper Level tests include some algebra and geometry questions, for example. The essay isn't scored but is passed along to schools that use it to evaluate prospective students. Most students and their parents aren't sure of what schools they would apply to, so the essay is important.
Our educational directors in Norwalk can find a tutor for your child who can work with their learning style and abilities to try to help them do well in the SSAT. Your child's patient and experienced tutor can know all aspects of all SSAT test levels, so they will be well-prepared to try to help your child prepare for this critical test of academic knowledge. Your tutor can find out about your child's learning needs, devise a lesson plan, coach your child through each lesson, and monitor their progress. Regular feedback and progress can also help your child with test anxiety. Whether your child needs general test prep help or coaching on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, a tutor may be able to devise a suitable learning plan.
A skilled SSAT tutor in Norwalk 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 work hard to accommodate your child's schedule through one of three meeting options. Your child's tutor can meet them in your home or in another convenient location. Virtual face-to-face tutoring is available too, through an online learning platform. The tutor can always try to work around changing family schedules to arrange regular tutoring sessions that are important to successful test preparation success.
Your child can be well-prepared for the SSAT with the help of an expert tutor. Our educational directors in Norwalk, CT, can locate a SSAT tutor who might help your child meet their goals and excel on their exams.
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