Top SSAT Tutors serving Plano
Lara: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
I love biology and enjoy teaching students and helping them understand the wonders of the natural world. I have a Ph.D in microbiology and immunology, and I have taught biology and microbiology at the college level for the past 9 years. I love teaching and making connections with students. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a student who has struggled to understand a concept suddenly 'get it.'
Education & Certification
Austin College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Uniformed Services University - Doctor of Science, Microbiology and Immunology
Shyon: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...doing extracurriculars at school. I believe the most effective teachers are not those who know the most, but those who motivate their students to want to know it all. I like to keep the student as engaged and focused as possible in the work. From my personal experiences in high school up to the Biomedical Engineering program, I have learned the variety of ways students learn and try my best to implement the most appropriate...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Brigett: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
I have taught elementary school for 18 years. I am passionate about reading. I find enjoyment in helping students discovering the power in reading. I have tutored students after school and Saturdays to help students become proficient readers.
Education & Certification
University of North Texas - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
Concordia University-Portland - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Amelia: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...a high school Algebra 2 teacher with experience teaching math ranging from middle school through college-level, including geometry, algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, and calculus. Although most of my tutoring and teaching experience is in math, I have undergraduate degrees in both mathematics and psychology (and briefly attend graduate school for psychology), so I would love to help out with either subject. I tutor test prep as well, including SAT, ACT, AP Calculus, IB Math, and AP/IB...
Education & Certification
Austin College - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Master of Science, Applied Psychology
Pamela: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...Second Language online to children ages 3-15 in China. I work professionally in the Financial Services industry and have experience in professional speaking, presentation skills and Train the Trainer classes. I enjoy making a connection with my students (regardless of subject matter or age of learner) and thoroughly understanding their needs and objectives. I think mutual learning can occur from either a teacher or student position and I firmly believe that we should always be...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor of Science, International Marketing
Melanie: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...to scaffold to higher academic success. I also think that we should have fun. I enjoy talking about music, TV, movies, pets, children and grandchildren. I believe that if you are having fun, you will be more engaged with the material and will retain more of the information. I have extensive experience working with neurodivergent students and have many skills to help you succeed in your way, not pushing you to the "normal" way of...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
University of South Carolina-Columbia - Masters in Business Administration, International Business
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs - Doctor of Philosophy, Project Management
Tiffany: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...ensure I found my way again. I hope to be the same for students. I received my bachelor's of arts from the University of Central Florida in English with Creative Writing. This degree qualifies me to tutor and teach grammar, spelling, writing, creative writing, and anything English related. On top on my bachelor's, currently, I am obtaining my master's degree at the University of Alabama for English Literature. I will start applying to English Ph.D....
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelor in Arts, English
The University of Alabama - Master of Arts, English
Ana: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...French. After graduation, I worked for hospitals and various pharmaceutical / biologics companies where I developed curriculum and taught students and held workshops for healthcare sales professionals in the US and Latin / South America. When in these countries, the teaching was held totally in Spanish or Spanish/English. I also taught topics in Petroleum Engineering online to adults all over the world. I am quirky, funny, creative, enthusiastic, but patient and non-judgmental. My versality allows...
Education & Certification
Barry University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Alexandra: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...she created a nationally-recognized arts leadership camp in the Sierras, taught creative expression and drama to grade through high school levels in public and charter schools, developed drama programs for non-profits and has even tutored Latin. She is nationally credentialed as an NEA/USC/ Annenberg and Eugene O'Neill Institute theatre critic. She coaches a full verbal subject array and focuses on ACT /SAT test prep and college application essays. An ACT/SAT Specialist, she has tutored over...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelors, Theatre Arts
Alesha: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...school for the past 7 years to help students who need extra help with a subject and to pass the STAAR test. I love helping students find a new strategy or tool they can use to help them understand something they are missing. I also know how to push students to a level higher to expand their thinking and find connections to make it relevant to them. Teaching is my passion and I want to...
Education & Certification
Texas AM University- Commerce - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Andrew: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...an 8th Grade Science teacher here in Dallas has prepared me for the curriculum and challenges facing students in the area. While I offer tutoring in a broad range of subjects from foreign languages to grammar and writing to math and science, I find Physics to be the most enjoyable subject to teach. I see Physics as the science that allows all the other sciences to occur, and I find it helpful to use Physics...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Unknown, International Politics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 720
Tijuana: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
Passionate and adaptable educator who teaches with intentionality and humility while on a mission to impact student growth and achievement; academically, socially and emotionally. Armed with 20+ years of experience, I thrive off of building relationships with others and view my role as an educator as a ministry.
Education & Certification
Emporia State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Demia: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...SSgt. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students during my teaching tenure. I worked as a tutor at a private school where my primary focus dealt with reading, math and writing. Recently, I taught developmental writing at Eastfield College. My teaching and tutoring experience has empowered me to teach a range of subjects. My passion is writing and reading. In my experience of helping struggling students prepare for standardized...
Education & Certification
University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Bachelor in Arts, Communication
Texas A & M University-Commerce - Master of Science, Elementary education
Sarah: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...hopefully my students will feel more inclined to express themselves and trust in me. I only want the best for my students, and I will work hard to ensure that every one of them succeeds at their goals at least in some way. I am comfortable tutoring an array of subjects, but I would feel most comfortable tutoring English or math. Any subject that deals with the basic middle school curriculum is fine for me...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelors, Literary Studies with minor in Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1390
SAT Writing: 720
Sarah: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...around us. Let's discover the math around us together! I have been tutoring math for 9 years, and I taught 3 years of secondary school in Uganda, Africa. I currently teach College Algebra online and tutor for middle school, high school, and college math courses. Others would describe me as bubbly, kind, and encouraging. As a teacher, I want to make math fun and enjoyable for you while challenging and supporting you. One of my...
Education & Certification
Hannibal-LaGrange University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Liberty University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
ACT English: 34
Michele: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...It is indeed arduous and oftentimes draining, but the pay off is truly worth it. Beyond getting good grades and passing exams, I believe that language opens doors to many opportunities and experiences in life. As such, I hope to show how learning English, be it speaking, listening, reading or writing, does not necessarily have to be a stressful process but can actually be fulfilling and enlightening as you learn more about yourself and the...
Education & Certification
Baylor University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Emily: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
I recently graduated from the Master of Education in Counseling program at the University of Houston and is working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. I majored in Psychology and Sociology, and minored in Women's and Gender Studies in undergraduate. I speak and write fluent English, Mandarin, and Malay.
Education & Certification
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Houston - Masters in Education, Mental Health Counseling
Aeron Gabriel: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
I am a freshman Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Texas at Dallas. I have years of experience tutoring introductory programming languages, primarily Python and C++, as well as for test prep, particularly for the SAT. I aim to assist students as young as I am to be comfortable learning and getting help because I believe that an open mind results in a healthier learning experience.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 740
Ping: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
I am very passionate about teaching and I truly want to make differences in the students' lives. I am an enthusiastic person who knows math well ranging from Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-calculus to AP Calculus AB and BC. I am excited to start your math journey with you.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
University of North Texas - Master of Arts, Education
Jessica: Plano SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Plano, TX
...educator, my passion for education continues when I am not at school teaching. I enjoy working with students one-on-one to help then master the content that they are working on. I thrive on coming up with different ways to help a struggling student succeed. Building relationships is another part of tutoring that I love. It is great to get to know more people and be able to see them grow in their knowledge and as...
Education & Certification
Western Governors University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Western Governors University - Master of Science, Special Education
Private SSAT Tutoring in Plano, TX
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Plano SSAT Tutoring FAQ
The Secondary School Admissions Test, or SSAT, is a standardized test that is used by private schools to make admissions decisions. There are three different levels of the test: the Elementary Level is for students in the 3rd and 4th grades; the Middle Level is for students in the 5th through 7th grades, and the Upper Level is for students in the 8th through 11th grades. The three sections that Your child could be tested on include Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative skills. These three areas will be evaluated no matter which level of the test your child takes. With so much riding on your child's score, you may be wondering how you could help them do their best on the SSAT. Varsity Tutors can connect your child with a professional SSAT tutor in Plano, TX, who could teach them how to study effectively.
The advantages of having your child study with an expert SSAT tutor are myriad. Instead of working through a prepackaged review book or an SSAT prep course that may have many other students in it, your child could receive individual attention. A personal SSAT tutor in Plano may be able to tailor sessions to your child's preferences in a way that they won't get in a traditional classroom setting. Working with an independent tutor will allow your child to ask as many questions regarding the content and format of the test as they need. They'll never be rushed past a concept they may not yet entirely understand or have to spend time reviewing material they have already understood. The tutor could give your child immediate feedback as they work through the topics your child finds most challenging. An experienced and skilled SSAT tutor in Plano, TX, could teach your child how best to use their study time.
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