
Christina: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a current MBA student at the Yale School of Management who will also be attending UCLA School of Law post-MBA. I've also enjoyed taking standardized tests and "cracking" their code; so I love getting to continue to work on this with my students.
Education & Certification
University of Houston - Bachelors, Biology, General
Yale School of Management - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General

Alexander: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...SAT prep), computer science (introductory web development and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension with students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Kayla: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...teach kindergarten through sixth grade. I have my Masters in Teaching and Learning in Technology. I believe all students can learn. A tutor’s job is to use the student’s strengths as a leaner, and their learning style to teach them successful strategies to master skills and concepts. Outside from my career, I love to listen to music, run, and most importantly spend time with my friends and family. I cannot wait to make a difference...
Education & Certification
Central Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Elementary education
Western Governors University - Masters, Teaching and learning with technology

Amy: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...teaching position for the Hartford public Schools. My classroom was self-contained that was composed of ASD,PDD students, and many had severe behavioral issues. The students in my class were deemed "un-teachable" With the exception of one child all of my kids graduated in the mainstream! I am a very strong reading and math teacher at the elementary and middle school level. I use a multi-kinesthetic approach which enhances memory; while additionally we are having a...
Education & Certification
University of Northern Colorado - Bachelors, Special Education Teacher K-12
Central Connecticut State University - Masters, Special Education

David: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...years, as a tutor, classroom teacher (I am certified in Math 7-12 in Connecticut), and developer of teaching materials. My most recent gigs have been hourly / independent contractor / free-lance, which I haven't put on my resume. I've been tutoring, mostly for the Hamden (CT) school district as a three-quarters-time job but also occasionally for some local agencies. And I've been developing materials for several publishers of math textbooks and web-sites.... Treat every student like...
Education & Certification
Union College - Bachelors, Computer Science
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-New York - Masters, Computer Science

Landon: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...forth any effort. Meanwhile, I was spending countless hours reading, drilling flash cards, and reworking problems without receiving the same results. School just never came naturally for me, and I often felt incompetent, unmotivated and embarrassed to ask for help. Thankfully, I had wonderful teachers, mentors, and tutors along the way that helped me master the strategies and techniques that worked best for my studies and inspired me to love learning. I became increasingly confident...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Public Relations and Government

Kim: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...helping with homework was a given. When told as a teenager that I'd make a great teacher, I decided being trapped in a room with more kids was not on my life agenda. I attended UCONN and graduated with a BS in Agriculture (CANR). I've done many jobs in my life (milking cows, counseling the unemployed, supervising summer work crews, guiding trail rides...) and, oddly enough, they all involved teaching in some way. Well, not...
Education & Certification
UCONN - Storrs - Bachelors, Animal Science

Cody: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...as a classroom teacher, substitute teacher, a special education paraprofessional and as a theatre teaching artist. I'm also a playwright and work for a nonprofit arts center in downtown Hartford. I'm passionate about education, and I love the experience of one-on-one teaching. It's my way of giving back to the incredible teachers that shaped my childhood and offered me the doors to the professional experiences I've been fortunate enough to have. Let's learn!... I believe that...
Education & Certification
University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Bachelors, Theatre - Arts Administration

Paige: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...to teach, it is my passion! I work with students on a daily basis on many different skills, strategies, and concepts. I like to use a lot of hands on, interactive activities. I also try to incorporate technology into my lessons! I try to make learning relevant and fun for all of my students. I look forward to meeting students and helping them achieve their goals, all the while promoting a love for lifelong learning!
Education & Certification
Quinnipiac University - Bachelors, Business
Southern Connecticut State University - Masters, Elementary Education

Sanaea: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...degree in biology. I am really passionate about helping students get excited about the subjects they are learning and inculcating strong study habits at a young age. I have always enjoyed being involved in education and have extensive experience tutoring elementary school age and high school students. Science has always been one of my favorite subjects, so I would love to share my enthusiasm for the natural and physical world with students! I have also...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Marty: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...wasn't for me. Fortunately I was rehired as a math interventionist and I've been working at that job ever since, and loving it. I'm active in my local Lutheran church and served as its financial secretary. I'm currently an elder in my church. I've taught in summer school and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's why I can't seem to leave it. These days I'm employed as a paraprofessional at Middletown...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Wesleyan University - Masters, Mathematics
State of Connecticut - Certificate, Mathematics Teacher Education

Donna: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...the United States Marine Corps. After serving in the military four years, I received my Master of Arts degree in Art Therapy/Counseling from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, CT. My undergraduate work was from Rhode Island College where I received two Bachelor of Arts degrees. I majored in Cultural Anthropology, and minored in Studio Art. I also concentrated on Elementary Education and Middle School Social Studies so I could earn my teaching certifications. Gardner's...
Education & Certification
Rhode Island College - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Albertus Magnus College - Master of Arts, Art Therapy

Neetu: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...in Education also. I am very comfortable teaching all different age groups and enjoy working with students one-on-one. One-on-one teaching helps me understand their strengths and weaknesses. I try to listen to my students' needs and evaluate that first, and then based on that I provide support, guidance, advice and encouragement to students on issues regarding their progress in education. I am very consistent and patient with my students. As a tutor, my strength lies...
Education & Certification
India Gov't Postgraduate College - Bachelor of Science, Math, Physics
India and Fitchburg State College - Masters, Math and Education
State Certified Teacher

Katie : Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I graduated from the University of Connecticut with degrees in both Accounting and English. I worked as an accountant for a year before I went back to school to earn my Masters in Education. I currently teach high school English and Theater. As a tutor, I use modeling and mini-lessons to help my students reach their potential.
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English and Accounting
University of Connecticut - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction

Matthew: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...just their test scores. I am patient, methodical, and understanding, and I work well with students who are willing to make an effort toward improving. I can tutor in the following subjects: - Math (elementary, middle-school, pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, and introductory trigonometry and precalculus) - German (introductory and intermediate) - Test prep (including SAT, ACT, and GRE) - Biology (high-school and introductory, college-level) - Chemistry (high-school and introductory, college-level inorganic) I graduated...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Grad Student, Library and Information Science

Julia: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...I am also on the Physician Assistant track. Since freshman year of high school, I have put forth many hours tutoring students of all ages, ranging in many subjects. My personal favorite subject to tutor in is Algebra, but I have tutored in math ranging from elementary school level to high school level. I have also tutored in the sciences and Spanish. Although I started learning Spanish in middle school, I spent half of high...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Keisha: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...her Aunt who is a teacher in Florida. It was through her Aunt's influence Keisha discovered she wanted to be a teacher. In 2004, she went to Sacred Heart University and graduated with a Bachelors in Sociology. Keisha's extracurricular activities during college focused on working with students in urban areas where she tutored and mentored. After her undergrad, she spent three years working as Preschool teacher at a federally funded Head Start program serving...
Education & Certification
Sacred Heart University - Bachelors, Sociology
Cambridge College - Masters, Early Childhood Education

Nancy: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...particular skill is important. I was a classroom teacher for many years. I spent most of those years teaching grades 3, 4 and 7, but I have actually taught all grades! While in the classroom, I taught core subjects to heterogeneously grouped students. For the last ten years, I have been an online tutor. My online students varied in abilities and geographical locations. I was even tasked with planning for and teaching homeschooled students with...
Education & Certification
Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education K-8
Southern Connecticut State University - Masters, Elementary Education

Jauneen: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...Northeastern Bible College. I moved on to teach in classrooms, churches, small group settings, swimming pools (as a swim instructor) and even in my own home. As a homeschool mom, I teach my own children and am preparing them for college. I believe that if learning is boring, frustrating or upsetting, it's not being done right. We can do better! So my personal goal is to help students enjoy their road to excellence.
Education & Certification
Northeastern Bible College/Kings College - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Max: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Private SSAT Tutoring in Portland, OR
Receive personally tailored SSAT lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
If you plan on placing your child in a private school then they may need to take the Secondary School Admissions Test, or SSAT. This standardized test is used by a number of institutions to as a way to determine admissions and inform the staff about which programs a student should be placed it. In is offered once a month between October and April, as well as a one-time test in June. There are three versions of the test, elementary, middle, and upper, which are determined by your child's grade level. If you want to give your child a better chance to score high on the test, give Varsity Tutors a call today. Our educational directors in Portland, OR, can find a tutor for your child who can work with their learning style and abilities to try to help them do well on the SSAT.
Varsity Tutors could help you find a skilled, independent tutor near Portland who can guide your child on the path toward SSAT understanding. Your student could benefit from a student-centered learning approach that allows them to work with their tutor as they prepare for test day. Your child can study in a manner that promotes an overall understanding of the SSAT, or they can focus specifically on one of the tests four sections: quantitative, verbal reasoning, essay and reading comprehension. For this reason, one-on-one tutoring sessions are an efficient way to prepare for the SSAT, as they allow one to study the areas they need and skip over the concepts they already know.
For help connecting with SSAT tutors in Portland contact the educational directors at Varsity Tutors today. We can assist you in finding a tutor who is happy to work around your family's busy schedule. Lessons can take place any time of the week, even over the weekend, at a location of your choosing. You can even choose between placing your child in face-to-face online tutoring sessions over the live learning platform, on in-person lessons. Whatever your choices, there is a tutor who is happy to aid your child in pursuing success.
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