Top SSAT Tutors serving Portland
Max: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship positions in human capital consulting & private equity, as well as in patent law. My...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Ellis: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...They present a more complete and personal description than I could possibly present in a Personal Statement. My expertise also extends to the law. I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School (widely recognized as one of the premier law schools in the United States) and a former practicing attorney and law professor. I have helped students to prepare for the LSAT and to draft the Personal Statement required by law schools....
Education & Certification
Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law
Tasha: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...I am a Native English speaker and also speak basic Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I am TEFL certified and taught English in China for 2 years. I learned Chinese while living in Shanghai and thus understand the perspective of a second language learner having to utilize their second language daily. In conclusion, I greatly enjoy tutoring and seek to make my tutoring sessions informative and fun! I look forward to tutoring you soon!
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Anthropology
University of Baltimore - Juris Doctor, Law
Amy: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 lot of fun learning. I know my core curriculum and special needs is definitely a strength for me. I teach with a passion, and the kids always love me. I am also dependable, honest, and punctual. I have been able...
Education & Certification
University of Northern Colorado - Bachelors, Special Education Teacher K-12
Central Connecticut State University - Masters, Special Education
Jauneen: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...teaching. I received my BA in elementary education and Biblical studies from 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...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Bible College/Kings College - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Nancy: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...languages. I have experience preparing students for standardized tests such as the ISEE. My students have ranged in age from preschool to college level. I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in education from Southern Connecticut State University and a Sixth Year in education from the University of New England. I hold a TESOL certificate for teaching English to students of other languages. I look forward to working with my Varsity Tutor students. Let's have...
Education & Certification
Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education K-8
Southern Connecticut State University - Masters, Elementary Education
Marty: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...love teaching... that's why I can't seem to leave it. These days I'm employed as a paraprofessional at Middletown High School. I spend a lot of my spare time with my grandson, Joshua, who is 13 years old and a total delight. He never fails to make me smile. He attends middle school in Glastonbury where he is an A student and football player. I look forward to attending his games every week.... The things you...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Wesleyan University - Masters, Mathematics
State of Connecticut - Certificate, Mathematics Teacher Education
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
Keisha: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...After her undergrad, she spent three years working as Preschool teacher at a federally funded Head Start program serving low-income families. In 2012, she moved on to working as a para-professional at a local charter school in Bridgeport CT. In August 2014, Keisha earned a Masters in Early Childhood Education and then moved to Newark, NJ where she became a state certified teacher. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and...
Education & Certification
Sacred Heart University - Bachelors, Sociology
Cambridge College - Masters, Early Childhood Education
Jaclyn: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
Hello! My name is Jackie DeFilippo and I am enthusiastic about tutoring. I have tutored before in college, and I am currently a middle school Science teacher. I have a license and degree in Elementary Education, with experience in both elementary school education and middle school education. I am a new teacher, and have a passion for teaching and learning. I look forward to meeting you!
Education & Certification
Westfield State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Jessica: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...design and teacher development for a network of schools in NYC and CT. I am also currently pursuing Master's degrees in Children's Literature (M.A.) and Library and Information Science (M.S.). I love tutoring many subjects and students of all ages, but I am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant readers often see reading as a chore, so I believe it is imperative to develop a student's love for literacy at the same time as...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Child Development, French
Simmons School of Library and Information Science - Masters, Children's Literature, Library and Information Science
GRE Verbal: 163
Michele: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...Education degree from American College of Education shows that I have learned something of education theory. However, my passion for learning and for helping others learn is what really drives my desire to tutor. I began by tutoring my peers in the math lab at college. Then I continued by teaching my own children for the last twenty-two years in our homeschool. Today, I tutor friends (old and new ones). From elementary math to pre-calculus,...
Education & Certification
Liberty University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
American College of Education - Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Cody: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...my professional life teaching -- 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...
Education & Certification
University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Bachelors, Theatre - Arts Administration
Richard: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...I have graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science in physics. Throughout my time in college, I have tutored an array of students ranging in various skills of mathematics and physics and ages. I love the feeling of helping others understand and gain an appreciation for the fields through the sessions we have. My goal is to help students solve problems on their own, but also have some fun while doing it too.
Education & Certification
Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Alan: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
As an educator, I strive to make math available to every student. Each student has their own learning style and is capable of learning. My job is to connect the student to their learning, using techniques that suit their needs. We need to include a few laughs along the way, as this is Math after all!
Education & Certification
Western Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Sanaea: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 taken many standardized tests including taking the SAT three times, so have extensive experience preparing for such tests which I would love to share with my students. In my spare time, I love running, baking, and spending time with friends.
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Elisa: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I have had 25 years teaching experience on the elementary level. I taught Kindergarten for 19 years. I have been teaching 5th grade for the last 6 years. I have always taught in an inclusion classroom. ... I believe that all children have the ability and right to learn. My goal is to instill a love of learning in all children. I would like all children to have the confidence to overcome any difficulties they may...
Education & Certification
Manhattanville College - Bachelors, History
Southern Connecticut State University - Masters, Elementary Education
Jamie: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...I created a citizens academy to teach community members about law, and the police department. While teaching classes at our newly established, my intern supervisor insisted I should look into teaching, and pointed me in the direction of an alternative education program that would merge my interest in the field of law and all things legal and my talents within the classroom atmosphere. While still in my undergraduate college, I gained employment as a Behavioral...
Education & Certification
Albertus Magnus College - Bachelors, Sociology/Law
University of New Haven - Masters, Elementary Education
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
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Paige: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...with my Masters in Elementary Education. I love 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...
Education & Certification
Quinnipiac University - Bachelors, Business
Southern Connecticut State University - Masters, Elementary Education
Private SSAT Tutoring in Portland, OR
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Portland SSAT Tutoring FAQ
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.
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