Top SSAT Tutors serving Portland

Brooke: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
Hi! I'm a student currently studying Government at Harvard, and I'm really looking forward to getting to work with you. I have experience tutoring high school students in a number of subjects, including math (Algebra 2 and Precalculus), English, History, and Spanish. I also have helped students write and revise college essays and supplementals. Additionally, I have experience with public speaking as captain of the Harvard Mock Trial team, which has awarded multiple times at...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750

Colin: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...with Teach For America. Being in the classroom had its challenges and I realized I am more suited to one-on-one interaction with students where I can cater the teaching style to a student's specific needs. Since being a classroom teacher, I have volunteered with GED students with Urbana Adult Education in Urbana, Illinois. Currently, I am back in school and working full-time. I am also a professional musician. Thanks for visiting my profile!
Education & Certification
Central Connecticut State University - Bachelors, International Studies

Amy: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado and earned a B.A. Special Education Teacher k-12. I also earned an M.A. for teaching grades k-12. I worked a full time 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!...
Education & Certification
University of Northern Colorado - Bachelors, Special Education Teacher K-12
Central Connecticut State University - Masters, Special Education

Jessica: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in both Child Development and French from Tufts University. During my time at Tufts, I also taught in Boston-area preschools, supporting early literacy, numeracy, and social skill development through the Jumpstart program. After graduating, I stayed in Boston and tutored 9th-12th graders in a wide range of subjects while earning my teaching license. After that, I taught 3rd and 4th grade where my students earned best in state scores...
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

Kayla: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
Hello Students and Parents! I am a teacher at an elementary school, as well as a tutor. I earned a Bachelors in Science in Elementary Education. I am certified to 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...
Education & Certification
Central Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Elementary education
Western Governors University - Masters, Teaching and learning with technology

Keisha: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
Keisha was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut. As a child, Keisha was a struggling student and gave teachers a hard time. Her mother sent her to spend summers with 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...
Education & Certification
Sacred Heart University - Bachelors, Sociology
Cambridge College - Masters, Early Childhood 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

Brooke: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I have been teaching and tutoring for over twenty years and love working with students of all ages. Specialties include application essays, creative projects and enrichment, reading and writing support, academic writing, grammar and editing, and journalism.
Education & Certification
Bucknell University - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
Columbia University - Master's/Graduate, Secondary Education, English/Language Arts (6-12)
State Certified Teacher

Jauneen: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I have 23 years of experience 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...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Bible College/Kings College - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Leah: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
Hi! I'm Leah! I've been a teacher for 11 years now and have taught in both California and Connecticut. I have experience with 1st through 6th grade. I went to school at Chapman University a small private school in Southern California. I received my Bachelor's degree in Political Science but decided the law wasn't for me and went back and got my teaching credential and Master's degree in Education with an emphasis in curriculum and...
Education & Certification
Chapman University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Chapman University - Master of Arts, Education

Lamon: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
After a successful career in economic development, I chose to move to Medelln, Colombia in 2013 to pursue my passion for music which led to a Latin Grammy Nomination and the discovery of my passion for education. As a modern renaissance man, I possess a thirst for knowledge and new experiences; a risk-taker who fosters new ideas and desires to reach his fullest potential in all areas of interest.
Education & Certification
Hamilton College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Linda: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...In order to introduce myself, allow me to begin by saying that I am currently attending Capella University where I am pursuing a Bachelors in Psychology. Prior to attending Capella, I earned a degree in Fabric Development and Marketing from The Fashion Institute of Technology. You might ask; ' What does a degree in Fabric Science have to do with Reading Comprehension, or Business in general? That is a fair question and it deserves an...
Education & Certification
Fashion Institute of Technology - Associate in Science, Textile Science
Capella University - Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management

Andrea: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I am an experienced tutor who loves to teach. I believe that every child learns differently. So it is my job to make sure to think outside the box inorder to get my students to understand what they are struggling in.
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Brockport - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Pace University-New York - Master of Science, Social Studies Teacher Education

Jerry: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I love to help students to build confidence in themselves and to find success! My teaching career began in 1995 at Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I taught Algebra there, as I have almost every year since: 5 years at college, 6 years middle school, and 7 years high school, here in Connecticut. At the middle school, I served as the head of the math department, IT, and SSAT testing, including English, verbal,...
Education & Certification
North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Central Connecticut State University - Master of Arts, Mathematics

Jordan: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a recent graduate of Elon University, where I earned a double English major of Professional Writing & Rhetoric and Creative Writing. My college career was defined by my work at the Elon Writing Center and as a Writing Fellow, where I was able to polish my tutoring pedagogy through experience and a full-semester preparatory course. I approach sessions with a collaborative mindset, knowing that knowledge is formed via communication, probing questions, and strategic...
Education & Certification
Elon University - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Writing: 700

Steve: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I am an experienced, certified educator in the state of Connecticut, with a background in teaching a variety of subjects. I enjoy teaching and always take a patient, understanding approach as I help my students develop their abilities. My credentials include a B.A. from Columbia University in the City of New York, a master's degree from Yale University, and licenses to teach general education and special education. When not teaching, I play several instruments and...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Yale University - Master of Arts, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 730
SAT Writing: 770

Angela: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
Teaching, travel, and culture have become a great love and ambition of mine after completing my TEFL teacher training in Paris, France in October 2011. Since, then I have taught private students and at schools both in New York City and in France, focusing on general English, ESL, and various standardized tests (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT/ACT), In addition to my teacher training, I am a writer, actor and performer, possessing excellent skills in communication and being...
Education & Certification
Fairfield University - Bachelors, Theatre

Shelby: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
Hello! I am a middle/high school science teacher in Connecticut. I love teaching because I get to help students and share my passion of science with them. I have a Bachelors in Biology, a Masters in Special Education, and I am working on my 6th year for Dyslexia Intervention. I have been teaching for 5 years, as well as tutoring after school and on the weekends. Most of the tutoring I have done has been...
Education & Certification
University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
New Mexico Highlands University - Master of Arts Teaching, Special Education

Kami: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I am currently studying Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. I have been tutoring math since high school and have experience tutoring in elementary school math, SSAT math, and high school algebra. I like to help students visualize solutions to problems and give them silly tricks that helped me understand and remember tough concepts.
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 760

Justin: Portland SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I am currently entering my fourth year at the University of Connecticut studying Acting and Math. I have plenty of experience mentoring (be it with younger students or my peers), as well as knowing the stress of an SAT or AP Exam. While I've been through the wringer with years of math, science, and art, real learning isn't a system of checkboxes. In my tutoring, I make sure to impart the conceptual understanding of the...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Mathematics
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.
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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