Top SSAT Tutors serving Sacramento

Ashley: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...and grammar. Teaching Experience: -Trained and worked as an English Writing and Reading Skills Tutor -Experience as tutor for ELs -Was selected as an instructional assistant for the Equal Opportunity Program at CSUS. I met with my tutees regularly to guide them through the difficulties of freshmen year from completing their first college writing assignments to dealing with roommates and their new discourse community. -Was selected as a tutor for the Reading and Writing Center...
Education & Certification
CSUS - Bachelor in Arts, English

Molly: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...for over 10 years and have loved every minute of it. I knew I wanted to be a teacher in the 5th grade. I enjoying helping students believe in their abilities and strengthening what they are weak in. Working through these weaknesses and getting them to believe in themselves and what they are capable of opens so many doors to them and makes anything they put their mind to possible in the future. I went...
Education & Certification
Sonoma State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
California State University-Sacramento - Unknown, Social Science

Emma: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...in a clear and engaging style is crucial to any student's success, even if the last creative essay they write is their personal statement for a college application. So few schools teach this skill, and even fewer teachers have the time to give students the individual attention that they need. I enjoy working with students who are learning to express themselves through writing, whether they need help with English grammar, literature analysis, or personal style.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature

Uzma: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...at heart! I have learned many things through teaching. I believe our students teach us how to keep our hearts, minds and perspectives open. The world will continue to become a better place with the spread of education. Knowledge is shared by teaching, inspiring, motivating, listening, learning and, most of all, laughing with our students. Education will ultimately bring what the world truly needs...peace! With over 20 years teaching experience in three different countries including...
Education & Certification
St Cloud State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
City University of Seattle in Canada - Masters, Educational Leadership

Theresa: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
I am interested in helping others reach their fullest potential. I am a Varsity Tutor and a Behavior Analyst. I am an experienced teacher and liaison for families, staff, and administrators. I was a founding teacher for the summer TK program and School Age Kindergarten program for a corporate child care center and school. I have also served as a mentor to novice teachers and employees.
Education & Certification
San Jose State University - Bachelor in Arts, Child Development
Pepperdine University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education

Jaimie: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...and I am a recent graduate of Northeastern University with my Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. I am currently working in the lab of Professor Robert Langer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on novel drug delivery systems for the gastrointestinal tract. I am hoping to attend medical school in pursuit of becoming a physician. I am currently interested in pediatrics and psychiatry but I am looking forward to exploring a range...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Connor: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...my interest in the field of academic tutoring is born out of my endless pursuit of knowledge, as well as my strong interpersonal communication skills. With proper guidance, every student possesses the ability to grasp even the most complex of topics, and I have built my tutoring career on this premise. As an experienced tutor, I have continually enjoyed seeing my students achieve lofty goals under my instruction. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, physics,...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE Verbal: 165

Erica: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...of Oberlin College, where I attained two Bachelor's degrees in English and Ancient Latin Language and Literature. I am a licensed teacher with a diversity of experience working with young people. For the past 10 years, I have tutored students of all ages and in a variety of subjects, with a strong focus on K-12 mathematics. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification....
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750

Cynthia: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and languages being more of my strong suit, and I would be willing to drive to a location as well as do online tutoring.... It is always...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Diptesh: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding, dancing, and...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Kaley: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...I have been working with kids since high school. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills....
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790

Rebecca: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...of Northwestern University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Vivek: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...sophomore at Austin College. I am a biology major and neuroscience minor. Science has been my passion from a young age. I like tutoring because I sincerely enjoy helping others and being able to impart my knowledge and experience. Along with being strong in my curricular classes, I have experience helping and tutoring younger students in various subjects and test prep. As a patient and encouraging teacher, I am adept at helping others reach their...
Education & Certification
Austin College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Matt: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...from Johns Hopkins University as a Public Health major with a concentration in Immunology and Infectious Diseases. I then went on to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of almost every age in various fields such as elementary science,...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology

Margarita: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...of Arts in Biochemistry and Russian Literature from Columbia University in May 2014, and I plan on beginning medical school in the fall of 2015. Since graduation, I have been working part-time in a dermatologist office as a Medical Assistant and part-time on a public health project related to smoking cessation. I have also been tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since I was in 7th grade, and my...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Max: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...I'm a senior at Yale College where I study Economics. I'm originally from Millburn, NJ. This year, I'm taking two semesters off from school to sing and 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...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Amanda: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...the identification of tone, argument, style, etc), argumentation, and editing, and a strong record of working well with my students. My style of teaching is pretty low-key, and I strongly believe in the power of communication and open discussion to make sure that my students and I are able to find the best ways to achieve their academic goals. That being said, I also understand that a high schooler's time is limited and valuable, and...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Molly: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Kerry: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...Kerry Pinnisi. I'm a proud graduate of Cornell University (B.A. in Psychology, 2011) and William James College (M.A. in Psychology, 2014). I have founded my own business as a Productivity Coach, specializing in executive functioning and motivation. I also enjoy helping students learn with tutoring! My background means I am well suited to clients with test anxiety, and other psychological factors that interfere with academic potential. I have experience working with clients with ADD/ADHD and...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Psychology
William James College - Masters, Professional Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 760

Chase: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...the developing human mind is vitally important to anyone with a vested interest in seeing individuals enjoy a happy, flourishing life, especially to those who are or wish to become teachers. I view studying and doing mathematical work as one of the greatest joys available to human beings in this context, and it is my role as a teacher to effectively, enthusiastically communicate the importance and beauty of math to my students as well as...
Education & Certification
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Private SSAT Tutoring in Sacramento, CA
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Sacramento SSAT Tutoring FAQ
If you are the parent of a grade school student who is planning on attending a private school, they may need to take the Secondary School Admissions Test, or SSAT. This is a standardized test that is often used by institutions to aid them in making decisions regarding admissions and placement. It is given to children between 3rd and 11th grade and consists of three sections: elementary, middle, and upper. A section is chosen depending on the test taker's current grade level, and all tests generally cover math, reading, verbal reasoning, and essay writing. Preparing for the SSAT can be overwhelming for students, especially those who have little experience with standardized tests. In order to strive to ensure that your child is properly prepared for test day, consider placing them in one-on-one study sessions. Varsity Tutors will match you with a SSAT tutor in Sacramento who will motivate your student to reach beyond their goals on the SSAT.
Varsity Tutors is happy to aid you in preparing your student for test day. You can easily connect with a qualified SSAT tutor in Sacramento, CA, by contacting one of our educational directors. We can assist you in finding a tutor who will try to teach your child in a student-centered manner that gives them the hands-on guidance they need. Every lesson could give your student the chance to actively engage with their tutor, receive valuable feedback, and learn how to work through difficult concepts. Furthermore, their tutor can also give them meaningful advice that helps them mentally prepare for test day.
All of the tutors that Varsity Tutors can connect you with in Sacramento are skilled in teaching SSAT and can work around your family's schedule. Your child's tutor understands that lessons are meant to be convenient, so they are happy to schedule study sessions at a time that suits you. Lessons can take place any time of the week at a location of your choice, or your student can learn through the computer. Our live learning platform allows your child to register for face-to-face online tutoring sessions, making SSAT studying as convenient as possible.
Varsity Tutors is able to strive to ensure that your student gets the assistance they need to ace the SSAT. Call our educational directors to find you an expert SSAT tutor in Sacramento, CA, to try to help your child get ready on test day. By working with someone who can develop a customized learning plan to suit your child's specific needs, your student is more likely to potentially perform well on the test and get into their first-choice school.
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