Top SSAT Tutors serving Sacramento

Ashley: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...ELs, and elementary students. In fact, my experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults has greatly influenced my interest in pursuing a career in teaching. Having ventured a plethora of academic terrains with various age groups, I am happy to offer tutoring in many different areas. This includes Academic Essays, Research Papers, Speeches, Creative Writing, Graduate Theses, and Personal Statements. I am also available to assist individuals for whom English is their second language. I...
Education & Certification
CSUS - Bachelor in Arts, English

Emma: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...write 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature

Molly: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...teaching 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...
Education & Certification
Sonoma State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
California State University-Sacramento - Unknown, Social Science

Uzma: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...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 Pakistan, United States and Canada, I have come to believe even more so that education is the key to improving global relations as well...
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

Kaley: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...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. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use my graduate training in human development to tailor my instruction to students' individual...
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

Erica: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools. I have also served as a Crisis Services...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750

Samantha: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading, and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Joshua: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Margarita: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...I grew up with a very strong and traditional math background. I always find teaching math to students to be gratifying, and I hope to share some of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process of applying to colleges (and later graduate schools) is! With every student, I aim to find an individualized approach that makes our time together productive, helpful,...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Connor: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...students in college level general chemistry, general biology, organic chemistry, introductory physics, economics and for the MCAT exam. I excelled in undergraduate coursework pertaining to these subjects and have prior experience in assisting pre-professional (pre-medical and pre-nursing) students looking to succeed in their required general science classes. My tutoring methodology is dependent on the establishment of a strong conceptual framework, and subsequent application of theory through practice problems (the best way to master any pure...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE Verbal: 165

Rebecca: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking, being with friends and family, traveling the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Cynthia: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...STEM 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...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Max: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...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 interests are widely varied and eclectic...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Matt: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...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, Hebrew, chemistry, MCAT prep, and many more.. My ultimate plan is to go to medical school, but in the meantime I try to teach...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology

Erika: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am not in school myself, I love rowing, equestrian and exploring my new city of Boston! I look forward to meeting and working with you soon!
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Harvard University - Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Amanda: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...over 25 different countries and am particularly interested in the ways that writing and culture have symbiotically shaped human history. As a college graduate and an alumna of a Seattle private school, I have personally experienced the pressures and difficulties facing most high school students. I love learning in any form and have taken the PSAT, ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Tests, so I understand the difficulty in finding a way to master...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Crosby: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...I am able to evaluate my successes and failures. Just as I say to my students, "failure is not final". Using my data, I am able to model resilience to my students by adapting my approach to best meet the individual needs of the student. In addition to my aforementioned pedagogical toolkit, I am a passionate learner. WIth my varied educational, professional, and personal experiences, I am able to tutor in a variety of content...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Anthroplogy
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education

Zachary: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...not so much as a fallback career, but because I am fascinated by the subject. I succeeded in getting into Northwestern without the aid of any academic tutors or test prep classes. As such, I am confident in my standardized test-taking abilities, and happy to share the strategies I used for the ACT, SAT II, and AP tests. I am also prepared to tutor a variety of academic subjects as well, as reflected by my...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Shawn: Sacramento SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sacramento, CA
...well. My favorite topics to tutor are Chemistry and Precalculus/Trigonometry. I am a patient teacher who can explain problems in many different ways according to how individual students learn best. I only ask that you know and explain to me what topics you do not know or get so far. I know that every student can learn a subject with a combination of practice and patience, but I insist upon consistent effort and sessions. As...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of California-Los Angeles - Master of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
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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