Top SSAT Tutors serving San Diego

Kristie: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...Washington, DC in the nonprofit sector. I thoroughly enjoyed my work but realized I needed to return to my roots in education. I really enjoy time spent tutoring and I love to make the tutoring process fun through games, positive reinforcement, and teamwork. I believe that every child has a unique style of learning and it is the tutor's job to discover and uplift the child's learning process. When I am not tutoring or learning,...
Education & Certification
UC- San Diego - Bachelor in Arts, Communications

Aaron: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
I just recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and a minor in chemistry. I am in the process of applying to medical school. I enjoy teaching others what I have learned. In my free time I like to watch sports and spend time with friends and family.
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
SAT Math: 740

Colin: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...During my seven years spent with the company I tutored children extensively as it coincided with information I was learning in college. This provided an excellent platform to practice my one on one techniques and abilities with students. I believe that many students have different learning styles, and it is the educators responsibility to capitalize on these learning styles to provide the learner with an optimal chance at success. When I am not actively involved...
Education & Certification
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

Matt: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...easiest to learn when we can make personal connections with what we are studying, so I seek out ways to connect the learning to your experiences. I also believe that learning is more effective when it is fun and when it is done in a multi-sensory manner, so I utilize multimedia, tactile learning, and music as part of my tutoring. I'll work hard to ensure you are learning the knowledge and skills to be successful!
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelors, English
National University - Masters, Teaching
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 33

Alex: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...passionate about tutoring. I have had tutoring experience with middle school through college students in Math and Science. My tutoring philosophy is not only to help students solve a problem but also to help them understand the thought process of how a certain method is chosen to solve a problem. Higher levels of math and science are built based on their fundamental concepts. Therefore, a solid understanding of these basic concepts is very important as...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering

Hugo: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
I am a Structural Engineering graduate from UCSD. I specialize in tutoring Math, Science, and test prep (SAT, AP, etc.), though I feel confident tutoring in a wide-range of subject areas. Some of my hobbies include sports (football and soccer) and video games. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Structural Engineering

Katelyn: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
I've been teaching in elementary school for four years. I've taught second and third grade. I love teaching students and seeing how much they can grow academically. I love teaching students math and reading. I like to use a lot of manipulatives while teaching math so that the students can see the "why" in math problems.
Education & Certification
Texas Tech University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian
Western Governors University - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

Juanita: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
I am a full time elementary teacher looking to tutor part time. I am experienced in working with a variety of students at all ability levels. I would ensure that I am prepared to tutor my student in any subject by doing any necessary research or reviews. My goal is to help students achieve independence and mastery of the topic.
Education & Certification
San DIego State Univeristy - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
National University - Master of Arts, Cross-cultural Education

Paul: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...to teach/tutor is Pre-Algebra since it is the gateway to the upper level math classes. I try to show the students that there is math all around them and show them how it can relate to their daily lives. When I teach and tutor, I try to make it fun and encourage them. My outside interests are photography, hiking and traveling. These interests eventually took me to Africa where I started my teaching and spent...
Education & Certification
National University - Bachelor in Arts, Math

Ashley: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...Pennsylvania. I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education there. Since graduating from college, I was an elementary special education for four years in South Carolina. I specifically taught Reading, Written Expression, and Math intervention. My teaching/tutoring philosophy is that all children have the ability to learn and succeed and it is my job to figure out what learning style works best to help them achieve success. In my spare time I...
Education & Certification
Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Elementary/Special Education
State Certified Teacher

Kevin: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...responsibility to find what motivates each student and use that, along with respect, care, and concern for each individual, to engage each student in his or her own learning process. Students are our nation’s greatest assets, this I will never forget. Students in my classes receive direct instruction and learn from wide-ranging instructional techniques that enhance the classroom environment. My enthusiasm is contagious. Students feed from my enthusiasm, making learning fun and exciting. In my...
Education & Certification
Wilmington University - Bachelor of Science, General Studies
Wilmington University - Master of Arts, Education

Jacqueline: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...prep, Literature, and Essay Editing. My passion and specialty is teaching reading. My goal is to instill a love for reading in my students because books allow for discoveries, imaginative thoughts, and new ideas. Aside from teaching, I have a deep passion for enjoying life to the fullest. I love to go for walks, especially to coffee shops, strolling along the boardwalk at the beach, and of course, reading. I enjoy reading all types of...
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor in Arts, Literature
State Certified Teacher

Aleksandra: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...class we worked in small groups on many topics including homework, current school and grade level topics and old topics to help with intervention. I have also taught summer school to help students before moving on to the next grade level. I think it is very important to use many different types of strategies to help students succeed. Strategies I have used and find very successful are whole brain learning, cooperative learning, hands on and...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Ellen: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...am a 2013 graduate from University of California, Berkeley. My favorite subjects to study were history and social theory, which helped me earn a BA in International Development with a focus on Latin America. My interest in the culture of our southern neighbors aligned nicely with my teaching experience. After college I was placed in Nashville, TN through Teach for America where I taught 5th grade English for two years, and ran an after school...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, International Development Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Verbal: 730
GRE Verbal: 165

Ruth: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...I love helping students understand how to approach difficult math and science problems without being intimidated, and I hope to relate the importance of a solid education to students. I am very patient, attentive to students' needs, and can tailor lessons to address specific needs that you might have. I enjoy tutoring Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and can help with SAT test prep. When I'm not in the lab or working with students, I...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Jaimie: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...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 of available disciplines. I...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Rebecca: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Molly: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed 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...
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

Matt: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...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, Hebrew, chemistry, MCAT prep,...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology

Connor: San Diego SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Diego, CA
...I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, physics, and economics for high school students. In addition to this, I also tutor 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...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE Verbal: 165
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