Top SSAT Tutors serving San Jose

Talia: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...received my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with children, listening to their stories, and sharing a laugh as I impart knowledge in a structured...
Education & Certification
Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology

Michael: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...I am especially good at helping students understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one is good at everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the same material, and I have a knack for finding the one that works. I enjoy using examples and analogies that help the student "get" and remember complicated concepts. Preparing for...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770

Rachel: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790

Rebecca: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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, 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Max: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 teacher and coach at a public middle school (my 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...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Connor: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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, 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...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE Verbal: 165

Kaley: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...teaching and 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...
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

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

Joshua: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...1 - Panthon-Sorbonne and focused my research on the social exclusion of African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my...
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

Vivek: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...a current 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...
Education & Certification
Austin College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Erica: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750

Shawn: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...and grad school for people earning their Bachelors degrees. I have been tutoring while also being an Upper School Science and Math teacher for over 19 years. I teach all levels of Chemistry (including AP), Physics (regular and honors), AP Environmental Science, Honors Precalculus, Trigonometry, Algebra 1 and 2, Earth Science, and Physical Science and have taught Chemistry and Physics at the college level as well. My favorite topics to tutor are Chemistry and Precalculus/Trigonometry....
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of California-Los Angeles - Master of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420

Alexandra: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...prepared me for success in college. I am a fortunate member of the Terry Scholarship Foundation, which has provided me and hundreds of other Texans with a private, four-year, full-ride scholarship. As a Terry Scholar, I am well-versed in all subjects and have taken on the role of mentor to many of the incoming freshmen. I have spent most of my free time in college as a nanny and tutor to families around the DFW...
Education & Certification
University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36

Henry: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
Hello! I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 780

Karan: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...sophomore at Cornell University, and a recent graduate from Stuyvesant High School (a specialized high school in downtown Manhattan). I have much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have scored a 34 on my ACT exam (out of 36). If you haven't found anyone already, I would be happy to be of assistance. Please let me know. I...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Applied Economics and Management
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Jacob: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...I enter a student's life at an especially fraught time. My student's and I work together to figure out what tools they need to succeed. Whether for standardized tests or academic subjects, I look forward to helping you or someone you care about reach their potential. For my own academic history, I scored in the 99th percentile on all three sections of the SAT, as well as attaining a score of 5 on the AP...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Cheyne Ian: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...the areas he or she is struggling in. Previous experience has taught me that no student learns exactly the same and I strive to find the strategy that works best for the individual. I have tutored numerous grades ranging from pre-k-college so I have a wide range of experience. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and my favorite subjects to teach are math, biology, and chemistry. As a current student, I know that...
Education & Certification
Creighton University - Current Undergrad, Management

Jeanne: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...a love of data analysis. Because of that, I completed a post-baccalaureate program at Cleveland State University last year, and next August I will be going to graduate school for an MPH in epidemiology. I???ve been accepted to Emory and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor so far, and I???m waiting on the other schools I???ve applied to. I???m really excited to start my career in epidemiology, and I???m not even sure how I???ll decide which school...
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Amanda: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...and minors in Psychology and Communication Design, and hope to apply my analytical and communication skills to a career in law or public policy. While attending university, I spent my free time finding ways to positively impact and further educate my community through my involvement as a campus tour guide, writing tutor, sexual assault counselor, and Greek life leader. I love traveling and have visited over 25 different countries and am particularly interested in the...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Leonid: San Jose SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Jose, CA
...a motivated Mechanical Engineering student at UMass Amherst, with a strong passion for teaching. In my free time, I rock climb, dance, and build crazy robotics projects. I love helping students of all ages build understanding and excitement for various subjects. I believe that, with patience and the right set of tools, you can grow to enjoy any subject. As someone who used to be terrible at math and was taught to love it, I...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 700
Private SSAT Tutoring in San Jose, CA
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San Jose SSAT Tutoring FAQ
Your child is special and you're now ready to get them into the best possible secondary school for their future success. The Secondary School Admissions Test, or SSAT, may be all that stands in the way.
Give your special student a jump-start towards high achievement. Varsity Tutors can point you towards a professional SSAT tutor in San Jose, CA, to try to make sure your student is ready on the day of the exam. The tutors you'll find are experienced professionals who are skilled in working to help students try to understand the intricacies of the SSAT.
As you're filling out school applications and preparing statements on your child's behalf, the test's importance is also clear. It's a critical piece of your application portfolio. We'll be able to put you in touch with tutors to help in all four sections of the test: quantitative, reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and the essay. Whatever the grade level and in whichever subject your student needs polish, you'll be on the right track.
Tutors have a vast knowledge of the subjects and understand the testing process. So if your child needs practice in the process of standardized test taking, they'll get it. Tutors can also work with your child on vocabulary likely to come up in testing. We can point you towards professional SSAT tutors in San Jose to work on a study plan catered to your student's knowledge, speed, and learning style.
But don't wait until the last minute to prepare. The SSAT is usually given just once a month between October and April, and only once during the summer months. You'll want to prepare your student to take it as soon as possible and give them as much time as possible to try to improve their weaker areas.
We'll find you a skilled SSAT tutor in San Jose who can offer your child one-on-one attention. After analyzing your concerns and goals, your tutor could find out exactly how proficient your child is in the material. They can figure out what confuses your student and go from there, creating a custom program designed to keep your kid on the track for the best scores and best chances at school admission.
We will find you a skilled SSAT tutor in San Jose, CA, who will work to try to give the knowledge your kid needs to thoroughly understand the SSAT. Tutors can meet with you one-on-one, either at your home or another convenient location, like Happy Hollow Park & Zoo if you prefer the outdoors. You can also visit a tutor online. Our face-to-face online learning platform is a personalized approach. It lets us give your student targeted instruction and create a study plan based on your goals.
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