Top SSAT Tutors serving Smithtown

Megha: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...believe that every student has the potential to succeed and tackle any assignment or test. With the right guidance, tools, and techniques, I want to help you reach that potential. I'm full of energy -- and I promise to keep you laughing while you learn! It doesn't feel like learning when you're having fun. I'm here to make sure that all your stress is locked away in a box while we work together to focus...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, History
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, South Asian Studies
LSAT: 163

Elizabeth: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...high school and college for over 30 years and tutoring ESL professionals and native English speakers for over 14 years, which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other Humanities, from five years...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Plattsburgh - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Arts
Iona College - Masters in Education, English

Lizzie: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...now 14 and 17, and I have helped them with everything from deep literary analysis to homework organization, from Spanish flashcards to SAT prep, from short piano lessons to high school admissions quizzes. In May, I graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from NYU's Gallatin School of Interdisciplinary Study. In addition to my experience tutoring, I have taught instrument instruction, music history, and songwriting to groups of 5-15 children every summer for six years, and...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Comparative American Literature, Critical Theory

Claire: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...and dynamic language instructor with a background in literature, history, and math. I have taught students in Spanish, French, and English as a Second-Language, using highly visual and interactive techniques to engage students in the fun and challenge of learning a language. I have lived in Spain, France, and Chile, as well as various parts of the United States, so I bring cultural insight into each lesson. My additional teaching areas of expertise include test...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Double Major: Spanish Literature; History
McGill University - Unknown, Law
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31

Taylor: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and a current first year medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. I began tutoring junior high and high school students in math and science as a freshman in high school, and have continued refining these skills throughout my time in college. I completed the MCAT in March 2017, and still vividly remember the study strategies that resulted in a successful score. My high school students have...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Arlene: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...in Occupational Therapy and graduated from NYU. I also have my Bachelors of Art in Psychology and graduated from Stony Brook University. I have been working with students with special needs for 9 years. I primarily work with fine motor skills including handwriting and formation of letters. I collaborate with teachers and will work with them in the classroom and follow the common core standards. I also communicate with parents and will work on meeting...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Johann: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...instructor and one-on-one tutor in New York City. He teaches SAT and ACT prep classes to 10th and 11th grade students at The Lycee Francais of New York, The Spence School, The Nightingale Bamford School, and LaGuardia High School. For the past 4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the SSAT, ISEE, and SAT II Math Subject Tests (I and II). He also advises students applying to performing arts conservatories and coaches...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/Music Theatre
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Caroline: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...recent graduate of Columbia University with a BA in English and Comparative Literature, currently involved in CBYX, an exchange program to Germany which is sponsored by the state department (I am fluent in German!). Interests include literature from in various languages, philosophy of knowledge, and literary theory, but I have experience in tutoring high school math and English as well. I like to work with students who are engaged and like to create their own...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Hannah: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...joy in tutoring comes from helping children and young adults evolve as learners. There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing a young person's aha moment and I strive to reach that moment with patience, humor, and creativity. Every person learns and engages differently, and it is crucial that a tutor be aware of, attuned to and prepared for those differences. I believe that tutoring is about growing minds and forging connections and I believe my...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Urban Studies
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Public Health Nutrition

Jenna : Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...learned how to build my students' academic confidence by providing encouragement and fostering higher-level thinking and problem solving. I also spent six months at the Alicante Language Institute in Alicante, Spain, learning the Spanish language and culture. After earning my undergraduate degree, I spent one month as a native English speaking volunteer in a school in La Serena, Chile. I am very organized, and I enjoy tailoring lessons to the needs of my students. I...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies: Education, Psychology
Touro College - Master of Science, Education & Students with Disabilities (1-6)
State Certified Teacher

Anya: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a funny, outgoing, goodhearted and friendly person. I love to build personal relationships with my clients, which makes me unique in that each tutoring session is structured around the individual needs of my student. However, although I am friendly and fun I also am fairly strict and rigorous in my tutoring style- (my mom always told me that one day I would appreciate how strict she was with my schoolwork- I guess today's that day...
Education & Certification
Fairfield University - Current Undergrad, Political Science, American Studied, Journalism

Lee: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...addition, my students improved by 30% after only 20 tutoring hours (on average, comparing pre-assessment and post-assessment scores). I have experience tutoring grades 1-8, but I really shine with elementary students. I strive to help students reach the next level; whether they are struggling to keep up, or striving to be at the head of the class. I have experience tutoring in Reading Comprehension, Writing, Grammar, Math, Science and Social Studies. I find learning fun...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, English
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Science, Education
State Certified Teacher

Gurpreet Kaur: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...at York College in New York. I'm working towards my Bachelor's of Science in Information Systems. I have several years of experience my peers and working as a tutor for kids K-12 in a tutoring center. I tutor in a variety of subjects. I tutor in a lot of types of math subject, my specialty being Algebra. After 5 years of high school classes, I am knowledgeable in French. English, from novel analysis to creative...
Education & Certification
CUNY York College - Current Undergrad Student, Computer and Information Systems Security
Bhupinder: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I began tutoring at a local tutoring center, and I tutored a variety of age groups, ranging from middle schoolers to high schoolers. I love staying active, whether it be riding my bike or playing basketball. I have a passion for chess as well as reading, and I enjoy trying new things.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Finance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Meg: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...student in education at Columbia Teacher's College. I previously taught middle school in sunny South Carolina. For undergrad, I went to Ohio State where I studied English and Creative Writing. Reading is my absolute favorite thing, so tutoring English is my favorite subject! While my background is in English, I taught Science so I'm flexible on content I can teach. From teaching I learned that all students are different, and I'm interested in getting to...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, English
Columbia Teacher's College - Current Grad Student, Sociology and Education

Meagan: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...also interested in tutoring college students preparing for the GRE general test. For test preparation, I assign a decent amount of homework each week and I spend the majority of my sessions going over the questions my students answer incorrectly. While all of my "professional" and "academic" qualities are certainly important, I think it's also necessary for you to understand more about me as a person. I consider myself a "nerd" and I am no...
Education & Certification
Farmingdale State College - Bachelors, Applied Psychology
Stony Brook University - PHD, Integrative Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Aisha: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...sophomore at Barnard College of Columbia University. I am pursuing a bachelors degree in biochemistry and I hope to continue to pursue a masters in biomedical engineering. I have tutored students in the past for the SHSAT and the SAT. I also enjoy teaching chemistry and Spanish because they are two of my favorite subjects. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to have a great education. In my free time I enjoy reading and...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 800

Kossi: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am a licensed structural engineer and a math tutor. I like math. I've always liked math. Now I am lucky enough to apply it everyday in my life. I'm here to help everyone come to like it as well. This is my part in making the world a better place. I am looking to help someone (kid or college student) long term with their "difficulties" and become their mentor.
Education & Certification
Ecole Nationale d'Ingenieurs - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Ecole Nationale d'Ingenieurs - Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Master of Science, Civil Engineering

Grace: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am a graduate of Harvard Graduate School of Education (3.95 GPA) and New York University (3.98 GPA). I have worked with students of all ages. I love adapting my teaching style to the individual needs of each student to help them fulfill their greatest potentials.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Harvard University - Master of Arts, Education
GRE Verbal: 167

Paul: Smithtown SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I believe the best student is also the best tutor. I am the kind that likes to engage my students in everything I teach them. I received my Bachelor's degree in Biology from Syracuse university, master's in biomedical science at Touro and currently at New York College of Podiatric medicine hoping to become Podiatric surgeon and expert in foot and ankle diseases.... We all love to read stories or watch TV shows with good story line....
Education & Certification
Syracuse University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Private SSAT Tutoring in Smithtown, NY
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If you have a child who needs help preparing for the SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test), Varsity Tutors can help you find an experienced SSAT tutor in Smithtown, NY, who can try to help your student attain success by creating a study plan that is focused on them. The SSAT is required for admission into numerous private middle and high schools around the country. Different levels of testing are administered for different grades, however, the exam is divided into the same four sections, including math, reading comprehension, and verbal reasoning, with a non-graded essay portion.
Parents and students seeking SSAT tutoring in Smithtown can get help locating an independent tutor from our educational directors. Upon your call, you and your child could be matched with a tutor who can assess your student's goals, academic strengths and weaknesses, and design a tutoring program unique to them. Their tutor can give them the much needed one-on-one attention they need to potentially improve on the SSAT, in a way that's unattainable in traditional classroom settings.
At a time that fits your schedule, your student's tutor can arrange study sessions at your house or at a common area in town. Grab a table at Roast Coffee and Tea Trading Company or Tiger Lily Cafe, relax, and let your student dive into analyzing literature, algebraic concepts, logic, and geometric spatial sense. If you are not able to meet in person on occasion or at all, arrange time online where your child can study with their tutor face-to-face via our live web platform. Wherever you decide, your child's tutor can make the study time well-spent by providing an environment suitable for learning and retaining, sending your student on their way to SSAT confidence and academic success.
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