Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Springfield, MA

...was composed of ASD,PDD students, and many had severe behavioral issues. The students in my class were deemed "un-teachable" With the exception of one child all of my kids graduated in the mainstream! I am a very strong reading and math teacher at the elementary and middle school level. I use a multi-kinesthetic approach which...

...tutor topics regarding medicine (including MCAT) or medical terminology as well topics in chemistry (high school/intro college chemistry and organic chemistry), biology (high school/college), and statistics (AP statistics specificaly). I joined Varsity Tutors to give students an easy resource to access when they are struggling. I also can help students with writing assignments for ANY class...

...students from ages 3 to adult in various areas related to English, ESL/ELL, Psychology, Public Speaking, and test preparation. I am a Native English speaker and also speak basic Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I am TEFL certified and taught English in China for 2 years. I learned Chinese while living in Shanghai and thus understand...

University of Massachusetts Amherst, B.S. Biochemistry and Neuroscience Candidate. I've been a tutor through my University for several years as well as a Guitar teacher. I enjoy tutoring Math, Chemistry, and test prep. I love linguistics and I'm on my University Mock Trial team!

...senior year traveling around Europe and the United States, conducting research at archaeological sites such as Pompeii, Ostia, and Nimes, and working in archives at Princeton, Harvard, and Stanford in preparation for the completion of senior theses on cultural change in the Roman empire and on undergraduate Latin pedagogy, respectively. During my undergraduate years, I...

...learning and for helping others learn is what really drives my desire to tutor. I began by tutoring my peers in the math lab at college. Then I continued by teaching my own children for the last twenty-two years in our homeschool. Today, I tutor friends (old and new ones). From elementary math to pre-calculus,...

...I did some tutoring in college and after graduation worked for several tutoring organizations before becoming an actual classroom teacher with Teach For America. Being in the classroom had its challenges and I realized I am more suited to one-on-one interaction with students where I can cater the teaching style to a student's specific needs....

...help in maintaining the interest of high level students well as the less skilled students. I communicate regularly with my students regarding their progress and how they are improving. Everyone needs a little help here and there. If you need help in achieving your goals and you know you can do it with some guidance, just...

...and challenges, and my job as a tutor begins with identifying these. I like to have students work through problems while I guide them and make suggestions, so that I can get a sense of what they understand and what they don't. Then we can build on their knowledge and break down the challenging parts...

...order to tailor my teaching and tutoring to the students who work with me. First, I actively listen and intensively read. Then I reflect back the strengths I learn through what students share with me. No two students are alike; that is why I believe in different learning pathways to arrive at the same destination:...

...have great ideas for organization and executive functioning that can benefit all students. I specialize in working with middle and high school students who are having a difficult time learning new concepts in traditional ways. I have a Masters Degree in Education and am certified to teach students from elementary through high school in a...

...course for the SAT and have been an observer for both the PSAT and SAT exams. Lastly, I have really enjoyed working with my students who have special needs because they have allowed me to gain so much from their unique abilities and have challenged me in all the right ways over the years. My...

...in some way. Well, not the cows, but THEY taught ME a lot about patience. When I left dairy work for health reasons, my cousin suggested substitute teaching. Then a little third grade boy in a special needs class (my second assignment) stole my heart and my future was decided. After substituting for 5 years...

...be a school principal! I am currently a 1st grade teacher. I love working with students and helping them to reach their goals! Learning should be intriguing and engaging, and I take pride in making it so for my students. While I am very familiar with elementary, I also love literature and psychology at the...

...theatre teaching artist. I'm also a playwright and work for a nonprofit arts center in downtown Hartford. I'm passionate about education, and I love the experience of one-on-one teaching. It's my way of giving back to the incredible teachers that shaped my childhood and offered me the doors to the professional experiences I've been fortunate...

...intend to major in Quantitative Social Science. I've tutored dozens of students before, culminating in my high school's yearly award for being the most outstanding tutor on campus. I am comfortable tutoring most high-school subjects and especially proficient at standardized test prep. In my spare time, I'm on Dartmouth's club skiing and cycling teams. I...

I'm a student as Amherst College and grew up outside Boston. My classes are mostly writing and reading based, but I have experience with math through calculus and science courses as well. I'm excited to meet you and learn how I can best be of assistance!

...prep school, the Ivies for undergraduate and graduate degrees -- but my outlook on education is not conservative. I see success in terms of curiosity that grows throughout a lifetime, and reaches into new domains. Confident, creative thinkers are always in short supply, so it feels good to collaborate with Varsity Tutors to encourage more...

...years, I have been nurturing and unlocking students' academic potential. Tutoring is an art; like any effective coach, I encourage, challenge, inspire, and teach my tutees. But which type of support, and when? The wisdom to balance these ingredients comes only from years of experience. Come see for yourself and book a session today.... Compassionate coaching and student empowerment, with an eye towards conceptual understanding and long term academic success.

...platforms. I'm passionate about teaching, engaging with students, and helping them build confidence in their studies and become eager to learn. I'm a big believer in meeting the student where he or she is and going from there. My approach is very student centered and is definitely not a one size fits all approach. I...