Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Springfield, MA

...over ten years I have a great deal of experience working with a wide variety of students. I 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...

...from American College of Education shows that I have learned something of education theory. However, my passion for 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...

...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 enjoy cycling for long distances, and am most proud of riding across America during...

...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...

...cum laude from UC Berkeley, having earned degrees in both History and Classics. I spent much of my 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...

...This summer I am excited to begin my Educational Leadership degree in order to obtain my certification to 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...

...student and help them to develop practical and efficient study skills and time management techniques. I have tutored 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...

...tutored an array of students ranging in various skills of mathematics and physics and ages. I love the feeling of helping others understand and gain an appreciation for the fields through the sessions we have. My goal is to help students solve problems on their own, but also have some fun while doing it too.

...sets, to help others. I learned then that I had a knack for helping others understand math concepts. 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...

...have since taught Latin at public and private schools to students in grades 1-12, and I strive to make the study of Latin come alive for students by using the language conversationally. In addition to my experience teaching Latin, I have previously taught classes and tutored students individually for the ACT, SAT, and SSAT. I...

For 7 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...

...k-12. I worked a full time teaching position for the Hartford public Schools. My classroom was self-contained that 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...

...how to learn better and faster by managing their time efficiently and by organizing how they study. Since math is very cumulative, I always like to spend some time to review the prior and old material to fill in the gaps and then teach the new material. Since July 1992, I have enjoyed carrying out...

I graduated from the University of Connecticut with degrees in both Accounting and English. I worked as an accountant for a year before I went back to school to earn my Masters in Education. I currently teach high school English and Theater. As a tutor, I use modeling and mini-lessons to help my students reach...

...work towards their benefit in subjects they may find difficult or "boring". I have also undergone the Princeton Review 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...

...everyone. However, I firmly believe that everyone has the capability for mathematical reasoning. Everyone has their own strengths 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...

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!

...-- private 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...

...5 years (K -12) I completed teaching certification at ECSU in Willimantic. I have been a certified teacher for over 25 years. My subject areas include Biology, Environmental Science, Human Physiology, Physical and General Sciences, and Ive worked with students at fundamental, college prep and honors levels. For 20 years, I taught in 2 alternative...

...my work at Varsity Tutors, I also currently work as an educator and content writer for online learning 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...