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I want students to feel heard, supported, and challenged to be their best selves. I bring 6 years of tutoring experience in English, Math, Science, Spanish, and AP and SAT prep with students from all backgrounds, from elementary school students learning to read and write, to middle schoolers working on public speaking, to high schoolers preparing for exams and college admissions. Whatever your goals might be, I'd love to help you reach them!
I'm drawn to those topics myself, they are the things I am most passionate about, and therefore the things I love to teach and the subjects in which I love to share what knowledge I have. I believe enthusiasm goes a long way, and that some of my best teachers have been the ones who loved their subjects the most.
Hi, I'm Kristy and I recently graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in International Economics. I have almost two years of experience tutoring middle and high schoolers in math and SAT prep, and was an economics teaching assistant for at Georgetown last year! I love breaking down intimidating concepts into something you can actually see and work with, and I truly believe that with the right instruction, any student can succeed. I'm excited to help each student however I can.
I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy.
I am a graduate of University of California, San Diego. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on International Relations, and a minor in Philosophy. Since graduation, I've been interning at a policy think-tank in Washington, D.C. I really enjoy tutoring a broad range of subjectsfrom math to test prep to writingbecause it keeps me intellectually active and on my toes. I really like to tutor by leading my partner through an analysis of his/her thought process in problem-solving; I've found it's a really effective way to break bad mental habits and create new, good ones.
I'm especially passionate about helping with English, college application essays, and SAT Writing. I remember firsthand how challenging the college application process can be, so I find it fulfilling to help students discern their own narratives and share techniques to help them succeed. As a 10-time tournament champion in Impromptu speaking, I also love coaching students in public speech and helping them build their confidence!
I am currently a graduate student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. My teaching experience spans several years and age groups. As a high school student, I volunteered as a teaching assistant for a middle school science class. During college, I spent six months as a GED tutor, working with adults. Later, I spent two years as an Organic Chemistry Laboratory teaching assistant. I am a friendly and outgoing person, and I really enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge with others. I particularly like working with middle school and high school students, as I can challenge them and help them build strong foundations during some of their most important academic years!
I am a proponent for the social sciences, it was important that I compliment this understanding with a major in the humanities. I decided to double major in Philosophy and Political Science, giving myself the breadth required to formally contemplate life and society. I needed philosophy to attain a grasp of personhood. This would allow me to reflect more deeply on the individual within structures that serve to hinder or enhance their life experience. In classes, I found myself pulling philosophical concepts and using them to analyze working political ideologies' efficacy in society.
I'm Alicia, a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, and graduate student in Writing at Columbia University.
I'm a graduate of Columbia University with a B.A. in History. I'm passionate about history and English, but I'm a competent math tutor as well. I have received outstanding scores on my SAT and AP tests, and am confident in my ability to pass on these skills to the next generation.
I'm a freshman at Stanford University pursuing a degree in mathematical and computational science. I've been tutoring students from grades 3-12 throughout high school, and I look forward to continue in college. Nothing excites me more than learning something new, and I strive to share my excitement with my tutees.
I am a student at Vanderbilt University, majoring in Neuroscience while on the pre-med track. In the future, I hope to become a pediatrician. I have experience with and tutor in a wide range of subjects, and am most passionate about helping students with standardized exams. I know from personal experience that any exam score can be improved with studying and practice, no matter how frustrating or impossible it may seem. As a tutor, my goal is to listen to and address my students' needs as thoroughly as possible. Outside of academics, I love to fold origami, watch Criminal Minds, and hang out with my dog.
I'm eager to teach students how to make connections and understand any part of the world they need!
I am planning now to shift to a more educational career. Last year I worked at a small tutoring center, and I decided to branch out even more and work here.
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University. In the past, I have worked as a teacher's aide in a public school classroom, a mentor to middle school girls, an instructor and tutor at the literacy education organization 826, and a summer camp counselor. I tutor a diverse range of subjects, and I find that I especially enjoy tutoring language arts, reading, and writing at all levels, from elementary school all the way up to college/grad school test prep. As a tutor, I am committed to helping students reach their full potential as learners. Throughout my years as an educator, I have seen firsthand the remarkable academic growth that can occur when tutors provide students with the individualized support that they need. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, journaling, and learning about other languages and cultures.
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.
I am excited to help anyone who might need it!
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
I am a current medical student at Columbia University, and an alumna of the University of Chicago, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages & Literatures. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center, tutoring private clients in Standardized Test preparation, and tutoring through my medical school. While I have a wide range of interests and am able to tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring in Standardized Test preparation, Biology, Chemistry, Math, English, and Spanish. I truly believe that students should have the opportunity to learn in the way that works best for them, and I love being able to help them succeed by creating a comfortable tutoring environment in which we can best assess their particular needs and use strategies specific to them.
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Score improvement depends on your starting point and preparation timeline, but most students who work with a tutor see meaningful gains. Many students improve by 100-200 points or more on the composite score, with some seeing larger jumps in specific sections where they had significant gaps. The key is identifying your weak areas early—whether that's reading comprehension pacing, quantitative problem-solving, or verbal reasoning—and targeting those through focused practice. Your tutor will help you track progress through practice tests and adjust your study plan based on what's actually working for you.
Students typically struggle most with the Reading Comprehension and Verbal sections because they require both speed and accuracy—you need to understand nuanced passages quickly and master challenging vocabulary. The Quantitative sections trip up students who haven't solidified foundational algebra and geometry concepts. Effective preparation addresses these differently: Verbal work focuses on vocabulary building and active reading strategies, while Quantitative prep emphasizes problem-solving techniques and timing strategies. Your tutor can diagnose which section is your real bottleneck and create a targeted study plan rather than spreading effort equally across all three.
Timing is critical because the SSAT is designed to be challenging within the time limits—strong pacing often makes the difference between a good score and a great one. Many students rush through easier questions and run out of time for harder ones, or spend too long on questions they should skip. Your tutor will teach you how to allocate time strategically across sections, identify when to skip and come back to questions, and practice building speed through repeated exposure to question types. Timed practice tests are essential for this—they help you develop a rhythm and recognize when you're spending too much time on any single problem.
Most students benefit from starting SSAT preparation 3-4 months before their test date, with practice tests ramping up as your test date approaches. Early in preparation, take a full diagnostic practice test to establish your baseline, then focus on skill-building in weak areas. Once you've built foundational skills, aim for one full practice test every 1-2 weeks, increasing frequency to weekly as your test date nears. This schedule gives you time to learn from mistakes between tests and build confidence. Your tutor will help you interpret practice test results to identify patterns in your errors rather than just looking at your score.
Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about what to expect or doubt about your skills—tutoring addresses both by building real competence and removing surprises. When you've seen every question type multiple times, practiced your timing strategy repeatedly, and experienced success on challenging material, test day feels much more manageable. Your tutor teaches you specific techniques like how to handle difficult questions without panicking, when to take a breath and reset, and how to move forward even when a question stumps you. The confidence that comes from consistent practice and genuine skill improvement is one of the most powerful anxiety-busters available.
SSAT vocabulary goes beyond memorizing word lists—you need to understand word families, common roots and prefixes, and how words function in context. Rather than drilling 500 random words, effective prep focuses on the 200-300 highest-frequency SSAT words and teaches you how to use context clues when you encounter unfamiliar words during the test. Your tutor will help you identify which vocabulary gaps are actually holding back your score, since students often overestimate how much vocabulary impacts their performance. Consistent review using spaced repetition—seeing the same words multiple times over weeks—is more effective than cramming, so start vocabulary work early in your preparation timeline.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in SSAT preparation and understand the specific challenges that come with independent school admissions testing. You can describe your situation—your current score, target schools, and timeline—and get matched with a tutor who has experience with students at your level. The best SSAT tutors combine test expertise with the ability to diagnose exactly where you're getting stuck and adapt their teaching accordingly. You'll want someone who uses real SSAT practice materials, tracks your progress carefully, and adjusts the plan based on what's actually moving your score forward.
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