Top SSAT Tutors serving Yonkers

Diptesh: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Reshad: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...a senior at Queens College majoring in Urban Studies. I am writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in my teaching techniques. I will explore every option to teach students the material.
Education & Certification
CUNY Queens College - Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 750

Owen: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...This was the start of what has now been an 8 year journey! I have worked with 50+ students, mostly in the areas of math, science and standardized testing. After college, I spent two years working as a biology teacher at a top charter school in NYC where my classes ranked #1 by test results. I left teaching to pursue a role as a financial analyst, but I have maintained a full roster of 1-1...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 730

Farah : Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...a love for writing. Over the last three years, I have tutored both large and small groups of students in biology through various different college programs. As a Supplemental Instruction Leader for introductory biology course as well as genetics courses, I have led tutorial sessions amenable to students with various educational backgrounds and skill levels. As an Academic Success and Enrichment Program (ASEP) biology teacher's assistant in the summer and school year, I tutored underprivileged...
Education & Certification
Barnard College of Columbia University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 750

Johann: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...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 students on their college application essays. Johann is a proud graduate of Northwestern University,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/Music Theatre
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Amy: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...and Business Management. I have tutored in a wide variety of subjects: elementary, middle, and high school math, English, college essay editing, history, and even public speaking. I strive to understand each student's strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, and to devise a personalized plan based in not just results, but personal accomplishment and goal-setting. Two of my biggest passions are learning new things and working with people. Combine those two together, and you get the exact...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Human Rights, English, Business Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 710

Jacob: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Brooklyn, NY. Since graduating I've worked extensively with an organization called the Creative Mind Group, a non-profit that pairs college-aged students with prestigious internships at film festivals around the globe. I've worked with students internationally in Berlin, the Cannes Film Festival, and the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. I've had a rich and interesting tutoring experience, having taught jazz piano, chess, video editing, and even taught basic English skills to Japanese speakers over Skype. For...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Kate: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I am dedicated to infusing choice into student learning. I specialize in early childhood special education, unschooling, building communities, and bicycle travel. I currently work with organizations that intersect education, the arts, and the environment to bring student-led learning into the public education sector. ... I believe that everyone can learn. The trick is to find out the best ways for each person. They can include a combination of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral. I also...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Bank Street College of Education - Masters, Early Childhood Special and General Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800

Andrew: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...research regarding Veterinary Oncology to uncover more about treating lymphoma in dogs. I have also worked with MedLife, a medical brigade organization, to bring medical care and education to Lima, Peru. Outside of classes, I dance as a member of a Korean hip-hop dance group. Currently during the summer I am working as a clinic instructor for a learning center geared towards individuals with learning disabilities. I have a strong interest in working with children,...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Margot: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, where I attended Menlo School, one of the top private high schools in California. Given my educational background, I am no stranger to the pressures facing today's students--from schoolwork to extracurriculars to college applications and test prep, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. That's why one of my main goals as a tutor is to ease the stress in students' lives. I'm here to help your workload feel manageable...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 710

Abigail: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
Hey there! My name is Abi and I'm excited to tutor you in a number of subjects including pre-algebra, writing, critical reading, and standardized test preparation. I have much experience writing speeches & editing papers/articles (as Debate Captain, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief & Model UN captain), in addition to regular school tutoring. Looking forward to learning together!
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Current Undergrad Student, Slavic Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Jed: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Besides chemistry, I offer tutoring in all high school math levels and specialize in writing/essay editing and SAT/ACT test prep as well. I am a creative writing minor and really enjoy using a variety of methods to help you develop a sense of conciseness, organization, and rhythm in their writing. Some of my favorite writers/poets include Langston Hughes, John Steinbeck, and Peter Matthiessen. Before returning to Middlebury College to finish my B.A. degree, I both...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Elias: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Stuyvesant high school. I have been tutoring since my senior year of high school and have always found it to be fun, engaging and rewarding. I have extensive experience with test prep (primarily SAT and LSAT), but have tutored all ages in a variety of subjects including chemistry, physics, trig, history, English, Spanish, and many others. Looking forward to meeting new students and helping as much as I can! In the rest of my life,...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology, Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Stephanie: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I graduated from Oberlin College in 2008 with a double degree in math and politics, and then I moved to China. I spent more than four years in China working as a teacher for Chinese and international students. I've taught all different ages and types of students, in subjects ranging from ESL to math to SAT. I love teaching.
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Math, Politics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 750

Max: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...teaching and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public school system in Japan before going back to Columbia to...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Medicine, Neurobiology and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Theresa: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...setting with students seeking additional assistance in a variety of subjects. Over these past two years, I have taught general English and ESL in the inner city of Providence. After school, I tutor students who are at risk or are currently failing, and before school, I offer supplementary SAT help to our school's most advanced students. Now, I am seeking teaching positions for writing as I transition to graduate school next year at Columbia University...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Bachelors, Double Major in English and Psychology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Masters of Fine Arts in Fiction
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Ming: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I graduated from Columbia University in 2016 with a degree in applied mathematics. I work in finance now but have always had a passion for tutoring peers. I've been tutoring for standardized tests such as the SATs, AP subject tests, and ACTs since high school.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Elizabeth: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...all ages, pre-school thru college, in Math, Music, English, History, and Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian and German). I have experience in both public and private schools and in a variety of curricula: Everyday and Singapore Math, Reading and Writing Workshop among others. I love helping with test prep; SAT, ISEE, SSAT. My students have increased confidence and scores, and have gained admission to top independent schools and colleges after our time spent in test...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science

Sonali: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...5 years for a wide range of topics, including the ACT, the SAT, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Essay Writing, and AP Psychology. I enjoy working with a variety of students, ages 8-20. In terms of my clients, I like working with dedicated, passionate students who are willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. For me, tutoring is about working with a student until they are able to achieve their goal, and even...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Luna : Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
Upbeat, professional teaching artist with demonstrated success in the primary and secondary education sectors. Skilled in academic intervention and enrichment, motivational interviewing and coaching, standardized exam preparation. Graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from California College of the Arts (2017) and a Bachelor of Arts in English from CUNY Baccalaureate at Hunter College (2013, Cum Laude). Currently a National Teaching Fellow with Citizen Schools in Brooklyn, NY.
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, English
California College of the Arts - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
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The SSAT, or Secondary School Admissions Test, is given to students in third through eleventh grade who are applying to enter certain private schools. The test has three levels, depending on your student's grade level, and all levels have sections on quantitative, reading comprehension, and verbal reasoning, and an essay. The essay is not scored, but is sent to potential schools so they can assess your child's writing abilities. Getting a high score on the SSAT can open educational doors for your child that can benefit them for the rest of their life. It's important for your student to be able to study well for the exam. One way to try to make sure your student studies successfully is by acquiring a private tutor for them. Varsity Tutors can assist you in finding a SSAT tutor near Yonkers.
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