Top SSAT Tutors serving Yonkers

Melissa: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Carlin. I have been a teacher in the New York City Department of Education for the passed twelve years. I have worked with students with IEPs in grades K-12. I have experience using resources that support people with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities, and emotional dysregulation. I have experience teaching literacy skills to students ages 8-21. I have experience preparing students for the New York State ELA exams grades 3-8 and preparing high school students...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, English
CUNY Brooklyn College - Master of Science, Special Education

Sarah: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...the Scottish Daily Mail Drama Award in 2014 and will be taking our newest work, The ME, to the Edinburgh Festival this summer. I also work at Time In Children's Arts Initiative, a program that teaches opera appreciation and fine art to Pre-K through Fourth Grade public school children from Harlem and the Bronx. I enjoy working with students to confront the challenges of a subject and then watching as the challenges begin to slip...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Classics
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London - Masters, Advanced Theatre Practice
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740

Elizabeth: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...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 old through high school, college and beyond, including seniors! I am also a published author.
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Plattsburgh - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Arts
Iona College - Masters in Education, English

Jennifer: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...preparations for the SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, UBE (bar exam), and more. Please let me know your needs and I will surely let you know whether I can help you. I am willing to gather specific materials, study guides, and textbooks used in your courses to know how to best tackle what you may be struggling with or simply the subjects with which you wish to do even better. I am located in Brooklyn and...
Education & Certification
James Madison University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
New York Law School - Current Grad Student, Prelaw Studies

Charlotte: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...junior at the University of St Andrews. I am working towards a Bachelor of Arts in English and International Relations. While I am interested in a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Literature. I am a firm believer in the power of education, and believe that it can be simple to make learning fun. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and seeing my friends and family.
Education & Certification
University of St Andrews - Bachelor, English and International Relations

Patricia: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Algebra, Geometry, ISEE, SAT, SSAT and ACT Prep for almost 20 years. My experience ranges from teaching in person classes of up to 30 students, to one-on-one individualized programs. I am passionate about helping my students learn the materials in each of their individual learning styles. No two students are identical and are able to learn the same. Teachers must be able to adapt and assist each student's needs in this way.
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Clinical Psychology
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Science, Dance Therapy

Shana: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...of the student. (For example, I've tutored many students that claim to need help with algebra, when in fact their misconceptions lie in basic four operations from the 3rd and 4th grades) - Instill the ability to self-learn. Students will not do the majority of their study with a tutor. Therefore, it is essential to train the student to problem solve and self-teach. This ability ensures achievement in college studies as well. - Connect and...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Sociology
Pace University-New York - Masters, Bilingual Elementary Education (1-6)

Nikhila : Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...have always dedicated time to tutor younger classmates during medical school which has helped me tremendously in retaining the material. After I have taught a particular subject matter, if my student can teach the subject matter effectively back to me, then the material is better retained. I have passed multiple strenuous nine hour United States medical licensing exams, and I believe I have the skills one needs to help your child improve in his or...
Education & Certification
Houston Baptist University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Psychology
American University of Antigua - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Johari: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...we will find the right pace for your sessions and I will help you better understand the material. Outside of tutoring, I am an actor/composer/lyricist who loves to write new showtunes. Musical theatre is something I have grown to love, and the love, surprisingly, stems from my own devotion to cartoons and video games. But, make no mistake, while I can often be found watching an episode of Justice League, playing Smash, or giving the...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics and Humanities
Circle in the Square Theatre School - Unknown, Two-Year Professional Musical Theatre Workshop
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 700

Tracy: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...a corps member and worked in the Boston Public School system. I was lucky enough to teach a range of grades (Grade 2-8) in both public and private school settings. I enjoy teaching, moreover I love READING! Literacy is my passion. Teaching kids to read is a difficult task; there is no one magic bullet. There are many factors I target while teaching or supporting a struggling/reluctant reader. I also try to instill a joy...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, african history

Johnna: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...way, from elementary school to future growth in the workplace. During tutoring sessions, my goal is to help my students gain not only the skill sets necessary to read critically and write competently, but also to gain a love of reading that will last a lifetime. I try to challenge myself every day to do one thing that pushes me out of my comfort zone, whether it be going for a long run or bike...
Education & Certification
Penn State University Schreyer Honors College - Bachelor in Arts, English
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Master of Arts, Comparative Literature (Emphasis on Spanish)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Muktasid: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...test prep such as SAT, ACT, SHSAT, etc. but am more than capable of teaching a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since middle school and have found that "practice makes perfect" is the most effective philosophy when it comes to learning. I love being able to help people, and the satisfaction of helping students excel in their studies provides me the incentive to give it my all when I am teaching
Education & Certification
St. John's University - PHD, Pharmacy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Marc: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...English Literature, taking courses such as Modernist Literature, Literature of Globalization, Shakespeare Seminar, and Dostoevsky. I then got my teaching license, taught SAT prep for a semester, and then delved into the world of high school teaching. Before becoming an Assistant Principal of a High School, I taught for 6 years, achieving high pass rates on the English Regents. My hobbies include: the band Phish, jazz music in general, hiking, weightlifting, cooking, and planning my...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Southern California - Masters in Education, High School Teaching

Tyler: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...My tutoring philosophy is that everyone whether they are young or old, whether they have learning difficulties or they do not has a completely unique way of learning, and I excel at helping them find that way. No way is better or worse or makes someone more or less intelligent. I am a firm believer that "whatever works, works." Listen to music or don't, hand write your notes or type them up. The only correct...
Education & Certification
Haverford College - Bachelor in Arts, English
New York University - PHD, Comparative Literature

Kenneth : Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I have always found the field of education to be so rewarding! I am currently a Special Education Teacher for children with autism and have past experience working in a tutoring center as well as elementary school classrooms. My main agenda has always been to make sure the children I am with gets the best learning experience I can give them each and every time.
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Kean University - Master of Arts, Communication, General

Melissa: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...6 years experience as a teaching assistant of History and Italian at the University level. I've worked with a range of students from high-achieving undergraduates to students at pressure-cooker college preparatory schools to children with high-functioning Autism. My specialty subjects are History, English, Latin, essay-writing, exam preparation, and I have extensive experience preparing students for exam prep (PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE to name a few) and university applications in the USA and the UK. I...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, History, Italian, Latin
University of California-Berkeley - PHD, History
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 740

Cheryl: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...in college and as an independent tutor in subjects including essay writing, SAT prep, elementary math, phonics, and English as a second language. My style is to adapt to the needs of students and their personalities rather than prescribe a catch-all approach. Coming from an academically high-pressure background (I am a graduate of an International Baccalaureate program high school), I excel at meeting the needs of students trying to succeed in similar environments.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 700

Rosalynn: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I am an educator who loves what I do. I love talking to students, and helping them realize that their education is the one thing no one can take away from them. I enjoy reading, writing, and outdoor activities with my own four children, and I love to cook and bake with them. I am currently finishing up my second Masters - in Educational Leadership, with a passion for policy.... My teaching philosophy is that each...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelors, English
University of Southern California - Masters, Education
State Certified Teacher

Alba: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...age children to retired grandparents. I attended the University of Turin, Italy, where I received a Master in Modern Art and History and moved to New York to be closer to my husband's family. My teaching credo is simple: I strive to meet each one of my students where they are and I make it my job to suit my teaching to their needs and not the other way around. I love to explain why...
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Raven: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...write an autobiography. I said that I envisioned myself getting a PhD in sociology and being a teacher. Today, I am a PhD student in Public and Urban Policy at The New School, and I am adjunct professor at Hunter College at the City University of New York. I like to use my academic trajectory as an example of the fact that hard work can get a student anywhere. I love learning, which is why...
Education & Certification
Bennington College - Bachelors, Anthropology
The New School - Current Grad Student, Public and Urban Policy
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Yonkers SSAT Tutoring FAQ
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.
Our educational directors will find you an expert SSAT tutor in Yonkers, NY, who will design a study plan that focuses on your child's specific needs. Their tutor will learn your child's learning style, and they will teach with that in mind. Whatever your child's strengths and weaknesses are, their tutor could help enhance their strengths, and use those strengths to boost the areas they are weak in. Because their tutor will be right there to answer all your student's questions as they arise, they will get more out of their study sessions than they would in a classroom, where the teacher has to focus on a middle-of-the-road teaching method, and never on individual students' needs.
Our educational directors could help you find a professional SSAT tutor in Yonkers, NY, who will cater to your child's every need. If your student needs to spend extra time on a particular subject, their tutor will do so. Alternatively, if your child is already comfortable with a subject and does well on a diagnostic exam, their tutor won't waste any study time going over that material. If your child likes playing games online, their tutor will likely find some educational games that can help them absorb the content they need to know.
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