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Mindy: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...University and a bachelors degree in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. I have five years of tutoring experience with middle schoolers all the way up to graduate students and have been both a preschool teacher and a teaching assistant for college courses. I enjoy explaining new concepts and helping students engage with new material. My tutor philosophy focuses initially on diagnosing the student's problem areas and then working step-by-step to improve their abilities...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Clinical Psychology
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 770
Elijah: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Laude at both schools. At Harvard I studied acting at the American Conservatory Theater/Moscow Art Theater Institute, and at Cal I studied English as well as Theater & Performance Studies, receiving scholarships in both departments, including the Departmental Citation (highest honor) for my honors thesis and production of Poet Laureate Robert Hass's "Time and Materials". As a tutor, I have worked for six years helping students with all SAT sections as well as English language...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English, and Theater & Performance Studies
Harvard University - Master of Fine Arts, Acting
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Emma: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...from Vassar College in 2016 with a BA in English. I am passionate about literature and writing and want to help make these subjects come alive for students. I want to teach students how to eventually teach themselves so that they may excel at a particular subject in the future. I would love to read students' essays, help students through difficult readings, and with reading comprehension. I am patient and there for the students' needs.
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Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Writing: 700
Eloise: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Spence School in New York City where I ran Peer Tutors; I administered communication between students, teachers, and parents, in addition to tutoring a middle schooler in math once a week. For the past three years I worked as a research assistant at John Jay College of Criminal Justice where I studied memory distortion. I am a US Presidential Scholar semifinalist, a member of Congresswoman Maloney's Congressional Youth Committee, and an intern for the Children's...
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Harvard University - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Rithi: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...and have just recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in Biotechnology. I have worked as a research technologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I have thirteen years of tutoring experience, in subjects ranging from math, test prep, Spanish, and violin. I train in martial arts and I enjoy learning languages in my free time. I have volunteered as a Spanish...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Biotechnology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740
Luke: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...of Michigan. I have years of experience working with students of various ages in both academic and enrichment settings, including teaching debate, leading writing workshops, and coaching students one-on-one. I've worked as a Program Director and Instructor at Lumos Debate, where I taught debate, public speaking, and critical thinking skills to students between the ages of 8 and 16, while also managing staff and curriculum development. I specialize in tutoring English, Spanish, and standardized test...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Caitlin: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...in both subjects. I graduated magna cum laude from Boston University in 2014 with a degree in Mathematics and Geography. I have worked for the past few years with statistical and economic data and I am very comfortable with quantitative analysis. I am also a confident writer -- I write a weekly travel blog and I have been published in travel writing anthologies. I love editing writing and talking students through what can be improved...
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Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Stephen: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...being a lifelong learner of both academic and social wisdom. It is this drive that pushed me through my studies of English and Philosophy while at Saint Peter's University, and my studies of Education while completing my master's degree at Montclair State University. The drive to become a better person includes a desire to leave the world a better place than I found it. I do this through holding myself to high standards when it...
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Saint Peter's College - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
Montclair State University - Masters, Teaching, K - 6
GRE Verbal: 167
Michelle: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...compassionate, reliable, effective, and fair teacher. I have worked in regular education and special education settings. A fun fact, I am also fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and love to incorporate that into my teaching style. I love the art of teaching and meeting new students. My favorite thing about teaching is interacting with children and teaching them new skills to help them be successful in all aspects of what they do.
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West Virginia University - Bachelor of Science, Child Development and Family Studies
Duquesne University - Masters in Education, PreK through 4 Education
Ehi: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Bachelor in Arts, I tutored Math to young students at Best In Class Education Center in Fort Bend, Texas. Prior to that teaching experience, I also tutored SAT Math. I was recruited shortly after taking the SAT myself, so it was a fresh and exciting experience for me. I currently tutor a variety of academic and test preparation subjects. I'm passionate about helping students because I have had some difficulty with certain subjects myself, and...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 710
Keeley: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction. I have experience tutoring in math for college level, but most of my experience comes from my teaching in the classroom. I love to help students to be successful and my goal is to make sure that all students are able to reach their goals. This is why I think that it is so important to get to know the...
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University of Maine at Farmington - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Lesley University - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Ian: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I have been teaching for 10 years. I have taught regular education and special Education. I love working with children, helping them find their strengths and build on their weaknesses. I also feel it is important to get to know the students who you are working with, so they will respect you and work hard for you.... I would first model it for the student, and then I would let them try some on their own....
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Suny Oneonta - Bachelors, Elementary Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Masters, Special Education
Ava: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...at Fordham University. I am a Philosophy major with a passion for learning and creativity. I have experience tutoring in pre-algebra, Latin, and SAT prep. I have taken the SAT three times, the PSAT three times, and three SAT subject tests. I am extremely familiar with the layout of the SAT and how to coach students in studying and test-taking techniques. I believe in setting a strong foundation of knowledge for students to build off...
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 750
Camilla: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Mandarin Chinese. Since graduation, I have spent my time finishing premed requirements for my future applications to medical school, visiting my family in Italy, and privately tutoring students in New York City high schools. Having been raised in New York City myself, I have first-hand experience with the rigorous academic curriculums and standardized tests with which many New York City students are challenged. I feel passionate about imparting the academic knowledge and advice that I...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Joyce: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...teacher I enjoy motivating my students to learn through engaging, creative and inspiring lessons or projects. Inspiring them to be kind, be their best, be honest, work hard, and strive to do the right thing through positive praise and consequences. My goal is to help students become more intrinsically motivated to succeed. No one knows that student more than themselves. I believe we are all born to win or succeed at something and the classroom...
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Montclair State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Bloomfield College - Certificate, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Danielle: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...I worked as a writing consultant in the University's Writing Center and an SAT instructor for Kaplan. For the past 3+ years, I have worked as a private tutor throughout New York City, where I have worked with 30+ students. My students have ranged from elementary school level to college seniors; I have tutored in a multitude of subjects, including ACT/SAT/ISEE/SSAT/Mathematics/Spanish/English/History. When I'm not tutoring or working my desk job, I enjoy traveling, running half...
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Saint Johns University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32
Marc: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I'm currently a rising sophomore at Vassar College, who is interested in tutoring SAT, History, English, and Algebra. Languages that I can speak are English, German, and Chinese. Hoping to engage with a range of students, and to do my best to help them with their work!
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Vassar College - Current Undergrad Student, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 770
Carly: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
Hi! I'm a Long Island, NY based nonprofit development and communications professional with a B.A. in Sociology and Communication Studies from SUNY New Paltz. I'm passionate about english language studies, social sciences, and history. I worked as a peer tutor throughout college and look forward to helping middle school, high school, and college students learn with an individualized, real world approach.
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State University of New York at New Paltz - Bachelor in Arts, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Writing: 700
Kevin: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...to listen to your needs and create a tutoring program that is custom-made for you. I have a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelor's Degree in English. I am passionate about teaching writing, reading and literature, as well as business writing and academic writing. I also have a strong record in teaching students to pass the Regents English examination. I write for many organizations, including Weill Cornell Medical College, Ameriprise Financial, Rutgers University and...
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
City College of New York - Master of Arts, Education
Mayra: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing and Textile Science. I also hold a New York State Esthetician license. I spent 5 years as Director for a foreign trade manufacturing company based in Shanghai, China. While living in China, I taught people professional English conversation and written and verbal communication for business and everyday life. During my time in Asia, I enriched my free time in the evenings and weekends with my colleagues' children,...
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Fashion Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
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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.
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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