Top SSAT Tutors serving Yonkers

Mark: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I received my degree in psychology from Hofstra University in 2018, and I've worked as a tutor since June 2019 with students of all ages. I'm passionate about teaching the SAT and math in general; tutoring math has been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had. I'm looking forward to working with you to achieve your goals!
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Aileen: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...of Science from Manhattan College in Secondary Math Education. I received a Master of Arts in Teaching of Mathematics. I was a 2011 Math for America Fellow; Math for America is a selective five - year program with a mission of improving secondary math education. I hold professional certifications in New York State for Mathematics Grades 7 - 12, Mathematics Grades 5 - 6, and Students with Disabilities (Generalist) Grades 7 - 12. I have...
Education & Certification
Manhattan College - Bachelors, Secondary Math Education
New York University - Masters, Secondary Math Education
SAT Math: 710

Yoni: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Arts in Economics. I am currently working in Chicago and will be starting medical school in Fall 2017. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and Science. I have also scored highly on multiple standardized tests, including the ISEE, ACT, SAT, and MCAT. I have extensive tutoring experience, having worked with students of all ages and in various subjects. I enjoy working with students and helping them to...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Current Undergrad, Economics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Jason: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...giving people the tools they need to find success in their lives. I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, consistently rated in the top 25 public universities. I have a degree in Russian with two minors: International Business and Integrated Liberal Studies (The Western 'core cannon' with emphasis on how different areas, politics, art, science, were interrelated). In addition, I have a Certificate of Tutoring ESL from the Madison Literacy Council. Since graduating...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Russian

Fred: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...to middle school and high school students ranging from 7th-8th grade ELA exams to the English Regents exam given in high school. Not only have I prepared more than 1500 students during that time, I have also had the opportunity to grade those very exams. That has given me the advantage of being able to share what the expectations and criteria are for success on those exams. As a father of two children within the...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Albany - Bachelor in Arts, English
CUNY College of Staten Island - Master of Science, Education

Debbie: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I love working with children. I love how they absorb what you are trying to teach them and then when that light goes off and they are able to do it themselves is priceless.
Education & Certification
Ashford University - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
Ashford University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education

Simran : Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...an integral part of daily life. When I was younger, I would often ask my older sister for homework help, just as my younger brother and sister would ask me for help a few years down the line. In this sense, I have been tutored and tutoring for as long as I can remember, meaning I have a strong understanding of what it is like to be on both sides of the relationship. I know...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Current Undergrad, Health, Behavior, and Society
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Yvonne: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
My name is Yvonne(Ms.Davila) and i'm here to assist you in your educational endeavors. I have a bunch of fun activities to increase your abilities in each subject. Let's get you on track with your goals.
Education & Certification
Pace University-New York - Bachelor of Science, Preveterinary Studies

Alexander: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2013 with a BA in European History and I have been tutoring for three years. In the past two years, I have privately tutored many high school students in the New York City area in a variety of subjects, including for AP classes and tests in US, European, and World History. I am passionate about history and geography and I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for those subjects with my...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, European History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 720

Elisheva: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...also currently enrolled in a coding bootcamp. I think coding is an incredibly challenging as well as rewarding occupation. As a lifelong learner, I love to help others understand a topic they are struggling with. I feel that the tutor gains as much as the student from the experience. As a tutor, I believe that students will enjoy learning if they understand the material rather than memorize it, so I always strive to clarify the...
Education & Certification
Adelphi University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 740

John: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...in the next five to 10 years. But in the meantime, I would like to get a firm footing by tutoring struggling students. I love to teach, often helping my nephew with his math homework and occasionally Spanish and some science. I am crazy about the English language and languages in general, having studied Spanish in high school and Japanese and Italian in college. And math has always been a passion of mine. I want...
Education & Certification
Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Journalism

Mark: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...teaching degrees; A Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education (K-5) and Special Education (K-12). Upon graduating from Misericordia University in Dallas Pennsylvania 6 years ago, I was hired by the district to be an instructional aide. Half way through the school year I was promoted to the position I currently hold. In addition to my teaching job, I coach High School basketball in a neighboring town. I also have experience tutoring two brothers while they...
Education & Certification
Misericordia University - Bachelor of Education, Special Education

Natasha: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...of students or 1-on-1. I have a lot of educational theory knowledge thanks to my master's degree from NYU in TESOL and Foreign Language Education, and I've put that into practice during my teaching: elementary ESL and high school Japanese and English/ESL. I've also taught English in elementary schools in Japan, and worked online and in person with kids and adults in ESL and Japanese. I have experience tutoring for standardized tests as well. I...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
New York University - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 770

Moriel: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...my favorite things!). In Seattle, I attended a very challenging high school called Lakeside. Lakeside taught me to be the hard-working, ambitious, academically-oriented person I am today. This drive definitely made the transition with me into my time at NYU, where I majored in drama with a concentration in musical theatre. Being an actor always made sense with my warm, outgoing, fun personality, and also with my love of kids. I have worked with kids...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Drama

Julio: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...passionate about Math and I know a lot of people think that Math is boring and pointless. I believe that math is the most interesting thing you can learn because it is part of everyday life and, honestly, what would life be without math? I also tutor in Spanish. Nowadays in this world being bilingual is very important so I can provide with that help as well. I love working with people because I treasure...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Statistics
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Arts, Applied Mathematics

Beth: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...My students have consistently shown increased test scores and understanding, in part because I make the learning fun. Plus, I am skilled at identifying and addressing other issues that interfere with understanding (such as fear or misunderstanding of basic skills). My credentials: I hold New York state certification in Chemistry and English. At present I teach test preparation and tutor while I work on a book. In the past, I have taught middle school science,...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
CUNY City College - Master of Science, Science Teacher Education

Marlee: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...student teaching experiences as well as many other experiences working in classrooms. I have experience tutoring in elementary school reading as well as at the college level for students taking biology. All of these experiences have taught me effective, valuable tutoring strategies. I have a passion for learning and teaching which makes a career working with students something I am very excited about. In addition to education, some of my other passions include running, reading,...
Education & Certification
Salisbury University - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Joseph: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I have over 18 years of ACT/SAT/PSAT tutoring experience, initially in a class setting with Kaplan, then, independently, as an personal tutor. I have tutored ALL sections on both the SAT and ACT; I am a generalist, as capable in Critical Reading, Writing, Math or Science. I am a certified Teacher of the Handicapped in NJ and also hold a CE for general education.
Education & Certification
CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Psychology
New York University - Master of Arts, Applied Psychology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Micah: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...younger siblings, so I have had experience helping children with their homework from a pretty young age. Throughout college I participated in several tutoring and mentorship programs, helping students who were behind in math and reading raise their test scores and grades. As an instructor I have worked with students in every age level in all kinds of academic subjects, from math and physics to brainstorming and re- drafting English essays, and am truly passionate...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Jacquelyn: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...countries, and to teach in several countries. I received my education at Manhattan School of Music, Columbia University, the Universitaet Mozarteum, in Salzburg, Austria, University of Virginia, and Oxford. I have taught in the US, UK, Austria and Japan, and lived in all of those countries, plus Iceland, and for a shorter period in both France, and Turkey. My students have ranged in age from kindergarten, to adults, and have spoken many languages. I grew...
Education & Certification
Universitt Mozarteum - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Voice and Opera
Stony Brook University - Master of Arts, Germanic Languages, General
ACT Composite: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 800
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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.
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