Top SSAT Tutors serving Yonkers
Stacey: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Sciences (Sociology and Anthropology interdisciplinary) at University of California, Irvine, I was a Substitute Teacher with Los Angeles Unified School District. In this position, I taught kindergarten through fifth grade, and held several long term posts. While enrolled as a doctoral student, I taught various courses at different universities in Southern California, and was a Substitute Teacher with Los Angeles Unified School District (6th through 12th grade). Since residing in New York State, I have...
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California State University-Dominguez Hills - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Social Sciences
Paige: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...my certification in Elementary Education, I also have my Masters in Reading. This mostly comes from the joy I get from teaching reading. I love to teach students at any grade level, especially about the basics in this subject. I think it is so important to work on strategies students need (such as improving phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency) to enhance the most important component of reading, which is comprehension. I feel the most comfortable...
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Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Southern Connecticut State University - Masters, Reading
Gabriella: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...minors in Chemistry and Psychology. I have been tutoring since high school mostly focusing on math (geometry/algebra 1&2) and Spanish classes (beginners Spanish 1 up through AP Spanish Lang). I also currently work as a preschool teacher's assistant through Jumpstart for Young Children. I have had this job for 3 years teaching language acquisition and early literacy skills to children between 3-5 years old. I am comfortable teaching all topics but have a special interest...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Laura: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...educator who taught me different study skills and tricks for picking up reading, and I grew up helping my friends with their homework. I genuinely enjoy helping other people learn things they did not know before, and to gain confidence and competence in areas that previously challenged them. I believe that the most important attribute I possess that makes me a great tutor is my open-mindedness. I understand on a personal level that different people...
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy, Politics, and Law
Fordham University - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 740
LSAT: 169
Nichole: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...teaching, prior to this I substitute taught in four local districts. I graduated from West Chester University in 2013 Cum Laude. I have a strong passion for learning and have always loved sharing this with my students. Through my years as an educator, I have gained a lot of experience with classroom management, team teaching, and fostering a positive and safe learning environment in my classroom. Through my time in both college and in the...
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Early Grades Prep / Kindergarten to Sixth Grade Teacher
Kathryn: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...teacher of students with disabilities. I believe that with proper supports all children can learn and can grow into their full potential. I also have three years of experience substituting and have previously worked at Huntington Learning Center. I studied Creative Writing at SUNY Purchase, which taught me to write, edit, and critique. Because of this, I love to tutor language arts and writing. My background in writing has taught me to be concise and...
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SUNY Purchase - Bachelors, Creative Writing
Montclair State University - Current Grad Student, Elementary Education & Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Ana Maria: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...a History Major student with extensive tutoring experience. I have helped elementary and middle school students improve their overall academic performance and their grades on state tests, in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. I am fluent in French and I enjoy teaching tricks on handling French grammar and literature. My goal is to help students overcome their apparent weaknesses, and support them in acquiring a sense of mastery of the subjects they are interested...
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University of Bucharest - Bachelors, Law
State Certified Teacher
Kieran: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...with students from elementary school through college. In college, I worked for a work-study program called America Reads, which placed me in a New York City Elementary/Middle School. There I worked with students on reading, writing and math assignments, and was hired by other parents to tutor students outside of the classroom as well. I went to work for Laguardia Community College after school, in their Office For Students with Disabilities, where I conducted one-on...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Erica: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Jersey. I have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) from TCNJ as well. I have been a student teacher in six different classrooms ranging from K-5 throughout my time in college and have taught every subject ranging from reading and writing to science and math. What I enjoy most about tutoring is getting the chance to focus on the student as an individual and getting the chance to...
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The College of New Jersey - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education and STEM
The College of New Jersey - Master of Arts Teaching, Urban Education
Michael: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I'm an academic in the research fields of mathematics and computer science. I'm a strong believer in the benefits of well-guided mentorship in learning a new topic and have a long history of effective tutoring. I will do everything I can to make sure my students understand concepts thoroughly in an environment that's pleasant and conducive to learning.
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Michael: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...people, and I have done so frequently over the years. I am a former New York City public school classroom teacher, and I have worked as an instructor for several summers at the Hofstra University Summer Camps teaching computer applications. In addition, I have been a supplemental education provider, an SAT proctor and prep class teacher, and currently teach chess to first- through fifth-graders. I enjoy words, word games, reading, mathematics, discovering new things, staying...
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Hofstra University - Master of Science, Elementary Education
Kendal: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...with students in a failing high school. We were tasked with getting the students SAT/ACT ready and subsequently apply for college. One of my proudest moments to date was receiving the news that all students from the program had applied to college. My tutoring experience has since moved on from to a more privatized setting but the reward has remained the same. Working students to build their confidence in and outside the classroom is an...
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Howard University - Bachelor in Arts, Police Science
Rasa: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...and Educational Studies and a minor in Political Science. I had two years of teaching experience with Breakthrough Collaborative as well as relevant undergraduate coursework to supplement my tutoring and teaching background. Next year, I will be a Teaching Assistant in Geometry with Blue Engine at Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and Technology. Although I tutor a broad range of subjects (from Math to English to Test Prep) I am most passionate about English...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Educational Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Kaynat: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...and a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Ever since I was a sophomore in high school I have been tutoring students in various subjects as well as helping students improve their english. Another thing about me is that I am also proficient at tutoring students online because of my previous experience of teaching an online Arabic class. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate in the subjects...
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Touro College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Reading: 34
Elizabeth: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...with great interest that I am excited to be working within the field that I have received a degree in. I have received my bachelors of science in childhood education this year, and I am currently working towards my certification in elementary education. Over the years I have acquired within my various educational experiences in schools and in classrooms a set of skills that has helped me gain a better understanding of the curriculum that...
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SUNY College at Cortland - Bachelor of Science, Childhood Education
Emily: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...American Studies and Dance. Through both of these disciplines I furthered my love of learning, and realized that I was passionate about communicating that love to others. Throughout college I volunteered my time as a tutor at a local middle school and acted as an assistant teacher in my dance department. In the year since graduating, I've only become more sure about my desire to pursue a career in education. My first love is reading...
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Connecticut College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 730
Grace: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I am a graduate of Harvard Graduate School of Education (3.95 GPA) and New York University (3.98 GPA). I have worked with students of all ages. I love adapting my teaching style to the individual needs of each student to help them fulfill their greatest potentials.
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Harvard University - Master of Arts, Education
GRE Verbal: 167
Laurel: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...I am currently pursuing my second bachelors in psychology at Hunter college. I tutor on the side because tutoring/teaching is something I'm quite gifted and passionate about. I have successfully tutored many subjects including Algebra 1 and 2, Elementary Math, Math Concepts,ReadingComprehension, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar, Proofreading/editing, Chemistry, Beginners French, Study skills, and Test-taking skills. I have been tutoring younger students since I was in the tenth grade. Since then I have tutored a variety of...
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CUNY Hunter College - Current Undergrad Student, Psychology
Natali: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...personal growth. I have always been driven by a passion for tutoring young children, middle schoolers and high schoolers, and my experiences have shaped my understanding of its complexities. In my journey, I have discovered a profound joy in ELA, Phonics Awareness (Pre-k- 2grade), Mathematics, Social Studies, finding immense satisfaction in the process of unraveling complex concepts and imparting knowledge to others. My dedication to tutoring stems from a belief that education is a transformative...
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CUNY Queens College - Bachelor, Education
Howard: Yonkers SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...to the middle school math teacher I am now (and loving it). Having taught for twenty years, I have found the one subject that seems to be especially pervasive across the others is math. Thus, I have been able to teach basic math, honors algebra, and higher level math concepts by interspersing history, music, drama, creative arts, sports, literature, and film. An appearance on Who Wants to be a Millionaire has helped fuel student interest...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Communications
Boston University - Master of Science, Broadcasting
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Education
State Certified Teacher
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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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