Award-Winning SSAT- Upper Level Tutors

...towards specific problems. Rather, it is to establish strong foundations and to teach methods to figure out how to apply those fundamentals to any problem the student might encounter. I try to really drive home, on a conceptual level, why things are done the way that they are. Over the course of my tutoring career I have found this approach to be far more effective in the long run. If you give a students a...

...laude from Cornell University with a BS in engineering physics, and a math minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love...

...they wanted to say and gained confidence in their writing. I gained more tutoring experience after college working for ScorePlus Academics for over a year and a half. I worked with all ages, but particularly high school students studying for college admissions tests. I taught group classes and tutored individuals for the ACT, PSAT, SAT, and GRE. My primary focus was on the ACT - I taught every section of the test, and by the...

I believe that learning is fun, and I enjoy learning new things. I want to find out what my students enjoy, and make school subjects and test preparation fun for them, too.... Making learning fun for students is the most important thing I do.... I would definitely see what their strengths and weaknesses are to focus on in future sessions, and give some tips and strategies to start working on to improve test-taking skills right away.

...working with Varsity Tutors. I have a long history of tutoring, starting in 2011 while a senior at Canisius High School. I tutored locally in the Princeton, NJ area while attending Princeton University and most recently worked with Milestone Consulting, while rowing with the U.S. Men's National Team this fall. I am now back home for the next few months before returning to pursue my dreams of participating in the Olympic Games. I majored in...

I have a M.A. in Teaching (2011) from Missouri Baptist University. I have been tutoring since 2014. I love the one on one aspect of tutoring a student.The main reason for tutoring is to help a student get from point 'a' to point 'b'. Helping students find the most direct route to success is the first goal in tutoring.... I believe that every student has the ability to learn - some just need extra time, help,...

...care about us and our success. As a high school ELA and Environmental Science teacher, I work to build strong relationships with my students to better motivate them and get them invested in their work. In addition to guiding students towards a clearer understanding of material, I simultaneously work to impart the importance of non-cognitive skills. Patience, grit, and determination are integral to student success and I work daily to inspire my students to be...

...Austin College. I am a biology major and neuroscience minor. Science has been my passion from a young age. I like tutoring because I sincerely enjoy helping others and being able to impart my knowledge and experience. Along with being strong in my curricular classes, I have experience helping and tutoring younger students in various subjects and test prep. As a patient and encouraging teacher, I am adept at helping others reach their educational goals.

...ADHD, ODD, along with other diagnoses) helping them to learn HOW to learn and to acquire the necessary pre-academic, academic, communication, social, and self-care skills needed for success and happiness. I came back to tutoring because I wanted additional work that would be meaningful and exciting to me. My passion is working with children and adolescents and helping to motivate them to learn. I work one-on-one with my clients and find our greatest success comes...

...and I graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Philosophy. I have had previous tutoring experience with several mentorship programs and summer camps. I have years of experience teaching new skills through the Girl Scouts program. For over two years I have participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) and Girls on the Run (GOTR). As a mentor for BBBS, I often helped my little sister with...

I am a recent Rice University graduate with both a natural science and social science background. I have extensive experience working on test prep (ISEE, SAT, ACT, SSAT, AP, WISC) with students of all ages and in addition to experience tutoring in all academic subjects, I also have assisted high school juniors and seniors with college application processes and essay editing. I am also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

...and a recent graduate from Stuyvesant High School (a specialized high school in downtown Manhattan). I have much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have scored a 34 on my ACT exam (out of 36). If you haven't found anyone already, I would be happy to be of assistance. Please let me know. I would be happy to...

...of Arts in Biochemistry and Russian Literature from Columbia University in May 2014, and I plan on beginning medical school in the fall of 2015. Since graduation, I have been working part-time in a dermatologist office as a Medical Assistant and part-time on a public health project related to smoking cessation. I have also been tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since I was in 7th grade, and my...

...Kerry Pinnisi. I'm a proud graduate of Cornell University (B.A. in Psychology, 2011) and William James College (M.A. in Psychology, 2014). I have founded my own business as a Productivity Coach, specializing in executive functioning and motivation. I also enjoy helping students learn with tutoring! My background means I am well suited to clients with test anxiety, and other psychological factors that interfere with academic potential. I have experience working with clients with ADD/ADHD and...

...my interest in the field of academic tutoring is born out of my endless pursuit of knowledge, as well as my strong interpersonal communication skills. With proper guidance, every student possesses the ability to grasp even the most complex of topics, and I have built my tutoring career on this premise. As an experienced tutor, I have continually enjoyed seeing my students achieve lofty goals under my instruction. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, physics,...

...of Villanova University and the University of Arizona, where I received my Masters of Arts and Bachelors of Arts, respectively, in History. While studying for my degrees I focused on American history and history of culture. While in college and graduate school I worked extensively as a tutor and teaching assistant in English, History and essay writing, and I worked with the YMCA as an elementary age tutor. I believe that learning is inherently a...

...excellent teaching implemented in student-specific contexts. I believe in rigorous analysis of students' specific roadblocks to understanding, as well as positive encouragement and inspiring interest in the subject matter. Together, these approaches open the space necessary for real learning. I strongly believe in the transformative importance of learning, and strive to communicate that passion to my students. I have extensive experience tutoring across many ages, subjects, and cultures and countries. I am particularly skilled in...

...and especially love tutoring writing and math. I currently tutor students at my middle school and have two years of experience tutoring for the SSATs. I have my Masters in Special Education and Secondary Math. I graduated from Columbia University in 2010 where I majored in history. I believe every student has the ability, when given the correct resources, to learn. I will be dedicated to helping your student maximize their learning and gain confidence...

...University of Washington with a B.A. in International Studies and a minor in Japanese. I studied abroad in Japan at Kobe University's Intercultural Studies department, and also studied broadly while in university, with coursework in mathematics, cultural studies, economics, and business. The subjects I tutor are Japanese and different levels of mathematicsfields that I particularly loveas well as standardized test preparation (SAT, SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT). I have found that studying becomes more enjoyable and...

...junior at Rutgers University as a Presidential Scholar, majoring in Biomedical Engineering (BME). I graduated from Biotechnology High School in the Monmouth County Vocational School District, where I believe I learned all the fundamental study skills to carry me successfully through my following years to come. When I obtain my B.S. from Rutgers, I plan to go on and eventually get a Master's and Ph.D. My favorite and strongest subjects are math and the sciences....