Award-Winning SSAT- Elementary Level
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SSAT- Elementary Level
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Private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes for academic support, test prep & enrichment, practice tests and diagnostics, and more to elevate grades and test scores.
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I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school.
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
I am a second year law student at the University of Chicago who hails from the San Francisco Bay Area! I tutor the SAT, ESL, and Spanish. I was an AVID tutor in high school, and after college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the Lawyers in the Classroom program. My tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better when they aren't simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need to get there on their own.
I'm a current medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine with undergraduate degrees from Washington and Lee in chemical engineering and anthropology. I have extensive experience in tutoring and teaching since 2010, and am ready to help you with your learning needs! I focus on standardized testing (SAT/ACT) and also tutor in a wide range of math, English, and Spanish classes. In my free time, I like to run, do CrossFit, volunteer, and watch TV!
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
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I am available to tutor a range of middle school and high school subjects, but I am most excited about tutoring test prep. I remember how stressful preparing for college can be and I am eager to do my part in helping students fulfill their college goals. I believe that learning is a collaborative process and I am committed to being as actively involved in the student's learning as I can. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going to the movies (I try to see each Oscar nominee before the ceremony every year.), and am a huge Michigan sports fan.
I am currently studying chemical engineering at the University of Michigan. I have always helped out my fellow students with schoolwork, and I have tutored in the National Honor Society for three years. My tutoring strengths include my abilities to stay calm, be patient, and offer different perspectives on the learning process. I do not just help my students learn the material, but I also teach them how to learn it. I tutor math and test prep courses. Outside of school and tutoring, I play the piano. I have played classical piano for 13 years and jazz piano for 7.
I am a Yale graduate with over 8 years experience tutoring students from a variety of backgrounds. I recently graduated from the Yale School of Public Health with a MPH concentrating in Epidemiology and Global Health. I also received my B.S. from Yale with a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French. I have experience both leading group classes and working with students one on one. I will respond to a student's strengths, weaknesses, and learning style in order to help them succeed and make the most of our time together. I earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, 2280 on the SAT, and qualified as a National Merit Scholar on the PSAT. I look forward to working with you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your child's starting point and current study habits. Many students see meaningful gains of 50-100 points or more with focused, personalized preparation over 8-12 weeks. The key is identifying specific weak areas—whether that's reading comprehension, quantitative reasoning, or writing—and targeting those through targeted practice and strategy refinement.
Consistent practice with realistic expectations matters most. Rather than aiming for perfection, focus on steady improvement and building your child's confidence with the test format, which often leads to the biggest score jumps.
The SSAT Elementary Level includes three scored sections: Verbal (synonyms and reading comprehension), Quantitative (math problem-solving), and Reading Comprehension. There's also an unscored Writing section where students complete a short essay prompt.
Reading Comprehension and Quantitative sections often challenge younger test-takers most because they require both subject knowledge and strategic time management. Many students rush through passages or misread word problems. A tutor can help your child develop systematic approaches—like annotating passages or breaking down multi-step problems—that improve accuracy without eating up valuable test time.
Pacing struggles are common because elementary students are balancing multiple sections with unfamiliar question types under timed pressure. The most effective strategy is practicing full-length timed sections and building stamina gradually—starting with untimed practice to focus on accuracy, then adding time constraints once your child understands the content.
Tutors typically teach specific timing techniques: knowing when to skip a difficult question and return later, recognizing which question types tend to take longer, and using practice tests to identify your child's personal pacing patterns. With repetition, managing 40-50 minute sections becomes automatic rather than stressful.
Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with the test format and question types. Tutoring addresses this directly by demystifying the SSAT—your child practices real questions, learns what to expect, and builds confidence through repeated exposure. When students feel prepared, anxiety naturally decreases.
Beyond content review, tutors help students develop concrete coping strategies: breathing techniques for moments of stress, positive self-talk, and permission to skip hard questions without panic. Knowing they have a toolkit for managing difficult moments helps elementary students feel more in control during the actual test.
The SSAT Elementary Level reading comprehension section tests both understanding and inference. Many students try reading the entire passage carefully first, which wastes time on less relevant details. A more efficient strategy is reading the questions first, then skimming the passage for answers—this focuses attention on what actually matters.
Other helpful techniques include annotating key ideas and main points as you read, identifying the author's tone, and practicing inference questions specifically, since these require deeper thinking than simple fact-finding. Regular practice with timed passages helps students develop this skill without feeling rushed.
Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of preparation leading up to the test, with 30-60 minutes of focused study 2-3 times per week. This allows time to build skills systematically, take multiple practice tests, and review weak areas without overwhelming a busy elementary student's schedule.
The study plan should emphasize quality over quantity. A few focused sessions on specific topics—like improving reading speed or mastering a particular math concept—typically produce better results than long, unfocused study sessions. Regular practice tests spaced throughout preparation help track progress and keep your child motivated.
Start with a full-length diagnostic practice test taken under actual timed conditions. This reveals exactly where your child is struggling—whether it's specific question types, particular math topics, or time management across sections. Many students discover patterns, like consistently getting inference questions wrong or running out of time on quantitative sections.
Tutors analyze these diagnostic results to create a targeted study plan focusing on the areas with the biggest impact on your child's overall score. Rather than reviewing everything equally, this approach maximizes improvement by addressing actual weak points with the most intensive practice and instruction.
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