If your student is applying to an independent school or private school, consider reaching out to Varsity Tutors to enroll in a Tucson SSAT course. With help from an SSAT course, your student can gain confidence in their abilities as their SSAT date approaches. The SSAT, or the Secondary School Admission Test, is a standardized exam that admissions offices use to assess a potential student's abilities.
When a student prepares to take the SSAT, they are encouraged to brush up on their basic verbal, math, and reading skills. To help your student prepare for the SSAT, think about a Tucson SSAT prep course to provide them with resources they can use to work towards their goals.
A favorable score on the SSAT proves to independent schools and private schools that a student has the ability to perform in a classroom setting at their institution. The SSAT assesses verbal, math, and reading skills in students at three different academic levels; Elementary Level, Middle Level, and Upper Level. No matter where your student is in the SSAT studying process, consider reaching out to Varsity Tutors to enroll your student in an SSAT course.
What does a Tucson SSAT class consist of?
When you enroll your student in an SSAT class, you are signing your student up for a comprehensive and interactive class that is designed to help students grasp the contents of the SSAT.
The Elementary Level of the SSAT includes a Quantitative/Math section, a Verbal section, a Reading section, a Writing Sample, and an Experimental section. The Quantitative/Math sections ask students 30 questions and allows 30 minutes for test-takers to complete them. This area covers basic math, including number sense, measurement, probability, and properties and operations. Next, the Verbal section of the Elementary Level SSAT asks 30 questions related to language understanding, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. The following section, the Reading section, provides test-takers with 30 minutes to complete 28 questions. If you want to help your student brush up on their reading comprehension skills, consider signing them up for a Tucson SSAT class so they can approach this portion of the test with confidence. The final two sections of the Elementary Level SSAT are unscored. The Writing sample provides individuals with one prompt and offers 15 minutes for students to write a response. Schools look for a response that shows an elementary student's abilities to organize an essay, use proper grammar, and spell. Finally, the Experimental section asks students sample questions that are being tested for potential future use on the SSAT.
The Middle Level of the SSAT is one hour longer than the elementary version. This form of the exam includes an unscored Writing section, two Quantitative sections, a Reading section, a Verbal section, and an unscored Experimental section. The Writing section of the Middle Level SSAT provides students with two creative prompts they can select from. When looking at a student's response, schools look for a test-taker's ability to organize a written piece, spell, and use proper grammar and punctuation. The next section is the Quantitative section. This portion is split into two sections of 25 questions. The subjects covered include geometry, elementary algebra, and arithmetic. The Reading section of the Middle Level SSAT asks students to interpret meaning from narrative and argumentative passages. Students can review for this section in an SSAT class by studying author's purpose, practicing evaluating opinions and arguments, and seeking main ideas in texts. For the Verbal section of the Middle Level of the SSAT, students are tested on their grasp of English through synonyms and analogies.
If you are an Upper Level student preparing to take the SSAT, a Tucson SSAT class can prep you for the exam by covering the Writing section, Quantitative sections, Reading section, and Verbal section in-depth. The Writing portion provides students with two prompts (one creative and one traditional essay) and asks students to select one to write an essay in response. While this section is unscored, schools read a student's response to look for their ability to organize, use proper grammar, spell, use persuasive writing techniques, and support a statement with examples. The two Quantitative sections of the Upper Level SSAT cover arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, asking students to solve algebraic problems, interpret and create graphs, answer word problems, and so on. Next, the Reading section looks at a student's abilities to interpret meaning, extract information, and conceptualize argumentative passages. Finally, the Verbal section of the Upper Level SSAT asks students 60 questions, 30 of which are related to synonyms and 30 of which are related to analogies.
How can a Tucson SSAT course help my student prepare for their exam?
If your student is getting ready to take the SSAT, help them feel as confident as possible by signing them up for a course. In their course, they can receive guided assistance from a skilled and knowledgeable instructor. Their instructor can answer any questions your student may have in real time, providing them with quick and helpful answers. In an SSAT course, individuals can also benefit from interacting with their peers who are also getting ready to take the SSAT.
Not only does an SSAT course provide students with focused guidance as they move through their test resources, but this course can also help students grow their test-taking abilities. Their course includes information about how to pace themselves during exams, make educated guesses, and manage their time when completing the exam.
How can I enroll my student in a Tucson SSAT course?
The courses we can provide to your student meet for two weeks or four weeks, depending on the option you select. These courses also occur during the day, evenings, or weekends, depending on what works best for your student. Courses begin on a weekly basis, so it's never too late to enroll and get started. If a Tucson SSAT course sounds like an option that can work for your student, reach out to Varsity Tutors today!

Daniel: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...sciences, history, philosophy, and other humanities. I can serve as a single, long-term tutor for students that need support in several subjects. I consider myself an "expert generalist," which is a rare specialty at the college level. I enjoy working with students with learning differences. For example, students who need help keeping up with the many reading and writing assignments in college. I also work well with international students and non-native English speakers. SUBJECTS: At all...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ASVAB
- UK GCSE
- UK A Level
- +159 subjects

Suzanne: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...music and reading at the elementary level. I have worked with high school students on college test prep and taught undergraduate Music Theory at the University of Arizona and Yale University. I have tutored Math through high school Algebra privately and am certified to teach middle school math. I enjoy helping students understand challenging material and love that aha moment when a student finally gets something that they have been struggling with. When I'm not...
Education & Certification
- University of New Mexico - Bachelor in Arts, French
- Yale University - Masters, Music Theory
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- SAT
- ASVAB
- +35 subjects

Tonia: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...I am very patient and have your best in mind. I am an Arizona State certified teacher with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Education. I have a breadth of teaching experience. I have taught in elementary school, middle school, and community college. Most of my experience is in GED and ESL instruction. Learning can be fun and interesting. As your tutor, you will be encouraged to use many modalities of learning including: visual, auditory,...
Education & Certification
- Chicago State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
- National-Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- GED
- ACT
- ISEE
- +30 subjects

Chiung-Kuei: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...college, I played on the golf team for Pima Community College. Starting my junior year of college, I become a tutor for Pima, as well as a golf coach for The First Tee of Tucson. I love passing on my knowledge and skills to people in need. During my time at Pima, I found myself the most helpful when I tutor in Chemistry and Math. Math is a subject that has a special place in...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Physiology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- COMPASS
- ACT
- ACCUPLACER
- +55 subjects

Laura: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...and I have volunteered in 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade classes as well. I love helping students learn. My favorite part about teaching is helping students understand a concept that they've been struggling with by explaining it in a new way. I love teaching math, especially algebra. I also love to read in my spare time, and I strive to pass on that love of reading to my students. I enjoy helping them learn to...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- Geography
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- +27 subjects

Zaskia: Tucson SSAT course instructor
Hello! My name is Zaskia Villa and I'm studying Marketing and Film and TV at the University of Arizona. I love being creative, as my hobbies include writing, singing, dancing, and producing short videos. If you're interested in enhancing your public speaking skills or even just want me to edit an essay, I will do my best to guide you!
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- College Application Essays
- High School English
- College Business
- +14 subjects

Michelle: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...Degree in biology in 2011 from the University of Nevada, Reno. As an undergraduate, I worked as a peer tutor for three years in science, math, and English. During the same time, I was a teaching assistant for an introductory biology course. Since graduation I have worked as a molecular technologist in a genetics based lab, and I am now going to be a graduate student in epidemiology at the University of Arizona.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- GED
- SAT Subject Tests
- +46 subjects

Jennifer: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...consistently mentioned by my administrators as well as peers. My teaching approach is very student centered and hands on. I am a confident communicator and value the opportunity to work closely with the family as well as the classroom teacher if applicable. When I am not working as an educator I am usually involved with family. My four children, all in college or graduated, accompanied us during our years overseas and they are a fine...
Education & Certification
- University of Denver - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
- Lesley College - Masters in Education, Masters of Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- HSPT
- ISEE
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +29 subjects

Gabby: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...a position as a Title I Reading Coach Assistant. I made great progress with helping students fine-tune skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, fluency and vocabulary. I have also worked as a Behavioral Health Worker at Northland Family Help Center in Flagstaff in which I aided youth in crisis to meet their behavioral, emotional, academic, and life goals one step at a time. This past year I taught 1st/2nd grade at the Peaks school. I...
Education & Certification
- Northern Arizona University - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- GED
- +42 subjects

Sarah: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...my student teaching in 2nd Grade and my first year of teaching in 5th Grade Math and Science. Since then I have been moving around as a military spouse so I have been subbing and tutoring. I am originally from Memphis, TN, but I have lived in South Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Arizona. Moving around has given me a chance to meet many different students from all types of backgrounds and has helped me learn...
Education & Certification
- North Greenville University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- Phonics
- ISEE- Lower Level
- +37 subjects
Education & Certification
- Florida International University - Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Administration and Management
- California University - Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Leadership
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- K-11th Grade Standardized Tests
- HSPT
- +222 subjects

Gregg: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...program in scientific Russian in Novosibirsk in the USSR in 1989. I have certified to teach high school level math and the first year courses in earth science and biology. I have since had years of tutoring at the University of Arizona, the University of Texas. My first secret for tutoring is that usually, especially with math, the thing a student is facing at the moment, be it a homework set or an exam, is...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Astronomy and Physics (double major)
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- HSPT
- +43 subjects

Elaine J.: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...student and parents, each tailored to improvement, but also, to DOCUMENT work and ACHIEVEMENT. I make sure to do this because I want there to be triangulation between what the family can know and have documented for the unity of perspective in occurrence for every session. This is what I consider respect, to protect families from confusion over students' gains. A series of so-called field memos to back up the student's recollection of the study...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, English/Sociology
- Duke University - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +38 subjects

Theresa: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...at the high school, college, and adult level. ELA covers a wide umbrella: I teach grammar, writing skills, composition, reading comprehension strategies, rhetoric, literature, and public speaking skills. I teach grammar with a practical approach, centering it around writing and grounding new lessons in students' prior knowledge. I have experience teaching High School English at the honors and remedial level. I had students with IEPs or 504 plans in my classes at every academic level....
Education & Certification
- Clemson University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- ACCUPLACER
- OLSAT
- +170 subjects

Cameron: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...was a terrible writer in middle school, but one writing skills class in high school changed me from a D level writer to a B+/A- level writer and the IB program only made me better. I love tutoring writing skills because I want to help others as much as that class helped me. The SAT is a stressful experience for a lot of kids, but it doesn't need to be. Knowing and practicing the material...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Current Undergrad Student, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- OLSAT
- CogAT
- ASVAB
- +78 subjects

Amanda: Tucson SSAT course instructor
I am attending University of Arizona to get my bachelors in Pharmecuetical Sciences and then pursue my PharmD. I have a degree in Elementary Education from ASU and taught middle school math for one year. Additionally I have tutored math for two years to fill in student gaps. My personal belief is that learning should be fun.
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACCUPLACER
- SAT
- PSAT
- +45 subjects

Jasmine: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...school, I have had the opportunity for training in teaching strategies and philosophy, as well as hands-on work assistant teaching undergraduate psychology courses. I find that I am best at teaching test taking strategies, particularly for the SAT and GRE, and I excel at English focused tasks. Apart from teaching, I have 3 dogs and 4 cats, a flourishing desert garden, and am mastering Shaolin Kung Fu alongside my wonderful fiance.
Education & Certification
- Northern Arizona University - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Advanced Placement
- ASVAB
- AIMS
- +100 subjects

Kayla: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...with middle and high school students, helping them strengthen their writing, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills. My tutoring style is collaborative and structured, and I work closely with students to set clear goals and create personalized learning plans with achievable milestones. This approach not only supports academic improvement but also builds confidence and a deeper understanding of the material. Whether your student needs help catching up, preparing for advanced coursework, or simply becoming a...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- HSPT
- ACT
- +62 subjects

Michelle: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...passing on my love of reading to my children. Then, not too long ago, I became a professional educator, and this, too, has been a gratifying experience. It is my pleasure to pass on the love of reading and the love of learning to the younger generation. Out of my love of reading, I have come to see myself as a life-long learner, and it is my hope to spark the interest of others to...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelors, Spanish
- University of Arizona South - Masters, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- HSPT
- ISEE
- Writing
- +25 subjects

Scarlet: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...have been tutoring ELA up to the college level, as well as Spanish up to the college level, since 2018. I am confident in essay writing and instruction. I have passed AP Language Composition as well as AP literature. I mainly studied European history, and I minored in anthropology . I am also knowledgeable in United States, as well as Mexican history prior to the 20th century. When studying anthropology I focused on archaeology, and...
Education & Certification
- Florida State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- HSPT
- REGENTS
- TACHS
- +142 subjects