Top SSAT Tutors serving Palo Alto
Jennifer: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...junior year in college, in topics ranging from language arts to mathematics for elementary to college students. I believe that the most productive progress can be made with the one-on-one interaction tutors can have with students. With this interaction, I can tailor my teaching methods and figure out a better way to explain a difficult concept. Being able to be a part of a student's learning progress and helping them reach their potential is very...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780
Talia: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I obtained my B.A. from Williams College in 2008, double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. In 2011, I received my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy...
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Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Michael: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...in D.C., and work experience at a think tank in Rome, Italy. I have a broad liberal arts background, but I am especially good at helping students understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one is good at everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the same material, and I have a knack for finding the...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770
Helene: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...would love to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I love to go on bike rides with friends, or sometimes just grab a book and go explore the Berkeley hills on my own. I'll sit on a...
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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
Cody: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Amanda: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
A current first grade teacher, I love working with students to achieve reading and writing goals. I am a great tutor because I have over a decade of experience teaching children. I work with students to break down information into easy to manage pieces and make sure they are understanding each step as they go along. If students still seem to be struggling, I return to more basic concepts and help them build upon what...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Education
Izabel: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...During my free time I enjoy baking, spending time with friends at a park, and going to music festivals. I also love exploring the city of New Orleans when I???m at school, and I even still enjoy wandering San Francisco despite having lived here my entire life. I think everyone has the potential to succeed in whatever subject they choose as long as they put their mind to it. I am looking forward to the...
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Economics, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700
Samuel: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I graduated from UCLA after studying Sociology and Government. After working briefly in politics, I decided to go into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Caitlin: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Developmental Psychology at San Francisco State University. I graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. I have been tutoring for 3 years including reading comprehension, writing, essay structure, grammar, algebra, geometry, statistics, study skills and testing strategies. Aim to tailor my tutoring methods to the needs of each student. Most importantly, I try to create a supportive learning environment where students focus...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
San Francisco State University - Master of Arts, Developmental Psychology
Sara: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...about the human mind and condition. I bring the principles of counseling into every student interaction: non-judgment, respect, thinking with rather than for, and empathy shape my work with students and clients of all ages. And, above all else, I enter every interaction with the following belief: Every person has potential. Every person has the ability to achieve life happiness. All that's needed is the right support--it's my job to provide it.
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Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
Samantha: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I am currently a senior at Northwestern University and I will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Rachel: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain the same concept in a variety of different...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790
Max: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Erica: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...experience working with young people. For the past 10 years, I have tutored students of all ages and in a variety of subjects, with a strong focus on K-12 mathematics. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative,...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Joshua: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...between Paris, New York and Dakar, Senegal. I also received a Certificate in African Studies from the Universit de Paris 1 - Panthon-Sorbonne and focused my research on the social exclusion of African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Kaley: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I love teaching and I have been working with kids since high school. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790
Diptesh: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I am a pre-medical undergraduate at New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT,...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Matt: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
In 2014 I graduated from Johns Hopkins University as a Public Health major with a concentration in Immunology and Infectious Diseases. I then went on to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of almost every age in various fields...
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Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology
Connor: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...my students achieve lofty goals under my instruction. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, physics, and economics for high school students. In addition to this, I also tutor students in college level general chemistry, general biology, organic chemistry, introductory physics, economics and for the MCAT exam. I excelled in undergraduate coursework pertaining to these subjects and have prior experience in assisting pre-professional (pre-medical and pre-nursing) students looking to succeed in their required general science classes....
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE Verbal: 165
Amanda: Palo Alto SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...that my students and I are able to find the best ways to achieve their academic goals. That being said, I also understand that a high schooler's time is limited and valuable, and endeavor to work closely with my students and their families to create both short-term and long-term goals to make sure that we stay on track; my priority is ensuring a comfortable space for my students while building up the confidence and knowledge...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36
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Getting your child into a private middle or high school can be quite difficult. If your student is open to the challenge, then they will have to work very hard to get the grades administrators are looking for. They also have to prepare for the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT). This standardized assessment of academic ability comes in three formats, depending on your child's grade level - an elementary level that's 1 hour, 50 minutes; and middle and upper exams that are over 3 hours long. Preparation is key, as your student will need to be familiar with the exam's format to be confident and ready. Varsity Tutors can find your child an experienced SSAT tutor in Palo Alto, CA, with expertise and depth of knowledge in the subject, and who can try to help students at all levels. Their teaching ability and experience provide just what is needed to get ready.
The SSAT consists of a quantitative math computation section, which includes algebra, geometry, probability, and measurement, among other topics. Other major components include reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and essay sections. Your child's tutor can find any weaknesses in these areas and build upon them in a customized study plan. An alternative to a "one-size fits all" approach, the tutor will focus exactly on your child's needs as they prepare for the SSAT.
Call us today to find SSAT tutors in Palo Alto to try to help your student prepare for your exam. The tutor has taught many different types of students. They can offer the materials, tools, and instruction that matches your child's learning style, abilities, and personality. Your student may be nervous about the test. The tutor can try to calm their nerves and offer the encouragement that can build their confidence. Whether practice or brush ups are needed, or your child needs more thorough help, the Varsity Tutors educational directors can find your student an expert SSAT tutor in Palo Alto, to cater to their specific needs.
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