Top SSAT Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area
Amanda: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 they already know. I use a variety of methods in my tutoring including visual aids, hands-on materials, books, and online sources to ensure that all students' learning styles are compatible with my lesson...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Education
Izabel: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...most out of tutoring. 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...
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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: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I also love to tutor writing and general study skills.) In my spare time I enjoy...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Talia: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 working...
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Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...need to know the basics before you get speaking fluently. Math can be difficult, but it can be even more fun once you get it. To me, chemistry is the perfect blend of science and math, which is great since I enjoy both! You can learn from the most basic atoms (don't trust them, they make up everything!) to the most complex proteins to applications in the real world. Chemistry is fun to learn, teach,...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780
Michael: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the same material, and I have a knack for finding the one that works. I enjoy using examples and analogies that help the student "get" and remember complicated concepts. Preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE is much easier with a tutor to help you prioritize, strategize, and structure your time wisely. I took the GRE in 2013 and earned the top score in...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770
Cody: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages from...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Helene: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...a challenging job, but also as enriching, enlightening, and awesome (and I mean awesome in the strongest sense of the word)! I am so happy to be able to continue that work with Varsity. In terms of the subjects I am comfortable teaching, of course Math and French are what I have the most experience with. But I would love to be given the chance to tackle new things as well! For instance, I have...
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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
Caitlin: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, 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 how...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
San Francisco State University - Master of Arts, Developmental Psychology
Sara: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...my drive to learn more 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...
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Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
Samantha: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Matt: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 such as elementary science, Hebrew, chemistry, MCAT prep, and many more.. My ultimate plan is to go to medical school, but in the meantime I try to teach as much as possible!... I know...
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Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology
Rachel: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and to adjust my 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...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790
Kaley: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use my graduate training in human development to tailor my instruction to students' individual learning needs.
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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
Max: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...their academic goals as 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...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Joshua: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing...
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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
Erica: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations!...
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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
Amanda: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...to master both the material and the tests. I am well aware of the challenges that standardized tests present and love working with students to come up with a tailored arsenal of strategies and approaches to make the test easier and less intimidating. I have years of experience with reading comprehension, essay writing, critical analysis (including the identification of tone, argument, style, etc), argumentation, and editing, and a strong record of working well with my...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36
Margarita: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...students in a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since I was in 7th grade, and my favorite subject to tutor is math. My family is originally from Russia, and I grew up with a very strong and traditional math background. I always find teaching math to students to be gratifying, and I hope to share some of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Cynthia: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and languages being more of my strong...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700
Private SSAT Tutoring in San Francisco-Bay Area, CA
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San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT Tutoring FAQ
For many students, the Secondary School Admissions Test will be the first major admissions test in their academic career. This important milestone provides students with the opportunity to understand skills in critical thinking, strategic test-taking, and standard subject test questions. Varsity Tutors' educational directors are experienced at helping students in San Antonio find independent SSAT tutors who can maximize their efforts and help them achieve success.
The SSAT is offered to students in grades 3-11, and separate tests for elementary, middle, and upper grade students provide assessment at the appropriate grade level. The test is multiple choice format and includes quantitative, reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and essay sections. Students will need to demonstrate ability with number sense, properties, operations, algebra and functions, geometry and spatial sense, measurement, and probability at their grade level. Students will also be tested with questions based on reading passages, and they will demonstrate their vocabulary and ability to make and understand analogies. Test scores are ranked as a percentile compared with other students in the same grade. The essay is not scored but is sent directly to each prospective school along with the test scores. We could help you find a professional tutor in San Antonio to try to help you build upon your student's strengths and potentially eliminate their weaknesses in their SSAT preparation.
Whatever day or time your student prefers, we can find a tutor to meet them where they are both academically and literally. Tutors can meet your student at your home or in a convenient public location, such as a community center or library. If your student prefers, their tutor can also provide remote online tutoring either regularly or occasionally as needed to work around events or vacations. A personal SSAT tutor in San Antonio, TX, may be able to design sessions to your preferences in a way that you won't get in a traditional classroom setting.
At Varsity Tutors, we believe the best preparation starts early. We help you prepare by providing practice tests and teaching strong strategies for multiple choice and essay sections. The strategies your student learns for the SSAT can be applied to other tests in the future. When your student achieves success on their SSAT, the tools of discipline, persistence, and positive attitude will be reinforced and provide a strong start to their high school experience.
The test is offered once per month from October to April, with one more test offered in June. To make the most of the limited opportunity, it's best to plan well in advance and prepare early. For assistance in connecting with an experienced SSAT tutor in San Antonio, TX, contact Varsity Tutors today.
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