Top SSAT Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area

Samantha: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading, and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Damian: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
If you choose me to be your tutor then you will definitely ace your test. I'm a great math tutor because I understand the material thoroughly, am patient, and know how to explain things. I attended Stuyvesant High School and the University of Chicago; I am currently studying Data Science with Johns Hopkins.... If you don't get it then I'm explaining it wrong.... Before the first session, I'd have them do a bunch of practice problems...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, None
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790

Natalie: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...tutoring and teaching students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help foster creativity. I care deeply about my students and their success, and I look...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy

Amanda: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Philosophy. I began tutoring in high school when I led an ACT prep class for a group of homeschooled students. I discovered that I loved helping people grasp new concepts and find creative ways of approaching material they may have found challenging. In college, I volunteered as a Literature and English tutor in the campus tutoring center for two years. My main responsibility was reading...
Education & Certification
Union University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36

Violet: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...the Brown Class of 2018, pursuing a bachelors degree in mathematics. I graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 2014. (I am able to help anyone with the boarding school admissions process.) Outside of academia, I pursue my passions in dance, travel, volunteering, reading and art. My tutoring subjects are mathematics (from elementary school to college level) and standardized testing (SAT, SAT subject tests, PSAT, and SSAT). I have tutored mainly high school students in the...
Education & Certification
Brown University (transferring from the University of St Andrews) - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710

Moriah: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Cornell University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Currently, I am working as an Assistant Director at a preparatory school managing and teaching students simultaneously. In the recent years at the school, I have been focusing more on the Reading portions of standardized tests but have at times assisted students in the math and science portions as well usually one-on-one. I strongly believe that every students has their own style of learning and...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 760

Allegra: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...study for standardized tests." That may be true, but you can hone the skills needed to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to students of all...
Education & Certification
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Henry: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
Hello! I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 780

Erika: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am not in school myself, I love rowing, equestrian and exploring my new city of Boston! I look forward to meeting and working with you soon!
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Harvard University - Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Sandra: San Francisco-Bay Area SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...for several years and as the department-wide academic intern. In these roles, I worked with students of all levels in the department to complete their homework and lab assignments and to study for tests, and held open review sessions and recitation classes for our 100 and 200 level courses. Additionally, I have worked as a middle school tutor and test prep coach and feel very comfortable working with students of all ages and skill levels.
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
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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