Top SSAT Tutors serving Sunnyvale

Cody: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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 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...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Samuel: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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 make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I also love to tutor writing...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Jennifer: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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, and experience, so I try to make those random concepts as interesting and applicable as possible.
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780

Izabel: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...able to help the students I work with get the 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...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Economics, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700

Michael: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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 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...
Education & Certification
The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770

Amanda: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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 they already know. I use a variety of methods in my tutoring including visual aids, hands-on materials, books, and online sources to ensure...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Education

Talia: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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 with children, listening to their stories, and sharing a laugh as I impart knowledge in a structured but comfortable environment.
Education & Certification
Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology

Helene: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...become autonomous and self-motivated learners. I've always seen it as 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...
Education & Certification
Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770

Caitlin: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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 their efforts led to success and encourage students to address their missteps without judgment.
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
San Francisco State University - Master of Arts, Developmental Psychology

Sara: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...psychology program in Irvine, where I now live, that supports 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....
Education & Certification
Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34

Matt: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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 such as elementary science, Hebrew, chemistry, MCAT prep, and many more.. My ultimate plan is to go to medical school, but in the...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology

Erica: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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, 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...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750

Max: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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 advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship positions in human capital consulting & private equity, as well as in patent law. My interests...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Joshua: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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 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 --...
Education & Certification
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

Rebecca: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking, being with...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Samantha: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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 am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Vivek: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...College. I am a biology major and neuroscience minor. Science has been my passion from a young age. I like tutoring because I sincerely enjoy helping others and being able to impart my knowledge and experience. Along with being strong in my curricular classes, I have experience helping and tutoring younger students in various subjects and test prep. As a patient and encouraging teacher, I am adept at helping others reach their educational goals.... My teaching...
Education & Certification
Austin College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Connor: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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. My tutoring methodology is dependent on the establishment of a strong conceptual framework, and subsequent application of theory through practice problems (the best...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE Verbal: 165

Amanda: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...Tests, so I understand the difficulty in finding a way 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...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Kaley: Sunnyvale SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Sunnyvale, CA
...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 and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use my graduate training in human development to tailor...
Education & Certification
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
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Are you trying to find a way to prepare your child for the SSAT? Are you not even sure what the SSAT is? Wherever you and your child are at with the Secondary School Admissions Test, Varsity Tutors can help. We'll find you a private SSAT tutor in Sunnyvale, CA, who is extremely flexible and can work with your schedule. Whether you'd prefer your child study in the quiet of the Sunnyvale Public Library, or you want to drop them off with their tutor downtown by historic Murphy Avenue, you're sure to find a friendly and qualified tutor in your area.
In today's increasingly competitive academic climate, how your children fare on standardized tests determines more of their educational outcomes than you'd like to admit. The SSAT offers private schools a standardized measurement of academic ability that factors into their admissions decisions. We connect you to tutors who are intimately familiar with the structure of the SSAT, its sections, the type of questions your child could face, and the importance of the test for your child's future. If you want to help keep as many options open for your child as possible, Varsity Tutors' educational directors can help you connect with a professional SSAT tutor in Sunnyvale.
We're not about cookie cutter prep programs and wonder-curricula. Instead we're about connecting your child with a real-life tutor who could build study skills now that may pay dividends later. We believe that every child has a unique learning style and a unique combination of strengths that makes a personal connection all the more important. Find an expert SSAT tutor in Sunnyvale today by contacting Varsity Tutors' educational directors. And remember that with our unique face-to-face online learning platform, your child can receive the personal attention he or she needs while on the go.
The SSAT consists of four sections: Quantitative, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and an Essay portion. All children develop some skills quite easily and naturally, and all children have difficulty with other skills. It's completely normal to be stronger in some areas and weaker in others - no one is perfect! Our educational directors will find you an expert SSAT tutor in Sunnyvale, CA, who will design a study plan that focuses on your child's specific needs. The experienced tutor will assess your child's strengths and his or her areas for improvement, and work with you to provide the personalized attention your child deserves.
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