Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...over 11 years and have occupied various roles in the educational system on all levels in both the public and private sector. I am currently a Doctoral student (EDD) at Nova Southeastern University. I have worked within the Broward County Public School District for over nine years starting as a classroom teacher and eventually being promoted to curriculum specialist and remediation coach in reading and mathematics. I have also been heavily involved in after-school tutoring...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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I love to teach high school and college students in my areas of expertise, which are English language and literature, Latin language and literature, writing and test prep. I enjoy helping students achieve their academic goals which will help them achieve the future they envision. I am a lifetime graduate student by choice because I have many areas of interest. I have three degrees from Georgia State University, a bachelors, masters and specialist degree, in...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...working with students for almost 15 years. I really enjoy being part of the learning process and helping students succeed. My professional life began as a biochemist and intellectual property attorney. After practicing law for five years, I attended grad school at Stanford, graduating in 2012. This background allows me to support students in a fairly large number of subjects. I look forward to working with you and helping you bring all your skills to...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...for high school students who are trying to improve their SAT and ACT scores. These tests are my favorite subjects to help students with because it is satisfying to see measurable improvement in scores that will ultimately help students get into their dream colleges. My philosophy is that all students can succeed if they are motivated to do well and willing to put in the time and effort that it will take to reach the...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...Degree holder in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M, and a Program Manager for a leading Aerospace and Defense Company. Over the course of my academic endeavor, I have been privileged to be taught by teachers skilled in pedagogy. They built my confidence in science and developed my interest in impacting knowledge. Now it is my turn to shine my light. I have been teaching undergraduate and high school students for over three years, helping them...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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I am a graduate student studying Childhood Education. I have a passion for working with students and have experience as a tutor; both private and through the public school system. I was also a dance instructor, a camp counselor at a dance and dramatic arts day camp through my local dance studio. I tutor in all elementary and junior high subjects, as well as high school math, science, and history. I love teaching in an...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...Studies teacher for 10 years in grades kindergarten through 6th. I am also ESL and SPED certified. Tutoring allows me to truly connect with students and understand what will help them succeed. School can feel so overwhelming when certain concepts are not coming into focus. But have no fear. I can help! I keep sessions fun and conversational while focusing on practical applications and deeper understanding. Looking forward to hearing from you!... In a typical first...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...make things harder than they need to be. I use technology as much as possible and like to find resources that I can provide to my students to make their academic careers more enjoyable and manageable. I retired from the US Navy in 2015 after serving for 22 years on active duty. I am enjoying my retirement and each opportunity I get to work with the wide variety of students here on Varsity.... I view teaching...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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Hi! My name is Olympia. I am a 7th grade Social Studies Teacher in Memphis, TN. Along with teaching and tutoring, I love hanging out with my husband and my dog, Grady. Hope to work with you soon!
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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I am a graduate of Towson University and Vancouver Film School. I have a Bachelors in English, and a Diploma in Game Design. With these degrees I've become an expert in how we as humans learn, and I'm dedicated to helping other understand how they can best learn to solve problems themselves. While I'm passionate about a wide swath of subjects, my expertise is in analyzing literature, creative writing, and game design. learning about these...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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I am a passionate, experienced, and certified international K-12 educator that has worked in 3 countries around the world. I grew up near Atlanta, GA, and obtained my degree from the University of West Georgia in Sociology. From there, I completed my M.Ed at Moreland University with a focus on Globalization in Education. Currently, I am completing my Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at Capella University. I specialize in preparing future teachers for the Praxis exams.
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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I'm a lifelong reader and a graduate of the University of Miami with a degree in English Literature and International Studies. I work with students from elementary to college level on Reading Comprehension,English, Essay Writing, Phonics, SSAT, and SAT test prep. As a tutor, I create individualized and goal oriented strategies for my students in order to facilitate their success. My interests include reading (unsurprisingly), running, cooking, and traveling; I recently studied abroad in Argentina...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...to do just 20 minutes ago, but also being a mentor and role model. Private tutoring is also rewarding because you get to analyze a student's personality and skill sets, in order to figure out a unique, personalized plan of action to get them advancing academically. I am able to dumb down math concepts to the most simple and basic terms, and turn it into the language of the student. I am good at providing...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...passionate in the subjects of English/Literature, History, and Biology. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests. I believe that a good education is vital in one's life and every child has the potential to excel. As Maria Montessori has said, "Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world". A good understanding of the education a child is perceiving is important to not only receive good grades but to excel...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...is a beautiful thing whether the student is 5 years old or 85 years old. I am currently working towards my master's degree in Biomechanics and Motor Control. My goal is to help develop better prostheses for active populations and/or work on injury prevention biomechanics for the military. I work for my university as both a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant. Previously, I graduated with my BS in Health, Wellness, Human Nutrition, and Pre-Medicine and...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...tutoring hours as needed prior to your exam if there are interruptions. I believe the investment is worth your time. I have proven methods to best prepare for your exam(s). I enjoy helping families, students, and teachers to pass their exam(s) and avoid the stress of needing to retake them. I tutor in the same way I studied for each exam, with a focused study plan and proven strategies to best organize various material resources....
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...a zeal for learning and helping achieve academic goals. I became officially certified to tutor both the SAT and the ACT when I worked for a tutoring center. I currently have several SAT/ACT students who have been pleased with the review and the test strategies that I teach them. In addition to teaching mathematics, I am currently working on my own contribution to the field in the form of a mathematical proof. I hope to...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...Center all through college. I love working on all kinds of writing and reading, however, as an English major, I will always have a special love for literature and fiction! I am a firm believer that education is the great equalizer, and I hope that through education, every student may find passion and fulfillment. Other than tutoring, in my spare time I enjoy any kind of outdoor activities, Harry Potter Marathons with friends, and planning...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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...to aid memorization and concept understanding. I have a very hands-on, personal teaching style. I aim to develop effective learning methods and instill confidence in all of my students so they will continue to achieve beyond our time together. I strive to personalize lessons and teaching methods for each student to ensure his or her success. I am an energetic, entertaining, and enthusiastic teacher. I am always on time! You can count on me for...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Long Island, NY
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Darron Hannah received his B.A. in English education from Georgia State University. He went on to earn his Master of Education in leadership and administration, his Educational Specialist degree in curriculum and instruction and his Educational Doctorate degree in education curriculum and instruction from Liberty University. Darron has proceeded to build on his career in education as an education specialist in curriculum and instruction. He prioritizes student engagement and connection and is experienced in...... TPR (total...
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Private SSAT- Middle Level Tutoring in Long Island, NY
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Long Island SSAT- Middle Level Tutoring FAQ
The Secondary School Admission Test, also known as the SSAT, is used for admission to private elementary, middle, and high schools. There are three SSAT levels: Elementary, Middle, and Upper. The SSAT is available multiple times per year at designated testing sites worldwide.
The Middle Level SSAT is a multiple-choice exam for students who are currently in grades 5-7. There are three scored portions on the test and two that are not scored. The Quantitative, Reading Comprehension, and Verbal sections are scored. The Writing section is not scored, but it is sent to the admissions office of your selected school(s). It gives students an opportunity to show admissions officers how well they write and organize information. There is also an experimental section on the test, which is where new questions are tested. This section is likewise not scored. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an exceptional SSAT Middle Level tutor who can assist your child with all areas of the exam.
The Quantitative section of the SSAT is broken into two parts. Your child will be given 30 minutes to answer each set of 25 questions. The questions measure your child's ability to solve problems involving arithmetic, elementary algebra, geometry, and data analysis/probability. Your child's personal SSAT Middle Level tutor can work with him or her on topics like estimation, sequences, absolute value, area, circumference, perimeter, and slope.
The Reading Comprehension section has 40 questions, which your child has 40 minutes to complete. This portion of the exam is used to determine how well your child is able to read and comprehend texts. Reading passages may be taken from the humanities, science, social studies, or literary fiction. They are usually around 300 words in length. Your child's tutor may work on recognizing the main idea, making predictions, or determining the author's purpose, attitude, and tone.
Your child will have 30 minutes to answer the 60 questions in the Verbal section of the SSAT, which is divided between 30 questions on analogies and 30 questions on synonyms. This portion of the test is used to measure verbal reasoning, the ability to logically relate ideas, and vocabulary attainment. Your child's tutor may work with him or her on developing the ability to recognize synonyms and the ability to accurately make comparisons between two similar concepts.
One of the most important benefits of working with a private tutor is the individualized learning plan the tutor will create based on your child's academic strengths and weaknesses. No time will be wasted covering topics that he or she is already proficient in. Instead, the time will be spent working with the concepts your child is struggling with.
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Recent Long Island SSAT- Middle Level Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I went through the assessment exam he took couple days ago. He scored around 1920 as his final score, which was only a short distance from our goal of 2100. He did a very good job on the quantitative and verbal section; he only needs to work on the reading section a little more. He seems to run out of time when finishing this section, but with adequate time he does get most of the questions right. We will work increasing his speed in our next session.
The student and I worked on the verbal portion of the SSAT. We reviewed synonyms and analogies from practice tests and examples from the website. I asked him to complete the practice tests in preparation for next week's session.
The student and I got a great start today working through the middle level SSAT. She has done some previous work with a tutor, and this has helped develop her vocabulary skills. In our first session, we worked through the analogy part of the English test and worked through the first of two Math sections. She is a quick study and understood corrections and strategies well enough to implement them on the next similar question.
Today the student and I finished going over the math homework from yesterday. We covered concepts including square roots, squares, and improper fractions. It was very successful and I look forward to tutoring him more subjects.
During this session the student and I worked on three key math concepts. We did numerous problems involving fractions, percentages and ratios. After completing some short lessons and sample problems, she demonstrated an ability convert fractions into percentages. She also showed progress on using her number sense (estimation) to eliminate answer choices. She struggled with the higher level questions that involved multiple steps or complex numbers (which is expected for a 5th grader). We also reviewed and completed sample problems from the verbal section of the exam. She demonstrated limited success with the synonym section. She described finding the analogies especially challenging. It is difficult to expand a child's vocabulary in a limited amount of time so in our next session we will focus on some basic vocabulary and answering strategies for synonyms. We will also review the different types of analogies in order to make her more comfortable with this type of question.
The student and I worked on some vocabulary words he had trouble with in his practice tests -- we reviewed definitions, discussed contexts, generated synonyms and made analogy questions. In our next session we will switch our focus from verbal to reading.
