SSAT Tutoring & Classes
Expert SSAT tutoring and small-group classes give you the personalized support you need to enhance your practice and maximize your SSAT score.
1-on-1 SSAT Tutoring
Reach your target scores with personalized, 1-on-1 guidance from an expert SSAT tutor. Using diagnostic test results and ongoing practice, our tutors tailor instruction to focus on the strategies and skills that will drive the greatest score improvements.
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Additional 1-on-1 Support
Academic Tutoring
Our tutors offer academic support across all subject areas to help students succeed in school. They can help your student ace their exams, tackle homework with confidence, and build strong study habits.
Admissions Coaching
Our admissions coaches offer personalized guidance for families at every stage of the admissions process, including interview preparation, essay writing, time management, goal setting, final application submission, and more.
SSAT Classes
In our small-group SSAT prep classes, students build the knowledge and skills needed to reach their target scores. Experienced SSAT tutors keep sessions engaging in an interactive online setting, using realistic practice questions throughout.
SSAT Crash Course
This 3-hour class teaches students important test-taking strategies and skills for each section of the SSAT so that they can achieve their score goals.
SSAT Subject Classes
These 2-hour classes help students target the specific skills and content areas that need me the most support.
SSAT Summer Prep Class
Throughout this week-long SSAT prep course, students receive a complete overview of the SSAT, learning the question types and key test-taking strategies for every section.
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“After several weeks of practice with Test Innovators, we opted to utilize their tutoring services. This really put our son's performance over the top. His practice scores jumped 30%, landing him comfortably above the 80th percentile. Our son earned an incredibly high score on his SSAT and we have Test Innovators and Meghan to thank. My only regret is not signing up with Test Innovators tutoring services sooner. Purchase it now, you won't be disappointed!"
“We decided to do one-on-one tutoring for SSAT prep through Test Innovators. Marina Flider was excellent at identifying our son's strengths and challenges. She consistently taught him what was missing in his math education to help him succeed on his final test. She was so helpful at breaking questions and concepts down and excelled at walking him through the process. Using the website platform to practice concepts on a regular basis was instrumental for him to improve each week and gave him the confidence to walk in and take the official test with very little nervousness or anxiety."
“I am so happy about Ryan's performance. He started with both Verbal and Reading at 6. But with your help (6 tests and private tutoring), he managed to get reading at 9 and verbal at 8. I am also pleasantly surprised at the predictability of the mock tests - Ryan's final score is in the range of his mock test. I am very grateful for Thomas Siu's help. Having Ryan spending the summer with Thomas is one of the best decisions that I have made this year. Thank you!"
Get to Know Your Next SSAT Tutor!
Corri
Experience: Corri has been tutoring since 2015.
Time Zone: Arizona Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.S, English Literature and French, Pacific University | M.A., Teaching, University of Portland
Passions: Corri loves coffee, traveling abroad and her cat, Marty.
Spotlights: Corri speaks English French, and Spanish
Lauren Remenih
Experience: Lauren has been tutoring since 2004.
Time Zone: Arizona Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, HSPT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.S., Psychology, Butler University
Passions: Lauren loves playing instruments, reading, K-Pop, K-dramas, knitting, and her dogs, Belle and Winston.
Spotlights: Lauren has been tutoring for 21 years and has vast experience working with students of all ability levels. These include students with focus, motivation, and organizational issues.
ADHD, Executive Functioning Disorder, and ESL experience.
Thomas
Experience: Thomas has been tutoring since 2007.
Time Zone: Central European Summer Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, HSPT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.S., Environmental Science & Peace and Conflict Studies, UC Berkeley
Passions: Thomas loves all social justice topics and wants to make sure that any LGBTQ+ students are comfortable.
Spotlights: Thomas has significant experience working with English learners and non-native students.
ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Executive Functioning Disorder, and Dyscalculia experience.
Keenan
Experience: Keenan has been tutoring since 2011.
Time Zone: Central Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, ACT, SAT
Subjects: Math
Education: B.S., Mathematics and Education, Wayland Baptist University
Passions: Keenan loves sports (college athletics and professional — football, baseball, and basketball) and running. He also enjoys playing video games with his family (mostly on Nintendo Switch).
Spotlights: Keenan previously taught in the classroom at the high school level.
ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia experience.
Pamela
Experience: Pam has been tutoring since 2018.
Time Zone: Central Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ACT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar
Education: B.S., Marketing/International Business, University of Colorado – Boulder
Passions: Cooking, reading, avid sports fan (NFL/college football, NBA/NCAA basketball, baseball)
Spotlights: Her motto is “Always Be Learning!” She believes every student has the potential to reach their goals.
Bill
Experience: Bill has been tutoring since 2007.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.A., Anthropology / American Studies (summa cum laude), Princeton University | M.A., Cinema Studies, NYU | M.F.A., Directing, AFI
Passions: Bill enjoys filmmaking, photography, creative writing, visual arts, and music.
Spotlights: Bill has taught screenwriting at the college level.
ADHD, Dyslexia, and Executive Functioning experience.
Bob
Experience: Bob has been tutoring since 2010.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, HSPT
Subjects: Math
Education: B.S. Meteorology, B.A. Teacher of Earth Science, Kean and Stockton University | M.A., Educational Leadership, Arkansas State University
Passions: Bob loves traveling, skiing, hiking, cooking, and many outdoor activities.
Spotlights: Bob has dedicated his career to helping students master mathematics at every level – from basic arithmetic to advanced mathematics. His passion lies in making math accessible, building confidence, and unlocking academic potential through clear instruction and genuine support.
Brian
Experience: Brian has been tutoring since 1999.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, HSPT, CTP (or ERBs)
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.S., Business Administration, Penn State University
Passions: Brian loves being a dad, coach, and globetrotter. He’s explored Guatemala, Mexico, Ecuador, and New Zealand.
Spotlights: He served as a middle school teacher and guidance counselor for 6 years and he founded an alternative school.
ADHD, Dyslexia, and Executive Functioning experience.
Caleb
Experience: Caleb has been tutoring since 2014.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, ACT, SAT, HSPT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.S., Public Policy Studies, The University of Chicago
Passions: Caleb (he/him) obsesses over the seamlessness of Breaking Bad’s plot lines and character development. As a storyteller himself, Caleb is always imagineering with pencil and paper (and recorder) in hand. Caleb enjoys local frisbee, parlor pizza, and spontaneous karaoke.
Spotlights: Caleb is the author of The Peril of Lost Time: A Dream Deferred, a forthcoming urban fantasy graphic novel.
ADHD experience.
Chelsea
Experience: Chelsea has been tutoring since 2012.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, ACT, SAT, PSAT, HSPT, and SHSAT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.A., Cinema and Media Studies (magna cum laude), University of Pennsylvania
Passions: Acting, singing, producing theatre, watching films, eating dessert
Spotlights: Chelsea is an actress, singer, teaching artist, and producer who is passionate about musical theatre, acting, singing, and film. In her spare time, you can find her watching classic movies, discovering restaurants and dessert places, playing board games, and filming her Father/Daughter movie review podcast with her dad.
ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism experience.
Cheryl
Experience: Cheryl has been tutoring since 1998.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering, MIT
Passions: Cheryl loves music, dance, and learning languages.
Spotlights: Cheryl attended private middle school and high school, so she understands firsthand the challenges of the application process.
Chris
Experience: Chris has been tutoring since 2016.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, HSPT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Science, Writing
Education: B.A., Theatre, Temple University
Passions: Chris enjoys sports, gaming, visiting art museums, theater, musical performance, and food.
Spotlights: Chris is an actor, singer, and educator. Having also studied mechanical engineering, his expertise includes all mathematics and physics subjects.
ADHD, Dyslexia, and Executive Functioning Disorder experience.
Emily
Experience: Emily has been tutoring since 2012.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, ACT, SAT, HSPT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.S., Cybersecurity, Marist College
Passions: She is a math nerd at heart but enjoys teaching all subjects. When not working, she spends as much time with dogs as she can.
Spotlights: Outside of tutoring, Emily works part-time as an App Developer.
ADHD and Executive Functioning experience.
Joanna
Experience: Joanna has been tutoring since 2010.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.S., English, Florida Atlantic University |
M.A., Jewish Studies, Brandeis University
Passions: Joanna loves dance, poetry, music, and cooking.
Spotlights: “Everyone is a genius, but it is only those who believe it that will actually achieve it.” Joanna believes every child has the potential to reach their own individual “genius” status.
Julia
Experience: Julia has been tutoring since 2010.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT
Subjects: Math
Education: B.S., Economics, minors in Spanish and Business Administration, University of Delaware
Passions: Julia loves being active, learning Spanish and Arabic, learning about new cultures, Christian theology, environmentalism, and volunteering.
Spotlights: Julia is an extroverted nerd who loves learning. She has been tutoring since high school and her favorite subject is Calculus.
Lisa Austin
Experience: Lisa has been tutoring since 2000.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, ACT, SAT, HSPT, GRE, GMAT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.A., Political Science and Journalism, Wichita State University | Master of Public Policy, Harvard University
Passions: Lisa enjoys fabricating neon signage.
Spotlights: A former journalist who loves to teach writing, Lisa’s reporting on strategic nuclear policy was cited by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. As a teacher, she was honored with the top national award for science educators, the Subaru Prize for Excellence in Education from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
ADHD, Dysgraphia, Executive Functioning, Dyscalculia, Autism spectrum disorder, and anxiety disorder experience.
Michael
Experience: Michael has been tutoring since 2014.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.A., English in the Humanities, Holy Apostles College | M.A., Philosophy, HAC | PhD in the Humanities, Faulkner College (in progress)
Passions: Reading, traveling, hiking, playing the piano, writing stories and poetry, listening to music, and playing chess
Spotlights: Michael’s approach to test-prep centers in the conviction that there is a clear and effective strategy for every question type. Thus, whether he is tutoring students in the ISEE, SSAT, SAT, or ACT, Michael works to give his students all the tools and confidence they need to excel on their tests.
ADHD experience.
Milton
Experience: Milton has been tutoring since 2011.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.A., Political Science | African and African American Studies, M.A., Sociology, Stanford University, Ph.D., Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Rutgers University
Passions: His passion is finding tailored ways to help students further develop their strengths and build confidence in their areas of growth.
Spotlights: Milton is currently a PhD Candidate with experience teaching Kindergarteners through graduate students, focusing on subjects that range from math to college writing, to feminist theory.
ADHD experience.
Richard
Experience: Richard has been tutoring since 2010.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, HSPT, GRE, GMAT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.S., Economics, M.I.T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) | M.F.A., Acting, Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London, UK)
Passions: Theater, film, music, sports
Spotlights: Richard has worked with students entering/attending Washington DC’s most prestigious private secondary schools. His former SAT and ACT students have gained acceptance to every Top-25 U.S. National University and have scored over 1400 on the SAT at over an 80% success rate.
ADHD, Executive functioning difficulties experience.
Tynisha
Experience: Tynisha has been tutoring since 2004.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.A., Political Science, Pre-law from Georgia State University | J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Passions: Traveling, makeup, photography, video games, shopping, and family
Spotlights: Helping others is a super-power! Tynisha has been a test preparation tutor for 20+ years. Education is near and dear to her heart because it is one of the assets no one can ever take from you. After practicing law for 4 years, she realized education was the career path for her.
ADHD and Executive Functioning Disorder experience.
Vera
Experience: Vera has been tutoring since 2010.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, HSPT, CTP (or ERBs), SCAT, GRE, GMAT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.A., English, European Cultural Studies, Near Eastern/Judaic Studies
Brandeis University | M.A., Judaic Studies
Yeshiva University
Passions: Vera loves cooking, reading, touring historic homes, Star Wars, and Disney.
Spotlights: Vera has had formal training in working with students with learning differences, including ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia, and she loves helping students with learning differences achieve their goals.
Danny
Experience: Danny has been tutoring since 1994.
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, ACT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.A., Film Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara
Passions: Danny enjoys film, music, literature, and the outdoors.
Spotlights: Danny was invited to develop a class on creativity for animators at Netflix.
ADHD, Executive Functioning, Dyscalculia experience.
Jake
Experience: Jake has been tutoring since 2012.
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, HSPT, CTP (or ERBs), SCAT
Subjects: Math, Science (ACT), Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.S., Psychology & Spanish with Pre-Med track completion from Bates College
Passions: Traveling, biking, swimming, cooking, and learning languages
Spotlights: Jake is a passionate educator with over 10 years of experience teaching math, science, English, and history. He strives to go beyond test prep, mentoring students as they build confidence and strengthen essential skills. When he’s not tutoring, you’ll find him biking, swimming, or hiking in the mountains.
ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Executive functioning difficulties, Dyscalculia experience.
Kaya
Experience: Kaya has been tutoring since 2015.
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar
Education: B.S., Mathematics, Stanford University
Passions: Kaya loves trivia and board/card games.
Spotlights: Kaya served as a volunteer math coach with the Sweetwater High academic team, helping guide them to their first ever qualification for the California Academic Decathlon state competition.
Kristain
Experience: Kristain has been tutoring since 2008.
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE, HSPT
Subjects: Math
Education: B.S., Applied Mathematics, UCLA
Passions: Video games and technology
Spotlights: Kristain is a seasoned member of our content team. He helps keep our practice tests accurate and up to date.
Matthew
Experience: Matthew has been tutoring since 2017.
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, ACT, SAT, HSPT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: BBA in Finance, University of Notre Dame
Passions: Music, sports, outdoors
Spotlights: In addition to online tutoring, Matthew has also taught courses in test prep at schools and tutoring centers.
ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Executive Functioning Disorder experience.
Rishonda
Experience: Rishonda has been tutoring since 2019.
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.S., Economics, Southern Illinois University
Passions: Rishonda enjoys playing sports, spending time with family, and traveling.
Spotlights: Rishonda was a former Division 1 basketball player.
Ryan
Experience: Ryan has been tutoring since 2017.
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE
Subjects: Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.A., Psychology, Hofstra University | M.A.T., Secondary English, Boston University
Passions: Anything and everything related to music, especially electric guitar, music production, and mixing!
Spotlights: A writer and English teacher with a lifelong passion for his craft, Ryan is dedicated to helping students excel on standardized tests, sharpen their writing skills, and hone their critical thinking abilities. He’s skilled at rapidly adapting to students’ unique needs and diverse learning styles. Outside of helping students ace the ISEE, SAT, SSAT, and ACT, Ryan works as a professional writer penning ad campaigns for cutting-edge brands.
ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Executive functioning difficulties experience.
Taylor
Experience: Taylor has been tutoring since 2018.
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, HSPT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Writing
Education: B.S., International Business, Pepperdine University
Passions: Taylor loves traveling, working out, reading, hiking, trading on the financial market, and entrepreneurship.
Spotlights: Taylor has a background in entertainment marketing and financial services.
Zayn
Experience: Zayn has been tutoring since 2019.
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE
Subjects: Math
Education: B.A., Applied and Computational Mathematics, USC | M.S. in Computer Science (Machine Learning), Georgia Institute of Technology (in progress)
Passions: Video games (Destiny 2, Pokémon, Overwatch, Apex Legends, Elden Ring), basketball, football, writing screenplays, skits, novels, and stand-up comedy
Spotlights: Zayn did stand-up comedy during his undergrad at USC and is a joy to interact with. He still tries to perform when he has time.
ADHD and Executive Functioning Disorder experience
Marina
**Not accepting new students**
Experience: Marina has been tutoring since 2009.
Time Zone: Central Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, ACT, SAT, HSPT, CTP (ERBs), GRE
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: Ph.D., Comparative Literature, University of Texas at Austin
Passions: Marina is passionate about education.
Spotlights: Marina has taught college classes and developed middle school humanities curricula.
ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dysgraphia experience.
Erin
**Not accepting new students**
Experience: Erin has been tutoring since 2012.
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT
Subjects: Math, Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: Ph.D. candidate, English and Creative Writing, University of Southern California
Passions: Erin is passionate about being an educator.
Spotlights: Erin is the author of Removal Acts. Her writing appears in New England Review, Gulf Coast, DIAGRAM, and other publications.
ADHD experience.
Nikita
**Not accepting new students**
Experience: Nikita has been tutoring since 2016.
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Tests: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT
Subjects: Reading, Verbal, Grammar, Writing
Education: B.A., Government, Sacramento State University
Passions: Outside of education, Nikita loves football, dogs, burgers, and his wife, Daria.
Spotlights: As a first-generation American born to Eastern European parents, Nikita loves working with ESL students and students from immigrant backgrounds. Nikita is also part of the team that writes Test Innovator’s practice tests.
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