Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...Academy in Houston, Texas and a current sophomore at Vanderbilt University studying Economics and Human and Organizational Development. I was first introduced to Varsity Tutors when I received tutoring for the math section of the SAT during my junior year of high school. With hard work, perseverance, and a wonderful tutor I was able to raise my scores significantly and see the positive results that ensued. The experience I had with Varsity Tutors inspired me...
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...a B.A. in Spanish and am passionate about helping other students learn the language! I have tutored student-athletes through the UGA Athletic Association, and have seen dramatic improvements in students' ability to understand Spanish grammar, mechanics and usage, as well as read, write, and speak in Spanish. I love seeing students get excited as they grasp the language and no longer find it frustrating or confusing! I am also passionate about helping students improve their...
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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Hi everyone! My name is Kate, and I have been teaching and tutoring for about 30 years. I have taught preschool through college level students. I enjoy working with students of all ages to help them improve their skills and achieve their goals. I especially enjoy making reading and math a little less mysterious for my students. When I am not teaching, I love reading, camping, hiking, and cooking.
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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Greetings, I love tutoring and working with students. I am passionate about teaching and will work with a student until they are able to master the subject material. I have a great sense of humor and know how to have fun while getting the homework/assignments/tutoring/test prep. completed.
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...what I learned from the days of having to do so will never leave me. Knowledge is worthy of pursuing and we should do whatever is in our power to further our learning and help those around us do the same. I love sharing this story with my students because I believe every student has a passion like this. Maybe it's not reading for them; it could be drawing or sports or fashion. Whatever it...
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...with students between volunteering as a teaching assistant in an anatomy lab to working in my university's writing center. The University of Central Florida, UCF, has provided me with ample opportunities to learn how to best teach and tutor. Currently, I am a student at UCF majoring in Writing and Rhetoric with minors in Psychology and Creative Writing, giving me the most comfort with tutoring writing. However, I am well-rounded in a variety of subjects...
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...Communications and Development from City University London. I went to the College of William and Mary for my undergraduate degree, where I majored in International Relations. I have been a tutor since I was in high school, I have tutored students in all different grades. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and literature. I have a lot of experience tutoring students in standardized test preparation. I love...
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...ranging from 1st grade to 12th grade. Working with a variety of students over the years has really helped me develop the necessary skills to be an excellent tutor. I know the great benefits that one on one instruction provides to a student. It is exciting to play such a role in a young person's education. I believe strongly in the power of education. Ideally, tutoring does not just help a student with the academic...
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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Incoming Ph.D. student at the University of Texas at Dallas. Earned a B.S. in Physics with a minor in Computer Science. Experienced tutor in math, physics, computer science, and writing with excellent SAT, ACT, and GRE scores.
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...B.A. in Comparative Literature, as well as a secondary field in Gender Studies and a language citation in Arabic. I have tutored, taught classes, and facilitated workshops on subjects ranging from SAT prep to chemistry to spoken word poetry, and I especially enjoy working with middle school and high school students. I firmly believe that tutoring can and should be funeven SAT prep! Working with a student individually allows the two of us to team...
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...December 2024. I received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. I am currently seeking admission to medical school. As a student, I had the pleasure of working professionally as a swim coach. I also gained experience tutoring my peers in high school and college in various subjects, not as an employee, but of my own volition. I can teach a wide variety of subjects, although I am most passionate about Motor learning, Genetics, Physics,...
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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I'm an undergraduate at Brown University with a planned concentration in Health and Human Biology and Visual Art. I have had extensive experience working as a summer camp counselor, teaching at a Mandarin School, working as an SAT Tutor, and tutoring Physics, Biology, and Math at a local high school. I am more than happy to offer college advice and SAT II and AP prep given my experience with the application process!
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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I am a certified teacher. I have 3 years of teaching experience. I have taught both math and science to high school students and middle school students. I feel that I am successful when my students are successful.
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...University, for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I have a Bachelors of Arts in history with a minor in mathematics. My focus was a blend of American and intellectual history. I graduated as a member of the University Honors Program, magna cum laude, and with honors from the history department for my thesis. My Masters of Arts degree is in Museum Studies with a focus on exhibition design and development and American Studies. I...
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...a Bachelors in English. I am passionate about education, with an emphasis on English language and composition. I tutored multiple subjects in high school, and in college I worked at the Wake Forest Writing Center where I was inspired on a daily basis by my 50-minute sessions. The ability to help somebody organize their thoughts in a written assignment and ease their anxieties is always a good feeling, and I truly love making writing more...
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...experiences as a teacher. As a teacher, I've learned that every student can learn given the right circumstances. As a tutor and teacher, it's my job to work with the student to figure out how they learn so that I know how to teach them. Education is never a one-size-fits-all endeavor! When I'm not teaching or working towards my degree, I enjoy spending time with my family, from talking about silly TV shows with my...
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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I have a PhD and multiple masters degrees and was a university professor for years. For the past ten years I have tutored math, finance, the SAT, the GMAT, the GRE, and the TOEFL with excellent results. I believe in collaborative learning, not just teaching. I am very friendly, and my students always enjoy working with me.
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...for learning while helping students build skills and confidence that will help them academically and/or artistically, and more broadly in their lives. I offer knowledge, experience, supportive challenge, and the mentorship students need to achieve their goals and potential. I encourage my students to "make it their own" by nurturing a feeling of ownership and accountability in the learning process. I feel it is important to have integrity and "walk the walk" as a teacher;...
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Certified PSAT Critical Reading Tutor in Richmond Hill
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...as college students, over the past two years I have honed my experience as a teacher to fit the specific needs of individual students. Most recently, I have worked as a peer writing assistant at NYU's Gallatin Writing Center, assisting college students with essays--ranging from personal narratives to research papers. I've also worked closely with a family of two children, now 14 and 17, and I have helped them with everything from deep literary analysis...
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Private PSAT Critical Reading Tutoring in Richmond Hill
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Richmond Hill PSAT Critical Reading Tutoring FAQ
Taking the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) can open up numerous opportunities for a student's future. Students who earn exceptional scores are able to begin the process of being named National Merit Scholars. This prestigious honor can bolster college applications and is often accompanied by offers of significant merit-based financial aid. National Merit Scholarship qualification aside, any student who takes the PSAT gains the experience of sitting for an exam modeled after the SAT. This experience can give a student an edge when it comes to studying for the SAT itself, as the PSAT score report can help identify one's weakest academic areas and pinpoint any testing anxieties or difficulties which will need to be addressed before taking the actual SAT.
Students who find themselves struggling with content tested in the PSAT Critical Reading section will need to review this material in a structured and focused way. This can present quite a challenge, as most high school English classes typically don't spend a significant portion of time on preparing students for the PSAT because it is seen as an optional exam. Knowing exactly what material to focus on while studying can be overwhelming. Students may have mastered sentence completion problems, but may find passage-based questions difficult. What is the best way to focus one's studies on improving these specific areas? Varsity Tutors can help students connect with personal PSAT Critical Reading tutoring to prepare for test day.
Experienced tutors take the time to really get to know their students. This involves evaluating the student for specific academic strengths and weaknesses so they are able to create custom lesson plans to address the aspects of the PSAT Critical Reading section which are most challenging for the student. A personal PSAT tutor will also take into account the personal learning style of the student. This ensures the subject material will be covered in a way that is easy for the student to understand. This helps students reach their academic goals as quickly as possible, while minimizing frustration and burnout.
PSAT Critical Reading tutors have achieved superb scores on this part of the exam. They know exactly what kind of knowledge and skills the section tests, and they also have the teaching experience and communication skills to help students learn what they need to know. An experienced tutor can also help make sure students are working at a pace that will allow them to carefully answer each problem on the Critical Reading section, without spending too much time on each question or passage. Individual tutoring sessions ensure students have their instructor's full attention, making it simple to receive advice and feedback about individual concerns as they arise.
Scheduling a personal PSAT Critical Reading tutoring session is far more convenient than many students believe. It is possible to schedule weekly sessions in the location that best fits with the student's schedule. This may be the student's home, school campus, coffee shop, or local library. Tutoring sessions can even be held face-to-face online using our live learning platform. Tutors are available for day, evening, and weekend sessions to make sure even the most hectic schedule can be accommodated.
The skills one learns through private PSAT Critical Reading tutoring can help them succeed on the PSAT. Beyond that, improved reading comprehension abilities can form a strong foundation for success on other standardized tests. Great reading comprehension skills benefit students in almost all future academic endeavors. Varsity Tutors is skilled at connecting students with the tutors that best fit their academic needs. Call us today to find out how to connect with a private PSAT Critical Reading tutor.
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Recent Richmond Hill PSAT Critical Reading Tutoring Session Notes
Today we worked on more PSAT-type Critical Reading practice. We reviewed the passage from last week and worked on two more (rather lengthy) passages that I had assigned as homework. The student did quite well with the passages, and we had a few incorrect answers to work through. His conceptual understanding seems to be pretty good, especially for a rising 9th grader! He knows some of the Critical Reading passage tips and tricks. We talked about how to deal with passages whose questions end with "except"; those questions can have some rather irritating logical consequences that require some sort of "backwards" thinking, so we'll continue working on those. I left him with some SAT grammar practice, and soon we'll begin discussing (and writing about) "1984" to encourage both grammar and critical thinking practice. Great session!
The student and I worked through a PSAT Reading section together. He seems to be improving, especially in vocabulary. He seems to be finding it easier to understand the questions.
The student and I started by working with the critical reading section of the assessment and then moved on to Writing. We worked on techniques to move through questions efficiently and tackle unfamiliar vocabulary words. On the writing section, we worked on finding red flags in grammar questions.
Reviewed vocabulary words covered by previous tutor; created flashcards for additional vocabulary words; took 25-minute critical reading practice test. The student seems to have a pretty strong grasp of the vocabulary we covered.
We covered the assessment reading test. Reviewed overall strategies for the other assessment test, seven tips for organizing and categorizing questions, critical reading strategies, and he got some practice. I assigned homework of an hour a day and required that he start taking practice simulated tests.
In my first session with the student today, we first discussed the breakdown of the PSAT vs. SAT, what PSAT scores mean, why he wants to do well/why it isn't as important for colleges in comparison to the SAT, and what kind of questions/format he can expect to see. The student was quiet, but started talking more once we started doing practice questions together. He should fit some type of vocabulary studying (on a phone app, website game, flashcards etc.) with his other studying. We will also need to spend at least a session reviewing Grammar and the types of questions in the Writing section.
