...college in the big city, and now live in a medium-sized Rust Belt city. I enjoy learning and teaching, playing music, and casual bike riding, among other things. I hold a bachelor's degree in Politics with a minor in History from New York University. While I enjoy discussing a variety of subjects, tutoring math, history, and political science are perhaps most appealing to me. I find that the act of explaining something to someone else...
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...try to be a friendly face to help people see math as something that can actually be enjoyable and as something that you can be really good at. I'll cater my tutoring sessions to what you need help with and how you best learn. That can look like a lecture, or we can actively work on problems together, or something in between. I want to give you the best opportunity to math, but most importantly...
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...high school history teacher who has also worked as a teaching assistant at one of the country's top 10 colleges. I've taught ACT/SAT prep for about 4 years to students at all ends of the academic spectrum: from those working with learning disabilities/accommodations & struggling with timing to those trying to achieve perfect scores. Although I always create individualized plans, I focus on teaching every student the most effective, step-by-step way to approach each question...
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...pleasure in assisting others to overcome challenges in mathematics. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Texas at El Paso and a Master of Science from Indiana State University. Currently, I am pursuing a doctoral degree in Big Data Analytics at Colorado Tech University. My extensive experience includes solving problems in Calculus, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, and Basic Math. This depth of knowledge allows me to effectively address a wide range...
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I graduated college Summa Cum Laude with a double major in Anthropology and Neuroscience. My favorite subject is actually a combination of the two, studying how evolution has shaped human culture, brain, and behavior. I've been a tutor for various subjects and age groups with a particular interest in mathematics. I really enjoy the sciences, but I also find math to be incredibly relaxing and rewarding once you get the grasp of the concept.
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...student, I learned to embrace academic challenge and thrived as a student in high school and college, and I am now preparing to continue my education in graduate school. My experience taught me that all students, no matter their situation, have the potential to succeed academically, and I work hard to instill this belief in my pupils. Though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I have a special passion for the social sciences, particularly...
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...the first year of college, I learned how to tailor my learning to how to study best for different subjects. In regards to tutoring, I have lots of experience throughout my student career as I would tutor in high school for about 10 hours a week and would tutor my friends in college. I believe that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. For me, my strengths tend to include math, science and Spanish classes. So,...
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I love teaching and it's been a passion of mine that has brought me great fulfillment over the years. From teaching students at all levels for over 20 years to supporting my three children through high school and college studies, I've brought confidence and knowledge to those I've tutored. The change I see in my students from those who struggle to those who succeed is rewarding both personally and professionally. ... To explain the topic in...
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...senior at Columbia University in New York City, studying Chemical Engineering. I am originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and have served as a tutor in the past for public school students in New York through the Columbia Tutoring and Learning Center, as well as the EduMate NYC program. I am passionate about science and engineering, particularly Chemistry and Biology, as well as computer programming, and I hope to provide the individualized attention students need to help...
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...experience with SAT and ACT prep as I obtained high scores on those standardized tests as well as the MCAT (medical school admissions exams). My goal is to help your student succeed. I like to help students move from a point where they need lessons and reteaching provided to a point where they become Masters of their own learning. Not only do I want students who work with me to gain competency in content, but...
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...St Louis and an MA in education from Arizona State University, I am a certified English Language Arts teacher for grades 7-12 with an endorsement in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I am also an experienced standardized test prep instructor and study skills tutor. My students have included everybody from gang members and refugees to the most gifted and highly competitive students, so I can customize instruction for anyone! I look forward to...
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...Spanish speaking countries with the exception of the first one. I have tutored extensively in Spanish in most cases students from International Schools who require preparation in math for standardized tests such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT as well as for other international examinations; though it is noteworthy I tutor a broad range of academic subjects and standardized tests. I enjoy the spontaneity of the students. I like to ask questions while the class...
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...been guiding students to significant improvements in their test scoresmany have progressed from the low 1300s to the mid-1400s on the SAT in just a few weeks. These outcomes are the result of a tailored approach that focuses on each student's unique strengths and areas for growth. My expertise in SAT Math, demonstrated by my own score of 790, enables me to teach with both precision and efficiency. I emphasize clarity and strategy, ensuring my...
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I am currently a junior at Virginia Tech, studying urban affairs, policy and planning. I specialize in helping students with test prep for the SAT and ACT, but I am also able to help younger students with reading, writing and math. My goal with test prep is to ensure that students are prepared enough that they feel confident no matter what, even if unforeseen circumstances arise on test day.
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...the opportunity to intern with Teach For America at an inner city high school. There I helped teach Algebra I and Geometry classes as well as after school SAT test prep. In 2014, I served as an assistant coach for a local high school tennis team. I know there can be a lot of pressure associated with college preparation and the SAT, but I hope to help alleviate some of that stress by presenting the...
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...a little girl, anything that had to do with numbers always fascinated me. I began tutoring in high school for the sole purpose of getting the joy of being able to make somebody else understand something that was so clear to me. I seemed to have a talent for explaining things. However, it only works when I understand them very well. For this reason, I must continue to study for there is no end to...
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...knowledge and their test scores! Learning takes patience and time, and I can provide you with the resources and aid you need to be the best you can be! I specialize in helping students be organized and approach daunting topics. I understand how difficult it can be to work with a teacher or someone who feels out of your reach, and I hope to not only be more relatable to you than your teachers, but...
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I'm patient, personable, and have an incredible gift for explaining things in a way that makes sense. I majored in Math Education (with a minor in Computer Science), and I have more than eight years of experience teaching math and other STEM subjects.
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I have a undergraduate degree in Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry. I also have a masters in Epidemiology from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health where I learned statistical methods. I have tutored at Huntington Tutors and Mathnasium in the past. I enjoy working with kids.
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With all of the standardized testing used in contemporary secondary schooling, it might seem that the PSAT is just one more exam being foisted upon your child. Nonetheless, this exam has an important connection to the National Merit Scholarship. As part of your child's preparations, it is necessary to be certain that a thorough math review is undertaken before test day. Help provide an able guide to your child's preparation. Contact Varsity Tutors' educational directors, today to discuss the PSAT mathematics tutoring options that they can connect you to for your child's preparation.
Given the nature of standardized testing, the curriculum to be covered by the PSAT exhibits something of a one-size-fits-all nature for the mathematics section. This is to be expected, but it can make preparation a bit difficult given that no two students are cut to the exact same mold. Test preparation courses for the PSAT mathematics section will likely include many topics that are redundant for your child to study, and likewise, such courses will not likely be able to give special attention to any topics that might be particularly problematic for him or her. However, a personal tutor can provide a tailored preparation experience, creating a customized approach based on your child's particular course history and background, adjusting the mathematics concepts to be covered based on his or her strengths and weaknesses.
The overall content of the PSAT mathematics section is not difficult, covering only several major categories of mathematics topics. However, given that your child has not likely covered all of these topics recently, it is critical that he or she review those subjects that are least current in his or her memory. Your child's tutor can help to arrange this, helping your child achieve the best possible score on the PSAT mathematics section with the least amount of frustration necessary. Whether your child is currently in an advanced trigonometry course or is taking a first pre-algebra or algebra course, he or she could benefit from the directed guidance of an expert tutor and PSAT mathematics tutoring.
The PSAT math tutoring sessions are designed to be flexible and convenient. Your child is able to spend as much or as little time as he or she needs to in order to grasp each concept in full. They don't need to study the concepts they are familiar with. Your child may be given assessment tests, practice tests, and other items to make sure that they are fully prepared for the PSAT math section when the time comes. Your child's tutor can offer support on homework, class work, and test preparation. Your tutor may impart test-taking strategies and skills to make sure your child can complete the exam to their utmost potential. Furthermore, you are able to receive ongoing reports as to your child's progress, making certain that you know where his or her development is. You can arrange your child's tutoring sessions around his or her schedule to ensure they have ample time for their other commitments, such as after school activities, extracurriculars, and other classwork. You can have the tutor meet your child at your home, or another location in person such as a library or favorite cafe, or have online tutoring sessions through the Varsity Tutors live learning platform.
Given that your child may soon be preparing to take the SAT, this initial preparation can help to lay the groundwork for future success on this later, even more important aspect of your child's college application. With the potential for the accrual of so many benefits, why hesitate to find the personalized help that can help your child succeed? Contact Varsity Tutors today to find the perfect mathematics tutor, to help him or her prepare for the PSAT exam with one-on-one PSAT mathematics tutoring.
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We continued to learn and practice tips/techniques for answering math questions from the PSAT practice book. Assigned questions for homework and asked the student to identify the appropriate tactic to use to answer the homework questions.
We reviewed some geometry and data analysis problems that could appear of the PSAT. The student reported wanting to go over inference and reasoning for Critical Reading. We reviewed the tactics presented in the book and did some practice. We ran out of practice in the PSAT book and started practice tests in the SAT book she had.
The student has all the math skills he needs. The challenge for him is to be more meticulous and precise. He'll see a significant improvement as soon as he slows himself down and starts annotating the questions to be clear that what he's answering is what they're asking.
I didn't have a detailed score report, so I emphasized math based on what I was told in an initial e-mail, and hit several other topics to gauge her capabilities. She performed very well in the language sections. The student is also knowledgeable about a variety of math topics (special right triangles, etc.) but has some difficulty setting up some of the problems.
Today I met with the student to go over two practice tests I left with him last week. I'm happy to see that some of the concepts we are discussing are sinking in (averages, special right triangles, probability). Some of the areas like geometry and multiple multiples (ambiguous algebra expressions) are still giving him a bit of trouble. Additionally he is running out of time taking the practice tests, so we will work on strategies to move faster through the problems. Simple techniques like canceling like-terms and eliminating impossible answers will help him to move faster through each section. I left him with two practice tests to do this week and am putting together review sheets for geometry and multiple multiples (ambiguous algebra expressions).
- Meeting Thursday, 7/25.
- Went over Fractions, decimals, and percentage subsections.
- Showed problem understanding the concept that a percentage is a fraction or decimal x 100, especially when it came to representing it using variables.
