Top PSAT Tutors serving Portland
Ethan: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...of subjects from test prep and study skills, to history and government, to mathematics and the sciences. My students have enjoyed understanding concepts through problem solving, emphasizing understanding over rote memorization. Since moving up to the northeast, I have taught multiple levels of mathematics at the university level. I have experience in helping students keep up with their studies and well as designing plans to help students advance through material at an accelerated pace. My...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Daniel: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...experience tutoring middle school students for a public school system, as well as, experience teaching game design to ages 10-17 at a computer camp this past summer. My favorite thing to teach is game design because that is what I am most passionate about but I also enjoy teaching in general. I find it very rewarding to teach and help students learn, especially, when it is a subject they are not comfortable with. This is...
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Becker College - Bachelors, Interactive Media Design
SAT Verbal: 700
Eric: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...way that my students will not only understand, but enjoy. This passion has led me to have a strong command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level argumentative writing. My...
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Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Boston University - Masters, Theology
GRE Verbal: 164
David: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...me to pursue an MA in German and continental philosophy. While this area is fascinating in itself, I am very thankful for my philosophical education because it has also sowed within me a deep commitment to teaching, teaching that aims not only for understanding, but also for creating and encouraging interest in specific topics and in learning itself. While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Alexander: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...K-12. I've mostly helped students with mathematics (middle-school level through SAT prep), computer science (introductory web development and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension with students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Tessa: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Theresa: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...college. My tutoring experience has spanned a wide variety of students over several years: from serving as a teaching aide for high school students with special needs, to working as a teaching assistant for elementary, middle, and high school students at a gifted academic summer camp, to working as a full-time in-school tutoring fellow at an urban middle school. This is in addition to more than a decade of informal experience assisting friends and family...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Government
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
Jessica: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...a very young age. I remember forcing my younger siblings to sit for "lessons" - and I still enjoy creating those innovative, engaging lessons today! I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12 and a certified Reading Specialist for grades K-12. I love working with students of all ages in order to highlight their potential and strengthen any areas of concern. My teaching experience includes teaching for over nine years at the high school...
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Fairfield - Bachelor in Arts, English
Sacred Heart - Master of Arts Teaching, Education/Reading
John: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
I'm a retired professor who taught statistics for many years. To be a good citizen these days, you have to know a little statistics, because many people will try to convince you of many things with statistics, and you need to be able to separate the truth from the lies.... I want you to understand how statistics works and what the logic behind it is. If you understand that, then it will be easy to learn...
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Bucknell University - Bachelors, Math
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Masters, Statistics
Hanna: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...who hopes to spend my spare time as a tutor. My experiences before and during the pandemic involved tutoring 10 students in-person and virtually in math subjects ranging from arithmetic to Algebra 2. I have experience tutoring children with ADHD and adults preparing for the ASVAB and have learned through these experiences that dynamic teaching is a marathon, not a sprint. I hope to form long-term connections to my students to foster long-term success, not...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kirsten: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
I have over 30 years of experience working with students who need support in their math classes. It is my favorite way to engage with students and with math. I like to make sure students see how ideas are connected, and help them to understand rather than memorize.
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Central Connecticut State University - Master of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Jonathan: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
My mission as a teacher, writer, and researcher is to change the world one conversation at a time.
Education & Certification
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
Yale University - Master of Divinity, Theology
Lauren: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing. ... I make sure they...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English
Logan: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...(PPE). I've worked with multiple companies and as an independent tutor for over 2 years and have taught a range of subjects, including Economics and Politics (through University level) and Calculus, Statistics, Spanish, US History, Chemistry, and Geography (through AP level). I'm also experienced in university admissions coaching, including SAT/ACT tutoring and advising on personal statements and supplemental essays. Prior to Oxford, I attended the Taft School, where I worked as a peer tutor in...
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University of Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Katherine: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34
Riya: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...am originally from New Jersey, and have been living in Connecticut for a year now; so far I love it here! I enjoy working with student's from all backgrounds and all ages. My favorite age group(s) to work with are grades seven through twelve. I am going to be a high school English teacher, so that is my passion. I can help with Social Studies, Global Studies, and Spanish, as well as ELA of course....
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Montclair State University - Bachelor of Education, English
Relay Graduate School of Education - Masters in Education, Education
Gwen: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
I'm a reporter and recent Brown University graduate. I tutor writing at all age levels, test prep (LSAT and SAT), history, english and various social sciences. I can help you come up with strategic study plans for standardized tests, including strategies for logical reasoning and logic games on the LSAT; improve clarity, argument structure, and flow in essays; and study effectively for courses
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Phillip: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
I'm a rising junior at Brown University studying biomedical engineering. I have lots of experience in middle school through college level instruction in STEM and SAT/ACT prep. My goal is to provide a fun and productive learning environment by only teaching subjects that I am passionate about.
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Warren Alpert School of Medicine of Brown University - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 770
Ryan: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a true New England boy, and am an alumnus of Wesleyan, Yale and Uconn Law School. I was a double major in Political Science and Psychology and enjoy the intersection of the two. I have taught for over twenty years most recently as a professor of Law and Criminology at UB. I also lived in Hong Kong and taught test prep to some of the world's most aspirational students.
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Connecticut - Doctor of Laws, Legal Studies
Matthew: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...a teaching approach that values the student as a whole person, not just their test scores. I am patient, methodical, and understanding, and I work well with students who are willing to make an effort toward improving. I can tutor in the following subjects: - Math (elementary, middle-school, pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, and introductory trigonometry and precalculus) - German (introductory and intermediate) - Test prep (including SAT, ACT, and GRE) - Biology (high-school and...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Grad Student, Library and Information Science
Private PSAT Tutoring in Portland, OR
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Portland PSAT Tutoring FAQ
The Preliminary SAT, or PSAT, is essentially the practice test for the SAT. The PSAT is also referred to as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, or the NMSQT. There are three versions of the test, each of which allows a student two hours and 45 minutes to complete. There is the PSAT/NMSQT, which is taken in 10th or 11th grades in the fall, which can be used for a scholarship. There is also the PSAT 10, which covers the same content but cannot be used for the scholarship. The PSAT 8/9 serves as a baseline for student progress. It's taken in the 8th and 9th-grade years and has a possible score of 1440. All of the versions consist of a Math section and an Evidence-based Reading and Writing section. If your child is preparing to take their PSAT, offer them personalized guidance with one of the PSAT tutors in Portland, Oregon. Varsity Tutors' educational directors are experienced at helping students in Portland, Oregon, find independent PSAT tutors.
The educational directors at Varsity Tutors can connect you with tutors in Portland who are skilled at helping students prepare for the PSAT. They are well-versed in the content on the exam, which may allow your child to work with a professional who has succeeded in supporting many other students on their PSAT. The tutor is chosen based on your child's test, strengths, weaknesses, learning personality, and other factors.
The tutor you are connected with will create a personal study plan that focuses on the concepts your child needs to review or learn. They can help to fill in any learning gaps that may have been caused by traditional classroom-based learning, as well as help to bolster your child's confidence. Your child can work at their natural pace, while the tutor simply slows down or speeds up to keep up with them. The tutor will work with your child to try to improve their math, reading, and writing skills of any topics they need while providing valuable test-taking strategies to try to improve their timing.
Varsity Tutors' educational directors can assist you in connecting with a tutor in Portland who could potentially help them understand the concepts of the PSAT on your schedule. Tutoring can and should be convenient. You can meet the tutor at your home with your child anytime, or they can meet your child at the school, for optimal convenience. You can additionally request face-to-face online tutoring.
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