Kelsey: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...of their field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a wide range of subjects through her vast tutoring and editing background; she had worked as a lead tutor at a math-focused center for students ages 5 to 18, had individually tutored numerous students on college entrance exam preparation, and has worked...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Jaimie: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...I am currently working in the lab of Professor Robert Langer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on novel drug delivery systems for the gastrointestinal tract. I am hoping to attend medical school in pursuit of becoming a physician. I am currently interested in pediatrics and psychiatry but I am looking forward to exploring a range of available disciplines. I enjoy tutoring because I find it to be an engaging and dynamic process--I love...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Erica: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...communities and in the world. To this end, I work daily to improve my craft and am always learning new strategies to support students. In addition to my seven years of tutoring experience, I have worked with young people of all ages as a mentor, classroom assistant, museum educator, and crisis worker. My approach to tutoring reflects these diverse perspectives: my lessons are student-centered rather than tutor-centered. I aim to speak as little as possible...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Audrey: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Josh: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...also love crossword puzzles and spicy food. I feel that the most valuable aspect of education is learning how to think in different ways and approach problems from various perspectives. Even if a few years from now, you cannot quite remember how to graph an equation, at one point you thought through how to present information in a form that is easier to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation" might elude you some day,...
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
Lauren: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...grade to college seniors in a variety of subjects including math, Spanish, reading, and writing. I currently work on campus as a writing consultant. I enjoy collaborating with students on building and editing their essays from the beginning to the end of the writing process. As a student myself I am well aware of the frustration of not quite understanding a concept or just needing someone else to bounce ideas off of. I am happy...
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Carleton College - Current Undergrad, Undecided, anticipated major in geology
Massiel: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...law. My little brother (7 years my junior) was my first tutoring buddy and assures even today that I get to help build a science fair project board every year. I was also a camp counselor for three summers caring for on average twenty children ages 5-10. Then I began professionally tutoring through my high school when I was sixteen until I was eighteen. I assisted middle schoolers and high schoolers, ages 11-18, on their...
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University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Human and Social Development, International Studies, and Philosophy
Travis: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...problems, but providing them with the resources and strategies to arrive at the correct answer themselves. Not only does this empower students, but it also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
Stacie: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I enjoy watching all kinds of sports, reading, playing board games, going to concerts, and spending time with my friends,...
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The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Rebecca: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
Ariela: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...time around. It is not just my success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to get it to stick. Like I do backstage, I...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
Maddie: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...analyze for themselves, instead of worrying about finding the "right answer." This helps them learn how to think critically about the world around them so that they become more enlightened, aware, and compassionate people. I seek to help each student get the most out of their learning as well as to prepare for the next step in their education. In my tutoring sessions, I strive to understand how each individual student learns best and to...
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Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Lee: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...to adults transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with standardized tests. I'm a laid back individual, but I like to push my students. I know that every student is...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Max: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Diptesh: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Molly: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Jack: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...things. I grew up in South America wandering ancient Inca ruins and the Andes and speak Spanish and English fluently. I spent just enough time in Colorado to earn a degree in economics, magna cum laude. Since then, I have been working in a variety of capacities on ocean conservation and research programs.I have taught high school to college age students in an experiential education program since 2009. The program covered marine sciences, leadership, and...
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Fort Lewis College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Joseph: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...clients all showed a drastic improvement in their respective classroom performances. In graduate school, I had the opportunity to teach a semester of College Algebra, again peppering my lectures with idiosyncratic memory triggers. My students all left the class with well-earned grades showing their increased understanding of Mathematics. After attaining my provisional certification in grades 9-12 Mathematics, I completed a teaching internship in a Missouri high school, teaching Algebra I and assisting with Geometry and...
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Truman State University - Bachelors, Mathematics, Theatre
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Rachel: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...graduated with Honors with Distinction. While at Georgetown, I completed the pre-medical track and minored in Math. I'm an experienced standardized test taker, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic potential! I have tutored elementary school through college students in reading comprehension, math, SAT prep, and chemistry, and even started an afterschool engineering program for elementary school students. I am a strong proponent of framing intelligence as a muscle that is strengthened...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Human Science; Minor: Math
Tessa: PSAT tutor
Certified Online PSAT Tutor
...can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
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When you work with a private PSAT tutor, you are working with a professional who has expertise in each section of the PSAT. From reading and writing to mathematics, all of your bases are covered.
If you get confused when it comes to choosing the correct answer on a multiple-choice question, your tutor can teach you to weed out incorrect answers using tools such as context clues. PSAT tutoring also allows you to learn additional test-taking techniques, including proper preparation for test day and how to identify the most important instructions. These skills can help you make the most of your scoring possibilities when you take the SAT in the future or qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program now.
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If you've found this page while searching for PSAT tutoring, you're in the right place. Varsity Tutors is happy to be able to connect you with the best PSAT review opportunities. If you have a high school student preparing to take the PSAT, working with quality PSAT tutors can be an excellent source of support and knowledge as your student prepares for exam day.
The PSAT, which is also known as the Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that allows your student to practice for the SAT. It is also sometimes known as the NMSQT or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This is an academic scholarship competition that takes place in the United States for recognition and university scholarships. Students who score in the top 1% in each state are qualified for consideration for this scholarship and receive recognition as a National Merit Scholar. This exam is significant for your student's future academic success because it will assess the various skills and knowledge your student is expected to have learned during the course of his or her education. It is offered once a year in October and is taken by many sophomores and juniors in high school. The exam measures the skills and abilities your student has learned in high school, as well as skills needed in order to be successful in college or university courses. Working with a private PSAT instructor can help your student to understand why it is essential to do well on the PSAT and can motivate your student to take it seriously.
What skills or topics can be covered with a private PSAT tutor?
PSAT tutoring sessions can cover the numerous topics and sections of the PSAT so your student knows what to expect on exam day. The PSAT consists of four sections: Reading, Writing and Language, and two separate Math sections. Let's take a closer the skills and material PSAT tutors can cover to assist your student in preparing for each section.
For the Reading section, your student will be required to read different passages and must be able to interpret informational graphics. Your student will be required to use the information found in these resources to answer questions. Some questions will ask your student to demonstrate his or her ability to locate information that has been directly stated in the passage. However, your student will also need to be able to make inferences based on the passage and draw logical conclusions on what the author's intent was. Other questions will ask students to find the best answer to a question by connecting information found in different sets of data. These are skills a private PSAT coach can assist your child in improving. Not only will working on these types of reading comprehension skills improve your student's chances of doing well on the Reading section of the PSAT, but it will also be useful for them throughout their life since reading is a critical part of academic success.
The Writing and Language test appraises your student's ability to read a passage and find and fix mistakes. This section evaluates the ability to critique a series of sentences or passages and determine whether or not they make sense. Questions may also ask your student to interpret different graphics and edit a part of the accompanying text to clearly convey the information found in the graphics. These skills and concepts can seem confusing but when a private instructor breaks the information down into more manageable pieces, it can be easier to master and learn these concepts. Practicing the skills with a private PSAT mentor can help your student gain the confidence needed to do well on this part of the PSAT.
The Math portion of the PSAT evaluates your student's ability to use problem-solving skills, modeling, and algebraic structure. The goal of this part of the PSAT is not to evaluate your student on specific math skills but to assess problem-solving abilities. To prepare for this part of the exam, your instructor can help you practice using ratios, proportional reasoning, and percentages to solve problems of different contexts, such as social science, science, and career. Algebra questions in this part of the PSAT exam focus on your student's ability to use linear equations and systems. There are also questions that focus on more advanced mathematical concepts such as complex equations and how to handle them in order to solve the problem. Private PSAT tutors can provide chances to practice all these types of problems with practice tests and instant feedback on how to work through a problem more effectively.
In addition to helping your student with Reading, Writing and Language, and Math, PSAT instructors can help your student with basic test-taking skills. Instructors can go over the various formats of questions found on the exam and can assist your student in improving his or her time management skills. This will help your student understand how long he or she can spend working on each question and whether it would be beneficial to make an educated guess if they are unsure of an answer. The PSAT does score questions in each section differently, and some questions to carry more weight than others. This is information that can be covered in your PSAT study sessions. These kinds of time management skills can be used for both the PSAT and any standardized test your student might have to take in the future. Another test-taking skill your instructor can help you with is how to manage exam day stress. Many students of all ages deal with anxiety when it comes to taking exams. Private instructors can work with your students on different tricks or strategies to decrease anxiety during a test, such as various breathing techniques or positive self-talk. These are also tools your student can use throughout their entire educational career.
How is PSAT tutoring different than other study resources or educational settings?
One of the most important benefits that can come from working with a private PSAT tutor is the opportunity for one on one, individual instruction. Personalized instruction can be hard to find, even in the great schools with small student-teacher ratios. One on one instruction allows your student's instructor to get to know your student more thoroughly than is possible in a traditional classroom environment. Instructors are able to learn what a particular student's learning preferences might be and can take the time to get to know your student's specific weaknesses and strengths when it comes to academic skills. This particular knowledge allows study sessions to cater to your student's exact educational needs. For example, if your student is a visual learner, his or her tutoring sessions can consist of videos or infographics to allow your student to see the information and new and interesting ways. If your student is an auditory learner, his or her private teacher may choose to use a lecture format for study sessions or message just audiobooks for your student to listen to you. Having the opportunity to learn new material and skills using a method that makes the most sense to your student will allow him or her to learn the subject matter more easily and can help with memory retention. Private instruction also allows for real-time feedback as your student works through different types of problems. This can allow your student to be able to see demonstrations of how a problem should be worked through and can help correct any potential bad habits before they are formed.
In addition to being able to receive personalized lesson plans, private PSAT tutoring is convenient and flexible, making it easy to fit into your family is already busy schedule. Your student will have the opportunity to meet with his or her instructor either online or in person. If you and your student choose to take advantage of the online option, study sessions will be accessed using our live learning platform. This allows for face-to-face instructional sessions that can take place in your student's favorite study spot as long as there is high-speed Internet and computer. In-person study sessions can take place at the time and location of your choice, whether this is the comfort of your own home, at the local public library, or in your favorite café. We know your family is already busy with school, sporting events, extracurricular activities, and other family obligations so we want to make it simple to fit instruction into your calendar.
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