Top PSAT Tutors serving Boulder
Kaley: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...since high school. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790
Rebecca: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Jeana: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...that anyone can learn anything with the right attitude and an open mind. My main background is in test prep and college readiness, with a focus on test-taking strategies that build self-esteem and improve performance. I began tutoring for a private company while I was a student at Columbia University in New York. While there, I had the opportunity to teach students of all backgrounds and levels of ability. My unique approach to SAT and...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Visual Arts
SAT Writing: 750
Caroline: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...at Berkeley with a Bachelors degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During my four years of college, I guided K-12 students of the Oakland area in Language Arts and Mathematics and served as a mentor for many high school students. I have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a major. Since I have a wide range...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 800
Haley: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and am currently pursuing my PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder. My research involvement has given me direct experience with many chemical concepts taught in class settings and has given me a deep appreciation of and excitement for the sciences. Through tutoring, I hope to share these insights and excitement for the subject while deepening conceptual understandings. The greatest metric of success in a tutoring session is being...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Jaimie: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...of Northeastern University with my Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. 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...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Andrew: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...students in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Chemistry. Since then, I have tutored for four years at the college level in both German and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches to...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Alex: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...in History???from the University of Florida. Now, I am embarking on the challenging journey of earning my MA in Conflict Resolution from the University of Georgetown. During and after my time at the University of Florida, I worked not only as a tutor, but also as an EMT-Paramedic, a lifeguard, a martial arts instructor, and a swim instructor. I have been fortunate enough to travel to several different countries in Central America, South America, Africa,...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Kevin: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...for the last 7 years. My own experiences as a student receiving tutoring has taught me and helped me a lot in being a successful tutor. In my opinion, the most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what types of strengths they have, and their...
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Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance
Simon: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...for the past five years. My greatest passion is making science accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Spenser: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...Policy from Brown University after studying public policy as an undergraduate at Duke University. I hope to pursue a career in education policy in the future, but at present I want to be the best tutor that I can be. Given my passionate about education policy, I understand the important role that standardized tests play in allowing students to maximize their own educational potential. My goal as a tutor is to help each student that...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
Brown University - Masters, Urban Education Policy
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Audrey: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...in critical reading and writing skills. I have prior experience working at 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...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Lauren: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...Northfield, Minnesota. I started tutoring in high school, but it was in college that I really came to love working with other students. Over the past couple of years I have tutored students from 5th 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...
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Current Undergrad, Undecided, anticipated major in geology
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 34
Miguel: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...I hope to inspire confidence in whatever subject matter we approach together, boosting student confidence in academic areas and beyond. My teaching philosophy is to use extensive questioning to help students forge their own pathway. Naturally, questions from students are encouraged and valued during all of my sessions. I emphasize a strategy based approach to studying, and keep an updated list of strategies that my students are finding helpful. I prefer to test mastery of...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Lee: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...University. I am staying in the Chicago area because I truly love the city and envision staying here for a long time. As a tutor, I have had students ranging from sophomores in high school 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Josh: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...(Master's of Music) from the University of Washington in 2012, and am now completing my D.M.A. at UW as well. All of my degrees are in music composition, a field that allows me to interpret and describe ideas that intrigue me in creative ways using sound. That said, I still have a secret crush on math and science, and I love exploring and analyzing languages and the written word. (In fact, much of the music...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Brianna: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 770
Andrew: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...in Dallas, TX. He is currently interviewing for a residency position in Ophthalmology and is newly married to a second grade teacher. Andrew is an expert in test taking strategies and specializes in pre-medical, medical and general science exams. He has a wealth of experience as a tutor and formerly worked as an instructor for The Princeton Review MCAT prep course, in which he taught 11 courses across 4 cities and received excellent reviews. Anyone...
Education & Certification
Baylor University - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Current Grad Student, MD
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Emerson: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...working towards a pre-med double major in Psychology and Biology (with a specialization in Neuroscience). Beginning in my early teens, I began working and volunteering as a tutor in a variety of environments: I began as a volunteer at a summer program for underprivileged children at the Learning and Tutoring Center of East Austin, and since I have worked as a private elementary school tutor, a private SAT-prep tutor, and a preschool tutor for the...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Zachary: Boulder PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor
...in math with a minor in music. I specialize in tutoring high school math and chemistry, but I can also tutor for standardized tests. I have tutoring experience from highschool. I enjoy tutoring because I get to see how my students develop their skills over time. Outside of school, I enjoy playing trombone and singing (I do enjoy using songs to help memorize math formulas), speedcubing (solving Rubik's Cubes really fast), and hanging out with...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics - Actuarial Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Private PSAT Tutoring in Boulder, CO
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Boulder PSAT Tutoring FAQ
If you think your student could use some help while studying for their PSAT, reach out to Varsity Tutors and let us connect you with qualified Boulder PSAT tutors.
In a traditional classroom, students don't always get the chance to delve deeper into the subjects they find more complicated and this can cause them to fall behind or get discouraged. When your student takes part in one-on-one mentorship, they will have the opportunity to explore concepts that confuse them. They can also work on making the most out of their studying time and get help building their confidence levels. We can find you Boulder PSAT tutors who have the right skills and knowledge to help your student deepen their comprehension levels and work toward their goals.
How does Boulder PSAT tutoring differ from learning in a traditional classroom?
When working with Boulder PSAT tutors, your student will receive the undivided attention from their personal mentor. This is an excellent advantage that a traditional classroom typically does not have. In a classroom, a teacher must follow a strict curriculum and set a certain pace, and this doesn't usually leave them time to work one-on-one with students who aren't grasping subjects completely or don't work well with the teacher's preferred style.
With Boulder PSAT tutors, your student receives personalized help on the subjects that are confusing them. Not only that, but their private instructor can try out different teaching techniques until they find a style that works best for your student.
For example, if your student does better when presented with visual studying aids, the instructor can help them design flashcards or graphs to better understand the Pythagorean theorem. If they do better with auditory teaching, the instructor can talk them through short discussions revolving around the mean, median, and mode in math. When their private instructor uses your student's strengths when teaching, it can help solidify the knowledge in their minds and even help them stay focused during lessons.
During Boulder PSAT tutoring, your student can set the pace and decide which subjects they need the most help in. If they already feel confident in an area, then there's no reason for them to waste time and energy there, especially if there are other subjects that they are struggling with. For example, if your student understands how to assess a passage's organization and impact by choosing which words or structural changes improve how the paragraph makes its point, then they can move onto something else, such as practicing standard English conventions, such as verb tense, parallel construction, subject-verb agreement, and comma use.
Their instructor can encourage your student to work on shoring up their weaker areas during their time together, which can make a huge difference in the productivity of their lessons and can help them reach for their full potential when it's time to take the PSAT.
What advantages will my student get when studying with Boulder PSAT tutors near me?
Boulder PSAT tutors can begin their study sessions with your student by having them take an assessment or practice test. Then they can more accurately gauge the areas where your student is still having difficulties in, which allows them to design flexible lesson plans that target your student's unique learning needs.
The relationship that your student builds with their instructor is important to Boulder PSAT tutoring. When the instructor gets to know your student better, it can help them understand what styles of teaching will work the best. By knowing their outside interests and the goals they'd like to achieve, they can design lesson plans that can keep your student more interested in what they are going over during study sessions. They can also encourage your student to have a positive attitude about learning as a whole.
The bond between your student and their instructor can also change how your student comes to view difficult subject material. Whereas a classroom environment might make your student feel uncomfortable asking for additional help, the rapport they cultivate during Boulder PSAT tutoring can make them feel less embarrassed about discussing the areas where they are still struggling.
The PSAT is a preliminary SAT and can give students a sense of the format, question types, content, and time limits they will encounter on the SAT. It measures your student's skills in two core areas: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math. As your student works through the different concepts that will show up in these areas, their instructor can provide useful and immediate feedback to let them know where they are improving and where they still need to put more studying time in.
Having an instructor who is understanding and empathetic about the challenges they face on certain topics can make your student feel more confident about their personal growth and progress. The instructor can also encourage them to try out various studying techniques, such as organization skills, time management, and reading comprehension.
How can I make time for my student to participate in Boulder PSAT tutoring?
A private PSAT mentor can offer your student a lot of benefits. We want to make it easy to get started and simple to make time for these study sessions. We can connect you to a qualified mentor who can work around your time constraints and can meet with your student either in-person or online.
Studying online has its own set of advantages that you should not underestimate. Boulder PSAT tutors connect with students on our Live Learning Platform. The platform is designed to offer a place where instructors and students can fully communicate and to improve the efficiency and engagement of lessons. The features that your student might find useful include a video chat, a shared document editor, and a digital whiteboard.
The live video chat lets your student see, hear, and speak with their private mentor. This is an excellent feature because it gives your student's instructor the ability to explain confusing topics more thoroughly. Since the study sessions are live, your student can stop them at any point if they have questions or need clarification on a concept.
The shared document editor and the virtual whiteboard allow your student's instructor to walk them through sample problems that they might see on the PSAT. They can watch live as your student attempts to solve them, which gives them the ability to step in should your student make an error or become confused.
Thanks to our Live Learning Platform, online studying can be just as effective as in-person tutelage. There's one more benefit to online studying though — you don't have to commute to a specific location. Instead, your student only needs a reliable internet connection and a compatible device to get started with Boulder PSAT tutoring. Then they can choose a place that will be conducive to their learning, such as your home or the Meadows Branch Library.
How do I get my student started with Boulder PSAT tutors near me?
If you are interested in how you can get your student started with the best Boulder PSAT tutors, then it's time to reach out to Varsity Tutors. We have educational consultants ready to answer any questions you may have, and more fully explain the benefits of private instruction and how tutoring really works. We can get you connected quickly to an expert instructor with the right skills and knowledge. We are looking forward to helping your student receive the extra support and assistance that they need.
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