Top PSAT Tutors serving Fountain Valley
Travis: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...years, it is that simply checking the boxes and getting the right answer is not success. What I value far more is not just telling students the answers to their 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...
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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
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Benjamin: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
Currently, I'm working on a Master's program in Library and Information Science, but I am also a recent graduate of UC Davis where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with an emphasis on Medieval and Early Modern European History. I love learning and teaching history of all kinds, but I...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800
LSAT: 165
Caroline: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...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 of teaching experiences in both...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 800
Hope: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...in Nutrition and a minor in Spanish from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where I competed on the tennis team for four years. I tutored throughout college for peers, high school students, and middle school students. I also taught private tennis lessons for six years after high school. I am very passionate about teaching! I have just applied to dental school and am planning to start in fall of 2015.
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Point Loma Nazarene University - Bachelor in Arts, Nutrition and Food
Brandon: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...graduate with a passion for math and science specifically astronomy. From a young age he has been inspired by mentors, teachers, Caltech, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the nearby Griffith Observatory to continuously study the stars. Eventually he wishes to pursue a PhD in Astrophysics, hoping to advance the knowledge for all humanity. During his undergraduate career he spent most of his afternoons tutoring and assisting teachers at an Elementary school in Malibu focusing primarily on...
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Pepperdine University - Bachelors, Physics
Mark: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...a dozen courses from start to finish. By using analogies, drawing diagrams, and asking the student questions, I was able to break through to students who were previously panicked about the possibility of failure. I believe in an "active" approach to tutoring which includes asking the student questions to not only get closer to a complicated answer, but to build the student's confidence. In addition, I always try to identify exactly where in the thinking...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Public Health Science
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Mary: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...During college, I tutored undergraduates one-on-one in writing and the academic research process. In addition, I worked with small groups of international students on their speaking, reading, and writing skills as they transitioned into American college level work. In particular, I enjoy tutoring English literature and composition. Although, there are no subjects that I dislike tutoring. Because my experience tutoring college students has given me insight into some of the difficulties of transitioning into more...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Layan: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...Development at Columbia University. I have experience tutoring most subjects, but my strengths are test prep, studying and time management skills, and reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults in New York public schools as well as outdoor summer...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Aline: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...years. My undergraduate education at St John's Collegea unique school that has retained the traditions of classical educationprovided fertile ground for my work as a tutor. By engaging deeply with a range of texts, from Euclid's Elements to Pascal's Penses, I developed close reading skills and a love for all things literary. I then passed on those skills and that passion when I began teaching at Landmark School in Massachusetts. At Landmark, a school for...
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St Johns College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Graduate Theological Union - PHD, Religion
Victor: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...been tutoring various areas in education ranging from the math and sciences to music and Spanish. I have been tutoring now for five years and have been very successful in my mission of helping students succeed! I have had the opportunity to teach in the school district I am in for about five years as well and I have seen many of my students go on to graduate and achieve high success. My biggest goal...
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California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Jennifer: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I am committed to providing my students with the best learning experience achievable. I strive to cater to their needs and challenge them to achieve their academic goals. ... I believe that every student can reach their personal potential. In order to do so, both student and educator must communicate with each other to use the student's strengths to overcome any challenges the student may face.... I always like to learn about the student's goals, interests,...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching
Carla: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...on trans-Atlantic/trans-cultural poetry with a focus on Walt Whitman, T.S. Eliot, and Jules Laforgue. Many summers have found me working as a residential assistant for Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, where I often would run the ever popular Seuss & Silverstein appreciation session. My ultimate goal is to become a high school English teacher and I am interested in becoming involved in educational policy at the national level later on in my life....
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Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Cambridge - Unknown, English
Whitney: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...of Pomona College, where I majored in Neuroscience. I am preparing to apply to medical school and hope to continue working with kids as a pediatrician. I have over 7 years of tutoring and mentoring experience, working with students from 2nd to 12th grade. I am passionate about working with students and being able to connect with them as a near-peer. My goal is to help each and every student I work with find the...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 740
Varun: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...am enthusiastic about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
Tito: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...graduated from the University of Southern California in May 2014 with a B.S in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and a minor in Law and Society. I am able to tutor in multiple science subjects, standardized tests (SAT, ACT) and social sciences (public health, political science). I would be happy to help with any age. I help students by getting to know their background and understanding of the subject and helping them build upon that...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Mariapaz: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...and have taught at the middle and high school level. I love all math, but I particularly enjoy Algebra I and II , Geometry, and Statistics. I have a B.S. in Secondary Education in Math from the University of South Florida. I also have a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in Math Education from USF. I recently moved to California from Tampa, FL with my husband when he accepted a research position at UCI. Since...
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University of South Florida - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education in Math
University of South Florida - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction in Math
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 710
Anna: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790
Karl: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...grades, but to improve their understanding and confidence with which they approach their classes. While my own knowledge of chemistry and math is very strong, that means nothing if I can not pass it on to people learning the subjects. That is where I take pride in my abilities though - my students over the years consistently praised my ability to take complex ideas and break them down into relatable and manageable ideas. I have...
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University of Delaware - Bachelors, Chemistry
Mercy College - Masters, Adolescent Education
Mayank: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...am a graduate of UCLA. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics. Since graduation, I scored within the top 2% on the LSAT, spent a few years working at leading investment bank, and I am currently building a technology startup. I have significant tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects from math, biology, test prep (SAT / LSAT), finance, and economics. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing sports, and watching...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Business Economics
LSAT: 170
Ayesha: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...ISEE prep. In addition to tutoring, I've been teaching at an after-school program for exactly one year; this experience gave me the opportunity to teach a class of up to 10 elementary-school kids, developing my ability to attend to various students' needs simultaneously. As a teacher with a more active role, I arranged a curriculum with supplemental topics to complement material being taught to them in school, and as a 3rd-4th grade instructor, I organized...
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Pasadena City College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
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If you're just starting senior high school and think the infamous SAT, or Scholastic Aptitude Test, is a long way off, think again. Students as early as sophomore year, or sooner, may take the Preliminary SAT, or PSAT, and most take it by their junior year. Based on the version you take, it can be very influential on your college career. The National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT), is taken in 10th or 11th grade; the PSAT/ NMSQT score can get you a scholarship if it's close enough to a 1520. The PSAT 10 doesn't have this benefit, and the PSAT 8/ 9 gives 8th and 9th graders the opportunity to see a baseline of their progress. Could your child do better? Varsity Tutors could help you find Fountain Valley, CA, tutors to try to help your child hone their PSAT skills to potentially improve on the exam.
The tutors have taken the exam before, so they could offer tips and hints. They are also skilled at teaching it, first identifying where your son or daughter's strengths and weaknesses lie. Any topics of confusion will be a part of a targeted, personalized study plan. This is not the "one-size fits all" strategy often observed in prep classes. Your child's needs are the focus of the tutor. An expert PSAT tutor in Fountain Valley is a great way to try to help your child prepare for their exam. They can also apply any teaching method based on your student's particular learning style and personality, helping them understand the content even faster.
What's different about tutoring is it gives a personalized study plan. Test prep classes can help, but they are filled with lessons geared for a big group. Your child's tutor works with them individually, continually assesses their progress, and will alter the study plan and teaching method in accordance with your student's performance.
A skilled PSAT tutor in Fountain Valley can present your student with multiple teaching approaches, until they find the one that works best for them. This plan can help discover how your son or daughter best learns, which can easily be very useful in other classes and studying for other tests. We could help your child find an expert PSAT tutor in Fountain Valley, CA, who can try to design a study focused on their individual needs. The tutor can work to prepare your son or daughter, whether they work from your house or a library, at a most convenient time, or face-to-face online, via a live learning platform, they will prepare your student to confidently face the test.
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