Top PSAT Tutors serving Fountain Valley

Phillip: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I love to learn and I love to teach, I want to pass this passion on to as many other students as possible and create other independent learners who enjoy the ups and downs of learning, and crave more education. World history of the last century is my favorite subject, followed by all forms of mathematics. I enjoy solving problems and reading contemporary, historically significant literature.
Education & Certification
Santa Monica College - Bachelor of Economics, Business and Managerial Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35

Keaton: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...it exists to support the creative work of my peers. As a dramaturg, I search for the underlying facts, stories, histories, and tidbits that come together to help directors, actors, and designers create a world onstage. I read, I google, I condense, I synthesize, and finally I distill. As a linguist, I dissect the words and pull out as much meaning and history as I am possibly able to, while understanding how communication happens. My...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 750

Michael: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...learning as much as I do. Whether we are editing an essay or reviewing for an exam, I bring a natural passion and energy to my tutoring sessions that inspires my students to discover their own paths towards understanding. By creating a safe environment in which students are encouraged to develop their own critical faculties and to ask the question of "why?", I hope to equip all my clients with a thorough understanding that allows...
Education & Certification
Azusa Pacific University - Bachelors, English Writing
Fuller Theological Seminary - Masters, Theology
GRE Verbal: 164

Elizabeth: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I love helping people of all ages. I have a passion for writing and English and it's something that I love to share with others. I know how helpful tutors can be and I hope that I can help with these subjects.
Education & Certification
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona - Bachelor of Science, Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations

Sherry: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
My name is Sherry and I hold a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in Psychology and Healthcare Management. I tutor a variety of subjects including test prep and AP courses. I enjoy working directly with students because I like to personalize my instruction and cater it to each student. By understanding your background, I hope to deliver instruction that will motivate you and help you conquer that next test or tricky concept. I...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Health Management and Clinical Assistance
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Meagan : Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...my degree while performing for Disney Cruise Line. My work experience helped me develop real-world skills such as exceptional customer service, public speaking, working with/leading a team, time management, sales and job flexibility. In addition to leading my team onboard, I learned to follow all safety procedures, memorize countless scripts/ lyrics, evaluated my fellow performers for personal reviews as well as act as a liaison between them and our manager/cruise director. I had to wear...
Education & Certification
California State University-Fullerton - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Master of Arts Teaching, English

Liliana: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I am a graduate of UCLA and USC. I have been in the education field for over thirteen years. I enjoy teaching students how to confidently approach all subject matters including standardized tests. In my spare time, I like to travel, go hiking, and I love to camp.
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Southern California - Masters in Education, Education

Haolun: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
Teaching goes two ways: I will provide guidance and support, and the student will provide materials and willingness to learn.
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Aeronautical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Kishan: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...tailored to take your individual needs into consideration. I understand that everyone has different learning styles and abilities and I like to use this to make you as successful as possible on the test day. In order to do so, my session involve working closely with you to understand how you best learn, what concepts you need to focus on, and putting everything together to achieve success. I have over four years of experience as...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 34

Benjamin: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...and Marine Science. I have been tutoring various courses since I was in high school, specializing in chemistry, biology, physics, and all of the math that comes along with those subjects. I also specialize in science and math standardized tests (ACT, SAT). I love STEM subjects and love helping others succeed in them, from the kids I have guided through aquariums to the college students I tutored at my university. I am known for being...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Amanda: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...chemical traits. Before grad school, I had a ten-year career as a teacher. After receiving my B.Sc. in Biology, I worked for two years as a substitute teacher in elementary and middle school classrooms, including special education. Then for two years I taught English as a Second Language in Seoul, South Korea, to ages from preschool to grade 8, and science for bilingual high school students. After that, I spent six years as an Arizona...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of California-Irvine - Doctor of Philosophy, Ecology

Michael : Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
Hi my name is Michael! My core philosophy is to teach you the fundamentals that will lead you to become an expert in the subject. What makes me qualified to be your teacher is I have learned from Calculus teachers recognized as the best in this country, Sam Calavitta. I scored 800 on SAT Math and received AP scores of 5 on Calculus AB and BC.
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Engineer, Industrial Engineering
SAT Math: 800

Ryan: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I am a physics major at UCSB with the primary goal of becoming a physics professor at a leading university while doing research in particle physics. My hobbies include music composition, designing board games, and learning new things in general. I also enjoy reading, adventure, travel and nature.
Education & Certification
Los Angeles City College - Associate in Science, Applied Physics
University of California-Santa Barbara - Current Undergrad Student, Physics

Spencer: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I am a junior Chemical Engineering Student at USC who is passionate about providing young students with the opportunities for success I was fortunate to have had.
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering

Kaileigh: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
Part time opera singer, part time lover of the written word, I would love to help you write that paper, hone your language skills, or contribute to your academic success in any capacity I can! I am currently pursuing my Master's at USC, and I graduated from Northwestern University in 2017 with degrees in English and music. If they offered a minor in drinking coffee, I would have that too...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Voice and Opera
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 790

Erica: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...Psychology. I have taught several students in ACT as well as other high school subjects including Pre-Calculus and Geometry. I am very confident in my interpersonal skills and will ensure that all students be met with a teaching style that is catered to their learning styles. I believe that is important to not only ensure understanding of a subject, but also to teach students how to approach subjects that they may have difficulty with in...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Statistics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Samara: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...years I have been working for a non-profit organization that specializes in the holistic mentorship of college students, and I am excited to see how the skills I gained there will transfer to my role as a Tutor. I possess a passion for knowledge and a gift for teaching that I can't wait to utilize to help you thrive in academia and reach your full potential as a student! This past year I had the...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420

Patrick: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I am a passionate and creative individual who loves to face challenges head on. I am a published author and award-winning playwright. I graduated UCLA with an MFA in playwriting. Composition and literature are two things that make me incredibly happy. I love the art of education as being something that can not only be a creative endeavor, but I also feel that my passion for education is contagious, and it will be as much...
Education & Certification
Metropolitan State University of Denver - Bachelor in Arts, English Composition
University of California-Los Angeles - Master of Fine Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting

Brian: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...was also accepted at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. I have a broad range of interests spanning science, math, engineering, social science, the humanities, the arts, and athletics (I also played on the Caltech basketball team). My background allows me to tutor general college prep, especially the SAT, ACT and the GRE. I love to teach analytical thinking, ranging from advanced Math and Physics to strategies for understanding literature and developing arguments. I've tutored &...
Education & Certification
California Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Economics, CS
University of California-Santa Cruz - PHD, Technology & Information Mgmt (Indef. deferred)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800

Mary: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I have a great passion for learning, and look forward to sharing this passion with my students. I feel as if I succeed when my students do!
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Architecture
Northwestern University - Juris Doctor, Comparative Psychology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
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Fountain Valley PSAT Tutoring FAQ
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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