Top PSAT Tutors serving Irvine

Jennifer: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, 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,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching

Benjamin: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...Also, as the oldest sibling, it fell to me to help my younger brother and sister through the difficult times in their studies, so I have plenty of experience helping students find the right way to learn the skills and information they need for school. As you may have guessed from my interest in libraries, I love reading. Mostly I read fiction, but also some non-fiction when I find a particular book that sparks my...
Education & Certification
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

Varun: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 you succeed as well!
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800

Luke: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...an artist, having received my Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, from Art History to to Web Design. In addition to Art, I love History, Philosophy, and geeking out on Math & Technology. More than anything, I love to learn, and I hope to collaborate on a learning experience that is as much fun as...
Education & Certification
Northwestern College - Bachelors, Art
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Masters, Sculpture
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33

Will: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...Second Language (CESL), where for three years I taught academic reading and writing, communication skills, and standardized exam preparation. I enjoy tutoring, and have experience giving private instruction in English reading, writing, and speaking, and preparation for the following standardized exams: SAT, ACT, GRE, TOEFL and IELTS. It's been my pleasure to work with students from a variety of national, cultural and social backgrounds to help them achieve their personal, academic, and career goals. I'm...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Letters, International Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Layan: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 schools. I speak both French and Arabic and...
Education & Certification
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

Travis: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 answer, they attain a better understanding of why an answer is wrong and how to arrive at the correct one. I specialize in essay writing, elementary-high school math skills, college admissions essays, and test preparation. I am confident that by tailoring personalized...
Education & Certification
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

Saagar: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...I hold a Master's degree. I have quite a bit of experience in teaching, as I have been a university tutor, a graduate teaching assistant, and a high school teacher. I believe tutoring is about passion and communication. If the student doesn't care about the subject, it will be very difficult for them to learn it. I strongly believe I will be able to not just teach my students anything they'd wish to learn, but...
Education & Certification
Wright State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Chemistry
Wright State University-Main Campus - Masters, Chemistry
ACT Reading: 31
ACT Science: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420

Victor: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 is to change the mindset of students I...
Education & Certification
California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Elizabeth: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...am flexible to trying to find new ways of teaching for however a particular student learns. I think this flexibility and dedication to making school work as easy as possible for my students is my strongest attribute as a tutor. I am available to work up to thirty hours per week. Friday through Sunday I would generally be free to tutor at any time; on Mondays, I am available during the day, and on Wednesdays,...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelors, Biology, General
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 167

Karl: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...relax our students, and help them develop tools for success. We know that our job is challenging, because if our job were easy, then our students wouldn't need us. I feel that it takes someone who is cognizant of all of these things in order to be a truly effective educator. During my 8+ years as a high school chemistry teacher and tutor, I have developed the experience and the skills in order to help...
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelors, Chemistry
Mercy College - Masters, Adolescent Education

Melissa: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...students. I also held a position tutoring Statistics for undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Sociology. Last year, I taught middle and high school math and science at a local private high school. I am a math and social science tutor. I tutor in the following subjects: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I/II/College, Geometry, Arithmetic, Statistics (including AP and college level), Psychology, and Sociology. I believe I am a particularly effective Statistics instructor, as I excelled...
Education & Certification
California State University-Fullerton - Bachelors, Psychology, Women and Gender Studies
California State University-Fullerton - Master of Arts, Psychology

Caroline: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 academic subjects and test preparation, I am highly adaptable to different learning styles and cater my teaching methods to meet student needs. Apart from being flexible, I am also very accessible for additional questions or help that is needed. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 800

Tito: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 knowledge base through the sessions.
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Mayank: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 reruns of my favorite 90s /...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Business Economics
LSAT: 170

Chris: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...APs, passing the APs in Physics, Biology, Literature, Language and Composition, Environmental Science, Economics, US history, and Chemistry. I was the President of my high school's only tutoring club and only math club, Infinity Math Club, where I dedicated my time tutoring struggling students in all math levels. I was a tutor in my high school's RAMS program for all academic subjects. I love working with students and love to see them succeed in subjects...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 760

Christina: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...researcher, and I am starting graduate school this fall. My experiences as a student and scientist help me explain concepts and work through problems in a clear and engaging manner. I love teaching, and strive to make each personalized lesson enjoyable and productive. In addition to math and science, I can teach the skills and strategies students need to reach their goals on the ACT, GRE, or AP tests. I also enjoy working with elementary...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Mark: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...school and understand the plight of the modern student. I enjoy teaching and it gives me a lot of satisfaction to watch others learn and grow through their academics. I enjoy working with students of all ages from elementary to high school and even in some special cases, college sciences. During college, I tutored more than a dozen courses from start to finish. By using analogies, drawing diagrams, and asking the student questions, I was...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Public Health Science
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Jonathan: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...to the MCAT and really believe I’ve come to learn the tips and tricks you need to succeed on such tests. As a result, I have informally helped a lot of my younger peers through their academic and mental preparation for these exams. I also am very familiar with the college application process and the pre-med/engineering life following, and I would love to be able to mentor/assist anyone who is thinking of a career path...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790

Kamilah: Irvine PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...I fell in love with teaching. The Teach for America Fellowship is 2 years; however, after my first year due to the recognition and growth in my classroom I was invited to start a school. I spent 2 years at that school prior to getting married and moving to California, a few months ago, with my amazing, aerospace loving, husband. Moving out here I knew I didn't want to go back into the classroom, but...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
GRE Quantitative: 157
GRE Verbal: 151
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The Preliminary SAT, or PSAT, can qualify your child for the National Merit Scholarship program, but it's more important benefit is serving as a "dry run" for the actual SAT your student will need to be able to get into college. It's an important preparatory step, and your child needs to take the examination seriously. By treating the PSAT as an essential milestone, your child could establish efficient study techniques and test taking strategies they'll need to do on the SAT. An expert PSAT tutor in Irvine, CA, can help your child develop their possibility of success on the SAT.
The PSAT is two and three quarters hours long, and its questions give attention to evidence-based reading, writing and language, and mathematics. Since your child's score on the PSAT is not part of their college applications, kids can succumb to the temptation to not take the exam very seriously. This attitude, however, can cheat them of the advantages of taking the test. First, studying for the PSAT in an organized, methodical fashion will allow your child to learn what educational techniques work best for them. It also gives them an understanding of the amount of review time they'll need when they gear up for the SAT. If they've prepared diligently for the PSAT, their score will reflect where they currently stand in comparison to students across the country. It's important to find any weaknesses your student may have, as they still have time to correct them in high school. To make the most out of your child's PSAT experience, reach out the Varsity Tutors educational directors in Irvine to find an expert instructor.
Having an academic coach help your child prepare for the PSAT gives them valuable experience they'll use in the future. A tutor will generate and explain a study plan that complements the way your student learns. Tutors keep your student responsible for performing their test prep. They will also explain test-taking strategies that may be utilized on all of your child's future examinations. For help connecting with PSAT tutors in Irvine, contact the educational directors at Varsity Tutors today.
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