
Josh: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...rewarding. In my spare time, I am an avid home cook and runner. I 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...
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition

Jeffrey: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...I am excited about using my solutions to help students achieve their goals. Preparing for a standardized test can feel overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don’t run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many...
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University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Bejoy: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...with practice and skill one can be better able to understand it. I know this because I also grew up not liking Math but ironically ended up teaching it. I believe you need to be patient and understand the student's strengths and weakness in order to effectively teach Math to students. Relating Math to real life examples can make it more interesting and fun for students. I believe my tutoring/teaching experience and desire in teaching...
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Iona College - Master of Science, Adolescent Math Teaching

Mary: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...we should use it. If a student I'm working with is struggling with a particular literary work that they need to read for school, I will read that book. I consider the student and myself to be members of the same team, working toward the twin goals of knowledge and skill together. In my spare time I like to read literature, write literature, make crock-pots full of lentils and laugh with my roommate.... Listen and ask...
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The Evergreen State College - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Seattle Pacific University - Current Grad Student, MFA Creative Writing - Fiction

Jessica: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...helping first-year students with academic planning. Since college, in addition to tutoring ESL, GED, and middle-school Math and Reading, I have worked as a college-prep writing instructor in a prison. I've also lived in Asia for three of the last five years, teaching and studying in mostly India and Southeast Asia. My tutoring/teaching style combines a big-picture, compassionate approach with detail-oriented and focused efficiency. In other words, I motivate my students by helping them apply...
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University of Puget Sound - Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy

Adam: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that anyone can learn anything as long as it is explained in a way...
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology

Ibreez: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...I have been exposed to a holistic spread of topics and am quite flexible with the content that I teach. Currently, I am working towards a BS in Economics with concentrations in Business Analytics and Management. During my fall semester I was one of 14 students from the freshman class nominated to be a peer tutor in the Writing Center. I am taking a course on tutoring and it has given me deeper insights into...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Economics, Business Administration and Management

Todd: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...high school volunteers working on the youth-led Puget Sound: We Love You campaign. Encouraging and supporting young people's efforts to make the world a better place is very rewarding work, and I love getting to go to work each day. In my free time, I enjoy skiing in the winter, waterskiing and cycling in the summer, cooking all the time, and enjoying the company of my good friends and the great opportunities the Northwest has...
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Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Jack: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...to text prep and history. As a Masters candidate for a Secondary English teaching degree, I am most passionate about tutoring English and History, and my high scores on the ACT (36), SAT (1570), and GRE (169) certify my aptitude for tutoring toward standardized tests. I love working with youth, especially high school students--so much that I've devoted my life to it! And I am committed to educational equity, helping students from all backgrounds and...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Philosophy and English
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Masters in Teaching--Secondary English

Rachel: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...Society and as a mentor for graduating high school students through the Dream Project. As a tutor, my main duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology

Karen: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...many years of experience tutoring students in many of the nationwide standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT and Advanced Placement Calculus and Physics. I work hard to make complex and challenging material accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of students. At all levels, I encourage both the hesitant and eager students to succeed. I tailor lesson plans to different learning styles and abilities. With the extra attention I give, my...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Economics, minor Math and Statistics
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Masters of Business Administration

Brian: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
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University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Construction Management
University of Washington - Juris Doctor, Law

Jessica: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...purposes and different audiences, and I am excited to help students build this essential skill. My goal as a tutor is also to help motivate students throughout the writing process, not only by highlighting the short- and long-term benefits of being able to write well, but by creating a learning environment that generates enthusiasm and pride in creating a wonderful piece of writing. I also look forward to meeting new students in general, and learning...
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George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism and Int'l Affairs

Miranda: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...was a little kid (I was that weird girl playing with dirt and rocks during recess). I did what I like to call the "Nerd Trifecta" in high school: math team, knowledge bowl, and science olympiad. I've tutored since I was in middle school, and I love finding an explanation or analogy to help someone else really grasp a concept! I'm applying to grad school now, and in my spare time I love cooking and...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Anthropology

Jessica: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...DECA Advisor and an Experiential Learning Coordinator. I enjoy teaching others about all aspects of business and the workplace - especially marketing, social media, business plans / entrepreneurship, resume building, interview prep, and public speaking. I also enjoy helping students with DECA prep (role plays, exams, and papers), as well as IB Business Management SL exam prep, the Internal Assessment (IA), and the External Essay (EE). Lastly, I thoroughly enjoy writing and like to help...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management

Hannah: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
I am a college student at Seattle University studying for my BS in Psychology. I love learning and believe that everyone should be allowed the opportunity to engage in the knowledge the universe has to offer. In my spare time, I can be found snuggling my dog, Luxe.
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Seattle University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Jessica: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...from Brigham Young University. I love both mathematics and the sciences, and consequently, I excel in tutoring courses such as Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Moreover, I am a skilled writer and I read voraciously. I have always done well in Language Arts and would welcome the opportunity to tutor a student in English, Reading, Vocabulary, or Writing. I understand everyone learns differently; what works for one student...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Kevin: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...SAT and standardized tests like it is knowing just enough to answer the problem. You do not need to know every in and out of a concept but you do need to know just enough to answer the problems at hand. I am here to help you maximize your efficiency in the testing environment through unique strategies and techniques. My sessions are generally really laid back and there shouldn't be any pressure. I am also...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Beth: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...SAT, ACT, and GRE. When I was in high school, I earned a National Merit Scholarship. I have been tutoring adults since I was an undergraduate, and I have also tutored older elementary school students, middle school students, and high school students. Most of my students are aiming for scores that will help them get into highly selective universities. Some of my students also have ADHD, autism, or communication disorders. All of my students expect...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University - Bachelor in Arts, English Editing
Western Washington University - Bachelors, Secondary Education
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Parker: Kirkland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Kirkland, WA
I am a college graduate with a Bachelor's in Creative Writing and English. I am passionate about helping people become not just better students, but better people. I love to help students organize their lives and teach them skills to prepare for tests and for studying/note taking.
Education & Certification
University of Redlands - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Private PSAT Tutoring in Kirkland, WA
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The Preliminary SAT, also called the PSAT, is given to students in their last year of middle school, all the way through eleventh grade. It is considered preparation for the SAT, and helps get students in the mindset of focusing on the test. If your child is getting ready for this exam, but feels unsure of their abilities, or is underperforming in a subject they will be tested on, you can get them the help they need to try to succeed. Varsity Tutors can help your child find a skilled, independent tutor near Kirkland who can guide them on the path toward PSAT understanding.
Students are tested in their mathematical abilities, as well as reading and writing. We will find your child a skilled PSAT tutor in Kirkland who can offer them individualized one-on-one attention. If your child has problems in one of the core subjects for example, needs assistance when it comes to reading, their tutor can work with them by breaking down the material until your child might feel confident enough to work independently on their own. If your child is simply a nervous test taker, the tutor can provide mock exams and let them know how the test will be laid out. This could go a long way to helping your child feel comfortable and ready on test day.
Varsity Tutors' experienced educational directors are happy to help students in Kirkland, WA, connect with a qualified PSAT tutor who might help them pursue their goals. If your child needs a great deal of help, or has a busy schedule, there is a tutor to accommodate their needs. If you would like sessions to be for two times a week and last for two months, that can be scheduled. Or, perhaps you would like tutoring to be for six days a week for two weeks. Either way, tutors can work around your child's needs, while still getting them the results they deserve. Tutoring can take place in your home, a public place such as a library, or even online. With our face-to-face online learning platform, your child can enjoy the same live interactive sessions with their tutor that they would experience in person. As long as there is an Internet connection, they are good to go, no matter where they are.
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