Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Plano, TX

...student at the University of Dallas studying towards a double major in Business and Mathematics with a French Language and Literature Concentration. I achieved near-perfect scores on both the ACT and SAT, and I am passionate about helping students score well on these exams to pursue their higher education goals. I have always been a high-achieving student, and I was my high school's valedictorian, a National Merit Commended Scholar, and a Presidential Scholar Qualifier. I...

...my bachelor's in English and a concentration in Latin, and then later with a master's in English. I also attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where I earned my second master's in English. It was during graduate school that I first began tutoring, and shortly after I left SMU, I began teaching. Since then, I have taught English at the college level, especially composition and British literature. Through my work as a professor and a...

...than lecturing. After all, thanks to my experience teaching with the public school system, I know that one size doesn't, in fact, fit all. For students to learn at their best, a teacher must be flexible and ready to adapt to their needs. Whether it be teaching a language or teaching a mathematical concept, learning should flow in a natural, logical order for every student. In this way, I strive to cater to my students'...

An AP English teacher for over 20 years, Jennifer also works for College Board and ETS scoring SAT essays and AP essays for over ten years now. Mrs. Barbknecht is an award-winning teacher who firmly believes that every student can learn how to be successful both in academically rigorous courses and on difficult standardized tests. Her students have earned perfect scores and gained admittance to Ivy League universities and colleges.... Teaching is all about figuring out...

...GED, helping them build the literacy skills necessary to achieve their educational goals and improve their lives. As an Area Academic Facilitator, I've supported teachers, students, and campus administrators across K-12, helping them navigate the challenges of a rigorous curriculum. With the implementation of the STAAR test in Texas, I'm proud to share that 100% of my students met the Approaches Grade Level standard in reading, with 97% achieving Meets Grade Level and 62% reaching...

...approach that constantly asks my students to explain things to me, talk me through how to work through problems, and say things in their own words. I believe that this is the way in which a student's learning can be best assessed throughout lessons, and I also believe this method forces students to really and deeply understand the things that they are learning. I received my high school degree from Centennial High School in Frisco,...

...a student at the University of Texas-Austin, and in the Honors Biomedical Engineering Program. Throughout high school and into college, I have tutored students of all ages; anywhere from my employment at a mathematics tutoring center to private lessons for students my age. Other parts of my life include playing sports (tennis, soccer, ping pong, basketball), jamming on the piano, and doing extracurriculars at school. I believe the most effective teachers are not those who...

...for me whenever someone changes their mind about a subject, displays interest in continuing to study something related to what we've worked on together, or simply becomes proud of their academic improvement and success. My approach to teaching anything involves first engaging with the student, then making sure they have a strong foundation before reinforcing anything that they're struggling on. I love to make learning fun and interactive, because we all retain more of what...

...understanding of the Common Core in both English Language Arts and Math and of what students are expected to learn in the classrooms. Most importantly, I have a passion for tutoring and building up skills that enable students to become successful in and out of the classroom. I love individual tutoring because I love customizing lessons to appeal to the student's interests. I believe in leading tutoring sessions with enthusiasm, positivity, and patience. I am...

School has been a major part of my life and I grew up enjoying all of the different subjects I learned. Math, however, has been my favorite by far. I want to help others enjoy subjects like math and science and I hope to make a difference in their lives.

...with my Bachelor's degree in Economics with minors in Mathematics and Political Science from Baylor University in May 2009. I also graduated from the honor's college program, the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core. After finishing school I decided to pursue an alternative certificate in order to teach high school mathematics. I took teaching courses and did my student teaching through the Texas Teaching Fellows during the summer of 2010. I then worked at a local high school...

...was involved in many organizations which helped shape me into who I am today such as participating in multiple varsity sports, becoming an Eagle Scout, holding the position of President of my Young Men's Service League chapter, and many more. Recently I have used my involvement in my new startup promotion company, Bass Brian Events, to explore my top interest of being involved on the business side of the music industry. I have always been...

...an K-12th grade tutor as well as college. I have tutored for AP exams, SAT, ACT, and PSAT with great results with 98th percentile grades from my students in the Math and Reading section of the SAT & ACT. As an Electrical Engineering major, I had to be very grounded in math subjects, my mathematics foundation and applications allow me to be a very versatile tutor, breaking down the subject into easy to understand modules. As...

...children in a variety of settings. Most recently I worked for the City of Mesquite in an after school program. I often assisted my students with their homework, and would set aside 30 minutes to an hour for us to work together. I have also volunteered for a tutoring center in Dallas. I have also been tasked with coming up with lesson plans, and teaching them to students, for my coursework at UNT. I have...

...learn and that the teaching/learning relationship requires 100% effort from the teacher and student. Because each student learns differently, it's important for educators to quickly learn their students' learning styles so they can adapt the material and the approach to best meet the students' needs. I teach with care and patience. The best part of teaching is helping a student to independently solve problems. I will work with students relentlessly to help them be successful.

...students feel empowered to explore concepts at their own pace. I use a variety of techniques, including hands-on activities and real-world examples, to cater to diverse learning styles. Outside of academia, my interests in adventure and travel inspire creativity and fresh perspectives, which I bring into the classroom. My ultimate goal is to instill a lifelong love of learning in my students, equipping them with the skills to excel academically and in life. I am...

...engineering. I have a couple years of experience in tutoring students for standardized tests (PSAT, SAT, Subject SAT, etc.) and highschool subjects. I also have years of experience working with students of all ages from volunteering in various stem camps as a counselor. During highschool I spent a lot of time learning how to tackle challenges and I love passing on my knowledge so that other students can be successful as well.

...International Relations at UNT. I have always had a passion for learning and knowledge, and I hope to impart that passion to others through tutoring. My academic interests include languages, politics, and literature. In my free time I enjoy to read, watch films, and travel when I can. I spent a year studying in Lausanne, Switzerland. I am friendly, dynamic, and dependable. My goal is to help you succeed and enjoy the learning process.

...Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto with a double major in Human Biology and Nutrition. I am currently obtaining my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Texas at Galveston. I have tutored many students from as young as kindergarten, to the 11th grade. I am most passionate about tutoring Math, English, and Science. My passion lies in tutoring children in lower socioeconomic backgrounds in order to advocate for closure of the...

...I have more than 20+ years worth of experience tutoring one-on-one in multiple subjects and the two most important lessons that I have learnt is "always make it fun" and "always engage the student." I have undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Computer Engineering and an MBA too. If you are struggling with a particular concept or idea - my end goal is to provide clarity. Tutoring times are flexible and done online (privacy of your...