Top PSAT Tutors serving Pleasanton
Mei: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...Economics and Legal Studies and a minor in Business Institutions. I am originally from Austin, TX and migrated north to play Division I Collegiate Women's Golf. As a student-athlete, I learned priceless time management and study techniques that allowed me to balance my course work with 20+ hours a week of athletic commitment. In my senior year, our team made Nationals for the first time in 20 years (eventually placing 15th), and I was awarded...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730
Audrey: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...reading and writing skills. I have prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Cody: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...math and science. I graduated from The Gatton Academy of Math and Science at Western Kentucky University, named the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Christie: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...education that others can apply to change their lifestyle and improve their quality of life. This is one of the reasons I am a pre-health student with an aim for a career as a Physician's Assistant. Tutoring students is directly related to my mantra and passion to educate. I am very eager to apply the lessons learned through high school and two years at Cal to help a student excel in any material. Because both...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Samuel: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...in politics, I decided to go into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Jennifer: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...years. I graduated from UC Berkeley's department of English, where I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Lila Ann: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...in speech – that is, to construct logical, coherent, well-researched arguments – is an essential skill for students to build for college. Using words and language effectively is crucial to students’ success in any major or discipline, and beyond graduation in the job market or graduate school. I teach and tutor from an honest enthusiasm for words, language and the writing process. I work with students from elementary school through college on building fundamental reading...
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Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance
Jessica: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...Theatre and French, with a minor in Creative Writing. I grew up in Orange County, California, and for high school I studied Acting at the Orange County High School of the Arts. I have been tutoring since beginning my undergraduate career at Stanford University. In my free time, I set up a private tutoring practice in the Palo Alto/ Los Altos/ Redwood City areas. Upon my graduation, I moved back home to Tustin, Orange County....
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French
Haley: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
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Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance
Lucas: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...young learners in San Francisco. I am available throughout the year to aid elementary and high school students with math, science, English and social studies. I also offer lessons in French, statistics and research/composition skills-- plus test preparation for SAT, ACT, GED and GRE. I am an adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Michael: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...of William & Mary, a Presidential Fellowship with the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress in D.C., and work experience at a think tank in Rome, Italy. I have a broad liberal arts background, but I am especially good at helping students understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one is good at everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance....
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770
Rohayah: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...Equipped with enthusiasm to learn and succeed in life, I embarked on a journey to reach the goals that I had in mind. As a result of that experience, I can really empathize with students who are struggling in school and do not know whom to turn to for help. My forte has always been mathematics, so I would like to help as many students as possible and let each one know that he or...
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University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics
Anna : Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...B.A. from Cornell University. In college, I majored in Russian and French, and before law school, I spent two years teaching English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. In the years since, I have provided ESL tutoring to students with a diversity of backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. During law school, I taught full-length LSAT courses and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my heart...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173
Eli: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...years as a high school math teacher and basketball coach in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent four years as a sportswriter and columnist in Los Angeles. I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the same way I approach training for a sport. If...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Milan: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...Theater double-major at Stanford University in Northern California, Milan is very excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team. His main academic interests are English, philosophy, math, and computer science, but Milan enjoys many other subjects (psychology, physics, and economics to name a few). He is fluent in Spanish and an active member of the Latino community. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, and taking the occasional photograph.
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750
Hannah: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in Spanish and am currently in the process of applying to graduate schools to pursue a Masters degree in Education and my teaching credential. Because I have such a passion for teaching, throughout college I sought out as many opportunities as possible to support students in their learning and development. In the beginning of college, I volunteered as a teaching assistant in elementary and...
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 800
Jacqueline: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature, with a a minor in Creative Writing. I have studied Essay Writing at Oxford University and Literature at Harvard University. In my free time, I am a volunteer for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and...
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Izabel: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...be spending next year abroad at the London School of Economics. I was born here in San Francisco, and I have lived in this amazing city ever since. I???ve been tutoring for several years in a variety of subjects: from reading and writing for ESL (English as a second language) students, to Calculus and Economics, and for a variety of ages: from kindergarteners to my peers at college. Math has definitely been my favorite subject...
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Economics, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700
Josh: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.
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University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Grace: Pleasanton PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...as building understanding. I have loved my studies and am eager to cultivate the same enthusiasm for learning in others. I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from the Department of Earth and Planetary Science and completed my undergraduate education with honors. While my passion is earth science, I have had experience and academic success in courses related to biology, ecology, environmental science, astronomy,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
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Many students do not prepare as much as they should for the Preliminary SAT (PSAT). They believe that it is just a practice test for the actual SAT, so it isn't really necessary to study for it. But there are several reasons why your child should take the PSAT seriously. Going to college can be an expensive proposition. Performing well on the PSAT can help alleviate this burden because it is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Thus, if your child does well enough on the exam, they may be eligible for a scholarship for college. Additionally, while the PSAT may not play a role in determining whether your child gets into college or not, the SAT does. Thus, it only makes sense for your child to do their best on the PSAT because it might give them an idea as the types of questions they are likely to face on the SAT. Their score on the PSAT will also give them insight into what areas they are already proficient in and what areas they still need to work on. If you are concerned that your child is not as prepared for the PSAT as they should be, you should connect them with a private tutor. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors are skilled at helping students in Pleasanton, CA, connect with PSAT tutors.
We could help your child connect with an independent tutor in Pleasanton who can assist them in understanding the PSAT. Their tutor could potentially help them understand the material that will likely be on the exam and provide them with helpful study tips. One of the most important skills their tutor can assist with is time management. This could help your child has an opportunity to answer every question on the exam.
An expert PSAT tutor in Pleasanton, CA, could help your child pursue their maximum potential. Their tutor can identify which areas they need to work on and devise a study plan that could help them get the most out of their study sessions.
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