Top PSAT Tutors serving Portland

Max: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship positions in human capital consulting & private...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Ellis: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...my website: www.eratnertutor.com . I urge the reader to check them out. I am hugely proud of them. They present a more complete and personal description than I could possibly present in a Personal Statement. My expertise also extends to the law. I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School (widely recognized as one of the premier law schools in the United States) and a former practicing attorney and law professor. I...
Education & Certification
Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law

James: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...Pacific Northwest. I believe that education is one of the most fundamental aspects of a society's wellbeing, and that it is the duty of those of us who have been graced with the advantages of a good education to give back in some way; one of my motivations for tutoring is to do my part in that way. In my free time, I love playing piano, running, riding my bike, and learning languages. My strongest...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Humanities (focus on paleography); Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

David: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because of their power to bring this about, including languages, mathematics, and (of course) philosophy. All of these areas stretch from an elementary to an advanced level, and I consider...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Ashley: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...in a classroom, tutoring involves more than academic content. Tutors must instruct and reinforce skills that equip students for lifelong learning and success. Tutoring is really about meeting a child where she or he is and guiding them to where they need to be for optimal learning. I am a great tutor because I understand that each student learns as an individual and that learning occurs best when tutors utilize research-based teaching strategies and best...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Geneseo - Bachelors, History, Anthropology
Western Governors University - Masters, Science Education (Geosciences, 5-12)

Lauren: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing. ... I make sure they...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English

Ethan: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...studies and well as designing plans to help students advance through material at an accelerated pace. My academic interests are in resource economics though I have training in mathematics, the natural sciences, and public policy. Through my interests in music, teaching, and research the most valuable skill I have learned is the ability to communicate material in a clear and approachable manner. Past students have remarked that my teaching style is animated and are surprised...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Daniel: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...and help students learn, especially, when it is a subject they are not comfortable with. This is due to many students thinking that they are just unable to learn a subject that they struggle with but I believe anyone can learn anything if they have the desire and the are committed to work at it. Outside of teaching I enjoy playing games of all types, such as video games and bowling, and spending time with...
Education & Certification
Becker College - Bachelors, Interactive Media Design
SAT Verbal: 700

Gwen: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity Tutors since the fall of 2015! Through this company,...
Education & Certification
Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine

Alexander: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If you ever need a conversation practice partner for German/Spanish, let me know! Talking again about math, I have the most experience teaching Pre-Algebra through Algebra II, but I'm more than comfortable working with students in all levels through college Calculus II/high school BC Calculus. I'd...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Ashley: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
I am passionate about literature and writing; I have been teaching in a classroom for the last eight years and would like to extend my expertise by helping students one on one. ... I believe that students learn best through modeling, guided practice, and independent practice. I personally believe that students are more successful when they take responsibility for their learning.... I would ask a student to describe his/her goals and what he/she hopes to achieve...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English
Quinnipiac University - Masters, Secondary Education

Katherine: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...I had a near perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Theresa: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...This is in addition to more than a decade of informal experience assisting friends and family academically as I've balanced pursuing an Ivy League undergraduate degree. Writing has been a lifelong strength of mine, and I've enjoyed taking on positions where I've helped others improve their writing. The most prominent example of this would be serving a year as a staff editor, then two more years as Editor in Chief of a widely distributed campus...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Government
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440

Chris: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...a single number, derived from hasty answers to abstract questions, can play such a huge role in your future. My own experience as test-taker and test-teacher has convinced me that as a tool for evaluating students, standardized testing has its share of flaws. But the tests aren't unfair or unbeatable; they challenge you to learn a specific language. I don't mean the fancy vocabulary you'll want in a verbal section, but the forms and patterns...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Tessa: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Tasha: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...do. I adapt my tutoring approach and style to each student and help them to develop practical and efficient study skills and time management techniques. I have tutored students from ages 3 to adult in various areas related to English, ESL/ELL, Psychology, Public Speaking, and test preparation. I am a Native English speaker and also speak basic Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I am TEFL certified and taught English in China for 2 years. I learned...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Anthropology
University of Baltimore - Juris Doctor, Law

Jonathan: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a graduate of Fordham University, with a double major BA in Economics and French Language and Literature. I have been tutoring students in English, French, Math, and standardized test prep for over six years, and I especially love teaching in Economics, History, and Literature. My teaching style centers on understanding each student's unique way of learning, and adapting my approach to best fit their needs.
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Bianca: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...provided me with a strong foundation in mathematics and chemistry. I have completed extensive coursework in both those areas. While working on my master's degree, I worked as a teaching assistant, teaching courses and providing extra tutoring help for undergraduate college age and adult students. In addition to teaching at the University of Texas at Austin, I served as a mentor at the local Boys and Girls Club in Austin. TX assisting middle school and...
Education & Certification
Auburn University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin - Masters, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Marty: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's why I can't seem to leave it. These days I'm employed as a paraprofessional at Middletown High School. I spend a lot of my spare time with my grandson, Joshua, who is 13 years old and a total delight. He never fails to make me smile. He attends middle school in Glastonbury where he is an A student and football player. I look forward...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Wesleyan University - Masters, Mathematics
State of Connecticut - Certificate, Mathematics Teacher Education

Eric: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...communicate what I've found in a way that my students will not only understand, but enjoy. This passion has led me to have a strong command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning...
Education & Certification
Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Boston University - Masters, Theology
GRE Verbal: 164
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Portland PSAT Tutoring FAQ
The Preliminary SAT, or PSAT, is essentially the practice test for the SAT. The PSAT is also referred to as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, or the NMSQT. There are three versions of the test, each of which allows a student two hours and 45 minutes to complete. There is the PSAT/NMSQT, which is taken in 10th or 11th grades in the fall, which can be used for a scholarship. There is also the PSAT 10, which covers the same content but cannot be used for the scholarship. The PSAT 8/9 serves as a baseline for student progress. It's taken in the 8th and 9th-grade years and has a possible score of 1440. All of the versions consist of a Math section and an Evidence-based Reading and Writing section. If your child is preparing to take their PSAT, offer them personalized guidance with one of the PSAT tutors in Portland, Oregon. Varsity Tutors' educational directors are experienced at helping students in Portland, Oregon, find independent PSAT tutors.
The educational directors at Varsity Tutors can connect you with tutors in Portland who are skilled at helping students prepare for the PSAT. They are well-versed in the content on the exam, which may allow your child to work with a professional who has succeeded in supporting many other students on their PSAT. The tutor is chosen based on your child's test, strengths, weaknesses, learning personality, and other factors.
The tutor you are connected with will create a personal study plan that focuses on the concepts your child needs to review or learn. They can help to fill in any learning gaps that may have been caused by traditional classroom-based learning, as well as help to bolster your child's confidence. Your child can work at their natural pace, while the tutor simply slows down or speeds up to keep up with them. The tutor will work with your child to try to improve their math, reading, and writing skills of any topics they need while providing valuable test-taking strategies to try to improve their timing.
Varsity Tutors' educational directors can assist you in connecting with a tutor in Portland who could potentially help them understand the concepts of the PSAT on your schedule. Tutoring can and should be convenient. You can meet the tutor at your home with your child anytime, or they can meet your child at the school, for optimal convenience. You can additionally request face-to-face online tutoring.
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