
Zach: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...my 4 years of tutoring with Yale MATHCOUNTS. As a likely future graduate student myself, it is my general goal in life to continue the tradition of passing forth knowledge. Not surprisingly, I have always considered tutoring and education among the most noble of professions where both parties, student and teacher, benefit and learn. What makes me an excellent tutor? Over the course of my life I have had the good fortune of cultivating a...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Theresa: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 magazine in college. I've...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Government

Ethan: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 at their ability to...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy

Daniel: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 friends and family.... I believe...
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Becker College - Bachelors, Interactive Media Design

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...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English

Ellis: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...which has proved invaluable in tutoring ESL which I have done for several years as a volunteer for several CT libraries. And, finally, I am the author of several books published by prestigious companies, including Commerce Clearing House and Simon & Schuster. This experience, including working with professional editors, has informed my tutoring in all aspects of SAT Reading Comprehension, Writing and Grammar, and essay and term paper writing. I pride myself in bringing out...
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Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law

David: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...lecture. I've been working in education for nearly 10 years, as a tutor, classroom teacher (I am certified in Math 7-12 in Connecticut), and developer of teaching materials. My most recent gigs have been hourly / independent contractor / free-lance, which I haven't put on my resume. I've been tutoring, mostly for the Hamden (CT) school district as a three-quarters-time job but also occasionally for some local agencies. And I've been developing materials for several...
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Union College - Bachelors, Computer Science
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-New York - Masters, Computer Science

Katherine: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 enjoyable. I love to...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling

David: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 it of cardinal importance...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Tessa: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 read and to discuss...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History

Richard: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...name is Richard. I have graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science in physics. Throughout my time in college, I have tutored an array of students ranging in various skills of mathematics and physics and ages. I love the feeling of helping others understand and gain an appreciation for the fields through the sessions we have. My goal is to help students solve problems on their own, but also have some fun while doing...
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Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Cacina: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...students getting to know the world and all it has to offer. I specialize in writing essays and preparing for the college application. I offer a variety of skills in passing the SAT and ACT examinations. I am also an expert at passing the MATH portion on tests. I attended Virginia State University University of Hartford. I look forward to making your life easier while sharing my knowledge with you. Have fun while learning!
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University of Hartford - Master of Science, Political Science and Government

Gwen: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
I'm a reporter and recent Brown University graduate. I tutor writing at all age levels, test prep (LSAT and SAT), history, english and various social sciences. I can help you come up with strategic study plans for standardized tests, including strategies for logical reasoning and logic games on the LSAT; improve clarity, argument structure, and flow in essays; and study effectively for courses
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Hanna: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...and Ear who hopes to spend my spare time as a tutor. My experiences before and during the pandemic involved tutoring 10 students in-person and virtually in math subjects ranging from arithmetic to Algebra 2. I have experience tutoring children with ADHD and adults preparing for the ASVAB and have learned through these experiences that dynamic teaching is a marathon, not a sprint. I hope to form long-term connections to my students to foster long-term...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Cody: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...spent the majority of my professional life teaching -- as a classroom teacher, substitute teacher, a special education paraprofessional and as a theatre teaching artist. I'm also a playwright and work for a nonprofit arts center in downtown Hartford. I'm passionate about education, and I love the experience of one-on-one teaching. It's my way of giving back to the incredible teachers that shaped my childhood and offered me the doors to the professional experiences I've...
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Bachelors, Theatre - Arts Administration

Ashley: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 practice methods. I employ...
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SUNY at Geneseo - Bachelors, History, Anthropology
Western Governors University - Masters, Science Education (Geosciences, 5-12)

Marisol: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
I love learning about my students' hobbies and interests, and strive to connect these with the material I tutor them on.
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Edward: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...my cousins through school. My oldest cousin after me is three younger which means she was about to learn everything that I just had. When I a senior in high school, my cousins ranged from elementary school to freshman in high school. Going off to college led me to reflect on all the years I spent helping my cousins through school. Ever since middle school I would help them with math, writing, reading, and even...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Business Management & Information Systems
Boston University - Masters, Computer Information Systems

Marty: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 to attending his games...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Wesleyan University - Masters, Mathematics
State of Connecticut - Certificate, Mathematics Teacher Education

Riya: Portland PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Portland, OR
...CT. I am originally from New Jersey, and have been living in Connecticut for a year now; so far I love it here! I enjoy working with student's from all backgrounds and all ages. My favorite age group(s) to work with are grades seven through twelve. I am going to be a high school English teacher, so that is my passion. I can help with Social Studies, Global Studies, and Spanish, as well as ELA...
Education & Certification
Montclair State University - Bachelor of Education, English
Relay Graduate School of Education - Masters in Education, Education
Private PSAT Tutoring in Portland, OR
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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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