Top PSAT Tutors serving San Jose

Jennifer: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 it may sound silly, I get really excited...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Hannah: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 middle schools around USC and worked for CollegeSpring,...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 800

Anna : San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 for the LSAT, and I think it's a...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173

Milan: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, 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.
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750

Rohayah: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 she can have a taste of success.... Teaching and...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics

Retesh: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...I've been a student myself for essentially my whole life and the most important lesson I've learned would be that it is important to never lose hope when life gets tough. It's okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only teach my...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy

Steven: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...received a B.S. in biology and graduated with highest honors from Lehigh University in 2018. I have extensive experience serving as both a tutor and teaching assistant for various subjects. I work 1-on-1 with my students to develop a teaching method that is catered specifically to their unique learning style. My main expertise is in life science courses such as biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. I also provide standardized exam preparation,...
Education & Certification
Lehigh University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 720

Harminder: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...Engineering Design) and an MBA in Business Analytics, I have dedicated my career to unraveling the complexities of data and transforming them into actionable insights. I have not only honed my skills in data analysis but have also developed a keen understanding of its real-world applications across various sectors. My journey has been rich with learning and growth, driven by an unwavering passion for education and a deep belief in its power to change lives....
Education & Certification
Brunel University Uxbridge - Master's/Graduate, Engineering Design
Indiana University-Bloomington - Master of Science, Intelligence, General

Michael: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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. There are usually several ways to teach the...
Education & Certification
The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770

Arnav: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
I have served as a tutor during middle school and high school for subjects ranging from math to history to English. I think that I'm a great tutor because I am knowledgeable in the subjects that I have listed above. I am also very patient when teaching others because I understand how difficult some concepts can be to grasp having struggled with them myself earlier in life. ... My teaching philosophy can best be described as...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Anya: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...different students! Realizing the diverse range of learning styles, I approach sessions with careful patience and perceptiveness, accommodating each individual students' needs and ensuring that I've found a way of explaining things that works for them. I'm certified as a tutor through Cuesta College and worked there as a one one one tutor for their DSPS department. Currentlty I am a student at Mills College. I am experienced with students of all ages and subjects,...
Education & Certification
Cuesta College - Current Undergrad, Sociology

David: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...right pace. If I can make a student interested in a topic and engage with their learning style, learning happens much faster and more effectively, and doesn't feel like work. I endeavor to interest students in any topic (but especially math) by giving them a sense of a larger context. In particular, I love to bring college-level math concepts to students in a way anyone can understand, which often demonstrates WHY the math they're doing...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Max: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...I'm taking two semesters off from school to sing and travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Kaley: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use my graduate training in human...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790

Brianna: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math,...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 770

Travis: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...checking the boxes and getting the right answer is not success. What I value far more is not just telling students the answers to their problems, but providing them with the resources and strategies to arrive at the correct answer themselves. Not only does this empower students, but it also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Massiel: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...Philosophy. I look forward to taking a few years off to work following my undergraduate years to then attend law school and pursue public interest law. My little brother (7 years my junior) was my first tutoring buddy and assures even today that I get to help build a science fair project board every year. I was also a camp counselor for three summers caring for on average twenty children ages 5-10. Then I began...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Human and Social Development, International Studies, and Philosophy

Tessa: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Miguel: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...approach together, boosting student confidence in academic areas and beyond. My teaching philosophy is to use extensive questioning to help students forge their own pathway. Naturally, questions from students are encouraged and valued during all of my sessions. I emphasize a strategy based approach to studying, and keep an updated list of strategies that my students are finding helpful. I prefer to test mastery of material via a role reversal in which I see if...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Andrew: San Jose PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Jose, CA
...have tutored for four years at the college level in both German and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Private PSAT Tutoring in San Jose, CA
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San Jose PSAT Tutoring FAQ
The PSAT has changed to reflect the needs of students at different grade levels, but it is still considered the Preliminary SAT, and an excellent way for younger students to practice for their college entrance exams. Learning how to study for this test can be a bit of a challenge, and that's where an individual tutor could help. If you have a child who is planning to take the PSAT in the fall or in the future, get a tutor in place who can lay the groundwork for this exam. Contact Varsity Tutors to get connected with PSAT tutors in San Jose.
Finding a tutor who understands the elements of the PSAT and has expertise in both the subject matter and the format can be difficult, but we have you covered. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an independent tutor in San Jose, CA, who can assist your child in understanding the PSAT. The test will require demonstrated knowledge in math, as well as reading and writing. A good tutor can cover all the topics in both those areas and explain what your child should expect in terms of how questions are posed and a great ways to answer.
Your child's tutor will concentrate on whatever areas will be most stressful for your student. If math is not his or her strongest subject, the tutor can practice formulas and equations, go over word problems, and dissect the requirements of geometry. If the reading and writing sections will be most challenging, your child's tutor will practice vocabulary words, help with reading comprehension, and assign sentence completion questions. The study plan will be completely customized to what your child needs. Call our educational directors to find you an expert PSAT tutor in San Jose to strive to ensure your student is ready on test day. There won't be any testing anxiety because your student's tutor will support and encourage your child, making him or her feel prepared and confident.
Whether you want your child to meet with a tutor in-person or online, your convenience is our top priority. Meetings can be scheduled at a time and in a location that works best for you. Your child's tutor will be flexible, enthusiastic, and committed to helping your student do well on this test. With a strong PSAT score, your child could have important momentum throughout high school and onto the SAT. Contact an educational director for help finding PSAT tutors in San Jose, CA.
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