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...a specialty in critical 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...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Kevin: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...center, EDU4U, for the last 7 years. My own experiences as a student receiving tutoring has taught me and helped me a lot in being a successful tutor. In my opinion, the most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what types of strengths they have,...
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Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance

Jennifer: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...as a tutor and educator for over 8 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...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

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Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...psychology. I spent three 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...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Anna : San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my heart for the LSAT, and I think it's a test that becomes much more manageable with a lot of practice and a solid understanding of its mechanics. I just moved to the Bay Area from Alaska, where I clerked for a judge in Dillingham, a remote town accessible only by plane. Needless to say, I love the outdoors, and when I'm...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French

Cody: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages from 7th grade through adult learners, college-level review courses, and even teaching SAT prep courses. My students find me very relatable, and I've heard from several students that having someone close to their own age work with them has been really beneficial to their learning. I look forward...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Lucas: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...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 issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)

Grace: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...as well as lab work, completing problems sets, writing research papers and lab reports, and even mapping a large portion of the Berkeley hills. I completed my senior honors thesis after a year of collaborative research with UC Berkeley faculty and intend to pursue the topic of that thesis in future research endeavors. In the fall of 2016, I plan to begin my graduate education; I am currently in the process of applying to PhD...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology

Mei: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...experience was tutoring my brother and sister and seeing them begin to develop confidence in school and finally make better grades. What makes me different from most tutors and educators is my strategic mindset. Most teachers recite their curriculums like clock work and take the key details for granted. For example, when solving for the length of the longest side of a right triangle "ABC" (Pythagorean theorem), they will show 2 examples in class without...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics

Joshua: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...rural Panama. In San Francisco, I have been enjoying helping my students improve their test scores on the SAT. I have a strong connection to all the subjects I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had many wonderful opportunities that resulted from my excellent education. It is important to me that my students receive...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
San Francisco State University - Master of Science, Physics

Michael: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...is much easier with a tutor to help you prioritize, strategize, and structure your time wisely. I took the GRE in 2013 and earned the top score in Critical Reading, so the latest version is fresh in my mind. I am glad to share the study strategies that worked for me, including tips on writing essays under pressure. If you suffer from test anxiety, I know some tricks psychologists use that may help increase your...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History

Sai-ya: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...3.98 GPA. Before that, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California in Irvine. I recently returned from 8 months of teaching English and Math to elementary-school students in Ecuador, and currently work in K-3 classrooms as a literacy specialist at a public elementary school in Santa Rosa. I teach children to read and write, which is such an essential skill! When I'm not teaching kids or traversing the...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Social Behavior
University of Southern California - Master of Social Work, Masters in Social Work

Lila Ann: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...(American Studies & Dance, 2009). During college, I studied in Paris, France for a full year, and successfully applied for a Fulbright Grant that allowed me to do ten months of research on contemporary dance in Burkina Faso (in francophone West Africa) after graduating. My teaching experience includes serving as a T.A. at Yale College, Santa Barbara City College, and Education Française Bay Area, and teaching study skills and ACT preparation courses at College Track...
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Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance

Rohayah: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...me succeed in school. 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...
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University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics

Jacqueline: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic setting. Next year, I plan to go back to school to get my Master's Degree in Publishing or Digital Journalism....
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

Christie: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...my own tutees. I have taught the English language, a subject I am very familiar with, to primary school students in Japan as well as have explained how polarizability benefits SN2 nucleophiles to a university peer a few days after learning it. These varying degrees of familiarity in subject material have helped me to practice recalling material on the spot to then explain it to a student. These different experiences have trained me to meet...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Haley: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, 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

Jessica: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Altos/ Redwood City areas. Upon my graduation, I moved back home to Tustin, Orange County. I now work for Elite Academy, a test prep company with international branches, where I instruct classes on SAT Critical Reading and ACT Reading. I also continue my private tutoring practice and, of course, tutor for Varsity Tutors. I enjoy working with and connecting to my students. My style of tutoring is professional, but still informal and engaging; I want...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French

Samuel: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Government. After working briefly 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...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Josh: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, 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
Private PSAT Tutoring in San Rafael, CA
Receive personally tailored PSAT lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, or PSAT, is a standardized test meant to prepare students for the SAT later in their high school years. It is also known as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, or NMSQT. An expert PSAT tutor in San Rafael will focus on your child's specific needs to create study sessions that could be effective to meet his or her goals, and Varsity Tutors can help to connect you with that independent professional.
Students in their sophomore and junior years of high school typically sit for the exam in the fall, typically in October. The test covers Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math, and your child could have approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes to complete the test. In 2015, the PSAT was revamped to be closer to the new SAT exam. Spending time with a PSAT tutor in San Rafael, CA, could help your son or daughter to potentially increase their confidence as they go into the testing center.
When you choose an independent tutor, your child may get more out of their sessions than they would in a PSAT prep class, because the tutor focuses solely on them, and they don't have to waste time working on things they already understand. They'll work from a personalized study plan that takes their strengths and weaknesses into account, and if needed, that plan can be adjusted. Call our educational directors in San Rafael, CA, today to get started in PSAT tutoring.
These tutoring sessions can happen face-to-face in your home or another location; your child can also use the online learning platform to connect with his or her tutor for a remote tutoring session, still face-to-face, thanks to webcams and the Internet. Your child may be able to go more in-depth into topics that they struggle with, get nearly instant feedback and answers to their questions, and will develop a relationship with a tutor who understand s how the redesigned PSAT works and how your child should approach it. We can locate a PSAT tutor in San Rafael, CA, who can complement your learning style.
An independent tutor could help your son or daughter to do their best on this standardized test, partly because they with have experience with the PSAT and understand the concepts that your child could be tested on. Call Varsity Tutors today to find PSAT tutors in San Rafael to try to help your son or daughter prepare for their PSAT exam before October comes.
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