Top PSAT Tutors serving Smithtown

Diptesh: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a pre-medical undergraduate at New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Max: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...Max - I'm a senior at Yale College where I study Economics. I'm originally from Millburn, NJ. This year, 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...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Tessa: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...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 what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to debate the pros and cons of various fiscal and social policies until the crack...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Ethan: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...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 focus and understand concepts even after a long day of school, practice, or work. When I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Jed: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a professional data scientist and former particle physicist with a deep interest for the sciences and humanities and deep knowledge of multiple subjects with two decades of experience and expertise (Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University). I have been a dedicated mentor and teacher of numerous high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, and have a passion for teaching, and teaching the right way -- not just to pass a test but to really explain the...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Princeton University - Doctor of Philosophy, Elementary Particle Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Lucy: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a recent college grad with a strong interest in the field of education and a thorough enjoyment of language, literature, history, logic, and long distance running. I am a firm believer in the power of education to bring people together and also bring solutions to many of the nation's and the world's troubles. I also like to keep learning fun and always enjoy turning challenges into puzzles. In my spare time I like to read,...
Education & Certification
Bowdoin College - Bachelors, History (United States Concentration)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Brian: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...law student and long time tutor who's just made the move to Varsity. I've been tutoring for about eight years now, since I first started working with a friend of a friend's child on his SATs. I graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in economics, and I'm at Hofstra Law School. I tutor the SATs, ACTs, LSAT, GRE, basically all high school subjects, and a bevy of college ones, including history, psychology, economics, law,...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Hofstra University - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Composite (2400 scale): 2320
SAT Math: 780

Chris: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...view standardized tests with joy or fondness. It's hard to accept that 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...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Farah : Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...backgrounds to master course material. I created my own worksheets, fun activities and games that encourage students to think outside the box instead of simply relying on memory. In addition, as an aspiring writer and coverage intern for various production companies, I have a lot of experience reading and editing written material. I believe that q & a sessions are outdated and a banal approach to actually getting through to a student. Instead, I believe...
Education & Certification
Barnard College of Columbia University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 750

Ellis: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...you to take a moment to view my personal website www.eratnertutor.com I have been a successful tutor for over ten years specializing in SAT and PSAT preparation including reading comprehension, grammar, and essay and term paper writing. SAT and PSAT tutees have consistently achieved 150 200 point gains. Libraries throughout CT (including New Haven, Wallingford, East Haven, Cheshire, Bethany, Woodridge, and Madison) have acknowledged these successes by repeatedly selecting me as presenter of library sponsored...
Education & Certification
Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law

Benjamin: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...in May of 2015 from Tufts University with a BS in Economics and Biopsychology. At Tufts, I was an Economics tutor for the Academic Resource Center for three years. Additionally, I have worked as a volunteer English language teacher in Madrid, Spain, during my semester abroad in the Spring of 2014. I love traveling as well and am extremely excited to be returning to Madrid in September on a Fulbright grant to be an English...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Economics & Biopsychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 760

Sylvan: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...two years of experience working in formal education including day-to-day substituting in Brookline and long-term class coverage in Boston, as well as experience in private, non-essential education (teaching with Education First in Quito, Ecuador). While I very much enjoy classroom teaching, the one-to-one or small-group teaching I did with Education First is something that I found to be most rewarding. Really being able to form close relationships with a small number of students and helping...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelors, Philosophy and Political Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 700

Jonathan: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am a undergraduate student in my final year of study studying biochemistry. I enjoy teaching and tutoring because I live for that "Aha!" moment my students get. I hope to study medicine one day.... I believe in a custom solution for each student, because each student has unique needs. I believe that every student has great potential, and I'm here to help them unlock it.... I'd usually create a structured study plan for them. Figure...
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry

Johann: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...is classroom instructor and one-on-one tutor in New York City. He teaches SAT and ACT prep classes to 10th and 11th grade students at The Lycee Francais of New York, The Spence School, The Nightingale Bamford School, and LaGuardia High School. For the past 4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the SSAT, ISEE, and SAT II Math Subject Tests (I and II). He also advises students applying to performing arts conservatories...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/Music Theatre
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Lorenzo: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
Hey! I'm Lorenzo, I'm currently an upperclassman at Hunter College. I am pursuing a major in psychology and a minor in philosophy.
Education & Certification
University of Toronto - Bachelor of Science, Immunology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Eugene: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...problem solving process. This is more about understanding than about remembering specific details. My approach also allows students to break the problem into smaller steps and solve it in a way that is easier for them. This is the same strategy I use in my own classes and to solve technical problems at work. In my spare time I enjoy playing video games, reading and exercise. I am extremely fascinated by outer space and new...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 730

Sherry: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a graduate of New York University, where she majored in Biochemistry and Art History in 2015, and a current graduate student at NYU's Institute of Fine Arts in Art Conservation; she enjoys both the quantitive side of science and the imaginative side of having history come alive through art, and art come alive through historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar,...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Jessica: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...honored to be considered as a tutor for your student! Education has been a passion of mine from a very young age. I remember forcing my younger siblings to sit for "lessons" - and I still enjoy creating those innovative, engaging lessons today! I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12 and a certified Reading Specialist for grades K-12. I love working with students of all ages in order to highlight their potential and...
Education & Certification
Fairfield - Bachelor in Arts, English
Sacred Heart - Master of Arts Teaching, Education/Reading

Kevin: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...bit of give and take. I think I excel at giving students new ways to think about certain problems which may give them a better understanding of the material. I don't feel like it has been a productive session unless I come away having learned something as well. In my spare time, I am an avid sports fan and a seasoned fantasy sports player. I also enjoy reading and spending time at the beach in...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh - Master of Science, Bioengineering

Sung Jae: Smithtown PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...teaching and making a life-giving impact on students. I enjoy reading, writing, and solving challenging problems. I have extensive experience tutoring students to take standardized tests, but now I am specializing in the ACT. My tutoring approach, while covering test-taking techniques, will also emphasize the wisdom and skills needed to understand the root of the test questions. I hope that I can come alongside you to help and encourage you in your life pursuits.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
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If the thought of the SAT makes you nervous, you should consider preparing for and completing the Preliminary SAT, a 2 hour and 45 minute test meant to prepare students for the SAT. Most students, during the fall of their sophomore or junior year of high school, complete the PSAT, which measures your skills in reading, writing, and math. If you struggle in any of these test subject areas, the educational directors at Varsity Tutors are happy to try to help you find an independent, professional PSAT tutor in Smithtown, NY.
Taking the PSAT can give you a general idea of how much preparation you will need to complete before you take on the SAT. Since this is a student's first opportunity to take an officially scored and timed test, the Varsity Tutors educational directors can identify a private PSAT tutor in Smithtown, NY, to help relieve some of the apprehension you may feel. Tutors are available to meet in the home or other locations and offer face-to-face online tutoring as well. While the PSAT does not affect your admittance into any prospective colleges or universities, striving to potentially improve on certain PSAT versions can create an opportunity for National Merit Scholarships and other awards.
Tutoring has advantages for both students who are struggling in a subject area and students who are doing well, but want to strengthen their skills. As you prepare for the PSAT, you will find that tutoring offers a distraction-free environment essential for learning. Compared to a classroom setting, tutoring sessions allow students to freely ask questions until they fully understand them, and offers a more individualized learning experience where the student can focus on their problem areas, without pressure from their peers. More often than not, students who participate in tutoring sessions, gain confidence toward their targeted subject matter and become motivated toward independent learning. The experts at Varsity Tutors are happy to find you an excellent tutor in Smithtown that will address your studying concerns as you prepare to tackle the PSAT.
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