Award-Winning PSAT Tutors in Sunnyvale, CA

...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 not working, I like to spend my time hiking, biking, or exploring Oakland with...

...my favorite subjects are SAT preparation, English (especially writing and editing skills), Math, and Biology. Effective tutoring is very personal and requires work by both the tutor and student. I always try to work with my students on set common goals, and to identify clear strategies to meet those goals. Often, this involves motivation and stress management strategies as much as covering material. When I’m not tutoring, I swing dance to big band music, cook...

...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 students the material but also encourage them to work hard as school is simply a test of what the real world will be like. As I head onto to graduate school this...

...at all levels from elementary school through high school. Before I begin teaching, I like to find out what my student already knows and how he or she learns best. Then I can find the best way to teach. My goal is that my students enjoy learning, build confidence, and learn a lot. Although I believe it is important to learn facts and procedures, it's most important to learn how to learn and develop an...

...math (through advanced algebra), writing, reading, phonics, and study skills. I continued tutoring while getting my Masters, working with undergraduate and graduate students on writing, reading, and study skills. While I've tutored most subjects, I especially enjoy tutoring History, as that is my true passion, and writing. I am a firm believer in the importance of critical thinking and aim to challenge students so that they can become confident learners. In my spare time, I...

...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 the student to look forward to the sessions we have together. I encourage my students...

...years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of 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...

...with their independent high school application essays. I am especially passionate about preparing students for standardized tests and editing personal statement essays. Many students experience test anxiety and are unsure of how to present themselves in personal statements, making the application process stressful. For this reason, I enjoy helping students put their best foot forward in their personal statements and learn test-taking strategies so they may feel as confident as possible about their applications. In...

For over five years, I tutored high school mathematics, SAT/ACT test prep, and essay-writing privately and with the Columbia University Tutoring and Translating Agency. During the past school year, I worked as a teaching artist for grades 5-7 in many New York schools, through LEAP (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program) and MakerState.... I believe in teaching students the strategies to approach problems methodically. They can see common patterns emerge, keep track of what they need to study further, and avoid errors.

...subjects in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. I have taught Chemistry and Biology courses at UC Berkeley as a lecturer and graduate student instructor (GSI). My enthusiasm and passion for teaching was recognized with the Outstanding GSI Award given by the Dean of Graduate Arts and Sciences to the top 9%. My goal as a tutor is to help each student reach their personal academic goals by teaching effective study habits and test taking strategies that...