Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...student is individual in his or her learning style. I hold degrees in Middle Grades Education, English, English Education 6-12, and Business. I am here to serve all age groups and I look forward to working with you all! I graduated from Kennesaw State University, attended Emerson Communication College in Boston Massachusetts, earned my Master's in Human Resource Management in 2016, and am currently working on my Post Master's Certificate in teaching Psychology Online to...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...Manhattan, specializing in math and science. I graduated from University at Albany Magna Cum Laude with a degree in English Literature. I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology at New York University. I chose this field because of my love of language and my desire to help people. My ambition is to work in a school for children with special needs. While I am in graduate school, I want to give back...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...students WILL make progress. One size truly does not fit all when it comes to learning! My hourly rates are based on my experience, education, and approach to tutoring. I have a commitment to the student. As their advocate, I will challenge them while also making the session fun. It will be age- and developmentally-appropriate. I have clients independent of Wyzant, and I am happy to provide you with reference contact information. Although I am...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...an exchange than traditional teaching; I believe my students and I can work together to solve any problem. When assisting with a writing assignment, for example, it will only be a temporary solution for me to simply pull out a red pen and begin editing. Instead, I prefer to have a conversation with the student to explain the "why" and "how" behind the necessary revisions so that we can improve the piece together. When I...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, receiving a bachelor's degree in English in 2008 and a master's degree in secondary education in 2009. Since graduation, I have worked teaching high school English and coaching wrestling in a relatively poor and rural district just south of Richmond. Though I am fully qualified and capable of tutoring any subject related to English, one of the things I have enjoyed the most success with as a teacher is preparation...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...so essential to life that I really consider it a privilege to be able to help someone improve in those areas. My approach to tutoring is to help students see that concepts that might seem confusing or even at daunting at first, can really be broken down into smaller, easy-to-understand elements. And it's not a matter of being "smart" or not; it's a matter of being willing to dedicate the time and effort to truly...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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I want my students to learn! I love learning and want to share what I know! I know school and test preparation can be stressful. I remember taking the SSATs, PSATs, and the SAT and I remember that it wasn't all that much fun. However, with preparation, there are many rewards to learning, test taking and academic success! With hard work, preparation and a little help, my students will have lots to brag about too!
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...style tends to be a combination of challenging the student to work hard on their skills, along with plenty of encouragement. My goal is to show students how much they can do on their own, even when they feel it is a subject that they are "bad at", by working together to solidify their understanding of the subject and teach them helpful skills and tricks. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy yoga, running, cooking, and reading!
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...the opposite side. I was a terrible writer in middle school, but one writing skills class in high school changed me from a D level writer to a B+/A- level writer and the IB program only made me better. I love tutoring writing skills because I want to help others as much as that class helped me. The SAT is a stressful experience for a lot of kids, but it doesn't need to be. Knowing...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...for over five years, specializing in all styles of writing, ELA, the grammar/mechanics of the English language, psychology, and college admissions essay writing. I also tutor standardized test prep for the SAT, PSAT, ACT, MTEL, ACCUPLACER, and AP Lang and Comp test. All practice materials are included with my test prep curricula! I graduated cum laude from Pomona College, studied mental health counseling at USC, and I am currently pursuing my master's degree at Harvard....
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...University as well as of a prestigious New York City Magnet High School. I graduated with a B.A. in an interdisciplinary major focused on economics and political science (3.9 GPA and magna cum laude). I am well equipped to tutor various standardized like the SAT, PSAT, SAT IIs, GMAT, and Regents because of both my familiarity with the exams as well as my success on the exams (2330 on the SAT, 760 on the GMAT)as...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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I am a graduate of Boston University with a Bachelor's degree in international relations, graduated summa cum laude with honors. I offer tutoring in a variety of subjects including writing, history, SAT and PSAT prep, selected AP exams, as well topics such as study and organizations skills, essay outlining and editing, and college applications.
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...where I received a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in English Education. While earning my master's I worked as a graduate assistant by teaching composition courses. I had the opportunity to create and deliver my own curriculum. That experience further encouraged my passion for teaching English. I enjoyed helping the students learn how to write papers and develop skills that they would use for the rest of their college careers. I also...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...and Dance major at Muhlenberg College. I am currently earning my Secondary Teacher's certification. My passion is to help students find their own passion and identity in the world, and to help them how to think critically. I tutor in a variety of English subjects, ACT prep, ukulele, and songwriting! I have experience in both outdoor and museum science education, and I have tutored students in science, English, writing, and music. When I'm not pursuing...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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I'm a published professional writer, researcher, and editor with a degree in Literature (and a writing concentration) from The New School. I'm ready to help get your essays to the next level with writing and research tutoring!
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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I have a deep commitment to education and exploring our world. I have studied at an intense conservatory for music as well at the esteemed Yale University. With a passion for a broad variety of subjects, I hope we can walk together on the journey of education.
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...The College of William and Mary. I studied English and Environmental Studies, and tutored writing at the Writing Center all through college. I love working on all kinds of writing and reading, however, as an English major, I will always have a special love for literature and fiction! I am a firm believer that education is the great equalizer, and I hope that through education, every student may find passion and fulfillment. Other than tutoring,...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...years and have enjoyed each moment of it. I provide my students with creative and engaging activities in order to introduce new information to students and interest through student centered learning, direct teaching, and student practice. I go the extra mile for students to make sure that tutoring is a pleasant and memorable experience. I have experience tutoring students in Literature, Reading, Writing, Grammar, and SAT/ACT English. I also tutor students after school and during...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...University. At Cornell, I have maintained a 3.88 GPA and made the Dean's List every semester. I attended a small private high school and graduated at the top of my class with a 4.0 GPA (unweighted). My ACT Composite score was 34, and I am an AP Scholar with Honors. I have developed effective learning techniques and study habits and my goal as a tutor is to pass these skill along to my students. I...
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Certified PSAT Writing Skills Tutor in Ten Hills, MA
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...I work with students on a lot on what I would consider high-anxiety subjects (test prep and writing scare a lot of students), and there is nothing better than seeing a student gain confidence and notice their own improvement. That's why I love teaching, and why I have been working with students in some form since I got my first job as a tutor in college. When I'm not teaching, I like reading, playing video...
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If your child has set their sights on becoming a National Merit Scholar, they will need to earn excellent scores on the PSAT, as this exam is also the NMSQT - the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Regardless of how your student scores, this free exam provides an opportunity to take an exam that mimics the real SAT, complete with proctors, time limits, and test-day anxiety. The way your child scores on the PSAT can thus provide them with an analysis of their current abilities in the three subjects that the SAT tests, which includes the Critical Reading section, the Mathematics section, and the Writing section.
Students who give stellar performances on the PSAT can also be nominated as National Merit Scholars, an honor that is often accompanied by merit-based financial aid during the college application process. If your child is ready to reach for this goal, but they know that their writing and editing abilities could use some support, Varsity Tutors can help by assisting you in connecting with a highly skilled and experienced private tutor.
Your child's classes are not going to help prepare them for the specific problem types they will face on the PSAT. Practice books cannot answer questions about the material they present, and online resources are often unreliable. Varsity Tutors can help you and your child connect with personal PSAT Writing tutors that avoid these pitfalls and can help them streamline their studying.
All tutoring takes place in a one-on-one setting, where your instructor can answer your child's questions as they arise, providing specific guidance about the section's content and real-time feedback on their work. We understand that every student is a unique learner with different strengths and weaknesses. Your child's tutor can create a review plan just for them, custom tailored to focus on helping them develop the knowledge and skills they most need for success on test day.
No matter whether they struggle with picking out subtle grammatical inconsistencies in questions for identifying sentence errors, picking out the best way to rephrase a sentence in questions for improving sentences, or employing the passage-based logic tested by questions on improving paragraphs, your child's tutor can provide them with practice materials and instruction to help them master any and all of these writing section question types.
Is your child afraid of running out of time when they take the actual PSAT? Not sure how to strategically approach the section based on the tests scoring system? Your child's tutor can help address these issues well before test day in order to help the student give their best performance at that time. Your private tutor can help your child develop effective time management skills, which will make sure that your child has at least a chance of answering every exam question. Your child's tutor can also help them identify where exactly their strengths and weaknesses lie in terms of learning style. That way, they can develop a study plan that will help them make the most out of their strengths, while trying to minimize their weaknesses as much as possible. PSAT Writing tutoring does not just offer benefits leading up to the PSAT. The English and writing skills that it can help your child internalize can benefit them in future classes as well.
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Recent Ten Hills PSAT Writing Skills Tutoring Session Notes
Reviewed the Correcting Sentence Errors and Improving Sentences portions of the Critical Reading section. Covered basic grammar mechanics and idiomatic use of English, as well as multiple-choice strategies relevant to the PSAT/SAT. Student is a quick study, and clearly very motivated (took notes on unfamiliar material). Will continue with the verbal section next session.
The student and I began by discussing her questions from the practice test sections she took during the week. Then we moved onto to work through a writing practice section together, and ended by working through a math section. The student is noticeably improving and applying techniques we have worked on to her practice tests.
The student and I continued to work on the Improving Sentences section, with a specific concentration on Identifying Sentence Errors. Towards the end of the session we moved on to working on the Improving Paragraphs section.
Today we continued with PSAT studying. We did a bit of a math section and determined that he could answer all of them so we moved on. We worked most on grammar and I taught him some easy tricks that I learned from SAT prep and he seems to feel better about his English skills. I think he just needed a little more self-confidence.
We focused on the Writing section during today's session. I started by reviewing the writing section on a practice test the student had completed prior to our session. We then worked through some tips and strategies for Improving Sentences questions, Identifying Sentence Errors questions, and Improving Paragraphs questions, looking at examples of the application of each strategy. Then we reviewed the list of common grammar and usage errors often used by the test. Finally, we went over the Writing section of a practice test, working through each question and the answer choices together. I asked him to review a list of common diction errors as well as the list of grammar errors and complete another Writing section test before our next session.
Reviewed last week's work on writing the PSAT essay and how to break down the 25-minute time block accordingly. Encouraged client to spend 10 minutes planning essay (choosing stance on prompt, coming up with arguments for/against, and coming up with good examples from literature/history/current events/personal experiences).
We reviewed an example prompt from the student's test prep book and came up with arguments for/against together. I reminded student to take a definite, clear stance on the prompt. We also reviewed essays that scored a 6 (highest score) and a 4, and we read the graders' rationale for each score.
We also reviewed part of the sentence revision portion of the grammar review. We reviewed 4 of the 16 different types of errors that this section reviews. Lastly, we completed 10 sample sentence completion questions and we reviewed the ones he got wrong (5 out of 10) and why, cross-referencing aforementioned types of errors.
