Top PSAT Tutors serving Redmond
Josh: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...D.M.A. at UW as well. All of my degrees are in music composition, a field that allows me to interpret and describe ideas that intrigue me in creative ways using sound. That said, I still have a secret crush on math and science, and I love exploring and analyzing languages and the written word. (In fact, much of the music I have written has been inspired by literary or linguistic concepts.) I have taught courses...
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Jessica: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...I worked as an editor for a publishing company in D.C. I received my undergraduate degree from The George Washington University, with degrees in Journalism and International Relations. Throughout law school, college, and in my current and prior work, my writing abilities have been paramount. I have found success both in school and my career through understanding how to research and write for different purposes and different audiences, and I am excited to help students...
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George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism and Int'l Affairs
Daniel: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...from shutting down because they have no idea what to do when they see a new problem. While I am here to help students do better in their classes I am also here as a mentor for schooling in general. I am always willing to help out with students who need more help outside of their classes. If there is a non-academic issue that arises while tutoring I will always do my best to help...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Chelsea: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...cum laude from Yale University with a B.S. in Economics and Psychology, and I am currently working towards a MSEd at Johns Hopkins University. I've been tutoring for nearly 10 years, in subjects ranging from ESL to econometrics, and I love any opportunity to help my students address their individual learning needs. In my spare time, you'll probably find me enjoying an iced coffee, taking care of my plants, or doing a crossword puzzle.
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Education
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
Ary: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...high honors. My academic background is in literature, composition, and the social sciences, and I have been involved in teaching and tutoring for 5 years. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my favorite is writing and composition. Throughout college I worked as a course assistant and writing tutor to college freshman, helping to bring students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds up to college level. I love helping students learn to craft an...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English and Comparative American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
Madelyn: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...Fordham University and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. I am thrilled to be carrying my love for mathematics into the future in the form of tutoring. There are few things more beautiful or satisfying to me than the way complex equations break down into simple, easily solved calculations. My goal in tutoring is to ease the stress that frequently occurs when a student encounters a difficult problem and to show students how to put equations...
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Fordham University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance
Todd: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...for high school volunteers working on the youth-led Puget Sound: We Love You campaign. Encouraging and supporting young people's efforts to make the world a better place is very rewarding work, and I love getting to go to work each day. In my free time, I enjoy skiing in the winter, waterskiing and cycling in the summer, cooking all the time, and enjoying the company of my good friends and the great opportunities the Northwest...
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Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Rachel: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...Honor Society and as a mentor for graduating high school students through the Dream Project. As a tutor, my main duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790
Jessica: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...advisor, helping first-year students with academic planning. Since college, in addition to tutoring ESL, GED, and middle-school Math and Reading, I have worked as a college-prep writing instructor in a prison. I've also lived in Asia for three of the last five years, teaching and studying in mostly India and Southeast Asia. My tutoring/teaching style combines a big-picture, compassionate approach with detail-oriented and focused efficiency. In other words, I motivate my students by helping them...
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University of Puget Sound - Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33
Adam: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that anyone can learn anything as long as it is explained in a...
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Jack: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...science to text prep and history. As a Masters candidate for a Secondary English teaching degree, I am most passionate about tutoring English and History, and my high scores on the ACT (36), SAT (1570), and GRE (169) certify my aptitude for tutoring toward standardized tests. I love working with youth, especially high school students--so much that I've devoted my life to it! And I am committed to educational equity, helping students from all backgrounds...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Philosophy and English
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Masters in Teaching--Secondary English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Clare: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...Oregon's Environmental Science program, and have minors in Biology and Latin American studies. In the fall I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled with the life sciences, and am passionate about passing that excitement on. The subjects that I love teaching most are Algebra, Geometry, Life Science, and English/Essay Editing.
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University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Katie: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...possible with my lovable mutt, Zuca. Fortunately, my job as a wilderness therapist in Montana and Idaho gave me the opportunity to embrace my passions while working with at-risk youth. I hope to bring passion, energy, organization, and a sense of humor to my tutoring sessions. Students I work with can expect me to push them to set their own goals and invest in their educational aspirations. I will encourage students to figure things out...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, International Relations, Minors in Spanish and Creative Writing
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Kristina: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...Saint Martin's University in 2012 with my degree in Political Science and minor in US History. While at SMU, I was able to participate in an internship with Jay Inslee and at the Washington State Legislature. I was also a college cheerleader and worked as part of the intramural program. After receiving my undergraduate degree, I attended the University of Southern California for a Master's in Arts in Teaching, focusing on Secondary Social Studies. I...
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Saint Martin's University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California - Masters, Secondary Education
Alisha: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...years ago. I remember sitting in his office one afternoon. Somehow we got on the topic of his job changing to a full-time, permanent position and his excitement to teach another class each quarter. I remember he said, "You know, my wife and I put so much energy into our jobs. We'll often get home and just collapse on the couch. And we love every second of it." I have heard so many of my...
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Gonzaga University - Bachelors, English
University of Louisville - Masters, Women's and Gender Studies
GRE Verbal: 164
Denise: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...seminary, so I'm comfortable with a wide range of academic topics. I love working one-on-one with students because it allows me to find creative ways to help them master new concepts. My teaching style is all about helping students problem solve so that the end result is not only a better grasp of a subject but also a stronger sense of self-empowerment anytime they tackle something new. I grew up in Lake Tahoe, CA, where...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
University of California-Santa Barbara - Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
Fuller Theological Seminary - Masters, Theology
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 750
Helina: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...my best, as it helped me interact with many students from different majors. During my second year as a tutor, I was promoted to the lead math tutor position. As a lead tutor, I trained incoming math tutors as well as helped my supervisor plan the different tutor meetings. My experience as a tutor has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Students often gave me positive feedback on my tutoring techniques,...
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Mary: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...and we should use it. If a student I'm working with is struggling with a particular literary work that they need to read for school, I will read that book. I consider the student and myself to be members of the same team, working toward the twin goals of knowledge and skill together. In my spare time I like to read literature, write literature, make crock-pots full of lentils and laugh with my roommate.... Listen and...
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The Evergreen State College - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Seattle Pacific University - Current Grad Student, MFA Creative Writing - Fiction
Kurry: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...a way that they can comprehend. And second, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a kind of passion. I believe a teacher ought also urge his students to think critically. It's almost always the case that rote memorization of facts or data cannot impart the same deep understanding of some subject or issue that becomes possible through critical examination and asking "why"...
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University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Chapman University School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
Zoe: Redmond PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Redmond, WA
...grammatical structure from years of studying and teaching higher level French. I would love to work with all levels of French learners from those looking to brush up their French for their next journey abroad to students from preschool to high school! As an English Language Arts teacher and English major, I love to work with students to write fluid, effective essays and analyze complex literary and nonfiction texts. Connecting students' interests to their work...
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
University of Oregon - Masters in Education, Education
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The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, also known as the PSAT for short, is an exam given to sophomore and junior high school students, which helps them to prepare for the SAT. The test consists of two different sections: a math section and an evidence-based reading and writing section. Each of these sections is further separated into smaller areas, with the reading and writing portion composed of words in context, command of evidence, informational graphics, and text complexity questions. The math section of the test consists of algebra, problem solving and data analysis, advanced math, plus additional topics. The test is administered over a 2 hour and 45 minute period and is given to students annually in the fall.
Even though the exam is helpful for students to prepare for the SAT, the PSAT is also important for students to score high on, as scores are used to determine qualification for National Merit Scholarship awards. Making sure that your child has all of the tools necessary to score as high as possible on the PSAT is vital. One of the best tools at your young student's disposal is a personal tutor who has an expert understanding of the PSAT, as well as the various test-taking methods used to get through the exam. If your child is preparing for the PSAT, Varsity Tutors' educational directors can assist in finding them an experienced tutor in Redmond, WA, who can try to help.
We can find an expert PSAT tutor for your student in Redmond to optimize their study time. Your child might be able to work one on one with their tutor in an environment that has been removed of distractions and stress. One of the greatest benefits your child could have when working with a personal tutor is the ability to ask questions they need help with and receive immediate feedback from the tutor tailored to their specific needs. This is the kind of help they will not receive in the traditional classroom setting, where one instructor has to meet the needs of many students. Varsity Tutors can find your child an expert PSAT tutor in Redmond who can develop a study plan that is designed specifically with their needs in mind. The lesson plan their tutor will develop will be created from direct observation of your child and will take into account their strengths and weaknesses in order to maximize the effectiveness of each tutoring session. And even if your young student has a tight schedule, their tutor will be able to work around it to find a time that is best for them, allowing them to learn at their own pace. They will also be able to meet them in a location where they might feel comfortable, whether that is in person or online via our live interactive learning platform.
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