Top PSAT Tutors serving San Rafael
Kevin: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...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, and their motivations for receiving tutoring is key to helping a student achieve their academic goals. My tutors have been some of my greatest mentors,...
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Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance
Audrey: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...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 picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out. I look forward to...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Mei: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...is SAT prep (especially math). The best part about the SAT is there are no surprises. Although the questions are "different", they never really "change". What this means is that even a child who regularly struggles at math, reading, or writing can memorize the framework and question types and conquer the SAT. There is a lot of satisfaction knowing that every second of tutoring SAT preparation will guarantee higher scores for the student.... What makes me...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730
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
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Samuel: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...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 experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I also love to tutor writing and general study skills.) In my spare time I enjoy...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Eli: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...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 for a sport. If you are willing to put in the effort, you will get better (and if you're doing it right you can have...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Michael: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...I have a knack for finding the one that works. I enjoy using examples and analogies that help the student "get" and remember complicated concepts. Preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE 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...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770
Grace: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...chemistry. And although it was not my focus, I am a proficient writer and am comfortable with the mechanical and conceptual composition of written assignments. My major-specific classes included a great deal of field work 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...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
Christie: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...university-level), I have both observed their teaching methods in the classroom and have received their teaching. I have had the opportunity to communicate through difficult concepts with them, evaluate methods, and test approaches occasionally with 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...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Izabel: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...struggling get to a point where concepts finally make sense. There is a sort of instant gratification when you are able to find a solution to a tricky math problem. Through my experience with standardized tests like the SAT, I have found many tricks to beating the ???game??? of standardized testing and would love to share them with you. Most importantly, I believe that everyone has a unique learning style and that I, as a...
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Economics, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700
Jacqueline: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...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. I am also currently in the process of writing a novel of Young Adult Literature featuring a strong and insightful female hero.
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Lucas: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...pursuing a career in education. I have worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My time spent at the head of the classroom has granted me a great deal of patience for working with a range of learning styles, and a passion for creating positive learning experiences. Good luck, and keep studying! -- B.S.F.S. '06, Science,...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Cody: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...a degree in mathematics. During this time I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 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...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Anna : San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...my B.A. from Cornell University. In college, I majored in Russian and French, and before law school, I spent two years teaching English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. In the years since, I have provided ESL tutoring to students with a diversity of backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. During law school, I taught full-length LSAT courses and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173
Jessica: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...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 to think of me as a resource, a guide, and a...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French
Jennifer: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...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 and write for the first time. And...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Rohayah: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...grew up without much resources to help 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...
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University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics
Lila Ann: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...as for foreign languages I am fluent in French, have a strong background in Spanish, Arabic and German, scored 100% on the First Year National Latin Test, and have recently taken up Portuguese while studying dance and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Brazil for two months. I hold students to high standards, but with a light humor and sensitivity to each student’s unique situation. I believe that developing personal discipline, organization and accountability can improve students’...
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Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance
Sai-ya: San Rafael PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...children with any anxiety or behavioral issues that get in the way of learning. I have a Master's degree from the University of Southern California (USC), where I graduated as a Dean's Scholar with a 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Social Behavior
University of Southern California - Master of Social Work, Masters in Social Work
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
Private PSAT Tutoring in San Rafael, CA
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San Rafael PSAT Tutoring FAQ
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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