Top SAT Tutors serving Fountain Valley

Caroline: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a major. Since I have a wide range of teaching experiences in both academic subjects and test preparation, I am highly adaptable to different learning styles and cater my teaching methods to meet student needs. Apart from being flexible, I am also very accessible for additional questions or help that is needed. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, exploring my city...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 800

Rebecca: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Ema: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...in English Literature with an emphasis on screenwriting. Although I love literature and writing, I am most passionate about tutoring math. I have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from basic arithmetic to pre-calculus. My favorite math topic is algebra, particularly because of its usefulness in solving real-world word problems. In addition to mathematics, I find joy in teaching/elucidating Shakespeare to high-school...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Travis: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect answer, they attain a better understanding of why an answer is wrong and how to arrive at the correct one. I specialize in essay writing, elementary-high school math skills, college admissions essays, and test...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Naama: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do a lot of...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730

Cameron: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...courses. During this time, I learned how to be a very patient instructor and an effective communicator. As my dad was a high school math teacher, I also learned a few things from him about how to teach difficult subjects to students. Since I am in medical school, I obviously love science involving anything that has to do with the body, so I would be very excited to assist with biology or other topics in...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Biological Sciences
University of Southern California - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Alice: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...Switzerland. I have experience tutoring elementary math and English, teaching science labs to fifth grade classes, and leading health labs for high school students. I also have worked helped students prep for the Law School Admissions Test. I am able to tutor a wide variety of subjects, as I have an interdisciplinary background. However, I like to focus on standardized testing (LSAT and SAT), college essays and general essay skills, and math. In my free...
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, Global Health, Environmental Studies
Stanford Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 780

Mark: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...individual's life. I am currently applying to medical school and understand the plight of the modern student. I enjoy teaching and it gives me a lot of satisfaction to watch others learn and grow through their academics. I enjoy working with students of all ages from elementary to high school and even in some special cases, college sciences. During college, I tutored more than a dozen courses from start to finish. By using analogies, drawing...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Public Health Science
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Michael: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...exams. In high school, I also tutored extensively in Biology, Mathematics, History, and English. I finished high school with a 4.80 GPA, which put me in the top 1% of my graduating class. I earned outstanding scores on multiple Advanced Placement tests and the SAT. My consistently high levels of academic achievement are due to my dedication and solid study habits, and I know I will be able to impart my passion and dedication to...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
California State University-Fullerton - Certificate, Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

John: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, Math, and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and games instead of as an intellectual brick wall. I firmly believe that the majority of people can find great joy in academics once they discover the individual approach that works for them. I see it as my...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Varun: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I am enthusiastic about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800

Justin: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...academic inspiration. After working with a variety of different students in different subjects, I realize that I love stirring enthusiasm in students and helping them understand invaluable concepts that will eventually lead them to their own paths of success. No one student is the same. My many experiences have shaped my teaching style and philosophy which can be outlined in three main aspects: 1. pace and style When presented with new material, the first step...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience and Physiology
University of Southern California - Master of Science, Global Medicine
SAT Math: 720

Judy: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...by it. Because of this interest, I participated in various math competitions and excelled in classes and on standardized tests. I wanted to share my passion with others and so started tutoring peers as early as middle school. Although I graduated from Rice with a BA in Psychology, my time with math did not end there. I took Differential Equations and various statistics courses as electives (for fun)! My tutoring experience includes informal tutoring of...
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Fuller Theological Seminary in California - Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710

Mayank: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I am a graduate of UCLA. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics. Since graduation, I scored within the top 2% on the LSAT, spent a few years working at leading investment bank, and I am currently building a technology startup. I have significant tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects from math, biology, test prep (SAT / LSAT), finance, and economics. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing sports, and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Business Economics
LSAT: 170

Karl: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...were easy, then our students wouldn't need us. I feel that it takes someone who is cognizant of all of these things in order to be a truly effective educator. During my 8+ years as a high school chemistry teacher and tutor, I have developed the experience and the skills in order to help students with challenging subjects, and not only to improve their grades, but to improve their understanding and confidence with which they...
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University of Delaware - Bachelors, Chemistry
Mercy College - Masters, Adolescent Education

Paul: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...to do so than by tutoring! I've been trained and certified by both Cypress College and CSU Fullerton in tutoring techniques as well as supplemental instruction methodology. Therefore, I am well versed not only in the subject matter but the means in which to communicate it. My goal is to ensure that each student who comes to me for assistance is able to self-study and problem-solve independently in a short amount of time... I would ask...
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California State University-Fullerton - Bachelors, Biochemistry

Christina: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...the NIH and at Caltech as a bioinformatics researcher, and I am starting graduate school this fall. My experiences as a student and scientist help me explain concepts and work through problems in a clear and engaging manner. I love teaching, and strive to make each personalized lesson enjoyable and productive. In addition to math and science, I can teach the skills and strategies students need to reach their goals on the ACT, GRE, or...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Tito: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I graduated from the University of Southern California in May 2014 with a B.S in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and a minor in Law and Society. I am able to tutor in multiple science subjects, standardized tests (SAT, ACT) and social sciences (public health, political science). I would be happy to help with any age. I help students by getting to know their background and understanding of the subject and helping them build upon...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Saagar: Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...am particularly fond of teaching chemistry, in which I hold a Master's degree. I have quite a bit of experience in teaching, as I have been a university tutor, a graduate teaching assistant, and a high school teacher. I believe tutoring is about passion and communication. If the student doesn't care about the subject, it will be very difficult for them to learn it. I strongly believe I will be able to not just teach...
Education & Certification
Wright State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Chemistry
Wright State University-Main Campus - Masters, Chemistry
ACT Reading: 31
ACT Science: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420

Lindsey : Fountain Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I am a certified 6-12 English, theater, and speech teacher. Although I loved teaching junior and senior English in Idaho, I am now in California and am excited to get to know my new students here. My content strengths include teaching grammar, annotation, and comprehension. I believe that students who have ownership of their learning will grow and improve beyond any external expectation placed on them. Let's begin the process of active learning today. ... I...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
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It is time for you to start thinking about college and the future you deserve. In order to be accepted into your dream college, you need to get the best score possible on the SAT exam. To help you pursue your full potential on the SAT exam, let us find you a professional tutor in Fountain Valley, CA, today.
The SAT exam is divided into two sections: Math and Evidence-based reading and writing. The focus of the math is the heart of algebra, problem solving and data analysis, and passport to try to advanced math. The focus of the reading, tests command of evidence, words in context, analysis in history and social studies, and expression of ideas and standard English conventions. This is all to be completed in a time span of 3 hours and if needed, you have 50 minutes to take the essay part. Sounds like a lot, right? You may not even be an expert in many of the areas, much less even heard of them. You might be that student that excels in the math area, but the reading and writing, not so much. The Varsity Tutors educational directors can find you an expert SAT tutor in Fountain Valley to cater to your specific needs. This tutor can try to help you in the areas you need help in and in the areas you think you already know.
Many students get overwhelmed at the amount of information on these tests. They need to sit down and learn it and they need to be able to learn how to pick the best possible answers in a short amount of time. We can find you an SAT tutor in Fountain Valley who could help you become an independent learner.
The SAT has been changed from how it was in recent years to make it more relevant to your future success. The biggest tip to be given is to know what to expect on this exam. When you know what types of questions you can expect, this can ease some of the anxiety of what is on the test and how to answer the questions. Some students are unorganized in their studies and they need to figure out how to get organized to better understand this exam. Varsity Tutors can connect you with a talented SAT tutor in Fountain Valley, CA, who could help you set goals and potentially exceed them in a timely manner.
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