Top SAT Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area

Kristine: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...with a DAT score in the 98th percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the students weaknesses. I am very attentive and adaptable ensuring a more productive experience. In my free time,...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710

Mei: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...will show 2 examples in class without explaining why side "C" is "C". Then on standardized test, the sides are now labeled "EFG", and the child struggles to properly choose the correct inputs to the equation. Memorizing formulas is good, but understanding how and why is better. Answers are good, but repeatable problem solving skills are better. Doing practice tests is good, but focusing on the troublesome problems is better. Simply - knowledge is good,...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730

Abigail: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...thirteen years old, and most of the resources for his reading level were aimed at students much younger. In order to keep him engaged, I had to get creative. We would practice reading comprehension using the sports section of the newspaper, and did short creative writing exercises. I learned a lot about how to get students excited about subjects that at first seem intimidating or frustrating, how to think on my feet, and how to...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720

Kevin: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...student receiving tutoring has taught me and helped me a lot in being 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...
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Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance

Eric: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...year in the San Francisco Bay Area. While my teaching certification is in instrumental music, my primary interest in tutoring is high school core subjects like math and English. I believe these fundamental subjects are the basis of effective thought and communication that set students up for future success. My goal is to guide students to find their own answers and understandings so they can become effective independent learners. I believe the key to academic...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Education
GRE Verbal: 164

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 although...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Joseph: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...of New Jersey in the spring of 2015, where I double majored in English and Finance. I worked two years for Rutgers Upward Bound TRIO program, in which I helped students ranging from freshmen to seniors in high school learn and practice the fundamentals of writing, reading comprehension, essay writing, SAT Math, SAT Writing, and SAT Reading. In the summer of 2015, I moved to the Bay Area, where I am currently taking fall semester...
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Berkeley City College - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Writing: 720

Shannon: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Science degree in Biological Sciences, with an emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, as well as a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English, with an emphasis in Literature, Criticism, and Analysis. I have worked as a tutor for six years. During this time, I have had the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162

Jean: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...both Theater and Global Studies, and am tutoring the GMAT, SAT and a few high school math subjects. I like to incorporate into my lessons the psychology behind how we learn new concepts and thereby discover how to apply them appropriately. With both a tech and an artistic background, Im particularly interested in using technology to teach concepts in visual, interactive, and fun ways. Lately, when Im not working remotely as a CRM consultant or...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740

Dallas: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...a degree in Integrative Biology and an emphasis in Human Health. During my time there I took classes in just about every science subject they offered- which was reminiscent of High School, when I took just about every AP class my school offered. If you're sensing a theme here, you're right. I can be kind of a nerd. While at Cal I tutored other students in Physics and Chemistry, and also taught an introductory Biology...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740

Edwin: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...have about two years of experience in tutoring students. I tutor high school and college level mathematics and SAT/ACT preparation. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, the subjects that interest me the most are calculus, college level mathematics, and test prep. I have a calm, adaptive tutoring style. I revise my tutoring strategies to fit each student's unique traits and I believe that a calm demeanor causes students to be less stressed, which...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Audrey: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. 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,...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Eli: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...basketball coach in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent four years as a 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,...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Helene: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and writing, and I am also completely fluent in German, having lived in Germany for fourteen years. I would love to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I love to go on bike rides with friends, or...
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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770

Lucas: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...young learners in San Francisco. I am available throughout the year to aid elementary and high school students with math, science, English and social studies. I also offer lessons in French, statistics and research/composition skills-- plus test preparation for SAT, ACT, GED and GRE. I am an adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development...
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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

Samuel: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Jenny: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...in college, I have tutored students and peers in academic areas more focused on writing and math. A core part of my teaching and learning philosophy is that I will have mastered a material if I can teach another person these concepts and come up with my own examples to illustrate my understanding. I will infuse this goal within my tutoring sessions, engaging tutees to really learn and challenge them to think critically. Another important...
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730

Cody: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...math and science. I graduated from The Gatton Academy of Math and Science at Western Kentucky University, named the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Grace: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...as building understanding. I have loved my studies and am eager to cultivate the same enthusiasm for learning in others. I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from the Department of Earth and Planetary Science and completed my undergraduate education with honors. While my passion is earth science, I have had experience and academic success in courses related to biology, ecology, environmental science, astronomy,...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

Mustafa: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...students. I have also helped students study and prepare for the PSAT and SAT math sections. It is my belief that, in addition to the raw information presented, math and science courses teach crucial analytical skills that can be utilized by anyone in whichever path of life they choose to pursue. For this reason, I try to impart my passion for maths and sciences upon all the students I work with. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800
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