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Jensen: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
I attended and graduated from UC Berkeley, where I pursued Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Immunology. I worked as a peer tutoring during college and I currently tutor for a non-profit organization that targets high school students. I speak English and Chinese; I speak both Cantonese and Mandarin. My strengths as a tutor are threefold. I like to focus on exam skills. I also like to build special study methods to help...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Molecular and Cell Biology
Talia: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
I obtained my B.A. from Williams College in 2008, double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. In 2011, I received my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy...
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Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Joseph: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...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 courses at Berkeley City College. Although It was initially hard for me to swallow the stark reality of uprooting the school I loved and thrived in, as well as the friends and family that...
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Berkeley City College - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Writing: 720
Retesh: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only teach my students the material but also encourage them to work hard as school is simply a test of what the real world will be like. As I head onto to graduate school this fall, I look forward to getting to know my students!... My teaching philosophy...
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Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy
Jenny: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
I'm currently a junior at Washington University in St. Louis, studying Electrical Engineering (undergrad), Throughout high school but less so 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...
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730
Haley: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, 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
Mitchell: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...amount of experience I have tutoring in these areas. I also have a particular interest in standardized tests such as the SAT and would want to tutor in that as well. I particularly have an interest in tutoring the SAT Math section, as that is something many students have difficulty with and is important for advancing academically. My tutoring philosophy focuses on personal relationship and a focus on understanding of concepts rather than just focusing...
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Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Political Science & International Studies
SAT Math: 780
Mustafa: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...courses. I also volunteered on a weekly basis at a local community center to provide homework and study help to 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...
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800
Dallas: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...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 lab. I also spent some time tutoring High School students in various sciences as well as Spanish. I approach teaching in the same way that I approach learning; through a problem-solving, rather than memorization-based...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
Grace: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...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, and geography. I have a strong background in math, physics, and chemistry. And although it was not my focus, I am a proficient writer and am comfortable with the mechanical and conceptual composition of written...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
Helene: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...also as enriching, enlightening, and awesome (and I mean awesome in the strongest sense of the word)! I am so happy to be able to continue that work with Varsity. In terms of the subjects I am comfortable teaching, of course Math and French are what I have the most experience with. But I would love to be given the chance to tackle new things as well! For instance, I have an enduring love for...
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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
Sara: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...about the human mind and condition. I bring the principles of counseling into every student interaction: non-judgment, respect, thinking with rather than for, and empathy shape my work with students and clients of all ages. And, above all else, I enter every interaction with the following belief: Every person has potential. Every person has the ability to achieve life happiness. All that's needed is the right support--it's my job to provide it.
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Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
Catherine: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
As a teacher entering my seventh year in the classroom, I want to work with the goal for all students to have access to an equal and fair education.
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University of Vermont - Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Alliant International University - Masters in Education, Education
Anya: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...and worked there as a one one one tutor for their DSPS department. Currentlty I am a student at Mills College. I am experienced with students of all ages and subjects, though the humanities are my greatest strength. Often times students are just lacking a background in academic structure and organization, so I put a lot of overall emphasis on helpful organizational habits, study tactics, paper writing, test prep, etc. I look forward to working with...
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Cuesta College - Current Undergrad, Sociology
Danny: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
Hello! I have over 10 years of experience tutoring and teaching math. I've taught everyone from elementary school students to adults, in subjects ranging from arithmetic to graduate level mathematics. I graduated from UCBerkeley with a BA in applied math, and from SFSU with a MA in math. ... Whenever helping a student, I make sure to show them every step of the process, working them not only through the technical details but also my thought...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Applied Math
SFSU - Masters, Math
Andrew: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
Hi! My name is Andrew; I'm currently studying Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. In my free time, I'm an avid debater, frisbee player, and nap-taker. Recently, I've been researching metabolic engineering in yeast- ask me about it if you want to be bored. I love to learn, and can't wait to help everyone here learn with me!
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Duke University - Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Shivani: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done and I would love to continue doing it in the future! Outside of tutoring, I dance Bharatnatyam, sing in a choir, play violin, and read books. My interests vary with the seasons, but the two loves of my life are Biology and English. Science has always been my passion, and as such I work in two biology labs at UC Berkeley and volunteer for...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740
Clayton: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...route to success. It's easy to forget this when dealing with frustrating material that doesn't make sense. I'm here to help you remember that, and even more importantly, to remember to have fun with it! I hold a B.A. in Psychology from San Francisco State University, and have a background working with kids through a variety of programs, both paid and volunteer (most notably, the Tri-Valley YMCA). If it seems that I might be a...
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San Francisco State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Zephyr: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
I am a student majoring in Civil Engineering major at UC Berkeley. I was born in China, later educated in Singapore, and now I am here in the States trying to become a hippie. As a Berkeley engineering student, I am really good at math and physics. Moreover, I have worked as a tutor in both China and America for more than 2 years. So here I am, an experienced tutor who is good at...
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University of California-Berkeley - Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740
Kathleen: San Mateo SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in San Mateo, CA
I'm passionate about helping students achieve success! I have over six years of science teaching experience from physical science to AP/IB Science. I am an experienced educator, tutor, and coach.
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Stanford University - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering
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San Mateo SAT Tutoring FAQ
When it comes to standardized tests, the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is probably the most important one for high schoolers. Colleges and universities weigh a lot of factors when making their decision to accept or decline an application. They will look over your grades, your extracurricular activities, your interview, and the SAT. Getting a good score on it will definitely enhance your chances of getting into your first choice school. Studying for it can be pretty hard, but there's help readily available for you. Varsity Tutors will find you an expert tutor in San Mateo, California, who can create engaging sessions so you enjoy preparing for the SAT.
The SAT takes three hours and there are an extra 50 minutes if you decide to write the optional essay. You could take it in your junior year of high school though there are options to take it your senior year. There are two sections to it. The first is designed to test your mathematical skills. The second section tests your reading comprehension and writing skills. Your test will be scored, and then those scores will be assigned certain percentiles. Landing in the higher percentiles is definitely more favorable since it means you did much better than many other people who took the test. Call our educational directors to find you an expert SAT tutor in San Mateo to try to help you get ready on test day.
Studying for the test can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Bookstores have rows and rows of test prep books and picking one of them is tough. Your school might have test prep sessions on weekends and after school. That could help some people but group study is like classroom study in that it's very easy to fall behind. Your tutor, on the other hand, will be an expert on the SAT. They may be able to zero in on what parts of the test you will do well on and what areas you need help with. Your tutor will then patiently guide you through those problem sections and help you understand them. If you're preparing for the SAT, let our educational directors connect you with a tutor in San Mateo.
Finding a meeting place for tutoring is no problem. Your tutor will meet you any place you want, like a coffee shop, a diner, the library, or even your own house. They can meet you anytime, too. It's all about your convenience. If you prefer to do things online, there is also the option for face-to-face online sessions should you prefer to do things over the Internet.
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