Top SAT Tutors serving Santa Ana

Alexandra: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
I have over 10 years experience tutoring middle and high school math, writing, and test prep. I work with students to deepen their understanding of material so that they can become confident in their work. The goal is not getting any one problem or assignment right, but building the skillset to tackle ANY assignment independently with confidence.
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, United States Government and Politics

Jon: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...year I graduated from the University of California Riverside with a master's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I have been tutoring for over four years, working with a wide variety of students. During my undergraduate studies I tutored gifted high school students looking to excel in AP and IB classes as well as on the SAT to prepare them for a strong college career. I also spent considerable time with college students in my...
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Western Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of California-Riverside - Master of Science, Biochemistry
Damara: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...favorite subjects to tutor. Being able to understand written word and being able to express yourself through written word are skills so essential to life that I really consider it a privilege to be able to help someone improve in those areas. My approach to tutoring is to help students see that concepts that might seem confusing or even at daunting at first, can really be broken down into smaller, easy-to-understand elements. And it's not...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Print Journalism

Joanne: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...and a minor in Statistics. I love math and want to use what I have learned to help others succeed in math classes. As part of my experience in college, I was a supplemental instruction leader and involved in math reader programs, which developed my teaching skills in different levels of mathematics. Even after I graduated, I still continued to do small group teaching in a private education institute and some one-on-one tutoring. When I...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Math: 700
Elizabeth: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...think this flexibility and dedication to making school work as easy as possible for my students is my strongest attribute as a tutor. I am available to work up to thirty hours per week. Friday through Sunday I would generally be free to tutor at any time; on Mondays, I am available during the day, and on Wednesdays, I am available from mid-afternoon (starting around three) through the evening. I am usually not available on...
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Occidental College - Bachelors, Biology, General
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 167

Jack: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...reconstruction, with a parallel interest in preservation strategies. Outside of academics, I'm passionate about all manner of developing sciences and technologies as well as current events and the history behind them. When it comes to tutoring, I try to understand how a student is thinking about a problem before deciding on a specific course of action. My job isn't to be a second lecturer, and the reason that I'm there is often that simple lecture...
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University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Double in Integrative Biology and Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Fady: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...medical school. Meanwhile, I am doing what I enjoy doing the most, tutoring students and helping them through their academic struggles. I enjoy interacting with students and seeing them improve academically as it gives me a lot of self-satisfaction. I enjoy teaching chemistry, physics and mathematics the most. I have many teaching strategies that I tend to implement in my tutoring sessions, and they have proved effective during my teaching career. I choose to interact...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
SAT Math: 710
Jonathan: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...helped a lot of my younger peers through their academic and mental preparation for these exams. I also am very familiar with the college application process and the pre-med/engineering life following, and I would love to be able to mentor/assist anyone who is thinking of a career path in engineering or medicine, or even both as I am pursuing! I’m excited to be able to apply what I know in a meaningful way through tutoring...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790

Kamilah: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...I have a ton of strategies for a variety of subjects and have seen my students grow leaps and bounds in confidence, skill, and ability. I love the challenge of uncovering a child's weaknesses, creating the opportunity for them to discover what they are capable of, and the excitement of seeing their faces light up once they realize, they can do it. Nothing brings me more joy then seeing children walk in the fullness of...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
GRE Quantitative: 157
GRE Verbal: 151

Justin: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...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 is processing and understanding it. Different students take in and digest new material in different ways and with different timing. Hence, I utilize a number of different teaching methods and select those that best fit a...
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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

Melanie: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...in Math Education and a Master's of Education in Literacy. I have an extensive math SAT background. I have worked with many SAT students both on my own and through other tutoring corporations. While I enjoy teaching groups, I feel that one-on-one tutoring is more beneficial for the student and allows him/her to have the individualized attention they deserve. The SAT's can be daunting without the right preparation, and my goal is to get students...
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SUNY College at Cortland - Bachelors, Secondary Education in Math
SUNY College at Cortland - Masters, Education in Literacy

Daniel: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...are my specialties. I'm actually a writer and poet myself, on top of being a singer and songwriter. Education is so important to your youth and to our society, and I'm just happy to be a part of it. And I believe that education is not just teaching how to do something. Education is also building a relationship and building a positive and welcoming environment. Those things are what truly opens up new potential. Thanks...
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Bradley University - Bachelors, Major in History, minors in German & English-Creative Writing

Sam: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...push myself to reach students on an individual level to help achieve the best results. More often than not, a student wants to be spoken to like an adult, and when you can have an open, steady conversation with them, they are more willing to learn as opposed to feeling pressured. In terms of subjects, I specialize in organizational and study skills as well as social sciences and creative writing and essay writing. I work...
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Matthew : Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
Hi, my name is Matthew and I am currently a student at the Johns Hopkins University with a major in Biomedical Engineering.
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
Ferid: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
I am a very dedicated and responsible person. I hope to only help students feel comfortable asking me anything they need help with. I have a great deal of patience and determination to help students fully understand topics they need help with. I have had immense tutoring experience, tutoring for the past 6 years. I look forward to tutoring students and helping them succeed in their future endeavors. ... Making sure the student fully understands the...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Biology, General

Tito: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...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 that knowledge...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Ashley: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...test prep for the ACT, SAT, and TOEFL. I love teaching because it allows me to use my passion for language to help other people. I believe that we should always be learning, and that learning should be wonderful and exciting. I strive to inspire my students to curiosity and guide them towards independence in their education. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going out for coffee with friends, and occasionally going dancing.... I believe...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics - Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Rachel: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
I have a BA in English literature from Chapman University and am highly interested in helping all students- from grade school to grad school- improve their English reading, writing and comprehension skills. ... Determine what the student's strengths and weaknesses, and likes and dislikes are.
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Chapman University - Bachelors, English

Adam: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...selective teaching programs in the country accepting just 11% of applicants as of 2011. I finished my first year in the classroom by being chosen to be the youngest AP Language teachers in the state and spearhead the program at my school. I built a curriculum tailored to the students needs and interests and was not afraid to tackle difficult subjects head on through literature and writing. My second year, I was also asked to...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Media and Cinema Studies

Karen: Santa Ana SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...love for nature, I also enjoy math. It is the main subject I tutor in, and I find it very rewarding helping students understand different mathematical concepts. I have had previous experience in this subject with students from all grade levels. I also tutor in conversational Spanish, since I am fluent in Spanish. During my free time I enjoy knitting, reading, bird watching, and learning to play the clarinet (it's never too late).... All students can...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Evolution, Ecology, and BIodiversity
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The colleges you apply to must have a benchmark to gauge your verbal and math skills. The Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT, is the tool that serves this purpose. It is a source of anxiety for lots of high schoolers, and the fact this exam has undergone substantial changes adds to the misery. You could have understood your subjects, but the test is still a challenge to study for. Its format is notorious, and includes tricky questions that test your intellect and patience over 3 hours and 50 minutes, with an essay. A seasoned and skilled SAT tutor in Santa Ana, CA, could teach you how to best use your study time. One-on-one help should include the most relevant study materials and practice, and give you the chance to study smarter.
The SAT has plenty of passages to see and analyze, and a lot of math questions. Practice tests are essential, because they familiarize you with the format of the SAT. There are tricks and tips to finding the right answers, or boosting your chances, even if you don't immediately know the correct response. It's tough to understand these alone. If you are looking for SAT tutoring in Santa Ana, Varsity Tutors will be very happy to try to help you see a tutor who could try to guide you along the road to academic success.
Practice is one of the most important ways to get ready for the SAT. Prep classes do not always offer enough from it. Rather than a "one-size fits all" approach, your tutor will focus only on your needs, until such time you understand every topic and are also comfortable with the exam's format. Even if the time leading up to the test is busy, & most high schoolers are rather so, we are going to find you a private SAT tutor in Santa Ana who is extremely flexible, and will work with your schedule. Your tutor is aware of how hectic a time this can be, and also could help calm your anxiety, given that they've already been through it before. You are able to meet your instructor whenever is most convenient. It can be after your long day is performed, or between classes. Tutors will also be open to teaching on the weekend. Travel abilities enable them to come quickly to your house or meet in a place where you are least anxious. Whatever you choose, our educational directors can help you locate an independent tutor in Santa Ana, CA, that is skilled at helping students prepare for the SAT. Lessons can even take place face-to-face online. A live learning platform supports remote tutoring, so you could understand the SAT regardless, well ahead of time of test day.
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