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Jean: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...reviewing various test prep books to gather meaningful and common practice problems to teach. I would credit my teaching philosophy to my mom - a college psychology professor prior to immigrating to the U.S. The methods she used to help me learn and to drive my curiosity still influence how I think and learn concepts today. From her, I learned that a meaningful education requires more than just knowing facts and how to find the...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740

Edwin: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...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 in turn improves their performance. In my spare time, I enjoy following...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Mary Beth: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
I am a current full-time 7th grade English Language Arts teacher employed by the SF diocese. I have experience working with high school students. Available for occasional tutoring in Reading, Writing, or Grammar, grades 6-12 and college this summer, with the possibility of continuing into the fall! Also available for tutoring in drawing/sketching.
Education & Certification
Providence College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Education, Education

Bryan: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
I believe in being a life-long learner. An academic course should be designed to optimize a student's success. My goal is to teach mathematics, along with life skills at all levels, observation, critical thinking, organization, hard work, and reflection.
Education & Certification
California State University-Sacramento - Bachelors, Mathematics

Isabelle: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
I am a recent graduate from Yale University, where I studied Psychology and Neuroscience. I currently work in content marketing at Halo Neuroscience. I am passionate about writing, music, fitness, and nutrition.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Kathleen: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, 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.
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Stanford University - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering

Anya: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...a way of explaining things that works for them. I'm certified as a tutor through Cuesta College 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...
Education & Certification
Cuesta College - Current Undergrad, Sociology

Catherine: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, 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.
Education & Certification
University of Vermont - Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Alliant International University - Masters in Education, Education

Sara: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...or simply in terms of our interests, deserve to be honored throughout all of our educational journeys. Our backgrounds, as much as our prospective futures, shape who we are and what we need. I believe in teaching practices that not only evolve depending on student needs, but also truly, deeply respect the whole student, including who they are, where they come from, and what they need to move forward. I also have a background in...
Education & Certification
Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34

Jon: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...really love thinking and talking about. I have tutored students to prepare the SAT/ACT and have taught calculus and linear algebra as well. My Masters degree was very math/computation heavy so it is a subject I think about a whole lot!I have been tutoring chemistry and physics for almost 10 years now (especially chemistry). I have spent a good part of the last 10 years thinking about these subject but also interacting with confused students...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of California-Berkeley - Master of Science, Theoretical Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 160

Heather: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
My goal is to help students in college, high school, or middle school learn Math.
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Sorjo: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
I'm currently a student at UC Berkeley studying computer science and statistics. I'm experienced in math, computer science, and standardized testing.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

James: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
I am a fairly laid back person, who is determined to help students learn, not just memorize, the necessary material. I believe that everyone has the capability be successful and I feel that it is my job to help students show off their full potential.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 33
SAT Math: 730

Shivani: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...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 UCSF and the Hospice at Sutter Care at Home. While it is unquestionably what I want to spend my life doing, I do love all kinds of literature, from Jane Austen to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740

Alexander: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
I recently received a Masters in Psychology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. During my time in the program, I was a TA for courses in Statistics and Psychology. Currently, I am attending Palo Alto University to obtain a PhD in Clinical Psychology. During my time off from classes, I will be available to tutor several subjects both in-person in the Bay Area as well as online. I will gladly tutor students of any...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Old Dominion University - Master of Science, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
GRE Quantitative: 160

Reema: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
Hi there- My name is Reema. I'm extremely passionate about teaching. My goal is to ensure that the student is a 100% confident with the concepts. I believe that learning should be fun, and to ensure that this purpose is solved, I make the classes a 100% interactive. Along with being a tutor, I try to be a good friend and a counselor too so that the connect with the students is better. Besides, teaching...
Education & Certification
University of Mumbai - Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Harry: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...taught students under four different professors so I am familiar with adaptations to the core concepts. My wealth of exposure has even allowed me to create my own step-by-step generalized frameworks for solving certain problems. I love tutoring: I love that aha-moment when a student finally grasps a tough or abstract concept, and I love being part of that process. I try to explain concepts in unorthodox ways: a student loves business? We can apply...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Derek: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...at math! I lived for two years in Mexico, completely immersed in the culture and language. I studied Spanish every day intensively and lived exclusively with Latin Americans. I think I spoke no more than a few hours of English during the entire time I was in Mexico! My experience gave me expert knowledge of Spanish, and now I understand what it is like to learn a new language: what is difficult, what concepts are...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Oxford - Master of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 33

Caitlin: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Developmental Psychology at San Francisco State University. I graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. I have been tutoring for 3 years including reading comprehension, writing, essay structure, grammar, algebra, geometry, statistics, study skills and testing strategies. Aim to tailor my tutoring methods to the needs of each student. Most importantly, I try to create a supportive learning environment where students focus...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
San Francisco State University - Master of Arts, Developmental Psychology

Katharine: Santa Clara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...Francisco Bay Area (where I grew up) and have been tutoring high school students in math and science. I have worked with students of all ages in a wide range of subjects; however, I am most passionate about helping high school students prepare for the SAT and ACT math and science tests. With my free time, I enjoy playing with my two cats (a large orange tabby and a tiny black kitten), cooking, reading, swimming,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
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The Scholastic Aptitude Test was the former name of the SAT. It is now just referred to as the SAT by all schools throughout the nation. Your high school student may take this important test if they wish to get into college, as many universities use this as a way to measure knowledge and determine if they are ready for the next level. Let Varsity Tutors find you an expert SAT tutor in Santa Clara, CA, to try to help your student develop an individualized study plan to strive to ensure they are adequately prepared on test day.
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The entire SAT lasts over three hours, almost four if the optional essay section is completed. Completing practice tests with a tutor could help your son or daughter best prepare for this lengthy exam. The writing and language section involves 44 questions to be completed in 35 minutes. Sixty-five minutes are given for the critical reading section, including 52 multiple-choice questions. The math portion is 80 minutes long, with 58 questions to answer.
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