Top SAT Tutors serving Santa Monica
Carla: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...humanities courses to high school and middle school students through the Educational Studies Program at Harvard. Through this group, I co-founded ESProut, a program focused on bringing free after-school classes to under-resourced schools in the greater Somerville area, through which I taught French and poetry. Following graduation, I spent the school-year working as an English language teaching assistant at a high school in Bordeaux, France where I created lessons focusing on grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic speech,...
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Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Cambridge - Unknown, English
Saagar: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...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 my students anything they'd wish to learn, but also help them enjoy it and foster a desire to learn more than just what was required. Communication is key; I am always available to help...
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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
Sean: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...have tutored ACT prep and SAT prep previously on many occasions, and I am willing to work with and help you reach your full potential on these tests. I really enjoy teaching test preparation, as there are so many aspects to taking these exams ranging from test taking strategies, the material itself, as well as preparation right before the tests themselves. I believe that every student requires a different teaching strategy, and I believe in...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Sam: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...to be a very rewarding experience and 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...
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Sean: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...of their dreams. I've been on the "treadmill" and I know how brutal the educational arena can be. Thus, I find great satisfaction in being able to help people who were in similar situations as myself. I have extensive experience in tutoring from two previous positions in which I taught in both a classroom setting and a one-on-one setting. Regarding the subjects I have taught- I am familiar with math all the way up to...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Communication Studies
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
Somashree: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...for teaching and tutoring, as I started my own online tutoring business in high school for Math and Physics. I am also a student tutor and mentor at BruinCorps at UCLA, a part of the government's AmeriCorps initiative to increase access to quality high level education for students from underprivileged populations. In my free time, I enjoy singing and listening to music as well as spending time with my friends and family.
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Economics, Business and Managerial Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Kiersten: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...In addition to my experience tutoring for the SAT, as a screenwriting major I most enjoy teaching my favorite subject, English. I love showing students the power language endows upon them to communicate their ideas and beliefs with others. I believe every student deserves the chance to succeed and to try to capitalize on their strengths while encouraging them to improve in areas they may traditionally find challenging. Endowing a student with confidence in themselves...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Writing for Screen and Television
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760
Judy: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...most interested in tutoring math (middle school, high school, SAT/ACT, GRE, AP Statistics) for many reasons. My affinity for math dates back to my childhood - I've always been intrigued 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...
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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
David: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
I'm a PhD student in Psychology at Fordham University. My areas of expertise are Psychology, Mental Health, Research, and Writing. I have a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, a bachelor's degree in Finance from Penn State University, and experience working on Wall Street (investment management) as well as teaching English. As a tutor I hope to make learning fun and interesting, and build my students' skills and confidence.
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
GRE: 329
GRE Quantitative: 165
Jonathan: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...guide a class through core level biology. The second was a hands-on affair, in which I led students through the preparation of animal specimens for preservation in a museum. Through my experiences, I have discovered that the best way to learn and teach a subject is to tackle it with a variety of approaches. For example, students intimidated by the technical jargon of math often find problems easier to understand when symbols are replaced with...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Math: 720
GRE Verbal: 168
Steve: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...June of 2013. Prior to returning to graduate school in 2011 I worked in several different capacities, first as a restaurant manager, later in sales for a non-profit organization and most recently for three years in employee benefits specializing in health insurance. My exposure to healthcare reform legislation and long-time interest in the complex interactions between government regulation and private business markets led to my decision to pursue a graduate degree in public policy. I...
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San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, Business/Hospitality Mgmt
University of California-Irvine - Masters, Masters of Public Policy
Timothy: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
While still in high school, I tutored fellow students to help them achieve their academic goals. After four years of undergrad, my experiences and abilities as a tutor have grown in breadth and depth but my passion has not changed. Even now, I enjoy helping people understand and even come to like challenging subjects, like math and the sciences.
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Biola University - Bachelor of Science, Physical Science
University of California-Irvine - Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 780
Sara: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...accepted by the college of their dreams. I have over seven years experience tutoring and teaching, and I pride myself in helping students become proficient and comfortable in English and history-related subjects and testing. I believe my professionalism and friendly approach greatly benefit my students' learning, and my years of living abroad in both Europe and Africa make me very comfortable interacting with people of all backgrounds. I look forward to making lessons interesting and...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, European Studies
Mariapaz: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...students, and have taught at the middle and high school level. I love all math, but I particularly enjoy Algebra I and II , Geometry, and Statistics. I have a B.S. in Secondary Education in Math from the University of South Florida. I also have a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in Math Education from USF. I recently moved to California from Tampa, FL with my husband when he accepted a research position at UCI....
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University of South Florida - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education in Math
University of South Florida - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction in Math
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 710
Fady: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...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 with the family of the student and continually update them on the status of their student, as I believe that the family plays a crucial role as well...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
SAT Math: 710
Sean: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...terms that are easy to understand and manipulate. I have a degree in marketing management but spent several years as a senior technician in both nuclear power and nuclear waste remediation. When not studying for the healthcare degree that I'm pursuing, I am learning to paint, snowboard, golf, and am also learning to play the guitar. I just graduated from the professional program at Second City which provides invaluable skills in adapting to different students'...
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Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Marketing Management
ACT Composite: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
Layan: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...Sustainable Development at Columbia University. I have experience tutoring most subjects, but my strengths are test prep, studying and time management skills, and reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults in New York public schools as well as outdoor...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Jack: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...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 isn't sufficient, so going for an approach...
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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
Drew: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...at Occidental College in Pasadena, California. I have been tutoring high school students in mathematics and science for the past 3 years. While my methods in teaching rely on a few fundamental principles, I realize that each student I come into contact with learns in very different ways. I believe I am a good fit for your student not because of my knowledge in specific subjects, but my ability to cater to each student's individual...
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Occidental College - Current Undergrad, Physics/Mathematics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Hope: Santa Monica SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...am a graduate with a Bachelor's in Nutrition and a minor in Spanish from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where I competed on the tennis team for four years. I tutored throughout college for peers, high school students, and middle school students. I also taught private tennis lessons for six years after high school. I am very passionate about teaching! I have just applied to dental school and am planning to start in...
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Point Loma Nazarene University - Bachelor in Arts, Nutrition and Food
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The SAT is a standardized test that measures verbal and mathematical skills in students applying for college. Students typically sit for the test in their junior or senior year of high school. Tests are scored on a range of 400 to 1600. Students are also awarded scores for individual tests within each section as well as scores on particular verbal and mathematical skills.
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