Top SAT Reading Tutors serving Pasadena
Rachel: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, 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.
Education & Certification
Chapman University - Bachelors, English
Kellie: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...science with others. With the life sciences, I emphasize overall understanding in place of rote memorization. With math, I stress practice to best develop critical thinking and problem solving techniques. These are general strategies that can be adapted to meet the unique learning style of each student. While not tutoring, I love to dance! Jazz and ballet are my main passions, but I enjoy all dance styles. I also enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Danielle: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
Teachers made a huge difference in my life when I was growing up. Now, as an adult, I feel lucky to be able to give back as a tutor. I love getting to know my students, learning how they tick. Understanding how my students learn allows me to tailor my approach to each student to fit his or her individual needs. I like to incorporate the student's interest as well as humor, when I can!
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Communications
University of Southern California - Masters, Acting
SAT Writing: 710
Naama: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do a lot of it during my quarter-century on this planetRussia, all over Europe, the Middle East, Venezuela, Mexico, India, and pretty much every state in this country. You only live...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730
Claire: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...and building on those strengths to approach areas of struggle. I enjoy working with students with diverse learning styles and discovering the unique ways each student takes in and understands information. I firmly believe that everyone is smart in their own way, and I love to discover and appreciate each student's way of learning and thinking. I believe that we all construct our own knowledge through experience - we learn by doing, by experimenting, trying,...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
University of Southern California - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching (Multiple Subject)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 760
Brandon: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...Elementary school in Malibu focusing primarily on math and science. Another passion of his is volunteering for the YMCA. He has been a summer camp counselor/director for the past 7 years, and just recently became an advisor with the youth government program aimed to develop public speaking/debate skills of high school students. Through his volunteer work he has gained a great appreciation for leading the lives of youth in any capacity he can. In his...
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Pepperdine University - Bachelors, Physics
Varun: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...enthusiastic about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
Paul: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...large, with lots of praise, and I correct students' mistakes without judgment. Watching the light bulb come on in my student's head at that moment of understanding is priceless to me. I am also an avid snowboarder and certified snowboard instructor in the winter. When I am not on my local mountain, I enjoy basketball, volleyball, electronic music, and dancing, and I have recently begun to dabble with deejaying. I have a young personality that...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Philosophy
University OF PHOENIX - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher
Zoe: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...tests with students; figuring out what the test is asking for and how to give the testing service what it wants. Students do best on these standardized forms of assessment when they know specifically what is being asked of them, and I am more than happy to help them figure it out. I can also engage students more fully in their homework in general, ensuring that they are not only completing their assignments accurately, but...
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Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 750
Max: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...College Learning Center and as a academic tutor at the Salk School of Science during my time at NYU to help with the cost of tuition. While I feel confident in my ability to help students excel in a variety of subjects, I personally find it most rewarding to work with teenagers preparing to apply for college. This period can be extremely important for a young person's future success, and I know firsthand how overwhelming...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 790
Andrew: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...professional tutor, and have thorough experience with a range of subjects and standardized test formats. I also write pop culture articles on the side, and aspire to be a college professor of literature; consequently, I most enjoy teaching English and composition, and pride myself on being able to break down essay-writing to its most fundamental, obvious-as-peanuts basics. When I am not saving children from the abyss of school-related anxiety, I indulge in film photography, kung...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Literatures in English
SAT Math: 720
GRE Verbal: 166
Ken: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...and history. I am interested in helping any student with a desire to improve their understanding their subject of choice. My personal favorite are history, literature, economics and politics. I have worked with a diverse age group of students, from elementary to university level, with the bulk of my experience with high school and college level work. I have a Master's Degree from the University of Washington in Public Administration and a BA from the...
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The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
Adam: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...on through literature and writing. My second year, I was also asked to run the theater program at the school. I worked with the students to write an original musical as well as find creative ways for the students to express themselves. I also coached the cross country and track team at the school - teaching leadership, teamwork, and perseverance. I know I can tailor curriculum to your specific needs and interests. I am not...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Media and Cinema Studies
Ashley: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, 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...
Education & Certification
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
Dorothy: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...and environments so that they learn on a deeper level and can apply their knowledge in the future. As an English teacher, I love tutoring writing skills, literature, and vocabulary development, but I also really enjoy tutoring Algebra and SAT math. My well-rounded background gives me an advantage in SAT preparation, and my easy-going personality makes tests less stressful. When I am not working, I am usually swing dancing! I also spend my time reading,...
Education & Certification
Loyola University New Orleans - Bachelor in Arts, English
Cal State Dominguez Hills - Unknown, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 710
Damara: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...passions, and, as a result, they are my 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...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Print Journalism
Jennifer: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
I am committed to providing my students with the best learning experience achievable. I strive to cater to their needs and challenge them to achieve their academic goals. ... I believe that every student can reach their personal potential. In order to do so, both student and educator must communicate with each other to use the student's strengths to overcome any challenges the student may face.... I always like to learn about the student's goals, interests,...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching
Jon: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...a strong college career. I also spent considerable time with college students in my field and similar programs. Students have always given positive reviews when I ask them about the experience, commenting that the time was enjoyable and that learning came naturally. In my opinion, this is the best way to truly learn something. Outside of the classroom, I have a large set of hobbies and interests. I enjoy basketball, tennis, road biking, mountain biking,...
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Western Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of California-Riverside - Master of Science, Biochemistry
Matthew : Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, 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
Amanda: Pasadena SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...from preschool to grade 8, and science for bilingual high school students. After that, I spent six years as an Arizona State-certified high school teacher for Biology, AP Biology, Earth Science, and Forensic Science. I have sponsored an after-school outdoor ecology club, organized class and club outings, and taken private tutor assignments. I love working with kids of all ages and abilities, and I believe the thrill of learning is one of the main spices...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of California-Irvine - Doctor of Philosophy, Ecology
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