Top SAT Reading Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area
Kristine: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the students weaknesses. I am very attentive and adaptable ensuring a more productive experience. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, running, and traveling.
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710
Abigail: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in Classics and received a special commendation for my Bachelor of Arts thesis. I took on independent research projects during my undergraduate summers. I plan to one day pursue a Ph.D in Classics. I am also committed to improving the education experience of my students, and have demonstrated that commitment in both my professional and personal life. Currently, I am working as a freelance writer, editor, and...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Audrey: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out....
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Berkeley's department of English, where I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Jean: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Prezi presentations and 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...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740
Josh: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.
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University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Steven: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and excited about tutoring in science and math. I also have an extensive background in standardized tests, so I would love to pass on my tips and tricks for those preparing for the SAT and ACT. Of note, something in particular that attracts me to tutoring is that by working one-on-one with a student, I am able to cater my teaching style towards his or her learning style, ultimately allowing the student to better learn...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Cody: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages from 7th grade through adult learners, college-level review courses,...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...student's learning progress and helping them reach their potential is very fulfilling. And seeing how a student can surprise themselves with their own abilities is the best thing a tutor can ask for. For mathematics, I've taken up to Calculus BC in high school, and Multivariable Calculus at UCR. I understand the concepts, but I can also explain them using applicable examples. Really, math is like a language; you need to know the basics before...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780
Lucas: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My time spent at the head of the classroom has granted me a great deal of patience for working with a range of learning styles, and a passion for creating positive learning experiences. Good luck, and keep studying!...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Samuel: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I also love to tutor writing and general study skills.) In my...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Evan: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish I had more free...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Robert: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...course to freshmen, the type of composition writing course that the AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature and Composition exams prepare high school students to study for and get college credit with a high score on the AP exam. I firmly believe that my passion and expertise in writing, literature, and history will help students reach their potential and improve their knowledge, skills, and their passion even if they are not yet...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University - Masters, English
Alexander: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...with the assignments given in these classes, as well as the areas students most often need help with on tests and exams. I am also happy to work with college students. I have worked with almost every variety of Calculus course, as well as differential equations, linear algebra, etc. Finally, I also help students preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE tests. Though my college career eventually became focused on Mathematics, I...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 770
Jessica: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...test prep company with international branches, where I instruct classes on SAT Critical Reading and ACT Reading. I also continue my private tutoring practice and, of course, tutor for Varsity Tutors. I enjoy working with and connecting to my students. My style of tutoring is professional, but still informal and engaging; I want the student to look forward to the sessions we have together. I encourage my students to think of me as a resource,...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French
Anna : San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...college, I majored in Russian and French, and before law school, I spent two years teaching English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. In the years since, I have provided ESL tutoring to students with a diversity of backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. During law school, I taught full-length LSAT courses and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my heart for the LSAT, and I...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173
Dallas: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 technique. I have found that most of the time, students are eager to understand the big picture but can sometimes get tripped up by confusing subtleties before they get there. It is my job to patiently translate that jargon into understandable concepts that enable the student to...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
Mustafa: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 try to impart my passion for maths and sciences upon all the students I work with. In my spare time, I also enjoy writing, working out, playing sports, and...
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800
Michael: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...the same material, and I have a knack for finding the one that works. I enjoy using examples and analogies that help the student "get" and remember complicated concepts. Preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE is much easier with a tutor to help you prioritize, strategize, and structure your time wisely. I took the GRE in 2013 and earned the top score in Critical Reading, so the latest version is fresh...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770
Lila Ann: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...finding their own voice through the written word and oral response. I tutor a range of subjects with a focus on language arts – for example: • Reading: both elementary skills and critical reading for high school or college students; reading strategies for dense texts and complex assignments. • Writing: grammar and punctuation, including for ACT/SAT; introduction to essay writing (thesis statement, hypotheses, supporting claims, concrete details); advanced essay writing; college application statements; editing. •...
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Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance
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