Top SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Petaluma

Mei: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...formulas is good, but understanding how and why is better. Answers are good, but repeatable problem solving skills are better. Doing practice tests is good, but focusing on the troublesome problems is better. Simply - knowledge is good, but intelligence is better. My favorite subject matter to tutor is SAT prep (especially math). The best...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730

Jennifer: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...that the most productive progress can be made with the one-on-one interaction tutors can have with students. With this interaction, I can tailor my teaching methods and figure out a better way to explain a difficult concept. Being able to be a part of a student's learning progress and helping them reach their potential is...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780

Kristine: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...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

Jennifer: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...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 get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Joseph: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...high school learn and practice the fundamentals of writing, reading comprehension, essay writing, SAT Math, SAT Writing, and SAT Reading. In the summer of 2015, I moved to the Bay Area, where I am currently taking fall semester courses at Berkeley City College. Although It was initially hard for me to swallow the stark reality...
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Berkeley City College - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Writing: 720

Jessica: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...beginning my undergraduate career at Stanford University. In my free time, I set up a private tutoring practice in the Palo Alto/ Los Altos/ Redwood City areas. Upon my graduation, I moved back home to Tustin, Orange County. I now work for Elite Academy, a test prep company with international branches, where I instruct classes...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French

Evan: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...and a writer by habit. I have over three years of teaching 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...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Robert: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...in writing, English, and history, and even business-related courses for professionals or business majors. In graduate school, I focused on grammar, style, and different types of genres: essays, business writing, grant writing, technical writing, long-form types of writing, and even creative writing. My interests outside my professional life still feed into and enrich my job....
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University - Masters, English

Cody: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...math, physics, chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Sherry: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...responsibility, not only to teach these children, but to instill the value of learning I know to be true. I have learned in the last few weeks, the best lessons I can teach these students arent found in my filing cabinet or online somewhere, they are found in my heart. And if I give them...
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California State University-Fullerton - Bachelors, English

Lucas: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...preparation for SAT, ACT, GED and GRE. I am an adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have...
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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: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...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

Jacqueline: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my...
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

Abigail: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...old, and most of the resources for his reading level were aimed at students much younger. In order to keep him engaged, I had to get creative. We would practice reading comprehension using the sports section of the newspaper, and did short creative writing exercises. I learned a lot about how to get students excited...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720

Alexander: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...and experience working with students who are seeking a little extra help for all kinds of reasons. I am happy to work with middle- or high-school students in any of the standard courses. I have tutored Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, etc. and am very comfortable with the assignments given in these classes, as well as...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 770

Eli: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the same way I approach training for a sport. If you are willing to put in the effort, you will get better (and if you're doing it...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Helene: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I love to go on bike rides with friends, or sometimes just grab a book and go explore the Berkeley hills on my own. I'll sit on...
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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770

Joshua: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...Master's of Science in Physics. Between my undergraduate and graduate studies, I served in the United States Peace Corps to teach English in rural Panama. In San Francisco, I have been enjoying helping my students improve their test scores on the SAT. I have a strong connection to all the subjects I tutor. Because I...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
San Francisco State University - Master of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 770

Sai-ya: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...with my students so they can feel comfortable acknowledging their mistakes and the places where they need extra attention without feeling ashamed. I operate on a strengths-based, praise-heavy teaching style, and make my students feel like stars (because they are)! I also am trained in mindfulness-based techniques to help children with any anxiety or behavioral...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Social Behavior
University of Southern California - Master of Social Work, Masters in Social Work

Lila Ann: Petaluma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Petaluma, CA
...high school student with learning differences, using a completely oral and visual approach. In addition to my teaching experience and my own academic track, I have worked on various projects as a grant-writer, editor, research assistant and translator. My verbal GRE score is in the 99th percentile, and as for foreign languages I am fluent...
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Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance
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