Top PSAT Tutors serving Somerville
Zoe: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
My name is Zoe Fullerton and I am current student at Harvard Medical School. I attended Vassar College as an undergraduate where I studied Science, Technology and Society. I am a patient teacher and eager to work with students of all ages. ... I try to cater each lesson to address that student's learning style. I like to cater to a person's strengths in an attempt to meet them halfway in the learning experience.... Get to...
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Vassar College - Bachelors, Science, Technology, and Society
Harvard Medical School - Current Grad Student, MD
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 31
Diego: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
Hi! I am an engineering student at Northeastern University who loves helping people out with all subjects. Standardized tests are just a game against the clock that we can improve in so many ways. ... I have two philosophies. 1. Practice makes perfect. 2. There's an angle to everything. I think there is always more than one way to approach a problem, and typically the test tries to make you think you need to take the...
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Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
Jane: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...taught the SAT, SSAT, AP Biology, AP Physics, and AP Chemistry for 2 years. I love teaching students HOW to learn, not just WHAT to learn. I always emphasize hard work - because you always get what you work for. I don't care about natural intelligence, because trying your best and being persistent is the key to learning and improvement. My favorite part of teaching is seeing the student understanding a concept for the first...
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 780
Henry: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
Hello! I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
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Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 780
Peter: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...from Swarthmore I worked as a caretaker on the Appalachian Trail for four months, and am now settling down to tutor full-time until hiking season comes back into full swing. Next fall I hope to start my PhD in physics, with the ambition of one day becoming a professor at a university. Coming from an academic career track, I am very familiar with the frustrations of standardized testing, and am well-prepared to help others navigate...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
Stephen: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...a difference in someone's life that way, however small it may be. I also understand that to seek tutoring help can potentially be a nervous or uncomfortable feeling at first, and so I want anyone who might work with me to know that A) I think it takes definite courage to seek help for anything, and that B) if you work with me it will be a strictly uplifting experience and we will explore and...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Civil and Environmental Engineering
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Meghan: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Arts in English with a Minor in Music. I hold a Masters of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students with reading and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while making the sessions fun. I'm a strong proponent of...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Connecticut - Doctor of Philosophy, American Literature
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
Liana: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...get to the answer. I am very patient and will work alongside the student toward reaching that key moment when the material finally clicks and everything makes sense. Outside of my research job, I was a student-athlete for five years on the crew team in high school and college, and I currently volunteer for the Head of the Charles Regatta. I have played piano for over 15 years and love music and frequently attend concerts....
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Allan: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT....
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 780
JP: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...a graduate of Harvard College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Statistics. Since graduation, I have worked at hockey camps instructing young people on the ins and outs of the game. I am comfortable teaching all ages, but I specialize in SAT prep. I find teaching rewarding because I enjoy helping people reach their full potential. In my free time, I play hockey and am working on writing a screenplay. I also enjoy grilling...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Paul: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...biology and public health, and received honors in the biological sciences. I am now a clinical research assistant. Throughout my education, a number of teachers have helped me to work toward my dream of attending medical school and becoming a pediatrician. I love tutoring because it is an opportunity to teach and inspire students, helping them to pursue their dreams as well. I have experience working with students of various ages in a wide range...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Double major in biology and public health (pre-med)
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Katharine: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...writing. I hope the material I teach you will stay with you beyond the assignment at hand I try to give a deeper, contextual understanding about the importance of the subjects you're learning in school. I am a sophomore at Brown University where I major in Urban Studies an interdisciplinary field that covers topics from urban history to statistics. As the news editor at my college daily, I have developed skills in writing and editing,...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Nathaniel: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...goals and learning styles. I have a B.A with concentrations in history and political science and an MA in political science from Brandeis. I have also been a teaching assistant at Binghamton University in philosophy, where I gave one-on-one tips in both writing style and content area. My favorite subjects to tutor are history, English, literature, writing, philosophy, and SAT prep. I've always had a passion for narrative and communication, where these subjects in the...
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Brandeis University - Bachelors, History, Political Science
Brandeis University - Masters, Political Science and Government
Adithya: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...of 2016 with degrees in Economics & Psychology with a minor in Management. I have currently accepted a job serving as an investment management consultant in Boston, MA. I am passionate about teaching and enjoy helping students prepare and succeed in academics. I especially enjoy helping students study for standardized tests. A lot of high school is spent prepping for college and with proper instruction anyone can get into the college of their dreams. I...
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Saint Olaf College - Current Undergrad, Economics, Psychology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Caroline: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...your learning style, whatever your difficulties, I will help you through it. Together, we can solve any problem you have. I can teach you how to study, I can edit your papers, I can teach you memory tricks and organizational skills and I guarantee that after a little while with me, your grades WILL improve. I'm very friendly, feel free to contact me and schedule a session. I look forward to meeting you :)... My teaching...
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Clark University - Bachelors, political science/ psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Shira: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...earned both my masters and bachelors in biochemistry. I'm passionate about science, discovery, and teaching, which is why I am pursuing both research and tutoring. I am also an avid reader, writer, and learner. I have over 5 years of experience working with students from the junior high to collegiate level and would love to use my experience and expertise to help students master new concepts and skills. I would characterize my tutoring style as...
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Brandeis University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Max: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...the summer of 2014 and have been taking a break from academia since then. I am in the process now of applying for PhD programs in Computational Biology. I have done research in the field of freshwater ecology and am anticipating the publication of a paper I co-authored in the next several months. In the past I have worked with students of a variety of age ranges on standardized test prep, middle school and high...
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Ball State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
John: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Liberal Arts/Medical Education Program (BSMD). I was a National AP Scholar, US Presidential Scholar Nominee, and in the top 5% of my class. Additionally, I worked as an intern in a graduate-level biochemistry lab researching the metabolically reversed reduction of aldehydes to alcohols. I have 3 years of experience tutoring as an NHS Officer in a wide array of subjects. Additionally, I am experienced in the college applications process, including the drafting/editing of personal statements...
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Deirdre: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and the sciences, particularly chemistry. Despite my love for these subjects, they have not come easily to me always. I know that Chemistry can have a particularly sharp learning curve for students and I worked through that myself, developing study and problem solving techniques that eventually led me to score a 5 on the AP Chemistry exam. History also requires a lot of time and effort, especially with memorization, synthesis, and learning how to craft...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, History and Science, Pre-Medical Studies
National University of Ireland-Galway - Masters, Gender, Globalisation and Rights
Erin: Somerville PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...National Honor Society. I continued tutoring throughout all of middle and high school, graduating in 2012 and heading to college. In college, I volunteered to tutor local elementary school students in the afternoons for one term and was later selected to serve as a lab assistant in an introduction to computer science class at my undergraduate institution. I was recently selected to serve as a teacher's assistant for an introduction to communication class during my...
Education & Certification
Union College - Bachelors, English
Boston University - Current Grad Student, Journalism
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Writing: 730
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This PSAT test is primarily taken as a way to find out how one will perform on the actual SAT, as well as to see if a student can be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship. The exam has two components: a reading and writing component, and a math section. While finding your way through the exam can feel daunting, Varsity Tutors is very happy to assist your son or daughter as they work towards success. Let us help you find PSAT tutoring in Somerville, Massachusetts, to try to help your youngster get ready for their test.
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