I am here because I thoroughly enjoy working with students and watching them succeed in their academic studies. As a Mathematics major at the University of Arizona (currently a junior), I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring: I have been a teacher's assistant for a Calculus II section at my university and have spent a great deal of time assisting students with non-math related subjects as well such as English and essay-writing, time management and study skills techniques, and standardized test prep (SAT).

Philosophy trained Galen to do one thing relentlessly: find the precise answer that survives scrutiny — which is exactly what the PSAT's command-of-evidence questions demand when students must choose the passage citation that actually supports their previous answer. His 1480 SAT and 34 ACT mean he's navigated both major test architectures, and he uses that dual perspective to teach the reading and writing sections as exercises in logical elimination rather than gut feeling. Rated 5.0 by students.

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I am a great tutor because I am young and enthusiastic. I can relate to the kids I tutor because I recently experienced the classes and standardized tests that they are taking. I use an informal style so that the student can feel comfortable asking questions. I try to connect personally to the students so that they have fun and look forward to tutoring. I tutor standardized tests and most high school classes. I have two years of experience tutoring and I spent both this summer and last summer teaching full-time.

I am currently a student at the University of Arizona studying Spanish Translation and Interpretation and minoring in Creative Writing. My favorite subjects to tutor are geometry and writing, as well as the SAT. I like to tutor geometry because I understand that while it comes naturally to me but algebra took a while for me to fully grasp, many people are the exact opposite. I greatly enjoy helping people along the road to that understanding in geometry. My love for writing comes from a similar place, though from the opposite side. I was a terrible writer in middle school, but one writing skills class in high school changed me from a D level writer to a B+/A- level writer and the IB program only made me better. I love tutoring writing skills because I want to help others as much as that class helped me. The SAT is a stressful experience for a lot of kids, but it doesn't need to be. Knowing and practicing the material is important, but there are many other things students can do to prepare as well. In my spare time, I love to play volleyball with friends, read (especially a good fantasy novel) and play a wide variety of card games.

Chemical engineering at Washington and Lee drilled the kind of systematic problem-solving that makes the PSAT's no-calculator math section click — setting up equations from word problems, manipulating expressions without reaching for a graphing calculator, and catching algebraic traps before they cost points. Alex pairs that quantitative strength with sharp reading and writing skills honed through an anthropology double major, which means the evidence-based passages and grammar-in-context questions get the same rigorous attention. His 1590 SAT and 36 ACT confirm he's mastered the full test architecture the PSAT is built from.

Chemical engineering coursework at ASU Barrett means Alex solves algebra-heavy problems without a calculator every day — which is essentially what the PSAT's no-calculator math section asks students to do under time pressure. His 1560 SAT confirms he's already navigated the full test architecture, and he uses that engineering instinct for systematic problem-solving to teach pacing and elimination strategies across both the math and writing sections. Rated 5.0 by students.

I am a graduate student at Arizona State University studying Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology, and am passionate about the value of education at all levels. Previously I worked at the US Department of Energy on energy technology in Washington, DC. I have enjoyed setting up roots in Phoenix over the past few years, and am excited about sharing my knowledge and passion for learning with others in the area.I have a knack for explaining complicated ideas to people in simple terms, enjoy deepening people's understandings of issues, and value education highly. All of these characteristics make me an ideal tutor for Varsity Tutors, and I look forward to the opportunity to share my academic experiences and skills with tutees. In addition, I can give an expert's perspective on a wide range of topics including political science, public policy, various topics in science and technology, as well as an academic success-oriented mindset.

Amanda's dual background in anthropology and biology means she's spent years toggling between dense scientific literature and argument-driven social science writing — the exact mix the PSAT throws at students across its Evidence-Based Reading passages. Her 1550 SAT confirms she knows the test architecture inside out, and she uses that cross-disciplinary fluency to teach students how to handle the science-themed passages and data interpretation questions that often catch humanities-focused prep off guard. Rated 4.9 by students.

I am a recent graduate of the University of Arizona, with a BS in Biology and minors in Mathematics and Biochemistry. I am currently working on computer coding and enjoy tutoring students, specializing in test preparation for the ACT, SAT, and GRE.

Ajay's electrical engineering background means he thinks in systems — and the PSAT is a system, with predictable algebra patterns on the math side and repeatable logic in the evidence-based reading and writing sections. His 1590 SAT shows he's already cracked the test architecture the PSAT is built from, and his coding experience gives him an unusual knack for teaching students to eliminate wrong answers methodically rather than relying on gut instinct.

Jake's 1580 SAT means he's already dominated the test the PSAT is built from, but what sets him apart is the range — he teaches AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English, and Spanish, so he can connect PSAT content to the actual coursework behind it instead of treating it as an isolated exam. When a student struggles with a data-analysis question, he can explain the underlying statistics; when a writing prompt tests argument structure, he draws on the same skills he uses for essay editing and college essays. Rated 4.9 by students.