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...since high school. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I... Read more
...a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with... Read more
...that anyone can learn anything with the right attitude and an open mind. My main background is in test prep and college readiness, with a focus on test-taking strategies that build self-esteem and improve performance. I began tutoring for a private company while I was a student at Columbia University in New York. While there, I had the opportunity to teach students of all backgrounds and levels of ability. My unique approach to SAT and... Read more
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...at Berkeley with a Bachelors degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During my four years of college, I guided K-12 students of the Oakland area in Language Arts and Mathematics and served as a mentor for many high school students. I have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a major. Since I have a wide range... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT Subject Tests, SAT, MCAT and 42 more subjects.
...a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and am currently pursuing my PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder. My research involvement has given me direct experience with many chemical concepts taught in class settings and has given me a deep appreciation of and excitement for the sciences. Through tutoring, I hope to share these insights and excitement for the subject while deepening conceptual understandings. The greatest metric of success in a tutoring session is being... Read more
...of Northeastern University with my Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. I am currently working in the lab of Professor Robert Langer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on novel drug delivery systems for the gastrointestinal tract. I am hoping to attend medical school in pursuit of becoming a physician. I am currently interested in pediatrics and psychiatry but I am looking forward to exploring a range of available disciplines. I enjoy tutoring... Read more
...students in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Chemistry. Since then, I have tutored for four years at the college level in both German and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches to... Read more
...in History???from the University of Florida. Now, I am embarking on the challenging journey of earning my MA in Conflict Resolution from the University of Georgetown. During and after my time at the University of Florida, I worked not only as a tutor, but also as an EMT-Paramedic, a lifeguard, a martial arts instructor, and a swim instructor. I have been fortunate enough to travel to several different countries in Central America, South America, Africa,... Read more
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...for the last 7 years. My own experiences as a student receiving tutoring has taught me and helped me a lot in being a successful tutor. In my opinion, the most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what types of strengths they have, and their... Read more
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...for the past five years. My greatest passion is making science accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in... Read more
...Policy from Brown University after studying public policy as an undergraduate at Duke University. I hope to pursue a career in education policy in the future, but at present I want to be the best tutor that I can be. Given my passionate about education policy, I understand the important role that standardized tests play in allowing students to maximize their own educational potential. My goal as a tutor is to help each student that... Read more
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...in critical reading and writing skills. I have prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year 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... Read more
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...Northfield, Minnesota. I started tutoring in high school, but it was in college that I really came to love working with other students. Over the past couple of years I have tutored students from 5th grade to college seniors in a variety of subjects including math, Spanish, reading, and writing. I currently work on campus as a writing consultant. I enjoy collaborating with students on building and editing their essays from the beginning to the... Read more
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...I hope to inspire confidence in whatever subject matter we approach together, boosting student confidence in academic areas and beyond. My teaching philosophy is to use extensive questioning to help students forge their own pathway. Naturally, questions from students are encouraged and valued during all of my sessions. I emphasize a strategy based approach to studying, and keep an updated list of strategies that my students are finding helpful. I prefer to test mastery of... Read more
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...University. I am staying in the Chicago area because I truly love the city and envision staying here for a long time. As a tutor, I have had students ranging from sophomores in high school to adults transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a... Read more
...(Master's of Music) from the University of Washington in 2012, and am now completing my D.M.A. at UW as well. All of my degrees are in music composition, a field that allows me to interpret and describe ideas that intrigue me in creative ways using sound. That said, I still have a secret crush on math and science, and I love exploring and analyzing languages and the written word. (In fact, much of the music... Read more
Can also tutor: ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests and 42 more subjects.
...graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed... Read more
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...in Dallas, TX. He is currently interviewing for a residency position in Ophthalmology and is newly married to a second grade teacher. Andrew is an expert in test taking strategies and specializes in pre-medical, medical and general science exams. He has a wealth of experience as a tutor and formerly worked as an instructor for The Princeton Review MCAT prep course, in which he taught 11 courses across 4 cities and received excellent reviews. Anyone... Read more
...working towards a pre-med double major in Psychology and Biology (with a specialization in Neuroscience). Beginning in my early teens, I began working and volunteering as a tutor in a variety of environments: I began as a volunteer at a summer program for underprivileged children at the Learning and Tutoring Center of East Austin, and since I have worked as a private elementary school tutor, a private SAT-prep tutor, and a preschool tutor for the... Read more
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...in math with a minor in music. I specialize in tutoring high school math and chemistry, but I can also tutor for standardized tests. I have tutoring experience from highschool. I enjoy tutoring because I get to see how my students develop their skills over time. Outside of school, I enjoy playing trombone and singing (I do enjoy using songs to help memorize math formulas), speedcubing (solving Rubik's Cubes really fast), and hanging out with... Read more
Receive personally tailored PSAT lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
If you've found this page while searching for a PSAT tutor, you're in luck because Varsity Tutors can help connect you to expert PSAT tutors to assist your child to effectively prepare for the PSAT. Signing up for PSAT tutoring sessions is a good way to equip your child to approach test day with confidence. A knowledgeable PSAT tutor can help ensure your student has an efficient and effective study plan in place. If you've been searching for "PSAT tutoring near me," read on to find out how Varsity Tutors can connect you and your child to the best PSAT tutor to suit your needs.
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If you've found this page while searching for PSAT tutoring, you're in the right place. Varsity Tutors is happy to be able to connect you with the best PSAT review opportunities. If you have a high school student preparing to take the PSAT, working with quality PSAT tutors can be an excellent source of support and knowledge as your student prepares for exam day.
The PSAT, which is also known as the Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that allows your student to practice for the SAT. It is also sometimes known as the NMSQT or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This is an academic scholarship competition that takes place in the United States for recognition and university scholarships. Students who score in the top 1% in each state are qualified for consideration for this scholarship and receive recognition as a National Merit Scholar. This exam is significant for your student's future academic success because it will assess the various skills and knowledge your student is expected to have learned during the course of his or her education. It is offered once a year in October and is taken by many sophomores and juniors in high school. The exam measures the skills and abilities your student has learned in high school, as well as skills needed in order to be successful in college or university courses. Working with a private PSAT instructor can help your student to understand why it is essential to do well on the PSAT and can motivate your student to take it seriously.
What skills or topics can be covered with a private PSAT tutor?
PSAT tutoring sessions can cover the numerous topics and sections of the PSAT so your student knows what to expect on exam day. The PSAT consists of four sections: Reading, Writing and Language, and two separate Math sections. Let's take a closer the skills and material PSAT tutors can cover to assist your student in preparing for each section.
For the Reading section, your student will be required to read different passages and must be able to interpret informational graphics. Your student will be required to use the information found in these resources to answer questions. Some questions will ask your student to demonstrate his or her ability to locate information that has been directly stated in the passage. However, your student will also need to be able to make inferences based on the passage and draw logical conclusions on what the author's intent was. Other questions will ask students to find the best answer to a question by connecting information found in different sets of data. These are skills a private PSAT coach can assist your child in improving. Not only will working on these types of reading comprehension skills improve your student's chances of doing well on the Reading section of the PSAT, but it will also be useful for them throughout their life since reading is a critical part of academic success.
The Writing and Language test appraises your student's ability to read a passage and find and fix mistakes. This section evaluates the ability to critique a series of sentences or passages and determine whether or not they make sense. Questions may also ask your student to interpret different graphics and edit a part of the accompanying text to clearly convey the information found in the graphics. These skills and concepts can seem confusing but when a private instructor breaks the information down into more manageable pieces, it can be easier to master and learn these concepts. Practicing the skills with a private PSAT mentor can help your student gain the confidence needed to do well on this part of the PSAT.
The Math portion of the PSAT evaluates your student's ability to use problem-solving skills, modeling, and algebraic structure. The goal of this part of the PSAT is not to evaluate your student on specific math skills but to assess problem-solving abilities. To prepare for this part of the exam, your instructor can help you practice using ratios, proportional reasoning, and percentages to solve problems of different contexts, such as social science, science, and career. Algebra questions in this part of the PSAT exam focus on your student's ability to use linear equations and systems. There are also questions that focus on more advanced mathematical concepts such as complex equations and how to handle them in order to solve the problem. Private PSAT tutors can provide chances to practice all these types of problems with practice tests and instant feedback on how to work through a problem more effectively.
In addition to helping your student with Reading, Writing and Language, and Math, PSAT instructors can help your student with basic test-taking skills. Instructors can go over the various formats of questions found on the exam and can assist your student in improving his or her time management skills. This will help your student understand how long he or she can spend working on each question and whether it would be beneficial to make an educated guess if they are unsure of an answer. The PSAT does score questions in each section differently, and some questions to carry more weight than others. This is information that can be covered in your PSAT study sessions. These kinds of time management skills can be used for both the PSAT and any standardized test your student might have to take in the future. Another test-taking skill your instructor can help you with is how to manage exam day stress. Many students of all ages deal with anxiety when it comes to taking exams. Private instructors can work with your students on different tricks or strategies to decrease anxiety during a test, such as various breathing techniques or positive self-talk. These are also tools your student can use throughout their entire educational career.
How is PSAT tutoring different than other study resources or educational settings?
One of the most important benefits that can come from working with a private PSAT tutor is the opportunity for one on one, individual instruction. Personalized instruction can be hard to find, even in the great schools with small student-teacher ratios. One on one instruction allows your student's instructor to get to know your student more thoroughly than is possible in a traditional classroom environment. Instructors are able to learn what a particular student's learning preferences might be and can take the time to get to know your student's specific weaknesses and strengths when it comes to academic skills. This particular knowledge allows study sessions to cater to your student's exact educational needs. For example, if your student is a visual learner, his or her tutoring sessions can consist of videos or infographics to allow your student to see the information and new and interesting ways. If your student is an auditory learner, his or her private teacher may choose to use a lecture format for study sessions or message just audiobooks for your student to listen to you. Having the opportunity to learn new material and skills using a method that makes the most sense to your student will allow him or her to learn the subject matter more easily and can help with memory retention. Private instruction also allows for real-time feedback as your student works through different types of problems. This can allow your student to be able to see demonstrations of how a problem should be worked through and can help correct any potential bad habits before they are formed.
In addition to being able to receive personalized lesson plans, private PSAT tutoring is convenient and flexible, making it easy to fit into your family is already busy schedule. Your student will have the opportunity to meet with his or her instructor either online or in person. If you and your student choose to take advantage of the online option, study sessions will be accessed using our live learning platform. This allows for face-to-face instructional sessions that can take place in your student's favorite study spot as long as there is high-speed Internet and computer. In-person study sessions can take place at the time and location of your choice, whether this is the comfort of your own home, at the local public library, or in your favorite café. We know your family is already busy with school, sporting events, extracurricular activities, and other family obligations so we want to make it simple to fit instruction into your calendar.
How do I get signed up for work with knowledgeable PSAT tutors?
To get signed up to work with a PSAT instructor, all you need to do is contact Varsity Tutors and allow us to do the work of finding knowledgeable private instructors who can fit your student's personality and scheduling needs. We will make every effort to connect you to an instructor available to work within your requirements. Give the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors a call right now and let us connect you and your student to an exceptional PSAT tutor today!