Top PSAT Tutors serving Connecticut
Tessa: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Eric: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...enjoy. This passion has led me to have a strong command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level argumentative writing. My students have ranged in age from middle school students...
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Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Boston University - Masters, Theology
GRE Verbal: 164
Max: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...and travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
David: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...philosophy. While this area is fascinating in itself, I am very thankful for my philosophical education because it has also sowed within me a deep commitment to teaching, teaching that aims not only for understanding, but also for creating and encouraging interest in specific topics and in learning itself. While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Lucy: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...a private tutor and have also worked as a health educator at Peer Health Exchange and employee of the NYU University Learning Center. I know that students learn best when they are organized, motivated, and interested in the subject matter. I support my students by helping them to plan out manageable study schedules, consistently providing positive encouragement, and finding creative ways to explain difficult concepts through examples, illustrations, and analogies. Through my great amount of...
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New York University - Bachelors, Global Public Health/Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Ashley: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
I am passionate about literature and writing; I have been teaching in a classroom for the last eight years and would like to extend my expertise by helping students one on one. ... I believe that students learn best through modeling, guided practice, and independent practice. I personally believe that students are more successful when they take responsibility for their learning.... I would ask a student to describe his/her goals and what he/she hopes to achieve...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English
Quinnipiac University - Masters, Secondary Education
Chris: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...role in your future. My own experience as test-taker and test-teacher has convinced me that as a tool for evaluating students, standardized testing has its share of flaws. But the tests aren't unfair or unbeatable; they challenge you to learn a specific language. I don't mean the fancy vocabulary you'll want in a verbal section, but the forms and patterns of the questions themselves. With thoughtful effort, any student can learn to understand the language...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Christopher: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...of instructing and mentoring in the years since I last tutored, and out of a desire to recapture the sense of fulfillment that comes with being a teacher, I began privately SAT tutoring in the local area a few months ago and was reminded of how well suited my personality and my intellectual curiosity are to teaching. I always loved taking standardized tests; I thought of the problems as fun puzzles. And I love sharing...
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Duke University - Current Undergrad, Italian and European Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Lola: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
I am a sophomore at Wake Forest University intending to major in finance with minors in statistics and sociology. I have tutored students in math since my freshman year in high school because it is my favorite subject and I want to share the wonders of it with others.
Education & Certification
Wake Forest University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Cacina: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...I am passionate about students getting to know the world and all it has to offer. I specialize in writing essays and preparing for the college application. I offer a variety of skills in passing the SAT and ACT examinations. I am also an expert at passing the MATH portion on tests. I attended Virginia State University University of Hartford. I look forward to making your life easier while sharing my knowledge with you. Have...
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University of Hartford - Master of Science, Political Science and Government
Katherine: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34
Jonathan: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
I am a graduate of Fordham University, with a double major BA in Economics and French Language and Literature. I have been tutoring students in English, French, Math, and standardized test prep for over six years, and I especially love teaching in Economics, History, and Literature. My teaching style centers on understanding each student's unique way of learning, and adapting my approach to best fit their needs.
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Tolu: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...after school program with elementary and middle school students called Cambridge After School Program. As tutors, we aid the students with homework followed by an educational activity that I create as Day Coordinator. I also worked as a Senior Counselor for the Summer Urban Program with PBHA, where I taught a classroom of rising 4th graders English, maths, and science to prevent summer slide. I also plan on working with children this summer with Crimson...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Faith: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
Faith is a graduate of New York University with a major in Journalism. She also majored in Spanish & Linguistics and minored in Animal Studies. She is originally from Ohio, loves spending time with her beagle-mix, Roxie, and her rat terrier, Henry, and enjoys talking about palindromes.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
David: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...attention, not so much lecture. I've been working in education for nearly 10 years, as a tutor, classroom teacher (I am certified in Math 7-12 in Connecticut), and developer of teaching materials. My most recent gigs have been hourly / independent contractor / free-lance, which I haven't put on my resume. I've been tutoring, mostly for the Hamden (CT) school district as a three-quarters-time job but also occasionally for some local agencies. And I've been...
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Union College - Bachelors, Computer Science
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-New York - Masters, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 760
Lauren: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
I strive to find balance in my life through personal and academic success, while being able to make a difference in my community and inspire my students to be more than they thought they could be through positive energy.
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Elon University - Current Undergrad Student, Psychology
Richard: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...I have graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science in physics. Throughout my time in college, I have tutored an array of students ranging in various skills of mathematics and physics and ages. I love the feeling of helping others understand and gain an appreciation for the fields through the sessions we have. My goal is to help students solve problems on their own, but also have some fun while doing it too.
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Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Liza: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...you find your voice and to love writing as much as you do! I studied creative writing, literature, and journalism at Tufts University. I also scored 800 on the writing section of the SAT and I would love to help you improve your score. After college, I taught English in Spain for a year and loved working with middle school students! I can help you with essays, creative writing, reading comprehension, and test prep including...
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Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 800
Margaret: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
...the Sorbonne-Paris. I'm a passionate, patient tutor of both English and French with four years of experience. In both languages, I focus on grammar skills, essay writing, and standardized test preparation, especially the SAT and SAT II. I most often tutor high school and college students, but have found that young children are also some of my favorite to teach! I have additional experience with ESL students and those with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, ADHD...
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Barnard College, Columbia University - Bachelor in Arts, Religion
Middlebury College - Master of Arts, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Mark: Connecticut PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Connecticut
I'm a Harvard graduate applying to graduate schools. I've worked in tech, consulting and academia. I've tutored grades 5-12 for 5+ years. My most recent student went from failing 10th grade geometry to getting perfect scores on her exams. I think it's very important not only to understand the material, but to know how to study. I'm enthusiastic about sharing the learning techniques I've developed with others.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE: 337
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 170
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