Top PSAT Tutors serving San Ramon

Audrey: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...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 along...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Kevin: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...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 motivations...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance

Cody: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...(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 time I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Joshua: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...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 am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had many wonderful opportunities that resulted from my excellent education. It is important to me that my students receive an excellent education...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
San Francisco State University - Master of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 770

Samuel: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...briefly in politics, I decided to go into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Eli: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...three years as a high school math teacher and basketball coach in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent four years as a sportswriter and columnist in Los Angeles. I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten 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....
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Lucas: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...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 worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My time spent at the head of the classroom has granted me a great deal of patience for working with...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Christie: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...at Cal to help a student excel in any material. Because both of my parents are teachers (one high school-level and one university-level), I have both observed their teaching methods in the classroom and have received their teaching. I have had the opportunity to communicate through difficult concepts with them, evaluate methods, and test approaches occasionally with my own tutees. I have taught the English language, a subject I am very familiar with, to primary...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32

Grace: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...academic success in courses related to biology, ecology, environmental science, astronomy, and geography. I have a strong background in math, physics, and chemistry. And although it was not my focus, I am a proficient writer and am comfortable with the mechanical and conceptual composition of written assignments. My major-specific classes included a great deal of field work as well as lab work, completing problems sets, writing research papers and lab reports, and even mapping a...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

Mei: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...first time in 20 years (eventually placing 15th), and I was awarded the Margaret Akerstrom award for highest female student-athlete graduating GPA (3.9). Currently, I am employed as a financial technology consultant and work with clients to build personalized solutions to address their unique needs. I developed a passion for teaching others how to be successful at a young age. I am the oldest child of three and have a brother (4 years younger) and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730

Izabel: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...to my peers at college. Math has definitely been my favorite subject to tutor; I find joy in helping people who are struggling get to a point where concepts finally make sense. There is a sort of instant gratification when you are able to find a solution to a tricky math problem. Through my experience with standardized tests like the SAT, I have found many tricks to beating the ???game??? of standardized testing and would...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Economics, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700

Jennifer: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...been working as a tutor and educator for over 8 years. I graduated from UC Berkeley's department of English, where I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Lila Ann: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...work with students from elementary school through college on building fundamental reading and writing skills, completing assignments above standard, and finding their own voice through the written word and oral response. I tutor a range of subjects with a focus on language arts – for example: • Reading: both elementary skills and critical reading for high school or college students; reading strategies for dense texts and complex assignments. • Writing: grammar and punctuation, including for...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance

Josh: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Haley: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
Education & Certification
Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance

Rohayah: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...school. Equipped with enthusiasm to learn and succeed in life, I embarked on a journey to reach the goals that I had in mind. As a result of that experience, I can really empathize with students who are struggling in school and do not know whom to turn to for help. My forte has always been mathematics, so I would like to help as many students as possible and let each one know that he...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics

Jessica: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...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 on SAT Critical Reading and ACT Reading. I also continue my private tutoring practice and, of course, tutor for Varsity Tutors. I enjoy working with and connecting to my students. My style of tutoring is professional, but still informal and engaging; I want the student to...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French

Steven: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...am now working as a doctor. I have also received a B.S. in biology and graduated with highest honors from Lehigh University in 2018. I have extensive experience serving as both a tutor and teaching assistant for various subjects. I work 1-on-1 with my students to develop a teaching method that is catered specifically to their unique learning style. My main expertise is in life science courses such as biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, organic...
Education & Certification
Lehigh University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 720

Hannah: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...beginning of college, I volunteered as a teaching assistant in elementary and middle schools around USC and worked for CollegeSpring, an organization that provides SAT tutoring to socio-economically disadvantaged students for free. I tutored SAT test preparation and also mentored students about the college admissions process and their career goals. Since then, I have been serving as a private in-home tutor for students at USC and around Los Angeles. More recently, I founded and led...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 800

Anna : San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my heart for the LSAT, and I think it's a test that becomes much more manageable with a lot of practice and a solid understanding of its mechanics. I just moved to the Bay Area from Alaska, where I clerked for a judge in Dillingham, a remote town accessible only by plane. Needless to say, I love the outdoors, and when I'm not working, I...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173
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Students can be apprehensive about taking the Preliminary SAT, or the PSAT. This is understandable since everyone understands that it's a practice test for the SAT. Some children worry that if they don't do well on the PSAT, it means they won't do well on the SAT either, and their college plans will be in jeopardy. Don't let this sort of testing anxiety consume your child. At Varsity Tutors, we can provide a solution. Let a skilled professional tutor in San Ramon teach your child all he or she needs to know about the PSAT.
The PSAT has undergone some changes in recent years, and putting together a reliable study plan can be a bit of a challenge, since the goal is to remain consistent with the material on the SAT. All of the tutors that our educational directors can connect you with in San Ramon, CA, are skilled in teaching the PSAT. They have the most up-to-date study resources and they'll be able to make your student comfortable with the format of the test. Your child's tutor will assess his or her abilities in all the subjects that this test will cover, including reading, writing, math, and reasoning.
It won't take long for your student's tutor to identify where the greatest challenges are. Our educational directors will find you an expert PSAT tutor in San Ramon who will design a study plan that focuses on your child's specific needs. The plan will be highly customized and designed to try to help your child focus on the areas that need the most work, whether that's math word problems or understanding context in reading passages. Your tutor will be able to meet with your child at any time and in any place that's convenient to you. That might be an in-person meeting at your home or an online tutoring session after your child is finished with the day's homework.
The PSAT may not influence college admissions, but the test scores do serve a number of purposes. It's a good tool to assess where your child is academically, and what kind of classes and instruction they can benefit from in the future. After working with a tutor, your child could be confident about the PSAT, and able to approach the test feeling like a good score is inevitable. Our educational directors can help you find a skilled, independent tutor near San Ramon, CA, who can guide your student on the path toward PSAT understanding.
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