Top SAT Tutors serving Santa Barbara
Eric: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...and calculus. I tutor students for the ACT and SAT math sections as well as the calculus AP tests which I have a great amount of experience in scoring a 5 on both calculus AB and calculus BC. I tutor anyone from a pre algebra level up through calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. I am also currently tutoring Physics as I have a great amount of experience with it in high school and in...
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
ACT Math: 35
SAT Math: 760
Antoinette: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...of education. While earning my BA in English Education and Single Subject Credential in English, I took every opportunity I had to tutor students in need. I have been tutoring children and adults for more than 10 years now, and I have been working as a private language instructor and cultural trainer for almost 4 years. I have experience teaching first grade and high school, so I have a lot of experience working with all...
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California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor of Education, English
Julia : Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...Science degree in General Biological Sciences. After graduation I plan to expand my health care education and pursue a career as a health care professional, either as a nurse practitioner or physician's assistant. I am passionate about teaching because it has been my previous teachers who have inspired my inquisitiveness about the world around me and my excitement to learn. I now strive to pass on my knowledge to new students because I believe that...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, General Biological Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 750
SAT Writing: 800
Ashley: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...and love sharing my passion for learning and engaging with our wondrous world with others. I believe deeply in the power of compassion and human connection and think that a kind and open-hearted presence is one of the greatest gifts we can give to those around us. My goal is to make learning a truly enjoyable experience and to offer instruction that is warm, empowering, and tailored to meet each student's unique gifts and abilities.
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Garrett: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
Garrett Hazelwood recently completed a term as interim prose editor of The Southern Review. His MFA is from Louisiana State University, where he taught English composition and was the 2017 and 2018 recipient of the Kent Gramm MFA Award for Literary Nonfiction. He's currently at work on an essay collection about his experiences as a commercial fisherman in Alaska.
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, English
Louisiana State University and Agricultural Mechanical College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 167
Haley: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. I majored in history and completed a high honors awarded thesis. I am passionate about academia and education. In university I taught my own accredited course and worked as a research apprentice. I also work as an essay specialist helping high school students with their college admissions and scholarship essays. I am excited to bring my teaching and educational experience to you.
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History
Sean: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...academic goals, don't hesitate to contact me. I am a computer science major currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree. I have tutored ACT prep and SAT prep previously on many occasions, and I am willing to work with and help you reach your full potential on these tests. I really enjoy teaching test preparation, as there are so many aspects to taking these exams ranging from test taking strategies, the material itself, as well as preparation...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Matt: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of almost every age in various fields such as elementary science, Hebrew, chemistry, MCAT prep, and many more.. My ultimate plan is to go to medical school, but in the meantime I try to teach as much...
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Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology
David: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Kevin: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...District, so I understand how stressful and competitive academics can be in and around this area. I tutor several subjects though I am strongest in the humanities particularly in preparation for the AP European/American History exams as well as the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I also offer ACT/SAT Writing, ACT/SAT Reading, SAT Verbal and ACT English tutoring. My approach to tutoring is centered on the belief that nothing is particularly difficult if you just...
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American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Malcolm: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...and Italian. After graduation, I moved to Sardinia to teach English as a Foreign Language and work as a freelance Italian-to-English translator. Since returning to the United States in mid-2013, I have taught SAT Prep for a local nonprofit, worked as a copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies...
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Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian
LSAT: 167
GRE Verbal: 167
Kaley: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...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 have been able to use my graduate training in human development to tailor my instruction to students' individual learning needs.
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Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790
Ingy: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...me to tutor at a young age in my K-12 school, then in college. The cumulative nature of math poses challenges to many students, and I like to find ways to connect the dots to help my students have a better grasp of difficult concepts. While I have tutored a variety of subjects, such as math, economics, chemistry, finance, and linguistics, I now focus on tutoring math, primarily, since it is my passion. I have...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Mathematics with Actuarial Science Specialization
SAT Math: 770
Audrey: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...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 my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out. I...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Erica: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...and Ancient Latin Language and Literature. I am a licensed teacher with a diversity of experience working with young people. For the past 10 years, I have tutored students of all ages and in a variety of subjects, with a strong focus on K-12 mathematics. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Katie: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Jaimie: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...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 because I find it to be an engaging and dynamic process--I love working with students of all ages on a...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Earnest: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...was so rewarding that I made it a point to return to tutoring after graduation! My tutoring style is heavily influenced by my problem-solving-oriented engineering background. In school, I learned how to break down problems, analyze each component, and then proceed step-by-step to a solution. This same approach has helped me excel as a tutor because breaking down problems for students and guiding them as they grapple with the concepts involved helps identify sticking points...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
Mark: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a recent Yale graduate with a B.S in chemical engineering. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, and I am very passionate about math and science. My favorite part of tutoring is instilling confidence into students and making them feel that they can understand and enjoy a subject.... Everyone learns differently, but everyone can learn anything.
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineer
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Daniel: Santa Barbara SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...in anything: college essays, algebra, linear algebra, calculusanything I have ever loved to do. Tutoring has taught me empathy and patience. Two vital components that a great tutor has. I am hard working and I love seeing others succeed. I will able to tutor for most of this summer, so about from the end of May to mid-August. I am on break and would love to tutor. I will be able to tutor for about 20...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
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Numerous colleges and universities across the U.S. utilize the SAT as a part of their admittance procedure. Students sit for this standardized test in their junior or senior year of high school. Scores for the exam range between 400 and 1600. The score report includes a breakdown of each section, in addition to scores that measure a student's skill in specific English and mathematical concepts.
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