Top PSAT Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area

Kevin: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...the tutoring center, EDU4U, 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...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance

Mei: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...most satisfying experience was tutoring my brother and sister and seeing them begin to develop confidence in school and finally make better grades. What makes me different from most tutors and educators is my strategic mindset. Most teachers recite their curriculums like clock work and take the key details for granted. For example, when solving for the length of the longest side of a right triangle "ABC" (Pythagorean theorem), they will show 2 examples in...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730

Grace: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...field work as well as lab work, completing problems sets, writing research papers and lab reports, and even mapping a large portion of the Berkeley hills. I completed my senior honors thesis after a year of collaborative research with UC Berkeley faculty and intend to pursue the topic of that thesis in future research endeavors. In the fall of 2016, I plan to begin my graduate education; I am currently in the process of applying...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

Jessica: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Alto/ Los Altos/ Redwood City 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;...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French

Michael: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and GRE is much easier with a tutor to help you prioritize, strategize, and structure your time wisely. I took the GRE in 2013 and earned the top score in Critical Reading, so the latest version is fresh in my mind. I am glad to share the study strategies that worked for me, including tips on writing essays under pressure. If you suffer from test anxiety, I know some tricks psychologists use that may help...
Education & Certification
The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770

Lila Ann: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Smith College (American Studies & Dance, 2009). During college, I studied in Paris, France for a full year, and successfully applied for a Fulbright Grant that allowed me to do ten months of research on contemporary dance in Burkina Faso (in francophone West Africa) after graduating. My teaching experience includes serving as a T.A. at Yale College, Santa Barbara City College, and Education Française Bay Area, and teaching study skills and ACT preparation courses at...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, 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

Jacqueline: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic setting. Next year, I plan to go back to school to get my Master's Degree in Publishing or...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

Anna : San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...private LSAT tutoring for a 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...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173

Eli: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...majoring in psychology. I spent 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Steven: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...with an M.D. degree and 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,...
Education & Certification
Lehigh University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 720

Cody: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages from 7th grade through adult learners, college-level review courses, and even teaching SAT prep courses. My students find me very relatable, and I've heard from several students that having someone close to their own age work with them has been really beneficial to their learning. I...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Joshua: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...English in rural Panama. In 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...
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 Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Sociology and Government. After working 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....
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Rohayah: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...to help me succeed in 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...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics

Retesh: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...that each and every student is capable of becoming to reach their potential with the subjects they take. I've been a student myself for essentially my whole life and the most important lesson I've learned would be that it is important to never lose hope when life gets tough. It's okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy

Audrey: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...College with a specialty 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...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Josh: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, 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

Milan: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Systems and Theater double-major at Stanford University in Northern California, Milan is very excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team. His main academic interests are English, philosophy, math, and computer science, but Milan enjoys many other subjects (psychology, physics, and economics to name a few). He is fluent in Spanish and an active member of the Latino community. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, and taking the occasional photograph.
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750

Lucas: San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...My time spent at the head of the classroom has granted me a great deal of patience for working with a range of learning styles, and a passion for creating positive learning experiences. Good luck, and keep studying! -- B.S.F.S. '06, Science, Technology & Int'l Affairs, Georgetown Univ., Washington D.C. GPA: 3.75 -- 5 years professional experience in writing, research, analysis and translation. -- 2+ years experience as an educator, working with K-12 and undergraduates.
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Private PSAT Tutoring in San Francisco-Bay Area, CA
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San Francisco-Bay Area PSAT Tutoring FAQ
The Preliminary SAT, or PSAT, is an exam taken by students in 10th or 11th grade. It is meant to give them their first glimpse at the SAT, as well as offer a general idea of how they may score on the real deal. There are three versions of the PSAT. The PSAT/NMSQT, or the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, allows your child the opportunity to earn the National Merit Scholarship. There is the PSAT 10, which is similar, but it cannot be used as the NMSQT. In addition, students in 8th or 9th grade may take the PSAT 8/9, which serves as a progress baseline. Each version encompasses evidence-based reading and writing and math sections with two hours and 45 minutes to complete it. To help your child prepare for the PSAT, you can employ a personal PSAT tutor in San Antonio, Texas, to work independently with them on the test.
For help connecting with PSAT tutors in San Antonio, contact the educational directors at Varsity Tutors today. They could help you find tutoring to try to help your child prepare for the test by evaluating potential independent tutors in your area. The directors can choose an excellent tutor based on your child's learning personality, PSAT goals, strengths and weaknesses, and other factors that may play a role in their tutoring needs.
The hand-selected instructor is able to work with you and your child to form a custom-tailored study plan that focuses on preparing your child to achieve their goals. The tutor can teach to their learning style, allowing them to work at a pace that is natural to them. Your child can dictate what they study during any given session, whether they'd prefer to focus on reviewing basic math concepts or exploring complex texts for evidence. Your child can practice taking the exam using timed practice tests, allowing them to become familiar with the instructions and format of the test while working under similar conditions. In addition, the tutor can offer valuable PSAT test-taking strategies that can allow them to work effectively and efficiently.
Your child's tutoring sessions can be easily fit into their schedule, whether they have school activities or other things going on in their life. You can arrange for your child to meet their PSAT tutor in your San Antonio home, as well as anywhere else that is convenient. They can additionally choose face-to-face online tutoring.
Varsity Tutors could help you locate an independent tutor in San Antonio, Texas, experienced in helping students prepare for PSAT.
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