Top PSAT Tutors serving San Ramon

Audrey: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, 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

Kevin: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, 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

Cody: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...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 look forward to working...
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
...Physics. Between my undergraduate and graduate studies, I served in the United States Peace Corps to teach 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...
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
...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

Eli: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, 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

Lucas: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna 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...
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
...material have helped me to practice recalling material on the spot to then explain it to a student. These different experiences have trained me to meet each student where they are. My schedule of availability begins on July 18 and until mid-August I am free from Monday through Saturday beginning at 8 AM and Sunday after 1 PM. I can work up to 30 hours/week. I look forward to working with you as a tutor!...
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
...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 to PhD programs.
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
...I am the oldest child of three and have a brother (4 years younger) and a sister (8 years younger). Growing up, I excelled at math; however, my brother and sister struggled to understand the concepts. My parents tried to teach them, but ultimately, this resulted in more rebellion than progress. I volunteered to help and found that I really enjoyed the process. The most satisfying experience was tutoring my brother and sister and seeing...
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
...the students I work with get the most out of tutoring. During my free time I enjoy baking, spending time with friends at a park, and going to music festivals. I also love exploring the city of New Orleans when I???m at school, and I even still enjoy wandering San Francisco despite having lived here my entire life. I think everyone has the potential to succeed in whatever subject they choose as long as they...
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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
...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 to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking for the additional guidance, practice,...
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
...texts and complex assignments. Writing: grammar and punctuation, including for ACT/SAT; introduction to essay writing (thesis statement, hypotheses, supporting claims, concrete details); advanced essay writing; college application statements; editing. French: reading, writing and speaking in the French language, beginning through advanced; grammar, conjugations, pronunciation, conversation, culture. I completed my M.A. at Yale University (African Studies, 2014), and my B.A. magna cum laude from Smith College (American Studies & Dance, 2009). During college, I...
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
...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 or she can have a taste of success.... Teaching and learning...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics

Jessica: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...at Stanford University. In my free time, I set up a private tutoring practice in the Palo 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 51勛圖厙. I enjoy working...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French

Steven: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, 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

Hannah: San Ramon PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...applying to graduate schools to pursue a Masters degree in Education and my teaching credential. Because I have such a passion for teaching, throughout college I sought out as many opportunities as possible to support students in their learning and development. In the 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....
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
...a diversity of backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. During law school, I taught full-length LSAT courses and provided 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...
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 51勛圖厙, 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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