Top PSAT Tutors serving Cambridge

Kaley: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...have been working with kids since high school. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look 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...
Education & Certification
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

Emily: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...worked with infants and children from 2 months to 13 years of age. I take the time to help my students find the best learning style for them and tailor my teaching approach accordingly. I work to find creative ways to help students understand tough concepts. My goal is to foster critical and abstract thinking, time management skills, and problem-solving skills in my students so as to help them become independent learners and reach their...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 780

Paul: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...to teach and inspire students, helping them to pursue their dreams as well. I have experience working with students of various ages in a wide range of subjects. I especially enjoy teaching biology, writing, and test preparation. My tutoring philosophy is to blend education with inspiration. I believe a great tutor not only teaches the material, but also helps students to become more effective learners. I often provide real-world examples to help students get excited...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Double major in biology and public health (pre-med)
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Allan: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the exam is now attending a private high school abroad. With VarsityTutor's online learning platform, I will be able to transfer knowledge in a visual, easy-to-understand manner. I look forward to being your tutor and helping you reach your academic goals....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 780

Laila: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...research that directors such as myself write for the committee. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History and Math. In my experience, students and I tend to have to most fun preparing for history by turning events into stories that seem a lot more interesting and thus rememberable. As for math, I like to give my struggling students the confidence to admit what they know and do not...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance

Kerry: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...other psychological factors that interfere with academic potential. I have experience working with clients with ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. My favorite subjects to tutor are Psychology, French, writing, and SAT prep (especially SAT Verbal), though I have a wide range of other qualifications. For fun, I enjoy board games (a few favorites: Ghost Stories, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Dominion) and video games (Hearthstone, various indie games, and anything Legend of Zelda!), music...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Psychology
William James College - Masters, Professional Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 760

Lena: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...and in high school. Over the last year I have tutored international high school students online in test preparation, as well as various academic subjects. I have more informal teaching experience as a counselor intern naturalist at the Point Reyes Nature Science Camp as well. These jobs have been extremely rewarding, as I have had the opportunity to help my students better understand new concepts and form strong study habits. I also have learned how...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

John: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
I'm John. I have a proven track record of raising students' SAT scores quickly and counseling towards their best fit school. I hope you'll consider me!
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Current Undergrad Student, Philosophy

Jennifer: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...at Brown University from Newton, MA majoring in Biochemistry with outside interests in East Asian studies, Slavic studies, and art history. I'm comfortable working with chemistry, biology, most math subjects, and SAT Reading and Math, but am especially confident with tutoring Mandarin Chinese, as a native Chinese speaker with experience teaching a beginning Chinese course in the middle school support program at the Wheeler School in Providence, RI. If you're interested in improving your Chinese...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Erika: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...Boston area to attend graduate school at Harvard. I recently graduated from the University of North Carolina and Duke University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Peace, War and Defense. I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam....
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Harvard University - Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Ryan: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...have an interest and aptitude for mathematics and science." For the past two years, I've served as an Honors Mentor and Resident Assistant. Additionally, I've served over 400 hours of community service in that time; I've taught English in Nicaragua and Ecuador, worked with bilingual students at the Hurley K-8 school, and have done extensive work with America Scores, a development program for at-risk youth. I'm most passionate about math (from elementary math to Algebra...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, International Affairs & Business
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Olivia: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...the "Best Buddies" program; and taught English language to Russian speakers during a U.S. State Department study abroad scholarship in Moldova. Though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and Public Speaking. In my experience, preparing students for Standardized Testing is immensely satisfying (especially in the Writing and Reading sections) as so much of a student's success is based on their mastery of testing techniques and strategies. I...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Lexy: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...writing is not a skill they can effortlessly pick up, and creativity is not instantly fluid. Bearing that in mind, I use a Socratic method to draw out ideas and key words and phrases when helping students come up with responses to creative writing essay questions, i.e., the kind given on SATs, ACTs and on college essays. Usually, by the end of the session, they find out that they need a lot less help than...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36

Desiree: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...students throughout high school, college and post-college as a tutor. While I tutor a variety of math and science subjects, I prefer to tutor math. Algebra has always been my favorite subject with chemistry as my second favorite and is what I am most passionate about. I find that it is easiest for students to understand the subject when it is related to something they are interested in outside of the classroom. In my free...
Education & Certification
Polytechnic Institute of New York University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 760

John: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...tutoring as an NHS Officer in a wide array of subjects. Additionally, I am experienced in the college applications process, including the drafting/editing of personal statements and school-specific essays. I believe that, with persistence and grit, students can develop an extremely solid foundation of learning that can aid them in tests and everyday life. I definitely stress practice problems and problem solving in my approach, however I am open and flexible to feedback and adjustment....
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Kristen: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...science through National Honor Society, then providing more informal one-on-one help to fellow students at MIT. I've also worked extensively teaching swim lessons for the past five years, particularly to beginners. Both in and out of the pool, I believe that a good lesson is one where the student is doing the thinking. I teach interactively, asking questions, listening to students. explanations, and probing students to produce the correct answer for themselves. I want to...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Chemical-Biological Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Evan: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
I have long enjoyed enjoyed working with others to help them achieve personal goals. Some of the most fulfilling tutoring I have done recently have been tutoring immigrants for the US Citizenship Test, helping formerly incarcerated individuals attain their GEDs, and tutoring children in Honduras on conversational English to obtain high-paying jobs in the tourism industry. I'm thrilled to work with anybody on any subjects of interest, reach out with any questions!
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Harvard University - Current Grad Student, Statistics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Amanda: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...a Literature and English tutor in the campus tutoring center for two years. My main responsibility was reading and critiquing other students' papers. I gave feedback about content, structure, and grammar. I loved helping people find their voice and discover what they were excited to write about - I found that often students were intimidated by writing, but when I asked questions and listened, they quickly realized they had something they wanted to say and...
Education & Certification
Union University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36

Deirdre: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...score a 5 on the AP Chemistry exam. History also requires a lot of time and effort, especially with memorization, synthesis, and learning how to craft an argument for historical writing. Given my own experiences with academics and tutoring, I can offer support across a range of subjects including middle and high school math, high school biology and chemistry, and writing and study support in English and History. A little more about me! I am...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, History and Science, Pre-Medical Studies
National University of Ireland-Galway - Masters, Gender, Globalisation and Rights

Max: Cambridge PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Cambridge, MA
...tutor low-income middle school students. I found the experience deeply rewarding and my time with WPTP nurtured an interest in working with children professionally. I tutor a wide variety of subjects including English, writing, history, SAT Reading/Writing, French and more! My favorite subject to teach is history. The subject is often viewed by students as boring and unnecessary (along the lines of, "why should I learn something that happened already?"); in my view, history is...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 790
Private PSAT Tutoring in Cambridge, MA
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Cambridge PSAT Tutoring FAQ
For many students, the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is the most challenging standardized exam they have yet to face. Even before that comes the Preliminary SAT, or PSAT, which serves as a practice exam. Despite its name, though, the test has a lot riding on it. In some cases, your child's score can be used toward a scholarship for college. Reaching a top score can be challenging. Varsity Tutors' experienced educational directors are happy to try to help your student in Cambridge, MA, connect with a qualified PSAT tutor who might help them work towards their goals.
The PSAT, also called the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT), is taken by 10th or 11th graders, who can score up to 1520. The PSAT 10, taken in 10th grade, is not used for scholarship purposes, and the PSAT 8/ 9 serves as a baseline for the progress your student is making. Your child can score as high as 1440 on this version. Each test is 2 hours, 45 minutes, further presenting a challenge. Your child must not only know the material, but be ready for the format and length. There's a lot to cover in preparing for the PSAT, so it's important to get started ahead of time. Call our educational directors in Cambridge today to get your child started in PSAT tutoring.
Your child's tutor can meet at any time and place that is most comfortable. Tutors are aware of how hectic a student's schedule can be, so they are flexible enough to meet during or after school hours, or on the weekend. If your child is most comfortable learning at home, their tutor can agree to travel, or can meet at a local library. Online lessons, using a live learning platform, enable your student and their tutor to work face-to-face remotely, but have the same access to relevant tools and resources.
Studying for the PSAT is hard to do alone. A tutor can identify your child's strengths and weaknesses, narrowing things down to topics of confusion. Our educational directors in Cambridge will find your student PSAT tutors, who can try to help maximize their study time. Effective preparation does not come with a "one-size fits all" approach. Teaching what your child doesn't know, and not rehashing familiar topics, helps your student study smarter, not longer. An experienced and skilled PSAT tutor in Cambridge, MA, could teach your child how to best use their study time, to maximize their chances of success on the PSAT.
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