Top PSAT Tutors serving Fountain Valley

Benjamin: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...a recent graduate of UC Davis where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with an emphasis on Medieval and Early Modern European History. I love learning and teaching history of all kinds, but I am also available to tutor many other subjects from Math and English to SAT and GRE preparation. While I do not have much formal experience in tutoring, I was a peer tutor throughout high school. Also, as the oldest...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800
LSAT: 165

Ayesha: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...am pursuing a science degree (I'm considering both Life Sciences and Physical Sciences). I first began tutoring in spring 2014 and immediately fell in love with it; as a college student I myself study with friends/study partners quite frequently. Working with clients feels almost similar to these relaxed and enjoyable - yet highly productive and efficient - study sessions. I find joy in demonstrating to students that these tutoring sessions don't have to feel like...
Education & Certification
Pasadena City College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry

Travis: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...it is that simply checking the boxes and getting the right answer is not success. What I value far more is not just telling students the answers to their problems, but providing them with the resources and strategies to arrive at the correct answer themselves. Not only does this empower students, but it also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Tito: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I graduated from the University of Southern California in May 2014 with a B.S in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and a minor in Law and Society. I am able to tutor in multiple science subjects, standardized tests (SAT, ACT) and social sciences (public health, political science). I would be happy to help with any age. I help students by getting to know their background and understanding of the subject and helping them build upon...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Rebecca: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...critical theory. My tutoring spans a diverse range of experiences: I tutored math at an inner-city school in Los Angeles, English to students in Hyderabad, India, and reading to rehabilitated refugee children in Arizona. After graduating, I instructed reading programs for the Institute of Reading Development, where I saw that, as my students' reading skills improved, their overall confidence skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Varun: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I am enthusiastic about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800

Jennifer: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I am committed to providing my students with the best learning experience achievable. I strive to cater to their needs and challenge them to achieve their academic goals. ... I believe that every student can reach their personal potential. In order to do so, both student and educator must communicate with each other to use the student's strengths to overcome any challenges the student may face.... I always like to learn about the student's goals, interests,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching

Anna: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790

Mary: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...college, I tutored undergraduates one-on-one in writing and the academic research process. In addition, I worked with small groups of international students on their speaking, reading, and writing skills as they transitioned into American college level work. In particular, I enjoy tutoring English literature and composition. Although, there are no subjects that I dislike tutoring. Because my experience tutoring college students has given me insight into some of the difficulties of transitioning into more rigorous...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Mariapaz: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...have taught at the middle and high school level. I love all math, but I particularly enjoy Algebra I and II , Geometry, and Statistics. I have a B.S. in Secondary Education in Math from the University of South Florida. I also have a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in Math Education from USF. I recently moved to California from Tampa, FL with my husband when he accepted a research position at UCI. Since moving...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education in Math
University of South Florida - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction in Math
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 710

Melanie: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Math Education and a Master's of Education in Literacy. I have an extensive math SAT background. I have worked with many SAT students both on my own and through other tutoring corporations. While I enjoy teaching groups, I feel that one-on-one tutoring is more beneficial for the student and allows him/her to have the individualized attention they deserve. The SAT's can be daunting without the right preparation, and my...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Cortland - Bachelors, Secondary Education in Math
SUNY College at Cortland - Masters, Education in Literacy

Patrick: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...Theatre Studies and a minor in Writing, Literature, and Publishing. While in college in Boston, I was struck by a quote on the side of the Boston Public Library: "The Commonwealth requires the education of the people as the safeguard of order and liberty." This statement gives me great inspiration as I work with my students. As a tutor, I have worked with students from ages 5 to 25. I tutor many academic subjects, but...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies

Zach: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...I have been passionate about literature and writing for as long as I can remember, and I use that passion to make critical reading, comprehension, and testing much easier and less daunting. I tutor English, Writing, and SAT Prep for Critical Reading and Writing. One of the things that make me stand out as a teacher is that I remember well what it's like to struggle in a subject. I was not good at math...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/English

Whitney: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...to medical school and hope to continue working with kids as a pediatrician. I have over 7 years of tutoring and mentoring experience, working with students from 2nd to 12th grade. I am passionate about working with students and being able to connect with them as a near-peer. My goal is to help each and every student I work with find the academic subject that sparks their passion for learning. Being a visual learner myself,...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 740

Ari: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...with a focus on creative writing. For my senior thesis, I wrote a 50-page epic poem that intertwined the geobiological evolution of the earth with my family history. I've been tutoring intermittently since my freshman year of high school--from one-on-one, subject-specific tutoring to coaching my high school speech team to teaching saxophone lessons at an arts center to leading writing workshops for disenfranchised boys at the Juvenile Detention Center near my university. I believe that...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, English and Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Victor: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...tutoring various areas in education ranging from the math and sciences to music and Spanish. I have been tutoring now for five years and have been very successful in my mission of helping students succeed! I have had the opportunity to teach in the school district I am in for about five years as well and I have seen many of my students go on to graduate and achieve high success. My biggest goal is...
Education & Certification
California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Claire: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...from USC (Multiple Subject/K-6) and a B.A. in Music from Pomona College. I have taught individual and group violin lessons from age 3 to adults throughout L.A., and I have taught general music in the Lawndale School District and at YOLA (Youth Orchestra L.A.) at HOLA (Heart of LA youth center in the Rampart District). I student-taught in general elementary school classrooms (2nd and 5th grade), and have tutored students at YOLA. No matter what...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
University of Southern California - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching (Multiple Subject)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 760

Christina: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...NIH and at Caltech as a bioinformatics researcher, and I am starting graduate school this fall. My experiences as a student and scientist help me explain concepts and work through problems in a clear and engaging manner. I love teaching, and strive to make each personalized lesson enjoyable and productive. In addition to math and science, I can teach the skills and strategies students need to reach their goals on the ACT, GRE, or AP...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Mark: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...2013. In addition to this, I was very involved around my college campus. I played five intramural sports, ran my own program in student government, which brought student teaching to UC Irvine, and served as president of my fraternity where I managed more than 60 members. I am a patient, kind-hearted, and intelligent person who truly values the importance of education in a young individual's life. I am currently applying to medical school and understand...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Public Health Science
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Caroline: Fountain Valley PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During my four years of college, I guided K-12 students of the Oakland area in Language Arts and Mathematics and served as a mentor for many high school students. I have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a major. Since I have a wide range of teaching experiences in both academic...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 800
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If you're just starting senior high school and think the infamous SAT, or Scholastic Aptitude Test, is a long way off, think again. Students as early as sophomore year, or sooner, may take the Preliminary SAT, or PSAT, and most take it by their junior year. Based on the version you take, it can be very influential on your college career. The National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT), is taken in 10th or 11th grade; the PSAT/ NMSQT score can get you a scholarship if it's close enough to a 1520. The PSAT 10 doesn't have this benefit, and the PSAT 8/ 9 gives 8th and 9th graders the opportunity to see a baseline of their progress. Could your child do better? Varsity Tutors could help you find Fountain Valley, CA, tutors to try to help your child hone their PSAT skills to potentially improve on the exam.
The tutors have taken the exam before, so they could offer tips and hints. They are also skilled at teaching it, first identifying where your son or daughter's strengths and weaknesses lie. Any topics of confusion will be a part of a targeted, personalized study plan. This is not the "one-size fits all" strategy often observed in prep classes. Your child's needs are the focus of the tutor. An expert PSAT tutor in Fountain Valley is a great way to try to help your child prepare for their exam. They can also apply any teaching method based on your student's particular learning style and personality, helping them understand the content even faster.
What's different about tutoring is it gives a personalized study plan. Test prep classes can help, but they are filled with lessons geared for a big group. Your child's tutor works with them individually, continually assesses their progress, and will alter the study plan and teaching method in accordance with your student's performance.
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