Richard L.

• Vallejo, CA 94589 ( 21.8 mi )
• Experienced PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, TOEFL, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal, SAT - Math, GRE, GMAT, GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

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Top Solano Tutor Specializing in Math, Science, and SAT's.

I have been successfully tutoring for over 10 years. I have helped students transform their grades from F's to A's. It has been a very rewarding experience, since my students get to understand the subject a lot better as well as improve their grades. I love working with students of all ages and teaching the many subjects I know. My specialties are math, science, and standardized testing. I am very patient and friendly. I am also able to explain an idea in many different ways. Many students tell me that I can explain concepts better than their teachers. Please check out my many positive reviews at https://www.wyzant.com/Tutors/Richard. I graduated with honors at UCLA with a BS in Chemical Engineering. I can definitely tailor the tutoring session to your specific needs. Please check out the extensive list of the subjects that I am certified to tutor. My ultimate goal is to provide a ... read more

Jordan T.

• Berkeley, CA 94720 ( 21.6 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male Age 35
• Member Since: 06/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: SAT - Math, GRE, GMAT, GED, ACT

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Kind-hearted CPA offering math and accounting tutoring

I have experience tutoring high school and college students in Math, English, Social Studies, Science and Accounting. I have tutored for over 2 years publicly, and tutored my friends and younger sister for the past decade. CPA License, State of California, Feb 2014 BA in Social Welfare, Minor in Accounting, Aug 2011 UC Berkeley 3.9 GPA High Honors 50 Units of Accounting and Business Coursework 5 Years of A's in High School Math including an A+ in AP Calculus
I am a patient, kind and skilled teacher. I believe that students learn the best when they are able to ease the stress surrounding their challenging subjects. I approach tutoring by meeting students wherever they are in their understanding, and help build their confidence and self trust in the subject. I am skilled at presenting difficult topics from a variety of perspectives. I am available most times and am hap ... read more

lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 22.4 mi )
• Expert PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, TOEFL, Teacher Cert Exams, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal, GRE, GED, ACT

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My comments on tutoring PSAT : I have spent many years helping people prepare for the Verbal SATs ... I am an English major and teacher of the language ( critical thinking and reading, composition, grammar and word studies etc.).

I believe learning should always be engaging and meaningful. It is critical to address individual student learning modalities and needs so the student can experience great success. I have always been a teacher of best practices, meaning incorporating those strategies and methodologies which are the most effective. They work because they promote high student investment and engagement.
I have been a dynamic, successful elementary, middle and high school teacher as well as college instructor of Art, English, French and History for many years. I also taught in a two way language immersion school ( English and Spanish) for six years so I can teach Beginning and Intermediate levels of Spanish. While teaching, I have always taken courses in the best practices of teaching as well as courses in subject matter content. I have tutored people of all ages, learning styles and needs in a range o ... read more

Phoebe H.

• San Francisco, CA 94122 ( 17.3 mi )
• Expert PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: SAT - Math

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I have been teaching math, different science subjects (physics, chemistry, and biochemistry), language, SAT math, and PSAT math to high school students in both individually and in group for about two years. Both the students, the parents, and my supervisors like how I organize and lecture the materials. I am very flexible to students' need and my goal is to provide the best education skills to students.

Inna A.

• Belmont, CA 94002 ( 34.6 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, TOEFL, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal

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"A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary" I think that this quote about teaching, in a way, reflects my idea on what teaching is all about. One can be a good teacher, whose characteristics encompass good knowledge of the subject matter, understanding the needs of your students, and the ability to apply this knowledge to students' needs. However, an effective teacher does not only pass knowledge on to her students, but makes herself gradually unnecessary: her learners become independent learners as they progress through a course. As a teacher, I always try to be effective in this sense - I foster independence in my students. At the same time, I strive for excellence which will eventually make me a better teacher. This endeavor caused me to reflect on how an excellent teacher is different from a good teacher. The conclusion I have come to is that a gap between a go ... read more

Dave K.

• San Rafeal, CA 94903 ( 7 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2006
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams

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A Little Bit About Me...

"No one will care what you know until they know that you care." I have great enthusiasm and passion for teaching and I make great connections with students. I know all people are capable of change and growth. I strive to help create life-long learners who are motivated to grow. My instruction and coaching techniques are very user friendly, and have been very successful for high academic achievers as well as students who struggle with academics and are very resistant to anything that has to do with school.
As a high school teacher for 13 years, I have had a profound impact on the academic and personal success of a great majority of my students. I have won many "inspirational teacher awards" and have been identified by many of my students as the teacher most responsible for their success. They have said that I have made learning interesting, fun, and rewarding for them because I ... read more

Malcolm R.

• San Francisco, CA 94122 ( 17.4 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: FCAT, ACT

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A Little Bit About Me...

I think one of my greatest strengths as a tutor is my patience with students. I am very attentive to the frustrations that students sometimes undergo and I continue to work with students until they understand the concepts of the lesson, often trying different approaches until I find one that works for that student. I believe strongly in the idea that all students have the ability to learn, and that it is necessary to make learning interactive and relevant. I feel that it is important to encourage students, but I also pride myself on not offering empty praise, but rather pushing students to be able to explain how they came to an answer or conclusion. I believe students learn best in a supportive and comfortable environment, which is aided by my easy-going and friendly manner.
My first tutoring experience actually began when I was a high school senior and tutored ESL students at Sout ... read more

Zexi Y.

• San Francisco, CA 94102 ( 18.4 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $63.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

I believe all children can learn, but each in different ways; all children could achieve their goals, with the appropriate surroundings and help. Therefore, for each student I work with, the first thing I always do is to find out the goal and need, then make a specialized study plan. As the tutoring goes along, I would also work with the teacher and keep tract of the student's progress, to make necessary adjustment of the plan in time to ensure it benefit the student the most. I am patient, easy going, and considerate. My goal is to provide the best education possible.
As an UC Berkeley graduate, I was very much driven to achieve a high level of excellence in education. I have earned my B.A. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, which has enabled me to gain an understanding in many areas of math and science. During the years I was pursuing my degree, I also worked as a private tut ... read more

Christopher U.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 21.8 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Florida Writes, FCAT

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A Little Bit About Me...

My bachelor's degree in English serves as an example for the effort and time committed to education and a service to academia. I learned literary skills concerning literary forms: folklore, poetry, short story, photography, personal essay, analytical essay. My two years of high school Spanish, one year of College French, and completion of breadth college requirements provide a slight ability for me to tutor Spanish and French language, computer navigation, basic algebraic math, and basic social studies. During the last three years I tutored ESL, reading, and Astronomy at Chaffey College, overlooked K-12 after-school P.E. programs with the Boys and Girls Club, and facilitated a course in wheelchair basketball and disability at UC Berkeley.
I would describe my teaching style in terms of the activity, belaying. Slack is given to the rope at times so that the climber may advance, or tr ... read more

Chika O.

• OAKLAND, CA 94610 ( 23.2 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am passionate, driven, funny, and determined. "I have a never-ending smile". I am a good listener. I have a strong ability to explain things in a way that will grasp the attention of someone non-versed in a certain subject. This is because I explain things in detail without making one feel inferior. Also, I like asking the tutee questions to engage the student and to ensure that the student understands the topic. I then ask the tutee to summarize what I have said after I explain something. This is an effective way to keep the student's attention. Overall, my goal is to tutor students so that they learn. Students are in good hands with me because I am driven to succeed.
As a graduate of UC Berkeley, I have a passion of helping others. During my freshman year in Calculus, I grasped the subject matter pretty well and volunteered to assist peers with homework problems. ... read more

Den T.

• Oakland, CA 94606 ( 23.6 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $61.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

During the ups and downs of my undergraduate career, I became self-aware of the challenges that a student faces, especially within subjects that are not his/her strong suits. I believe the best approach is one where self-motivation from within is encouraged, as any subject is difficult without the right motivation. To identify the right motivation, as a tutor back in 2001, I took time to discuss with the students their interests and goals. By understanding them on this personal level, I felt it was easier to connect with them and make them realize that their success was of great importance to me.
As a graduate from a top-10 university and from graduate school, I know what it takes to get into a top program and succeed at a high level. In the past 5 year, I have been working as a consultant in the environmental industry, but want to take some time off now to explore other intere ... read more

Young P.

• Orinda, CA 94563 ( 24.6 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $62.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

As everyone else touts, I can also relate to young adults. My method is simple and effective. I solve problems with my students. As I solve problems I explain the underlying concept/strategy/trick behind the problem. After explaining all the concepts my students and I go through as many problems as possible. I tweak their approach, and if necessary explain again the necessary concept. There is a lot of drilling involved. I assign very small homework assignments so that we do not "start fresh" each session.
I earned my BS in computer science from Washington University. I have prepared three high school students for the SAT. They ended up at Cornell, American, and UCSD. I have also prepared two middle school students for the SSAT. I have taught JAVA and English to high school students as well. I possess strong writing skills. I recognize good writing. I can improve a st ... read more

Julianna F.

• Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ( 27.9 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ACT

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have spent over ten years in the classroom teaching English Comprehension, Literature, Writing and Spelling to students in middle school. I have also worked extensively with struggling readers grades 4-12, and with English Language Learners. I have supervised summer school programs, led peer-tutoring groups, and run a school newspaper. I currently volunteer as a liaison between my school district and my city, sit on the board of a local parenting group with over 500 members, and am very involved in preschool and kindergarten reading, writing and math. I enjoy working with students of all ages and at all levels!
It is my goal to provide support for all students striving to learn the academic, social, and emotional skills needed to become lifelong learners. I believe that the teacher and the curriculum must inspire the passion and power to make positive choices throughout life; ed ... read more

Marjorie S.

• Santa Rosa, CA 95403 ( 28.8 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED

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A Little Bit About Me...

As an Adult Education teacher I taught learners from High School age through 70 year-olds. I taught office occupations; ESL; and GED, ABS, HS diploma and citizenship. I developed knowledge and skills in many content areas and in the management of students. I have taught post-graduate classes in computer applications for different content areas, reading and writing for elementary students, discipline, character education, and working with ELLs.
I am patient, have a good sense of humor, and strive to help students achieve to their ability. I have great faith in children's ability to develop proficiency in any content as long as they have adequate support. One size does not fit all in education and I use differentiation and different teaching modalities, with a lot of realia and manipulatives, to meet the students' learning styles and preferences, and the content area. I rely on ... read more

Terra W.

• Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ( 29.1 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, Entrance Exams

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My "teaching style" changes depending on the needs of my students. In all cases, an initial assessment of both the academic level and the temperament of each student are necessary before I establish a particular style. Some students are comfortable with a quieter, more formal tutor, while others are successful with a more casual, animated tutor. In every situation, I look for opportunities to give positive reinforcement. For example, I usually warm-up with material the student feels relatively confident about, then add new or more challenging concepts, and end with the student feeling successful practicing on his or her own.
I have enjoyed teaching and tutoring a wide range of students in a vast array of different settings. Most recently, I have tutored reading to 4th graders at an elementary school, taught ESL and GED subjects to adults through an adult education center, an ... read more