141 Berkeley PSAT Tutors

...It's one thing to know a subject well, but an effective tutor must know how to teach. My philosophy is that students tend to learn more when they a) practice while they learn (as opposed to just listening to a lecture, for example); b) understand the "why" of the methods, not just the "how"; and c) have fun when they learn. I have taught hundreds... read more

...I chose to be a stay at home mom, but now my children do not need me as much as before. I feel it is time to help other children as well. My son is in medical school after getting his degree in Biochemical engineering. My daughter is a high school junior taking a lot of AP classes and maintaining a 4.7 GPA. I am quite knowledgeable because of my... read more

...I have taught reading and composition courses at UC Berkeley, as well as tutored high school students with reading comprehension issues. I am an editor for scholars who are non-native English speakers and so am familiar with the common mistakes and challenges that people are faced with when trying to learn English. I have done one on one tutoring... read more

...I am very easy-going, and I think you will find that I can make the material seem much easier (and even fun!). One of my former students had this to say: "Isaac is the best math teacher in the world! He teaches calculus and precalculus and is just an all round amazing guy. He knew his curriculum like the back of his hand. Many teachers know math... read more

...You've taken the all-important step of seeking out help, and I'm so glad you did! I'm enthusiastic about helping you, and won't harp on negatives. Rather, I'll explore options with you, strategize to maximize success, and equip you with the tools to reach your goals. I have 4 years of experience teaching filmmaking to K-7th grade students, and recently... read more