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Tom Q. for tutoring lessons in Glendora CA Over 1500 tutoring hours WyzAnt Tutoring Tutor Tutor United States

Tom Q.

The Test Prep Expert - Ready to Help You Achieve Higher Scores!

Glendora, CA (91740)

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Hello! My name is Tom and my specialty is test preparation. During the 2011-2012 school year, I tutored over 50 students to help them prepare for standardized tests. More than 30 of those were for SAT and ACT tests. The other 20 were for tests including the ASVAB, CBEST, GRE, GMAT, GED, and AP Computer Science. In addition to my individual tutoring, I also teach SAT preparation classes in a group setting at a learning center. On a daily basis I am helping students understand how to successfully answer all the types of questions that appear on these tests, and I look forward to helping you do the same.

Since you're reviewing my profile, you're obviously considering hiring a tutor. Please consider the following. Every athlete at the Olympics has a coach to help him or her achieve top performance. If you have a test coming up and you're not feeling fully confident about your readiness to score as high as you'd like to, you can improve your own performance by working with a coach (tutor). But don't hire just anyone. If you wanted to learn to swim faster, you wouldn't ask a tennis coach to help you. Similarly, if you want to learn to score higher on a test, look for someone who specializes in helping students prepare for tests.

I have a Master's Degree in Computer Science from USC, so I have a strong technical/mathematical background. In high school I won a California state championship in English skills, and during the years since, I have written and proofread countless documents. This combination of technical and non-technical skills allows me to help students in all test sections. I have always done very well at taking standardized tests and now I get the opportunity to share my test-taking strategies with others, to help them achieve their best as well.

In January, 2013, WyzAnt recognized me as one of their top 50 tutors in the entire country for 2012 (out of over 60,000 tutors). I have the knowledge and experience to help you achieve your best possible results. Over the past year I have helped dozens of students, and I look forward to the opportunity to help you also.

Tom's Subjects

Math:
Science:
English:
Test Preparation:
Computer:
History:
  • American history
Elementary Education:
  • elementary math,
  • grammar,
  • reading,
  • spelling,
  • vocabulary
Business:
Corporate Training:
Homeschool:

Java

I have a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Computer Science. I have used Java for several years as a professional software developer. I have also developed and taught a course in Java programming, with emphasis on the Java programming concepts that are essential for the AP Computer Science course and exam. I have tutored a number of students for AP Computer Science using Java, helping them with both programming projects and preparation for the AP exam. I'll give you lots of test-taking... Read More

SAT Math

The number of different math concepts that are tested in the SAT Math section is rather limited. It's just that there are virtually unlimited ways that the test can ask you questions about those finite number of concepts. Some students taking more advanced math classes can actually do poorly on SAT Math questions because it's been so long since they studied the arithmetic, algebra, and geometry that comprise the test questions. If that's the case for you, I'll help you refresh your memory on those... Read More

GRE

I have helped students achieve outstanding score improvement on the GRE. Students who scored in the bottom 25% percentile ranking before seeking tutoring have improved their performance into the top 25% after working with me. Whether you've had difficulty with Math, Verbal, or both, I will show you specific techniques that will help you reliably get many more questions correct. If you need to boost your essay scores, I'll work with you on that too. No matter how much you may have struggled in... Read More

SAT Reading

The easiest place to boost your score in the SAT Reading section is the Sentence Completion questions. With the strategies I will teach you for answering these questions, combined with time that you'll put in on your own learning the vocabulary words that commonly appear on the SAT, you can achieve some serious score improvement. I also have strategies I'll teach you for the Passage-Based Reading questions - techniques for answering the questions correctly whether or not you are a fast reader... Read More

SAT Writing

Many people think that getting a high SAT Writing score is all about writing a perfect essay. In reality, the essay contributes less than one-third of your SAT Writing score. More than two-thirds of the score comes from the multiple-choice grammar questions. The good news is that there are a relatively small number of grammar rules that the SAT tests you on. Once you've mastered these rules, sentences that violate the rules will jump out at you. It's common for students I work with to achieve... Read More

ASVAB

I have helped students qualify for the military specialties they wanted in the Navy, Air Force, and Marines by getting sufficiently high ASVAB scores. Most students that I've worked with on the ASVAB needed the most help in the two math sections. The Arithmetic Reasoning section is all math word problems. The challenge here is in accurately translating the scenario described in the problem to a mathematical equation that you then solve. The Mathematics Knowledge section tests your knowledge of... Read More

ACT Reading

The ACT Reading section is perhaps the section that is most similar to the corresponding section of the SAT. However, the ACT Reading doesn't have the Sentence Completion (vocabulary) questions that are found in the SAT Reading section. Since you won't be able to pick up easy points just for knowing vocabulary words, you're going to have to earn all your points by answering questions about four long reading passages. The key is not how fast you read; it's how effectively you read with the goal... Read More

ACT English

The ACT English section tests your understanding of grammar and punctuation rules - many of the same rules that are tested in the SAT Writing section. The difference is that on the ACT, you have to answer these questions in the context of five reading passages, rather than as individual sentences. As a result, you have to apply a different set of techniques than are necessary on the SAT Writing questions. Not to worry - these techniques can be easily learned and mastered. It's common for students... Read More

ACT Math

The ACT Math section covers a wider variety of math concepts than are tested in the SAT Math section. However, the way the questions are asked tends to be a bit more straightforward on the ACT (fewer "trick questions"). Some students taking more advanced math classes can actually do poorly on ACT Math questions because it's been so long since they studied the arithmetic, algebra, and geometry that comprise most of the test questions. I'll help you refresh your memory on those concepts that you... Read More

ACT Science

One of the biggest differences between the ACT and the SAT is that there is a Science Reasoning section on the ACT. The SAT has no comparable section. Even if you aren't particularly strong in science, or haven't taken that many science classes, you can still achieve a very good score in the ACT Science section. The key is understanding the most important aspects of the hypotheses, experiments, and/or results that are described in each reading passage, just well enough so that you can answer five... Read More

Bible Studies

I have been reading and studying the Bible since a very young age. I taught a children's Sunday school class at church for six years. Since kids like to ask "Why?" a lot, I had to make sure that I understood each week's lesson and Bible passage very well, and that I was able to not only tell the story but explain the principles contained in it, and give examples of real-life applications of those principles. I would be glad to work with anyone interested in studying the Bible, whether you are... Read More

Business

I have managed a team of people for over a decade, dealing with all aspects of business and management including budgeting, evaluating employee performance, coaching and providing feedback to employees, as well as providing leadership and motivation. I have expanded my knowledge and kept current on developments in business and management by reading, on average, at least one business book each month. I would be glad to work with anyone needing assistance in any subject related to business or management... Read More

C++

I have a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Computer Science, and C was the programming language I used for most of my undergraduate and graduate coursework. Since graduating I have used C and its derivative languages C++ and C# for nearly two decades as a professional software developer. If you want to learn C++ programming, want to understand some of the subtle rules for properly writing code, or need help with a program that doesn't work quite right, I can help.

Public Speaking

Almost 10 years ago, the management team at our company received training on public speaking and presentation skills. Each of us was videotaped making several different kinds of presentations, then we watched the video tape alongside a professional trainer and received feedback on how to improve our skills. This training has been immensely helpful in the years since then. As part of an organization that I volunteer with, I have the opportunity to speak in front of about 200 people at a time, and... Read More

C

I have a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Computer Science, and C was the programming language I used for most of my coursework. Since graduating, I have used C and its derivative languages C++ and C# for nearly two decades as a professional software developer. I have also conducted many reviews of code written by other developers, so I know the difference between well-written code and poorly-written code. If you want to learn C programming, want to understand some of the subtle rules... Read More

CBEST

So you want to be a teacher in California. Congratulations! To achieve this goal, you're going to have to take and pass the CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test).

I've helped students achieve passing scores in all three CBEST test sections: Reading, Math, and Writing. Most of the students I've tutored for the CBEST made several attempts to study on their own and pass the test, unsuccessfully, before seeking tutoring. No matter how much you have struggled in the past, I can... Read More

Computer Programming

I have a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Computer Science, and have worked for nearly two decades in the computer software industry. During this time I have learned and used a number of different programming languages. As a manager of software developers I have trained and mentored quite a few new developers. I have also conducted numerous code reviews, so I know the difference between well-written code and poorly-written code. If you are just starting out in computer programming, or... Read More

Computer Science

I have a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Computer Science, and have worked for nearly two decades in the computer software industry. During this time I have learned and used a number of different programming languages. I also have a strong background in other fundamental aspects of Computer Science such as data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and databases.

In addition to college-level Computer Science courses, I have also tutored a number of high school students... Read More

COOP/HSPT

If you're going to be taking either the COOP (Cooperative Entrance Examination) or the HSPT (High School Placement Test), I can help you prepare for your test so that you're ready to get your best possible score to maximize your chances of being accepted to your first choice of school. I have experience helping students prepare to take other entrance examinations including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT. As I tutor students for these types of standardized tests, I have them take practice tests between... Read More

ISEE

If you're planning to take the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination), I can help you prepare so that you're ready to get your best possible score. I have experience helping students studying for other entrance examinations including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT. When we are working together preparing for a test, I can show you how to get a correct answer on all the types of questions you will encounter on the ISEE. More importantly, I can explain (in simple, straightforward terms) the... Read More

Microsoft Access

I have over 15 years experience using Microsoft Access professionally, writing queries, creating custom forms and macros, and writing VB code within Access databases. I can help you get the most out of Microsoft Access.

Visual Basic

I have been programming with Visual Basic since version 1.0 came out in 1991, all the way through the current .NET versions of Visual Basic. Over the years I have designed, written, tested, and debugged dozens of VB programs. If you are looking for tutoring in Visual Basic, whether you want to learn the language or need help with a program that just doesn't quite do what it's supposed to, I can help you.

C#

I have a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Computer Science, and C was the programming language I used for most of my coursework. Since graduating I have used C and its derivative languages C++ and C# for nearly two decades as a professional software developer. Additionally, I have used the Microsoft .NET Framework since version 1.0 came out with the first release of Visual Studio .NET in 2002, first with Visual Basic .NET and then with C#. If you want to learn C# programming and the .NET... Read More

Microsoft Project

I have used Microsoft Project in a professional project management capacity for well over a decade. It was certainly not the easiest software to learn when I first started using it. Through attending training classes, reading books, and, most of all, using it for over the last 10 years, I learned the software and can now use it at a very high level of expertise. If you're reading this because you need to use Microsoft Project and have to come up to speed on it in a shorter period of time, I can... Read More

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