Pam O.
Pacific Palisades, CA
Expert College Counselor-Tutor in English, Writing, SAT Reading, TOEFL
SUNY - Stony Brook University
PsychologySUNY- Stony Brook
Master'sUCLA
Master'sAbout Pam
Having earned a UCLA Certificate in College Counseling (with distinction), I am here to supply expert advice and assist you every step of the way in the college process. My areas of expertise include freshman applicants, transfer students, international admissions, graduate school applicants, performing arts students, and those with special needs.
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Travels within 10 miles of Pacific Palisades, CA 90272Pam offers online lessons
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"Very patient and knowledgeable tutor."
- Hassmik, Los Angeles, CA on 12/4/15Pam was a great knowledgeable counsler and tutor. She helped my nephew and guide him in filling Admission Applications when we were very stressed out , because time was very short . She helped him in his essays . We are very gratefull and recommend her to anyone that needs a great tutor and counsler. She also has a great personality . Thank you pam
It was my pleasure help your nephew on his applications. Transferring from community college can be a tricky process, especially when under the stress of attending classes at the same time. I was glad to be able to accommodate your nephew and know that he will be successful in the transfer process. Thank you too for making me feel so comfortable in your home! Best,Pam
"Very Knowledgeable College Counseling"
- Jusitn, Pacific Palisades, CA on 9/28/17Pam meet with us and went over important milestone for college entrance. She is very up to date on the current SAT and what is expected for entrance into many colleges. She brought with her a packet she made for the colleges we where most interested in and gave us other ones to look at based of the proposed major. Her information was much more then just the standard google search results or generic handouts. She did not try to up sell or use scare tactics like we had seen at some of the big name brick and mortar college counseling services. Pam was also very familiar with the local high school and help to suggest what AP classes to take next year. highly recommend.
"Exactly what we asked for!"
- Lena, Pacific Palisades, CA on 6/21/14Perfect lesson for my son! Exactly what was expected! Pam came in well prepared with an outline of the lesson and writing samples. She discussed the importance of the subject for future success, found out what interested the student, and convinced him to write about it. Thank you, Pam!
"Very Patient and Thorough"
- Madigan, Santa Monica, CA on 3/4/14Pam was very helpful. She has a lot of knowledge about colleges and also was willing to call specific schools on my behalf at no additional charge.
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Career Development
In the UCLA College Counseling Program we studied exploring career choices and identifying college majors. We worked with students that were undecided about a career path and helped them to decide on their goals.
I am knowledgeable on different psychological testing such as Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs, and Keirsey Temperament Sorter among other methods to determine appropriate career paths. I also use College Board's Big Future Tool and Book of Majors to match schools and programs in addition to other methods.
College Counseling
I earned my UCLA Certificate (with distinction) in College Counseling in 2011. It included a 65 hour Practicum completed at Malibu High School in their College Office. I have been successfully counseling students independently for the past 7 years ( transfers, freshman, and international students), helping them find a career direction and navigate the college application process.
I maintain active membership in HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association) and WACAC (Western Association of College Admission Counselors) and practice the highest ethics. I have my B.A in Psychology and M.S. in Public Policy from Stony Brook University. I am also familiar with scholarship search and applying for financial aid.
Study Skills
I have a B.A. in psychology, M.S. in urban and policy sciences and a certificate in college counseling from UCLA. I work with students throughout the daunting task of applying to colleges, keeping students organized, adhering to deadlines, and breaking down the process into simple manageable steps. This is very much the same for study skills. I have guided two of my own children through Harvard-Westlake school and now through USC.
Writing
I have tutored elementary age to college level students on writing, structuring an essay, writing research reports, and creative storytelling. With a gift for finding a student's creative voice, I supply the necessary technical skills to make their writing more concise, clear, and error-free. With patience and a sense of humor, I strive to make the process enjoyable.
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Pam O.
Pacific Palisades, CA
Expert College Counselor-Tutor in English, Writing, SAT Reading, TOEFL