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Mar 14 2008 As a PhD. candidate at UC BERKELEY's Graduate School of Education and as a graduate of HARVARD's Graduate School of Education, I have extensive background with tutoring, child development, and teaching practices. I have 6 years of one-on-one tutoring experience with students ages 3 to 22, working on subjects ranging from basic reading, writing, and math to test preparation and college admissions consulting. My unique approach to tutoring follows the model of an expert consultant. I don't only tutor the subject, I tutor the person, with great results. I begin with a thorough assessment of the student's learning style, motivation, life context, and personality, and then craft a student-specific and behavioral-specific curriculum and pedagogy that includes content mastery, study skills, and motivation. Parents and students find my services invaluable. References are available upon request. Please contact me for further information. Rak Sam raksam[at]post.harvard.edu 310.963.5435 ----------------------------------------------- Mar 03 2008 Hi! I'm a PhD student at Cal available to help you prepare for the SAT or GRE. I have many years experience tutoring and teaching. I'm fun and easy to get along with. I am located in Berkeley, but am willing to commute. Feel free to contact me via email at shaun.halper@gmail.com. Shaun shaun.halper[at]gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- Jan 16 2008 Want an SAT tutor who does more than make flashcards and tell you when to guess? My test preparation strategies include building confidence, creating a doable and effective test preparation plan, explaining concepts, AND testing 'tips.' References available. Reasonable rates, serving San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley, experienced, extremely patient, supportive tutor with top test scores, graduated from top schools. Sarah Goldberg 415tutor[at]gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- Jan 07 2008 I'm Emily, a friendly, patient, enthusiastic tutor seeking students who need help preparing for the SAT. A Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude Swarthmore graduate with extensive tutoring experience, I have won awards for my academic achievements, my writing, and my role as a community-builder. I bring a respect for young people, a strategic approach, a sense of fun, and a command of the material to my tutoring. Resume, references, and my GRE scores available upon request. As a tutor, I begin wherever the student is, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles and creating a customized program to optimize the student's scores. I work to help students achieve results, but I don't believe the process should be unpleasant--I establish a good rapport with students and sessions are fun and upbeat. I offer the following services: - SAT Tutoring (Reading, Math, and Writing) - College essays assistance - Mentoring for college app. process - Interview coaching Emily Clough emily.clough[at]gmail.com 202.744.0116 ----------------------------------------------- Dec 18 2007 There are two major college admission tests in the US today: the SAT and the ACT. Virtually all colleges accept both. Neither test is ''easier'' than the other, but the two tests differ significantly in their approach to assessing a student's college readiness. The SAT has traditionally been and still is the dominant test in California, but a growing number of students here are taking both tests or even the ACT alone. My extensive tutoring experience has enabled my students to achieve great improvements in their scores. For more info see ''Parent Recommendations''. I currently tutor for the following tests: New SAT (Critical Reading, Writing, Math) ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Optional Essay) SAT Subject tests (Math Level 1 and Level 2, formely Math IC and IIC) New PSAT (Critical Reading, Writing, Math) SSAT/ISEE (Math, Verbal, Reading, Essay) Contact Mo at: Phone: 510-367-5829 or 510-763-9627 E-mail: bcfcl at comcast.net Mo Rahmoun bcfcl[at]comcast.net ----------------------------------------------- Oct 22 2007 Is your son or daughter looking to improve his or her SAT score by 200-500 points, and are willing to put in the time and energy to do so? I am a freelance tutor who's been teaching the SAT since 2003 and has guided students at all levels to big improvements on their scores. I've worked for two of the most prestigious (and expensive) SAT prep companies in Southern California, and am well versed in the strategies and techniques of all the major prep companies. I offer an approach to 1-on-1 or small group tutoring that is more comprehensive, more economical, and most importantly, more effective than any of the leading companies. I have recently relocated to Berkeley, and am excited to offer my services to the local community. Contact me to arrange a FREE in-home consultation. Jonathan Moss jonathan.d.moss[at]gmail.com (818)687-7978 ----------------------------------------------- Sep 10 2007 Dear Parents: I can offer your child the highest quality professional tutoring in SAT/test preparation, in college essay writing, and in classroom reading/writing skills. I have tutored E.Bay high school students for 6 yrs, after a career as a college English professor and high school English teacher. I have my PhD in English and my M.A.T. in English Education (Cal certified) and have published extensively on both literature and teaching. My students consistently raise their scores on SAT retakes, sometimes as high as 250-300 points. I work on all aspects of the verbal test--critical reading, essay writing, and grammar/usage/vocabulary skills. I offer rigorous, kid-friendly test preparation, with much more individual attention and greater expertise than you will find elsewhere. I can offer many references from families I have worked with in the e.Bay. Reasonable rates. Jeffrey Segall 510.559.3569 jasegall@yahoo.com Jeffrey Segall jasegall[at]yahoo.com 510.559.3569 ----------------------------------------------- Aug 24 2007 I am a Stanford graduate (BS Physics with Honors in Astrophysics, English minor) with experience tutoring high school and college students. I offer tutoring in both SAT Mathematics and Critical Reading sections. I have extensive experience writing and reviewing essays, and offer help in improving writing skills for the SAT Writing test. I can help students prepare for SAT subject tests, such as the Math Level 1 or 2 test, and the Literature test. I also specialize in physics, and can help students wanting to take the SAT Physics subject test. My tutoring sessions typically meet near Berkeley campus. I can make home visits throughout the east bay and San Francisco, for a small convenience fee. My individual rate is $40 /hour, with a group rate of $30 /hour. Contact me for further information, a copy of my resume and references, or if you are interested in setting up a session. Thank you! Nathaniel Bokenkamp nattyish@gmail.com 812.361.2781 Nathaniel Bokenkamp nattyish[at]gmail.com 812.361.2781 ----------------------------------------------- Aug 23 2007 Hello parents, students. I have been tutoring for the better part of 6 years now, in a variety of subjects, with a particular emphasis in math, science, writing, and test preparation. I'm most experienced with the SAT/PSAT and the high school entrance exams (SSAT, ISEE and HSPT), but I can also help with subject tests, GRE's and ACT's. I've taught SAT courses for well-established companies, but I mostly teach private students and small groups. I generally charge about $50 per hour for a private test prep student, although sometimes a little less for more generalized, ongoing homework support. Also, I give better individual rates when teaching small groups. My number is 510-334-5960. Thanks and good luck, Noah. noah berger imgorrilla[at]yahoo.com 510-334-5960 ----------------------------------------------- May 15 2007 My name is Gordon Murphy, a student at University of Pennsylvania who scored a 2360 on the SAT. I am teaching SAT prep classes in Berkeley and Piedmont. I am affiliated with Ivy Insiders, a test prep program that has had amazing results nationally. The cirriculum has an AVERAGE score improvement of 300 points, more than double that of the larger companies (such as Kaplan and the Princeton Review), while the cost is $450 dollars, less than half that of the larger companies. If you have any questions, visit www.ivyinsiders.com or call Gordon at 510-219-6010 Gordon Murphy gordon_murphy[at]ivyinsiders.com 510-219-6010 ----------------------------------------------- Apr 18 2007 For University of California applicants: UC uses your UC Score Total (out of 500), calculated using its own translation tables, for its standardized test requirement. SAT: UC Score Total = (critical reading + math + writing + subject test 1 + subject test 2). ACT plus Writing: UC Score Total = ([math + reading + science] x 0.667 + English/writing + subject test 1 + subject test 2). Your goal is to maximize your UC Score Total! For many students it is easier to get great scores on the SAT II subject tests than it is on the SAT I, since they can choose their two strongest subjects! Also many students who do not do as well as expected on the SAT I, but are otherwise good students, tend to do better on the ACT test. I tutor for all sections of SAT I & ACT, for SAT II Math 1 & 2, and for the SSAT/ISEE. For more info see ''parent recommendations''. Contact Mo at: 510-367-5829 or 510-763-9627 or by e-mail at: bcfcl[at]comcast.net Mo Rahmoun bcfcl[at]comcast.net
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