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May 14 2012 I received my B.A. from Wesleyan University, recently completed an M.A. in English literature in the U.K., and will be beginning my Ph.D. at Stanford in the fall. I love teaching and have had extensive experience with a range of humanities subjects. I worked for three years as a university writing tutor and have an additional three years? experience at a tutoring agency where I taught writing, literature, history, French, and SAT and AP exam prep to middle and high school students. I?m available to tutor students of any age in any of the subjects listed above, to work with students on writing and homework assignments, or for exam prep. For students who are interested in a summer SAT course, I have material to meet any individual needs. I have also taught courses to prepare high school seniors for college-level writing. If you are interested, please give me a call at 917-273-9015 or email me at tanya.llewellyn[at]gmail.com. Tanya Llewellyn tanya.llewellyn[at]gmail.com 9172739015 ----------------------------------------------- Apr 18 2012 SAT and ACT Prep that focuses on the strategies for test- taking across the subjects and skill development where foundational gaps exist. Also prepare students for the SSAT test to apply for private school admissions. For mor information, call us at (510) 632-1317 or go to www.brainstormtutoring.org. Located at 8105 Edgewater Drive #222, Oakland, CA 94621 Ericka Brumfield ericka[at]carefulminds.com (510) 632-1317 ----------------------------------------------- Mar 27 2012 Dear parents, I tutor individual students to help them achieve a high score on the SAT or ACT. I have considerable experience with both of these tests, having taught SAT and ACT test preparation classes at UC Berkeley and at Berkeley High, Skyline High School and Head- Royce. The tutoring I offer is designed to meet the particular needs of each student, improving his or her test-taking strengths and addressing areas that need attention. In each subject area of the SAT or ACT ? math, reading, writing and (in the case of the ACT) science - I help the student build skills and confidence. You can learn more about my approach to tutoring at: www.berkeleytutors.net Background: Undergraduate degree in physics from Cal Tech and a doctorate in philosophy from UC Berkeley. I?ve taught at UC Berkeley and at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. I will be happy to discuss any aspect of SAT/ACT preparation with you. You can reach me via email or telephone. Raymond Barglow ray[at]barglow.com 510-486-1050 ----------------------------------------------- Mar 22 2012 Individualized, holistic, one-on-one preparation for the SAT and ACT with Emily Weinstein. Together, we address all aspects of the testing process, from content and format to stamina and focus. We then develop an individual strategy for every question type, while building confidence and easing anxiety. A Brown University graduate myself, I've been tutoring full-time for over a decade. In addition to a mastery of these exams, I have a unique ability to connect with teenagers and motivate them to perform at their best. My students and their parents often describe me as ''not just a tutor, but a life coach.'' My goal is to make this challenging process as painless and positive an experience as it can be. My approach is compassionate, patient, caring and effective. Please get in touch to talk more about how I can help your child succeed. Excellent references available. For more information, please visit www.weinsteintutoring.com Emily Weinstein weinsteintutoring[at]gmail.com 917-655-5042 ----------------------------------------------- Mar 22 2012 BARA SAPIR is available in the Bay Area to meet with students whose test scores are compromised as a result of test anxiety and low confidence. Sapir is an internationally recognized expert in high-performance coaching and test preparation. She is a pioneer in bringing holistic techniques to the test preparation field, optimizing test-taking results by reducing anxiety and enhancing concentration and confidence. She created the Full Potential Audio Course -- a unique interactive 5 hour course for high-stakes standardized tests and is co-author of a forthcoming book on taking the GMAT. Sapir has coached hundreds of clients, and has over 20 years' experience teaching test prep, including 6 years for The Princeton Review. She holds a Masters degree in Education, certifications in Hypnosis, Neuro lingistic Programming, and Life Coaching. For more information a www.testprepny.com or director@testprepny.com Bara Sapir director[at]testprepny.com 415-483-9256 ----------------------------------------------- Mar 02 2012 I have tutored hundreds of students in California, New York, China, Australia, and throughout the country, and I am excited to work with you as well! In my ''spare time,'' I am a PhD student researching and writing about English Literature at Berkeley, where I hold the Regents Fellowship. I received a BA from Columbia University in 2006, graduating on the Dean's List and with two separate Departmental Honors. After that, I was an editorial assistant at Bedford / St. Martin's, a textbook company in Manhattan. I have received 99th percentile scores on every sort of standardized test from the ERB and ISEE to the SAT, GRE, and LSAT. And, last but not least, in June 2010, I became a Jeopardy Champion (!) ranked in the top 10 for single-day winners, and the top 40 for overall single day winnings. You can find more information about me at my website, peterhallprep.com, or you can contact me directly at the email and phone number below. Peter Hall peterhall[at]berkeley.edu (212) 729-6711 ----------------------------------------------- Feb 21 2012 If you or your child need help on the SAT or ACT tests, please contact me. I am a UC Berkeley economics major who scored a 2400 on the SAT and a 36 composite on the ACT, making me uniquely qualified to assist students with the standardized test taking process. I have 4 years tutoring experience, working with multiple students and both standardized tests. I will gladly provide a full resume on request. I live near the UC campus, and I am willing to travel up to 10 miles or so from there. I am free most evenings, and I am comfortable working with students at libraries, coffee shops, or their homes. Whether as a stand-alone tutor or a supplement to another prep program, I can provide invaluable insight and test- taking experience. Learn from someone who understands the pressure test-takers are under, has proven test-taking merit, and has experience with the recent changes to both the SAT and ACT. Please contact me for further information. Michael Radik michaelradik[at]gmail.com 9143303408 ----------------------------------------------- Feb 01 2012 Dear Parents, Holistic test prep is possible. Through careful observation, I tailor my one-on-one approach to utilize each student's particular intellectual strengths. Most test-prep companies offer a standard curriculum, raising scores from the median 500 range to the 600's, claiming a 250-300 point increase across all three sections. I've been particularly successful where this approach falls short, helping students earn the points that are hardest to get (moving from the 600 range to 700 plus). Educated at Dartmouth and Stanford, I've tutored the SAT/ACT for over a decade, and wrote my own SAT prep book which I use in conjunction with the College Board materials. I've developed lasting relationships with my clients, tutoring most subjects, admissions consulting, and advising through college. I can provide excellent references from many satisfied parents whose children have gone on to study at some of the finest schools in the country. Jeremy jdwheelr[at]gmail.com 650-804-8717 ----------------------------------------------- Jan 16 2012 Looking for a great SAT or ACT tutor? Hello! My name is Mo Rahmoun. I am an in-home, one-on-one tutor for the SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests, ISEE, SSAT and HSPT. I am a graduate of UC Berkeley. I have been actively tutoring in Berkeley and its vicinities for nearly 11 years, during which I tutored several hundred students. My highly successful and extensive tutoring experience has enabled my students to achieve excellent, and in many cases dramatic, improvements in their scores. Many were accepted to top universities, such as UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCLA, Cornell, and numerous others. An excerpt from a recent e-mail from a parent: ''...[my son] just got his SAT scores. What a magnificent improvement! He could not have done it without your help and encouragement. Working with you really paid off. I will encourage others to seek you out...'' For more info, see ''Parent Recommendations''. E-mail: bcfcl@comcast.net Phone: 510-367-5829 or 510-763-9627 Mo Rahmoun bcfcl[at]comcast.net ----------------------------------------------- Jan 15 2012 The People's Test Prep Service (PTPS) is a non-profit UC Berkeley student-run group dedicated to providing free accessible instruction in standardized test- taking to college-bound students. We offer a 10 week SAT or ACT class (80% attendance required) taught by UC Berkeley students. We have had great success in the past and want motivated students who want to jump start not only their college applications, but also their career aspirations! We also offer over 10 workshops in different SAT, ACT, and college preparation workshops. For more information and registration, please visit ptps.org. All classes begin the week of February 13th! Register today! If you have any questions, contact ptps.berkeley@gmail.com Karla Mendez ptps.berkeley[at]gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- Aug 06 2011 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 7 yrs, after a career as a college English professor and high school English teacher. I have my PhD in English, my M.A.T. in English Education (Cal certified), and have published extensively on both literature and teaching. My students consistently raise their grades and SAT scores (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 925.254.1907; 510.206.8847 Jeffrey Segall jasegall[at]yahoo.com Jeffrey Segall jasegall[at]yahoo.com 510.206.8847 -----------------------------------------------
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