Shannon: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
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…to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, right answer. Through effective communication and patience, the student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also the ability to think analytically. I would say that my tutoring philosophy is based on encouragement and always validating the opinions of the student before steering the student in the right direction. The student must be willing to learn and absorb information, as...
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University of California-Davis- Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
Edwin: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
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…years of experience in tutoring students. I tutor high school and college level mathematics and SAT/ACT preparation. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, the subjects that interest me the most are calculus, college level mathematics, and test prep. I have a calm, adaptive tutoring style. I revise my tutoring strategies to fit each student's unique traits and I believe that a calm demeanor causes students to be less stressed, which in turn improves...
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University of California-Los Angeles- Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Abigail: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
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…成就在我的学术生涯。我graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in Classics and received a special commendation for my Bachelor of Arts thesis. I took on independent research projects during my undergraduate summers. I plan to one day pursue a Ph.D in Classics. I am also committed to improving the education experience of my students, and have demonstrated that commitment in both my professional and personal life. Currently, I am working...
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University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Hannah: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
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…middle schools around USC and worked for CollegeSpring, an organization that provides SAT tutoring to socio-economically disadvantaged students for free. I tutored SAT test preparation and also mentored students about the college admissions process and their career goals. Since then, I have been serving as a private in-home tutor for students at USC and around Los Angeles. More recently, I founded and led programs at USC to advocate for educational justice for local students and...
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University of Southern California- Bachelors, Sociology
Jennifer: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Jose, CA
…department of English, where I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College- Master of Arts, English Literature
Alexander: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
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…Pre-Calculus, etc. and am very comfortable with the assignments given in these classes, as well as the areas students most often need help with on tests and exams. I am also happy to work with college students. I have worked with almost every variety of Calculus course, as well as differential equations, linear algebra, etc. Finally, I also help students preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE tests. Though my college career...
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Swarthmore College- Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Jenny: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
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…have tutored students and peers in academic areas more focused on writing and math. A core part of my teaching and learning philosophy is that I will have mastered a material if I can teach another person these concepts and come up with my own examples to illustrate my understanding. I will infuse this goal within my tutoring sessions, engaging tutees to really learn and challenge them to think critically. Another important aspect of my...
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Claremont McKenna College- Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Jean: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
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…shooting photography, Ive been working on Prezi presentations and reviewing various test prep books to gather meaningful and common practice problems to teach. I would credit my teaching philosophy to my mom - a college psychology professor prior to immigrating to the U.S. The methods she used to help me learn and to drive my curiosity still influence how I think and learn concepts today. From her, I learned that a meaningful education requires more...
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University of California-Los Angeles- Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
Retesh: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
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…they take. I've been a student myself for essentially my whole life and the most important lesson I've learned would be that it is important to never lose hope when life gets tough. It's okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only...
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Marquette University- Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University- Masters, Health Management and Policy
Talia: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Jose, CA
…Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with children, listening to their stories, and sharing a laugh as I impart knowledge in a structured but comfortable environment.
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Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Sid: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
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…clean energy technology, I really miss the teaching that I immensely enjoyed for last 10 years. My secret: success in tests (and maybe in life, too) comes from not just what we know, but what we can deliver in a short time, when demanded. I learned the methods in a hard way. I aim to work with students who are like I once was: struggling, needing an extra push, or stuck on a problem without...
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Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur - Bachelors, Chemistry
Yale University- PHD, Chemistry
William: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
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Hi, I'm Will and I am currently a freshman at Chapman University majoring in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in physiology. I love to play tennis as well as hanging out with my friends during my free time.
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Chapman University- Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Dallas: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Jose, CA
…lab. I also spent some time tutoring High School students in various sciences as well as Spanish. I approach teaching in the same way that I approach learning; through a problem-solving, rather than memorization-based technique. I have found that most of the time, students are eager to understand the big picture but can sometimes get tripped up by confusing subtleties before they get there. It is my job to patiently translate that jargon into understandable...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
Anya: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Jose, CA
…很多不同的学生!实现潜水员se range of learning styles, I approach sessions with careful patience and perceptiveness, accommodating each individual students' needs and ensuring that I've found a way of explaining things that works for them. I'm certified as a tutor through Cuesta College and worked there as a one one one tutor for their DSPS department. Currentlty I am a student at Mills College. I am experienced with students of all ages...
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Cuesta College- Current Undergrad, Sociology
Katharine: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
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…Behavior. After graduating, I moved back to the San Francisco Bay Area (where I grew up) and have been tutoring high school students in math and science. I have worked with students of all ages in a wide range of subjects; however, I am most passionate about helping high school students prepare for the SAT and ACT math and science tests. With my free time, I enjoy playing with my two cats (a large orange...
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University of California-Davis- Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ben: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Jose, CA
…and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it with the right tools, and I am eager to pass along what I have learned from years of studying for and taking standardized tests. There is nothing quite...
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George Washington University- Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Roosevelt University- PHD, Clinical Psychology
Jan: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
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…unfold. Why do I teach? Successful learning requires awareness of HOW you think: how you create and organize your own perception. I am fascinated with this meta-thinking, this thinking ABOUT how you think, and I take great joy in helping others gain deeper insight into their own thinking patterns. I graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in Creative Writing, and I currently teach and mentor the critical writing process to undergraduate and master's degree...
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Oberlin College- Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance
Rebecca: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Jose, CA
…build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking, being with...
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Northwestern University- Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
David: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Jose, CA
…to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and...
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Drake University- Bachelor of Science, Education, History
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Naama: San Jose SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Jose, CA
…other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do a lot of it during my quarter-century on this planetRussia, all...
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纽约大学- Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
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