Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…have been working as a tutor and educator for over 8 years. I graduated from UC Berkeley's 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...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College- Master of Arts, English Literature
Nathan: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I have teaching experience in a range of the humanities and social sciences, particularly writing and language, history, politics, geography and religious studies. I have advanced degrees in history and religion from McGill and Harvard, and have held research positions at Oxford and Princeton. I love learning and teaching, and I find working with students incredibly rewarding.... My teaching philosophy revolves around encouraging students' autonomy to tailor my approach to their interests, learning styles, and background...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Comparative literature and Russian
Harvard University- Masters, History and Religion
Jenny: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…currently a junior at Washington University in St. Louis, studying Electrical Engineering (undergrad), Throughout high school but less so in college, I 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...
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Claremont McKenna College- Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Helene: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…I have the most experience with. But I would love to be given the chance to tackle new things as well! For instance, I have an enduring love for literature and writing, and I am also completely fluent in German, having lived in Germany for fourteen years. I would love to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time,...
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Mills College- Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
Evan: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…an academic by profession and a writer by habit. I have over three years of teaching experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Milan: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…Symbolic Systems and Theater double-major at Stanford University in Northern California, Milan is very excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team. His main academic interests are English, philosophy, math, and computer science, but Milan enjoys many other subjects (psychology, physics, and economics to name a few). He is fluent in Spanish and an active member of the Latino community. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, and taking the occasional photograph.
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Stanford University- Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
David: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…applying to PhD programs in International Development and Foreign Policy. Outside of academics, I am an avid gamer, both tabletop and video games. I frequently travel, both for pleasure and for gaming competitions. I am also an avid hiker and mountain biker. When not working or gaming, you can find me wandering mountain trails. As I stated above I believe that forging a personal connection between the student and the material is the key to...
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Colorado College- Bachelors, International Political Economy
Pepperdine University- Masters, Master of Public Policy
Aidan: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona in 2015, with my B.A. in English and a minor in Classics. I have three and a half years of experience tutoring high school and college students, in a wide variety of subjects, including ACT, SAT, and GRE test prep, as well as many topics in the humanities. I challenge my students to push themselves beyond what they thought possible, and I am always happy to...
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University of Arizona- Bachelors, English
Brendan: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…am a recent Tufts University graduate with a major in Philosophy (focus on History and Philosophy of Science), and minors in Physics and Religion. I earned Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and High Honors in Thesis for my 72-page work in the History of Science. I was also a committed Teaching Assistant (TA), going so far as to get special permission to TA Logic as an undergraduate due to my passion for teaching the...
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Tufts University- Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Heather: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics and a B.A. in Political Science in 2020. I am currently in graduate school studying Quantitative Economic Analysis. I am passionate about helping students score their very best on standardized tests. With tutoring and a study schedule, every student is capable of doing well on these exams. I will personalize each tutoring session according to your strengths and weaknesses and...
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University of Southern California- Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Jacob: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…stops learning is no better off than someone who stopped breathing. I have always loved learning formally and informally. New facts and perspectives are food to my soul. I think success and enjoyment in education can play a vital role in making us lifelong learners. Assisting others in finding success is satisfaction. Let me put my education, adult life experience (from an Idaho cattle ranch to the second largest city in the world), and love...
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Hillsdale College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Philosophy
Peter: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…got you down? Nervous about the English or Reading sections of the ACT? Having trouble understanding the novel you're reading for class? Worry no more! I can help you with all of that. I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Utah with a focus on narrative studies. I am currently pursuing an M.A. in Education from Augsburg College. My hobbies include rock climbing, attending concerts, playing soccer, and writing short...
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University of Utah- Bachelors, English
Augsburg College- Current Grad Student, Education
David: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…this about, including languages, mathematics, and (of course) philosophy. All of these areas stretch from an elementary to an advanced level, and I consider it of cardinal importance to equally value the successful communication both of elementary topics, such as algebra 1 or German word order, and complex ones, such as deontological critiques of utilitarian ethics. By valuing all levels of difficulty, I am able to give students a firm foundation, with which they can...
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University of Pennsylvania- Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Paige: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…学校心理学博士candidat传入e at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As an undergraduate, I attended a prestigious honors program at the University of Texas at Austin. In essence, I have years of experience tutoring and teaching languages, writing, testing strategies, and other various subjects for students from elementary through college. Additionally, I am well-versed in university admissions for both graduate and undergraduate programs, and I can offer consulting on how...
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The University of Texas at Austin- Bachelor in Arts, English
Heather: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…在测试准备,包括读/写,SAT English/Biology, and Nevada state proficiency exams. I am most passionate about teaching psychology, English/writing, reading, and elementary/middle school math. My individual teaching style is flexible, as I feel it is necessary to cater towards a students unique learning style and needs. I believe confidence and self-efficacy play pivotal roles in a students acquisition of knowledge and ability to learn new concepts. I believe it is crucial to provide...
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University of Nevada- Las Vegas - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Nevada-Las Vegas- Masters, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Ted: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…am a sixth grade gifted education in Fairfax County Public Schools. I am also a Cross Country coach and summer school instructor with the Center for Talented Youth. Aside from having strong content knowledge in various subject areas, I believe I am motivating, encouraging, and supportive of my students. Whether you hope to raise your grade in class, pass a test, or learn a better way to take notes, my approach to tutoring is based...
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University of Arizona- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Classics
Radford University- Master of Science, Education
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Erika: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…is a driving force in my life, I have a few other interests and hobbies. Music is one of my primary interests: I've played piano since the age of six, I used to play cello, and I am an active singer who participates in Colorado Chorale, one of Denver's prestigious choirs. Likewise, I also used to participate in musical theater productions, so this continues to be something of interest for me. In addition to my...
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Regis University- Bachelor in Arts, English and Philosophy
Kelsey: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…reading, essay writing and editing, as well as SAT Verbal prep and LSAT Logic Games/Analytical Reasoning. I enjoy working with students in all these areas, but I most enjoy helping them through the essay process: seeing their ideas and arguments take shape and come to life on the page is very exciting for me. Education is one of the most important values in my life: it is indispensable not only because of society's increasing valuation...
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Seattle University- Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Ryan: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…to give the most straightforward explanation possible. I am a firm believer in contextualization - most especially in history - as it offers a broader and deeper understanding of concepts, which allows students better recall ability. I am quite easy-going, but highly effective. Apart from my foci in higher education, I specialize in persuasive writing and essay construction. When I am not actively teaching, I am actively learning. I am currently working on a research...
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Loyola University Maryland- Bachelors, Philosophy; Political Science; History
Fordham University- Masters, Philosophy
Martin: San Francisco-Bay Area Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Francisco, CA
…teaching and am committed to doing it well. In the following I illustrate my experiences to help you decide if I am a good fit. During college, I designed and taught two six week long seminars. They met for 2 hours, 4 times a week. One was in theater, the other in American Literature. My students were a group of young men from Harlem between 9th and 12th grade. I also tutored them in college...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York- Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
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