Katherine: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…curriculum-with reading comprehension (how to engage with a text critically and analytically), organization, grammar and the writing process. Starting with brainstorming ideas, to actually writing words on paper, to the structure of their ideas and how to edit, I instruct students through the writing process without being their editor (the person who “fixes” the writing). My goal is to boost their skills and confidence, and inspire them to do their very best work.
Education & Certification
Holy Names University- Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Holy Names University- Masters, English
Lucas: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My time spent at the head of the classroom has granted me a great deal of patience for working with...
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Georgetown University- Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
Samuel: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…briefly in politics, I decided to go into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles- Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University- Masters in Education, Education
Eli: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…three years as a high school math teacher and basketball coach in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent four years as a sportswriter and columnist in Los Angeles. I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the same way I approach training for a sport....
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles- Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Simon: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…of primary and secondary sources. History is my first love, but I plan to continue my studies in the direction of an Earth Science for my Masters in several years. After completing the extremely competitive Southwestern Advantage internship this past summer, during which I worked 80 hours a week selling educational aids and study guides to families, I have been left with a desire to continue positively impacting young people through education.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara- Bachelor in Arts, History
Hannah: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…beginning of college, I volunteered as a teaching assistant in elementary and 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...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California- Bachelors, Sociology
Shannon: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis- Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
Audrey: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…critical reading and writing skills. I have prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along...
Education & Certification
Pomona College- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Joseph: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…moved to the Bay Area, where I am currently taking fall semester courses at Berkeley City College. Although It was initially hard for me to swallow the stark reality of uprooting the school I loved and thrived in, as well as the friends and family that had nurtured my growth in the beautiful Garden State, the prospect of attending a more prestigious Californian university to complete my undergraduate and (hopefully) law school studies was too...
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Berkeley City College- Current Undergrad, English
Jennifer: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…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 really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College- Master of Arts, English Literature
Amanda: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…achieve reading and writing goals. I am a great tutor because I have over a decade of experience teaching children. I work with students to break down information into easy to manage pieces and make sure they are understanding each step as they go along. If students still seem to be struggling, I return to more basic concepts and help them build upon what they already know. I use a variety of methods in my...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Education
Rebecca: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…and teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that can develop over time, and the learning and growth that can happen in such a setting. I love interacting with my students and helping them...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine- Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Evan: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…有3年以上的教学经验吗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 of good food and bad puns. In my free time,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
杰奎琳:加州艾尔to Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic setting. Next year, I plan to go back to school to get my Master's Degree in Publishing or Digital Journalism. I am also...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond- Bachelor in Arts, English
William: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
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.
Education & Certification
Chapman University- Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Jenny: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…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 this goal within my tutoring sessions, engaging tutees to really...
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Claremont McKenna College- Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Grace: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…academic success in courses related to biology, ecology, environmental science, astronomy, and geography. I have a strong background in math, physics, and chemistry. And although it was not my focus, I am a proficient writer and am comfortable with the mechanical and conceptual composition of written assignments. My major-specific classes included a great deal of field work as well as lab work, completing problems sets, writing research papers and lab reports, and even mapping a...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley- Bachelors, Geology
Jessica: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…areas. Upon my graduation, I moved back home to Tustin, Orange County. I now work for Elite Academy, a test prep company with international branches, where I instruct classes on SAT Critical Reading and ACT Reading. I also continue my private tutoring practice and, of course, tutor for Varsity Tutors. I enjoy working with and connecting to my students. My style of tutoring is professional, but still informal and engaging; I want the student to...
Education & Certification
Stanford University- Bachelors, Theatre and French
Robert: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…genres: essays, business writing, grant writing, technical writing, long-form types of writing, and even creative writing. My interests outside my professional life still feed into and enrich my job. I am an aspiring writer in creative nonfiction, novels, short stories, and essays, and I am moving into technical writing with also a deep knowledge of technical subjects that are in high-demand in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. In the summer I teach...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley- Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University- Masters, English
Samantha: Palo Alto Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…my Bachelor's of Science in Design & Environmental Analysis with a concentration in human factors & ergonomics. I've lived in San Francisco since August 2009 and I work as a user experience designer and consultant. I think a good education is one of the key factors to success in life and I'm passionate about teaching others and helping them learn to be successful in ways they never thought they could. In particular, I enjoy helping...
Education & Certification
Cornell University- Bachelor of Science, Design & Environmental Analysis
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