Mei: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…troublesome problems is better. Simply - knowledge is good, but intelligence is better. My favorite subject matter to tutor is SAT prep (especially math). The best part about the SAT is there are no surprises. Although the questions are "different", they never really "change". What this means is that even a child who regularly struggles at math, reading, or writing can memorize the framework and question types and conquer the SAT. There is a lot...
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Northwestern University- Bachelors, Economics
Abigail: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…is reflected in my coursework and high level of achievement throughout my academic career. I 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...
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University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Jennifer: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…a better way to explain a difficult concept. Being able to be a part of a student's learning progress and helping them reach their potential is very fulfilling. And seeing how a student can surprise themselves with their own abilities is the best thing a tutor can ask for. For mathematics, I've taken up to Calculus BC in high school, and Multivariable Calculus at UCR. I understand the concepts, but I can also explain them...
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University of California-Riverside- Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Jean: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…Im not working remotely as a CRM consultant or 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...
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University of California-Los Angeles- Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
Christie: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…help a student excel in any material. Because both of my parents are teachers (one high school-level and one university-level), I have both observed their teaching methods in the classroom and have received their teaching. I have had the opportunity to communicate through difficult concepts with them, evaluate methods, and test approaches occasionally with my own tutees. I have taught the English language, a subject I am very familiar with, to primary school students in...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Eli: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…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. If you are...
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University of California-Los Angeles- Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Shannon: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…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 direction. The student...
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University of California-Davis- Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
Evan: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…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 of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish I...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Lucas: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…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 a range of...
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Georgetown University- Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
Audrey: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…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 my way. If...
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Pomona College- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Mitchell: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…interest in standardized tests such as the SAT and would want to tutor in that as well. I particularly have an interest in tutoring the SAT Math section, as that is something many students have difficulty with and is important for advancing academically. My tutoring philosophy focuses on personal relationship and a focus on understanding of concepts rather than just focusing on answering a particular question correctly. In my spare time, I enjoy reading about...
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Boston College- Bachelor of Science, Political Science & International Studies
Samuel: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…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 often math or...
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University of California-Los Angeles- Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University- Masters in Education, Education
Josh: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.
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University of California-Berkeley- Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
William: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, 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.
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Chapman University- Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kristine: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…I am applying for dental school with a DAT score in the 98th percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the students weaknesses. I am very attentive and adaptable ensuring a more...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick- Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
Joshua: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…一直喜欢帮助我的学生提高吗their test scores on the SAT. I have a strong connection to all the subjects I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had many wonderful opportunities that resulted from my excellent education. It is important to me that my students receive an excellent education to improve their...
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Oberlin College——艺术学士学位,英语
San Francisco State University- Master of Science, Physics
Milan: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…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)
Dallas: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…Physics and Chemistry, and also taught an introductory Biology 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...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
Cody: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Izabel: Silicon Valley SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
…at college. Math has definitely been my favorite subject to tutor; I find joy in helping people who are struggling get to a point where concepts finally make sense. There is a sort of instant gratification when you are able to find a solution to a tricky math problem. Through my experience with standardized tests like the SAT, I have found many tricks to beating the ???game??? of standardized testing and would love to share...
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Tulane University of Louisiana- Bachelor of Science, Economics, International Relations
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