Top Social Studies Tutors serving Oakland
Audrey: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, 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...
Education & Certification
Pomona College- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Evan: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...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 had more free time.... My goal is to...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Jennifer: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...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 collaboratively with...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College文科硕士,英国文学
Samuel: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, 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
Simon: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...World War I and II, and the Cold War. My rigorous studies also ensured that I became confident and well studied in geography, essay and research writing, and analysis 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...
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University of California-Santa Barbara- Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700
Arianna: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...my ESL Instructor Certifications and taught English to both urban and rural high school students across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are English, History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their foundation for success allows them to reach their full academic potential. I enjoy nothing more than witnessing the students I work with...
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Pitzer College- Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Mustafa: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...private tutor, helping middle school and high school aged students in a wide variety of math and science courses. I also volunteered on a weekly basis at a local community center to provide homework and study help to students. I have also helped students study and prepare for the PSAT and SAT math sections. It is my belief that, in addition to the raw information presented, math and science courses teach crucial analytical skills that...
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus- Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800
Talia: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...Multiple Subjects 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
Andy: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...as a teacher, media producer, and consultant, witnessing firsthand the effect that great education can have on a communit of people. I am especially interested in one-on-one learning, as it has improved my own life time and time again. This is why I joined Varsity Tutors: to contribute as much as I can to someone else's development as a student in the classroom and citizen of the world. Let's have a great time learning together!
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University of Miami- Bachelors, Motion Pictures, Spanish
Haley: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
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Murray State College- Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance
Michael: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
..."get" and remember complicated concepts. Preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE is much easier with a tutor to help you prioritize, strategize, and structure your time wisely. I took the GRE in 2013 and earned the top score in Critical Reading, so the latest version is fresh in my mind. I am glad to share the study strategies that worked for me, including tips on writing essays under pressure. If you...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770
Eli: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, 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
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Daniel: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...degree in Zoology. I am applying to medical school this year. I have tutored fellow classmates throughout college in a variety of subjects; I have tutored biology, physics, math, history, chemistry, and ecology. My teaching method is to make complex ideas more relative to simple concepts and everyday life. I believe that making connections to concepts while learning is the easiest way to grasp a subject. I enjoy all sports with an emphasis in basketball,...
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University of California-Santa Barbara- Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Martin: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...国防和安全。我承认实践law in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and have worked in both the private and government sectors. Since 2006, I have been a writer, homeland security/emergency management consultant, and instructor. I teach homeland security, emergency management, and public health classes, and design homeland security classes. My favorite subjects to teach are government/political science and homeland security. The first helps me understand our...
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Connecticut College- Bachelor in Arts, Government
Suffolk University Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
Lucas: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...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 learning styles, and a passion for creating positive learning experiences. Good luck, and keep studying! -- B.S.F.S. '06, Science, Technology & Int'l Affairs, Georgetown Univ., Washington D.C. GPA: 3.75 -- 5 years professional experience in writing, research, analysis and...
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Georgetown University- Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
James: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...Whether the student is just getting started with brainstorming and idea development or putting the final touches on a paper and in need of help revising and editing, I am here to assist and encourage in any way possible. I believe in developing a student's skills over a period of time, rather than simply providing the short term answers simply to achieve an immediate grade. Writing is a skill we develop over the course of...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelors, English Literature
Robert: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...high school students to study for and get college credit with a high score on the AP exam. I firmly believe that my passion and expertise in writing, literature, and history will help students reach their potential and improve their knowledge, skills, and their passion even if they are not yet engaged with the humanities and social sciences. Knowing many teachers and professors, I also firmly believe that students fall into the cracks of education...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University- Masters, English
Grace: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
...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 large portion of the Berkeley hills. I completed my senior honors thesis after a year of collaborative research with UC Berkeley faculty and intend to pursue the topic of that thesis in future research endeavors. In the fall of 2016, I plan...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelors, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
Josh: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, 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.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley- Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Arnav: Oakland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Oakland, CA
I have served as a tutor during middle school and high school for subjects ranging from math to history to English. I think that I'm a great tutor because I am knowledgeable in the subjects that I have listed above. I am also very patient when teaching others because I understand how difficult some concepts can be to grasp having struggled with them myself earlier in life. ... My teaching philosophy can best be described as...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles- Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
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