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Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…solving skills are better. Doing practice tests is good, but focusing on the 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...
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Northwestern University- Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730
Kristine: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…graduated from Rutgers University with a double major in Genetics and Psychology. Currently, 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...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick单身汉,生物学cs and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710
Kevin: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…have attended and worked at the tutoring center, EDU4U, for the last 7 years. My own experiences as a student receiving tutoring has taught me and helped me a lot in being a successful tutor. In my opinion, the most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students...
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Georgetown University- Current Undergrad, Finance
Edwin: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…最近从加州大学洛杉矶分校wi以优等成绩毕业th a BS in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Chinese. I have about two 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...
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University of California-Los Angeles- Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
一个CT Composite: 35
一个CT English: 35
一个CT Math: 34
Jennifer: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…students. With this interaction, I can tailor my teaching methods and figure out 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...
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University of California-Riverside- Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780
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Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I am a 4th year Mechanical Engineering Major at UC Irvine. I have taken every core math, physics, and engineering course within mechanical engineering. In the past I have tutored pre algebra, algebra, and calculus. Throughout my university experience, I excelled in math in particular.
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University of California-Irvine- Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
一个CT English: 32
一个CT Math: 32
Joseph: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…Writing, and SAT Reading. In the summer of 2015, I 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...
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Berkeley City College- Current Undergrad, English
SAT Writing: 720
Rebecca: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live 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...
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University of California-Irvine- Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Evan: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, 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
Christie: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…apply the lessons learned through high school and two years at Cal to 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...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
一个CT English: 35
一个CT Math: 31
一个CT Reading: 32
Katherine: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…current English 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.
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Holy Names University- Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Holy Names University- Masters, English
Terry: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…programmer and manager. In 2006 I transitioned to teaching and have taught Computer Science and Philosophy at the high school and middle school levels. I am currently a Computer Science teacher at The Nueva School in Hillsborough, CA. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Computer Science and English. My students have gone on to MIT, Stanford, and UC. I am a firm proponent of the "growth mindset", believing...
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SFSU - Bachelor in Arts, English with Computer Science Minor
Simon: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…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 hours a week selling educational aids and study guides to families, I have been left with a desire to...
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University of California-Santa Barbara- Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700
Jason: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…earned my B.A. in Political Science and History from Columbia University in the City of New York. I also earned my J.D. from Yeshiva University. I have been an ESL Tutor and college application Advisor on and off for the past 5 years in Asia and the U.S. I can help students prepare for the LSAT, improve their writing skills, and public speaking ability, among other things. In my spare time, I enjoy sports, writing,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History
Yeshiva University- Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 165
一个manda: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…am currently a Career Advisor and Tutor at John Muir Charter School in San Francisco, CA. I received my BFA in Dance (emphasis in Modern Contemporary Dance) from San Jose State University, and have been dancing professionally for the past 3 years since I graduated in 2012. Working with youth and helping students discover their true potential for success, regardless of background or barriers, has always been a deep-seated passion of mine. I, myself, a...
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San Jose State University——美术学士,跳舞
Elizabeth : Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…grade to 8th grade. I am very familiar with how to motivate students who are bored or dont feel like doing work! As a freshman in college, I also volunteered by teaching reading and math to underprivileged students through Each One Teach One. In college, I went on to be employed as an engineering tutor for over 50% of my high level mechanical engineering courses. I have been a teaching assistant for Circuits, Mechanics 3,...
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Washington University in St Louis- Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 730
Eli: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…graduated with honors from UCLA, majoring in psychology. I spent 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles- Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Shannon: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on 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...
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University of California-Davis- Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE考试Quantitative: 164
GRE考试Verbal: 162
Tiffani: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…a Bay Area environmental policy professional working for an organic fruit & vegetable distributor in San Francisco. I discovered my passion for working with students while I served abroad in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. As a student of languages since I was 6 years old, studying Spanish and Russian, I'm familiar with the difficulties of language study and have a lot of experience working with students to overcome these obstacles to learning....
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick- Bachelors, Political Science and Russian Language and Literature
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey - Masters, Environmental Policy
Paul: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
'Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. Ryunosuke Satoro. Im passionate about Ocean Conservation, Marine Exploration and protecting the environment. I've worked hard to become a better teacher and mentor. I recently completed my Masters degree at Utah State University as an Environmental Engineer. I love working with students and get them interested in science and maths, especially chemistry! ... Make it fun, relevant, and interactive. Find common ground.... Find out about the...
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University of Melbourne - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Utah State University- Masters, Environmental Engineering
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