Rebecca: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…As I progressed through undergrad and graduate school, I expanded my tutoring repertoire to include French and Japanese, two languages I have studied extensively, while obtaining my teaching credential in 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...
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University of California-Irvine- Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
凯思莲:帕洛阿尔托写作导师
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…to bring their writing to a higher level, I am comfortable working with a variety of students and their learning styles. In a one-on-one setting I can support the student’s 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...
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Holy Names University——基于“增大化现实”技术学士ts, Humanities
Holy Names University- Masters, English
Jennifer: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…know the basics before you get speaking fluently. Math can be difficult, but it can be even more fun once you get it. To me, chemistry is the perfect blend of science and math, which is great since I enjoy both! You can learn from the most basic atoms (don't trust them, they make up everything!) to the most complex proteins to applications in the real world. Chemistry is fun to learn, teach, and experience,...
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University of California-Riverside- Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Simon: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…United States history, with a special fondness for the British Empire, 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...
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University of California-Santa Barbara——基于“增大化现实”技术学士ts, History
Kathleen: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…有一天成为一名医生。在我的本科专业uate schooling, I worked with and mentored high school students through a program with the university and their cancer center, to promote higher learning in disadvantaged and underrepresented minority students. This ultimately will increase the number of minorities in biomedical research. Working with students and empowering their minds is uplifting because it is wonderful to be able to promote a fun environment while encouraging the students to stay...
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University of California-San Diego- Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Joseph: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…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 great of an opportunity not to take a leap of faith for. Because I, too, am a student chasing his dreams, nothing gives me more satisfaction and hope in helping others to not only become more comfortable with...
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Berkeley City College- Current Undergrad, English
Tina: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…Francisco recently. I've tutored mainly middle/high-school students in Chinese or ESL in the home or at summer camps, but I would also love to work with adults or much younger children. It's never too early to start! I hold a bachelor of science in economics and bachelor or arts in comparative area studies from Duke University, with a minor in Chinese. I also studied pastry arts at The French Culinary Institute, so In my leisure time,...
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Duke University- Bachelors, Economics
Jacqueline: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…University and Literature at Harvard University. In my free time, I am a volunteer for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I 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...
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University of Richmond——基于“增大化现实”技术学士ts, English
Josh: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, 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
Robert: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…an overworked system that demands too much time from them without adequate pay and respect, and because most graduate schools of education do not adequately train teachers with evidence-based scholarship and give them the tools they need to succeed. I firmly believe that I and Varsity Tutors can fill this gap in education and in a student's learning by supplementing what schools cannot provide though teachers and professors are very passionate and heartfelt and genuinely...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University- Masters, English
Michael: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…that help the student "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...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
Amanda: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…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 tutoring including visual aids, hands-on materials, books, and online sources to ensure that all students' learning styles are compatible with my lesson plans. Building...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Education
Caitlin: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…long-term written projects such as term papers and theses. I enjoy tutoring any subject that involves writing, and I have found great satisfaction in helping students organize their thoughts and learn to express themselves clearly and confidently. Many people are nervous and uncertain when tackling a written project, and it is always gratifying when they overcome this block and discover how surprisingly eloquent and articulate they can become. When I am not writing or reading,...
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Middlebury College——基于“增大化现实”技术学士ts, English Literature
Eli: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…专栏作家在洛杉矶。我用过的udents 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 willing to put in the effort, you will get better (and if you're doing it right you can have some fun...
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University of California-Los Angeles——基于“增大化现实”技术学士ts, Psychology
Grace: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…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 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...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelors, Geology
Joshua: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…from Oberlin College. I am currently studying at San Francisco State University, pursuing my Master's of Science in Physics. Between my undergraduate and graduate studies, I served in the United States Peace Corps to teach English in rural Panama. In San Francisco, I have been enjoying helping my students improve 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...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College——基于“增大化现实”技术学士ts, English
San Francisco State University- Master of Science, Physics
克里斯蒂:帕洛阿尔托写作导师
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…nucleophiles to a university peer a few days after learning it. These varying degrees of familiarity in subject material have helped me to practice recalling material on the spot to then explain it to a student. These different experiences have trained me to meet each student where they are. My schedule of availability begins on July 18 and until mid-August I am free from Monday through Saturday beginning at 8 AM and Sunday after 1...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Lila Ann: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…from Smith College (American Studies & Dance, 2009). During college, I studied in Paris, France for a full year, and successfully applied for a Fulbright Grant that allowed me to do ten months of research on contemporary dance in Burkina Faso (in francophone West Africa) after graduating. My teaching experience includes serving as a T.A. at Yale College, Santa Barbara City College, and Education Française Bay Area, and teaching study skills and ACT preparation courses...
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Smith College——基于“增大化现实”技术学士ts, American Studies; Dance
Jason: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
…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, cooking, and...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York——基于“增大化现实”技术学士ts, Political Science and History
Yeshiva University- Juris Doctor, Law
Benjamin: Palo Alto Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
Hi! My name is Ben Hopwood and I recently graduated from Pacific University with a Bachelors in Journalism. I am so excited to work as a tutor and cannot wait to help guide young minds along their paths to success.
Education & Certification
Pacific University——基于“增大化现实”技术学士ts, Journalism
Private Writing Tutoring in Palo Alto, CA
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