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Samuel: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...Government. After working 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Sid: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...for a student in any field and at any level at Yale at the end of my Ph.D.: the only time it was awarded to STEM in 35 years! Now, completely immersed in research in developing best the material for clean energy technology, I really miss the teaching that I immensely enjoyed for last 10 years. My secret: success in tests (and maybe in life, too) comes from not just what we know, but what...
Education & Certification
Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur - Bachelors, Chemistry
Yale University - PHD, Chemistry

William: Palo Alto tutor
Certified 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
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 720

Jason: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I 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,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History
Yeshiva University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 165

Reid : Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...was also a tutor at my school's Writing Center. My main areas of strength in terms of tutoring are English, American Literature, World and American History, and American and Comparative Government. I became interested in tutoring through my work at the university, meeting many students from diverse backgrounds. My school had a lot of foreign students, and I was delighted to be able to work with them and learn a little about their cultures as...
Education & Certification
Southern Oregon University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Josh: Palo Alto tutor
Certified 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.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Buddy: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...of California at Berkeley, I have always had a passion for law, history, political science, social studies and spreading knowledge. Since beginning a peer tutoring program in middle school, I have well over 10 years of experience providing one-on-one and small group tutoring services to help students excel and succeed by tailoring sessions to their needs and learning styles. Together, I am certain that we can create a plan for achieving your desired academic outcomes...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Rohayah: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...learn and succeed in life, I embarked on a journey to reach the goals that I had in mind. As a result of that experience, I can really empathize with students who are struggling in school and do not know whom to turn to for help. My forte has always been mathematics, so I would like to help as many students as possible and let each one know that he or she can have a...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics

Melissa: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...student, professional, and teaching perspective. I understand what it feels like when you are completely stuck on a problem or concept, so when teaching I use scaffolding to break concepts down into manageable parts. I have experience teaching Computer Science to a classroom of 20 high school students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. This included daily lectures, mentoring, and one on one tutoring/debugging, among other responsibilities. I also gained experience tutoring college students during my time...
Education & Certification
Sonoma State University - Bachelors, Computer Science

Lila Ann: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...discipline, and beyond graduation in the job market or graduate school. I teach and tutor from an honest enthusiasm for words, language and the writing process. I work with students from elementary school through college on building fundamental reading and writing skills, completing assignments above standard, and finding their own voice through the written word and oral response. I tutor a range of subjects with a focus on language arts for example: Reading:...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance

Hannah: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I have such a passion for teaching, throughout college I sought out as many opportunities as possible to support students in their learning and development. In the 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...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 800

Caitlin: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...peer writing tutor, I helped students improve and revise their written assignments in all subjects, but worked more extensively with first-year students in writing-intensive courses. Currently, I work as a freelance writer and editor and have edited application essays for numerous graduate school applicants, several of whom were accepted to their top choice programs. I have also tutored undergraduate and graduate students who requested support throughout long-term written projects such as term papers and theses....
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature

Jeanette: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I love teaching pretty much anything! I began tutoring English, math and science as a freshman in college, then added dance and aerial acrobatics to my repertoire. Now, I specialize in all things English, writing, reading, French and anatomy.
Education & Certification
California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

Nathan: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...my time at Tufts, I spent three years teaching science to students of many ages as part of multiple outreach programs. My teaching experience covered topics from elementary chemistry demonstration to genetic research with high schoolers. While I enjoy tutoring a number of subjects, I am especially fond of science and math. My goal as a tutor is often to not only teach a subject, but get a student involved with a subject - that...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Simon: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 hours a...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700

Sophia: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...students, volunteering in the Emergency Department of a local hospital, and (most recently) applying to medical school. My favorite part about tutoring is working to engage students to feel as excited and interested as I do towards the material that I teach and hearing my students tell me that they learn more with me in an hour than they do in an entire week of school! When I teach, I strive to let my students...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Chemistry; Molecular Cell Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
MCAT: 40

Adam: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
Learning is a life-long process. You might not get things the first time or the second time, but if you stick with it, you can always reach your goals. ... My first session will probably begin with some get to know you questions. I want to know how the student thinks and what they are interested in. Once we establish that, then we can move on and tackle any subject the way that works best for...
Education & Certification
Pacific Oaks College - Current Undergrad, Human Development

Rebecca: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities

Michael: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...background, but I am especially good at helping students understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one is good at everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the same material, and I have a knack for finding the one that works. I enjoy using examples and analogies that help the student "get" and remember complicated concepts....
Education & Certification
The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770

Jessica: Palo Alto tutor
Certified Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...since beginning my undergraduate career at Stanford University. In my free time, I set up a private tutoring practice in the Palo Alto/ Los Altos/ Redwood City 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...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French
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