Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Oakland, CA

...graduate from Stanford University, where I majored in Human Biology. I am passionate about the intersection of healthcare, technology, and education and aspire towards a career in medicine. However, I hope to gain a rewarding experience outside of the realm of healthcare before entering medical school. Working for Varsity Tutors provides such an opportunity. I have held multiple tutoring jobs over the past few years, including tutoring Human Biology courses at Stanford and tutoring high...

...old. For four weeks, I led this class as the sole English teacher, teaching grammar, vocabulary, essay-writing, and speaking skills. After returning from Taiwan, I joined the non-profit as Curriculum Director where I led the re-design of the program's English teaching curriculum and trained volunteers as teachers. I also served as a teaching assistant for UCSD Biological Sciences in Metabolic Biochemistry, an upper-division course. Moreover, as a peer-health educator for UCSD Student Health Services, I...

...I have a deep appreciation for literature, writing, foreign languages and enjoy tutoring in these subjects most. I have extensive experience as an academic tutor. I worked one-on-one with a middle school student as an academic tutor and mentor throughout my college career at the University of Michigan. I work in all subject areas, including math and science. I am patient, a good listener, and am adept at accommodating different learning styles. In my spare...

...possible. If I intuit that something isn't clicking, I change my teaching style to adapt to the needs of my students. By developing a supportive and encouraging relationship that fosters genuine learning and comprehension, students that work with me do more than just improve their grades and scores - they discover new strengths and build lasting confidence in their skills. I have expertise in special education, specifically helping students with learning difficulties related to ASD...

...works best for my students. I am also an outdoors person, therefore, I love to connect topics to nature and all that we see around us. I am about as friendly as they come and love to make connections with people, making it easier for me to help those around me. I am very down to earth and love to help in any way I can. All in all, I love to share my Math...

...GPA. I am also a state certified teacher in English, grades 6-12. These skills and experiences have since translated into a burgeoning pedagogical career, starting in my undergraduate years at UM. I worked with a number of students on a wide variety of topics and writings, such as medical school applications, expository and persuasive essays, business writing, and even helped someone compose a letter to the Financial Aid Department. These are the experiences and background...

...and City College of San Francisco. I volunteered because I enjoy helping kids learn, reach their full potential, and succeed in life. There wasn't much to tutor at Tiny Tots since the kids were just in preschool. I tutored kids of different ages ranging from 1st-12th grade in various subjects at the Boys & Girls Club. I tutored students in the library at City College of San Francisco, mainly in math and chemistry. I used...

...working with students. I also have years of experience as a private tutor, working with high school students in a variety of subjects. While I tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects are SAT preparation, English (especially writing and editing skills), Math, and Biology. Effective tutoring is very personal and requires work by both the tutor and student. I always try to work with my students on set common goals, and to identify clear strategies...

...and a minor in Biotechnology. Throughout college, I helped many of my fellow students learn more and get better grades in a wide variety of classes by helping them to study more effectively and efficiently. Outside of school, I like to eat sushi and travel (preferably at the same time). Let me know what I can do to help you in your own classes! I can help with various AP, IB, ACT, and GRE subjects.

...am a current second year medical student at UCI School of Medicine. I have been teaching and tutoring for 8 years and could not imagine life without it! I have a further passion for medical sciences, biology, psychology and philosophy. In undergrad I majored in a combination program of Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology. When I am not in school or working, I spend my time with my dog hiking the local mountains or running on the beach.