Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors in Pittsburg, CA

...University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biology. I earned my Master's of Science at U.C. Santa Cruz. My Master's degree is in Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology. While at U.C. Santa Cruz, I worked as a teaching assistant in a microbiology discussion section and a microbiology laboratory section. I work in public health,...

...their work and I prefer to stress the ability to tie several programming concepts together rather than focusing on ultra-specific details. I think it is more important for the students I work with to have the ability to think outside the box and the confidence to approach problems in new ways that others may not...

...State University. Currently I work in special education as an Instructional Assistant. Personality plus my skills will help me to reach success. I live a very relaxed life: I am patient, a problem solver, and I am willing to go the extra mile to change a misunderstanding to an understanding. I like to familiarize myself...

...Algebra and Differential Equations, as well as lower division Physics. I am passionate about math and physics and enjoy sharing my excitement about these subjects with my students. I find that many students shy away from the core concepts in physics and, preferring instead to learn only the specific problems assigned. This can result in...

...Economics as a close second. I am a huge proponent of education; I believe it is essential to improving any and everyone’s future opportunities. By working with students to improve the efficacy of their education, I hope to open doors for them for the years that lie ahead. I am an avid reader and love...

...real math world; it's an important foundation to the application of mathematics in everyday life. I am a disciplined tutor whose teaching philosophy is to develop the students' interest in math, then provide them with concrete examples and notes, and help students gain a greater understanding by solving practice problems. A strong practice pattern is...

...excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had many wonderful opportunities that resulted from my excellent education. It is important to me that my students receive an excellent education to improve their quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar and bass, writing fiction, and improving my chess...

...that once students realize that such subjects are not something to be afraid of, they excel very quickly. Seemingly daunting word problems can be broken down into manageable bits and solved very easily. I believe having this ability to dissect a problem into smaller portions is important not just for academics but for everyday tasks...

...held programs and oversaw children K-6. I was also a part of SciTrek, a UCSB science out-reach program to elementary schools in the Santa Barbara area, where we went out every week to the Adams Elementary to implement our program within their curriculum. My experience also comes from my involvement with the Vietnamese-American Community of...

...try to work with my students on set common goals, and to identify clear strategies to meet those goals. Often, this involves motivation and stress management strategies as much as covering material. When I’m not tutoring, I swing dance to big band music, cook dinner for my friends, backpack in the Sierras, and paint landscapes.