Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Alameda, CA

...While I've tutored most subjects, I especially enjoy tutoring History, as that is my true passion, and writing. I am a firm believer in the importance of critical thinking and aim to challenge students so that they can become confident learners. In my spare time, I am usually reading or being active - whether outside...

...Berkeley graduate with medical school aspirations, tutoring and teaching is a natural transition. I have experience with all age groups (elementary to post-college) and enjoy the process of creating true understanding along with building strong relationships with my students. If I can share even a fraction of my love of science, math and other subjects...

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...

...subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor are Biology and English. I enjoy teaching Biology not only because it is a subject which I am passionate about and have the strongest background in, but also because I love translating the biological world into terms more relevant to my students by using analogies and illustrations. I also...

...love exploring new places around the Bay and sampling the local cuisine. During my travels, I often take photos of the food I eat, the scenery, and anything interesting that catches my eye. I also enjoy cooking, baking, and eating the food I make! In my spare time, I like to attend musicals and concerts,...

...an avid reader and writer with an interest in essay editing and assisting with the college application process. I believe that the most important part of teaching is knowing the student's learning style - everyone learns differently and tailoring lessons to a student's learning style is the best way to reach success.... Every student learns differently. As a tutor, I believe it is my job to understand the best way to break down difficult concepts in a way that the student will understand - whether that is visual, auditory, or some combination of the two.

...ten years of experience tutoring and I love working with my students. It is my priority to meet each student's unique learning needs, and I enjoy making seemingly complex concepts easy to understand. Many of my former students/clients refer friends or ask to work with me when new needs arise. I also love to help...

...they succeed. Teaching 7th grade math opened my eyes to the lack of confidence students often suffer from, and I want all students to feel empowered to learn and succeed rather than just get by. In my spare time I enjoy board games, reading everything from parenting books to classic literature, yoga, lunch with friends,...

...stronger writers, readers, test-takers, and thinkers. I won't act as an editor for students, for that would be doing them a great disservice. Instead, I plan on helping find and filling the gaps in their education that have held them back from being the best writers they can be. I love learning, I love teaching,...

...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 time I love to read and spend...