Award-Winning ACT Science Tutors in San Mateo, CA

...and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages from 7th grade through adult learners, college-level review courses, and even teaching SAT prep courses. My students find me very relatable, and I've heard from several students...

I have over 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 students with essays and college/grad school applications.

...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 and ADHD/ADD. I look forward to helping you realize your...

...style of the student and to reinforce knowledge and understanding in a way that best compliments the learning style. People learn things differently and at different paces; when students struggle with a subject, it's usually because their learning style conflicts with the style or pace with which it is being taught. Tutoring one on one gives us the opportunity to learn at the student's optimal pace. I earned a B.S. in Neuroscience and a B.A....

...as an SAT and college readiness tutor for low-income and first-generation college students, an experience which I absolutely loved. I love 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...

...I assisted small children in a variety of educational settings. In college I worked as a tutor for children and with young adults in Hanoi, Vietnam. I also have a background working in New York. I take an individualized approach to my teaching by assessing the interests of the students I work with. I strive to identify the areas that most excite my students and build on that excitement to create a cohesive learning experience...

...in 2008, where I majored in American History and minored in Gender and Women's Studies. In between undergraduate and graduate school, I was the Assistant Director of a tutoring company in Wisconsin for three years, where I tutored students of all ages in a variety of subjects, including test prep, math (through advanced algebra), writing, reading, phonics, and study skills. I continued tutoring while getting my Masters, working with undergraduate and graduate students on writing,...

...and I believe I have a special gift in the area. I am very good at breaking down mathematical topics to a very basic level and then using that base to build on as I help my students learn. There are many ways to figure out a math problem and I try my very best to use all those methods while tutoring to see which works best for my students. I am also an outdoors...

...high school, I was the tutoring coordinator for the National Honors Society and tutored countless students formally and informally. At Berkeley, I taught over 70 hours last semester spent between an elementary school and middle school. There I conducted educational research on mathematical literacy. I also have worked for the Department of Education where I have experience with curriculum development. I love making a positive impact on students and strive to foster a love of...

...Physics. I have taught Chemistry and Biology courses at UC Berkeley as a lecturer and graduate student instructor (GSI). My enthusiasm and passion for teaching was recognized with the Outstanding GSI Award given by the Dean of Graduate Arts and Sciences to the top 9%. My goal as a tutor is to help each student reach their personal academic goals by teaching effective study habits and test taking strategies that can be applied to other...