
Josh: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, 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.
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University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics

Evan: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish I had more free...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Jean: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...and reviewing various test prep books to gather meaningful and common practice problems to teach. I would credit my teaching philosophy to my mom - a college psychology professor prior to immigrating to the U.S. The methods she used to help me learn and to drive my curiosity still influence how I think and learn concepts today. From her, I learned that a meaningful education requires more than just knowing facts and how to find...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics

Jacqueline: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic setting. Next year, I plan to go back to school to get my Master's Degree in Publishing or Digital Journalism. I am also currently in the process of writing a novel of Young Adult Literature featuring a strong and insightful female hero.
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

Grace: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...physics, and chemistry. And although it was not my focus, I am a proficient writer and am comfortable with the mechanical and conceptual composition of written assignments. My major-specific classes included a great deal of field work as well as lab work, completing problems sets, writing research papers and lab reports, and even mapping a large portion of the Berkeley hills. I completed my senior honors thesis after a year of collaborative research with UC...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology

Lila Ann: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...own voice through the written word and oral response. I tutor a range of subjects with a focus on language arts – for example: • Reading: both elementary skills and critical reading for high school or college students; reading strategies for dense texts and complex assignments. • Writing: grammar and punctuation, including for ACT/SAT; introduction to essay writing (thesis statement, hypotheses, supporting claims, concrete details); advanced essay writing; college application statements; editing. • French: reading,...
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Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance

Christie: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...and one university-level), I have both observed their teaching methods in the classroom and have received their teaching. I have had the opportunity to communicate through difficult concepts with them, evaluate methods, and test approaches occasionally with my own tutees. I have taught the English language, a subject I am very familiar with, to primary school students in Japan as well as have explained how polarizability benefits SN2 nucleophiles to a university peer a few...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Robert: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...freshmen, the type of composition writing course that the AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature and Composition exams prepare high school students to study for and get college credit with a high score on the AP exam. I firmly believe that my passion and expertise in writing, literature, and history will help students reach their potential and improve their knowledge, skills, and their passion even if they are not yet engaged with...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University - Masters, English

Michael: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...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. Preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE is much easier with a tutor to help you prioritize, strategize, and structure your time wisely. I took the GRE in 2013 and earned the top score in Critical Reading, so the latest version is fresh in my...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History

Audrey: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out. I look...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Retesh: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...for essentially my whole life and the most important lesson I've learned would be that it is important to never lose hope when life gets tough. It's okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only teach my students the material but also...
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Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy

Haley: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
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Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance

Jennifer: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Alexandra: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
I am a current graduate level student with a background in technical, science, and humanities coursework. I have years of experience putting this coursework into action through both teaching and technical positions. I enjoy tailoring my teaching methods to each individual student, and I look forward to meeting and working with you!
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University - Master in Public Health, Public Health

Joy: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...of eighteen years that includes working with students in person and online. The subjects I tutor are English, Spanish, History, Study Skills, Science, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Mathematics, and many other academic subjects. I enjoy tutoring English and Spanish the most because it helps in so many ways with grammar, public speaking, and using it properly in conversations. My teaching philosophy is that I gear towards all types of learners whether they be auditory, visual,...
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Humphreys College-Stockton and Modesto Campuses - Bachelor of Science, Community Psychology

Sara: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...linguistic, or simply in terms of our interests, deserve to be honored throughout all of our educational journeys. Our backgrounds, as much as our prospective futures, shape who we are and what we need. I believe in teaching practices that not only evolve depending on student needs, but also truly, deeply respect the whole student, including who they are, where they come from, and what they need to move forward. I also have a background...
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Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology

Caitlin: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. I have been tutoring for 3 years including reading comprehension, writing, essay structure, grammar, algebra, geometry, statistics, study skills and testing strategies. Aim to tailor my tutoring methods to the needs of each student. Most importantly, I try to create a supportive learning environment where students focus how their efforts led to success and encourage students to address their missteps without judgment.
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
San Francisco State University - Master of Arts, Developmental Psychology

Anya: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...range of learning styles, I approach sessions with careful patience and perceptiveness, accommodating each individual students' needs and ensuring that I've found a way of explaining things that works for them. I'm certified as a tutor through Cuesta College and worked there as a one one one tutor for their DSPS department. Currentlty I am a student at Mills College. I am experienced with students of all ages and subjects, though the humanities are my...
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Cuesta College - Current Undergrad, Sociology

Mary Beth: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
I am a current full-time 7th grade English Language Arts teacher employed by the SF diocese. I have experience working with high school students. Available for occasional tutoring in Reading, Writing, or Grammar, grades 6-12 and college this summer, with the possibility of continuing into the fall! Also available for tutoring in drawing/sketching.
Education & Certification
Providence College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Education, Education

Reema: Pleasanton ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Pleasanton, CA
...the student is a 100% confident with the concepts. I believe that learning should be fun, and to ensure that this purpose is solved, I make the classes a 100% interactive. Along with being a tutor, I try to be a good friend and a counselor too so that the connect with the students is better. Besides, teaching I'm an avid reader, a voracious traveler, an ex model, and a motivational speaker. Feel free to...
Education & Certification
University of Mumbai - Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Management Information Systems
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