Top Algebra Tutors serving Oakland

Evan: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...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 time.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Cody: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
I have extensive tutoring experience with both young children (middle school), as well as high school and college-aged students. I also have experience working in ADD/ADHD management, which often comes alongside my typical tutoring.
Education & Certification
Santa Clara University - Bachelor of Science, General Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 800

Sid: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...student in any field and at any level at Yale at the end of my Ph.D.: the only time it was awarded to STEM in 35 years! Now, completely immersed in research in developing best the material for clean energy technology, I really miss the teaching that I immensely enjoyed for last 10 years. My secret: success in tests (and maybe in life, too) comes from not just what we know, but what we can...
Education & Certification
Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur - Bachelors, Chemistry
Yale University - PHD, Chemistry

Jensen: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...worked as a peer tutoring during college and I currently tutor for a non-profit organization that targets high school students. I speak English and Chinese; I speak both Cantonese and Mandarin. My strengths as a tutor are threefold. I like to focus on exam skills. I also like to build special study methods to help students improve study efficiency. Finally, I like to focus on the basics of each subject and make sure the student...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Molecular and Cell Biology

Arianna: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...and taught English to both urban and rural high school students across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are English, History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their foundation for success allows them to reach their full academic potential. I enjoy nothing more than witnessing the students I work with master and apply skills...
Education & Certification
Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Jenny: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...have mastered a material if I can teach another person these concepts and come up with my own examples to illustrate my understanding. I will infuse this goal within my tutoring sessions, engaging tutees to really learn and challenge them to think critically. Another important aspect of my tutoring goals is to help the tutee. Be clear and transparent with me about your goals and struggles, and I will do my best to help you...
Education & Certification
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730

Eli: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...majoring in psychology. I spent three years as a high school math teacher and basketball coach in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent four years as a sportswriter and columnist in Los Angeles. I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the same way I...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Steven: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...either by mentoring peers and classmates of mine while in college or while tutoring students as a volunteer tutor. Specifically, while I was in Ohio, I had the honor of volunteering with a youth organization that focused on helping lower income children, acting as both a tutor and a mentor to them. Additionally, having taken the MCAT exam twice and scoring dramatically better the second time, I feel that I have compiled a set of...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of Cincinnati - Master of Science, Physiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440

Tina: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...summer camps, but I would also love to work with adults or much younger children. It's never too early to start! I hold a bachelor of science in economics and bachelor or arts in comparative area studies from Duke University, with a minor in Chinese. I also studied pastry arts at The French Culinary Institute, so In my leisure time, I enjoy baking for friends and family, along with traveling, food photography, and hiking. I...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Economics

Edwin: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...from UCLA with a BS in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Chinese. I have about two years of experience in tutoring students. I tutor high school and college level mathematics and SAT/ACT preparation. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, the subjects that interest me the most are calculus, college level mathematics, and test prep. I have a calm, adaptive tutoring style. I revise my tutoring strategies to fit each student's unique traits...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Vivek: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
I am passionate about helping students get better! I love Mathematics and Physics, and want to be involved with the subjects for as long as possible.... To be flexible in teaching methods according to students' needs, and to be available to them for as much as they need.
Education & Certification
Indian Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - PHD, Nuclear Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 168

Charles: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
I have a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. I am very passionate about the life sciences and also have experience in psychology and mathematics. I am an active volunteer at a children's hospital and plan on pursuing a career in medicine. My goals are to help my students learn in a fun environment that also nurtures their appreciation for that subject.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology

Aser: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...summer of 2011. I attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School my junior and senior year. I have an extensive experience in tutoring science subjects such as Biology and Chemistry and Math’s subject such as Algebra I &II, and Calculus. I worked as a volunteer tutor in the tutoring center at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School. I also served as a teaching assistant for an Anatomy and Physiology Class. In UMass Amherst, I currently...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Harminder: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...skills in data analysis but have also developed a keen understanding of its real-world applications across various sectors. My journey has been rich with learning and growth, driven by an unwavering passion for education and a deep belief in its power to change lives. This belief has inspired me to seek a platform where I can share my knowledge and experience with young minds, nurturing their curiosity, and igniting a passion for analytics and technology...
Education & Certification
Brunel University Uxbridge - Master's/Graduate, Engineering Design
Indiana University-Bloomington - Master of Science, Intelligence, General

Daniel: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...California Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. I am applying to medical school this year. I have tutored fellow classmates throughout college in a variety of subjects; I have tutored biology, physics, math, history, chemistry, and ecology. My teaching method is to make complex ideas more relative to simple concepts and everyday life. I believe that making connections to concepts while learning is the easiest way to grasp a subject. I...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Zoology

Donald: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...Berkeley, expecting to graduate next spring with a degree in Engineering Physics. Since I began tutoring, it has always been my philosophy to make sure the student understands a subject by breaking down concepts in the easiest way. My passion for the sciences drives me to not only teach what is on paper, but offer deeper insights to the material. I also love to laugh, and because of that, I try to make sessions light...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics

Tiffani: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...professional working for an organic fruit & vegetable distributor in San Francisco. I discovered my passion for working with students while I served abroad in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. As a student of languages since I was 6 years old, studying Spanish and Russian, I'm familiar with the difficulties of language study and have a lot of experience working with students to overcome these obstacles to learning. When I am not working,...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Political Science and Russian Language and Literature
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey - Masters, Environmental Policy

Mitchell: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...tutor many different subjects, I am best with Math and English because of the amount of experience I have tutoring in these areas. I also have a particular interest in standardized tests such as the SAT and would want to tutor in that as well. I particularly have an interest in tutoring the SAT Math section, as that is something many students have difficulty with and is important for advancing academically. My tutoring philosophy focuses...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Political Science & International Studies
SAT Math: 780

Nathan: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...at Tufts, I spent three years teaching science to students of many ages as part of multiple outreach programs. My teaching experience covered topics from elementary chemistry demonstration to genetic research with high schoolers. While I enjoy tutoring a number of subjects, I am especially fond of science and math. My goal as a tutor is often to not only teach a subject, but get a student involved with a subject - that is, excited...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Christie: Oakland Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Oakland, CA
...is directly related to my mantra and passion to educate. I am very eager to apply the lessons learned through high school and two years at Cal to help a student excel in any material. Because both of my parents are teachers (one high school-level 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,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
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