Award-Winning Algebra Tutors in Palo Alto, CA

My name is Yuming, I have a Ph.D in Environmental Engineering and Math is one of my favorite subjects. I would like to share my experience with my students on how to learn math effectively and succeed in math classes. I score 800 out of 800 on the GRE quantitative and I would be happy to share my preparation strategy and quick tips when taking the exam.

...help students break down the writing process into a linear algorithm, with an emphasis in structure and thesis building. I believe in the development of a strong base of knowledge and love for learning. I am currently woking with middle school students at St. Paul's school to create educational profiles in the process of streamlining the educational and tutorial system. I graduated high school Valedictorian. I rowed in college for 4 years and am an...

...at Lydian Academy, Diablo Valley college, Varsity Tutors and more attests to my skill. With more than 2 years experience as a Math Tutor, I am adept in high school math and undergraduate math. Moreover, while my on-the-job experience has afforded me a well-rounded skill set, including first-rate communication and presentation skills, I excel at: Multi-tasking many students learning needs individually or in a group setting Instructional material development Progress reporting In addition to my...

...tutoring is a great way for me to share my enthusiasm with others. I recently graduated with a B.S. in biochemistry, so I know how important it is to have a strong foundation of math and science fundamentals to build on. What’s most important to me as a tutor is that I help my students to feel confident and interested in what they're studying—if that works out, the rest is a lot easier. I pride...

...strengths and weaknesses. I help them out not only with their school work but other social issues they have questions with. I tell them about college and future pathways. A tutor grows a much more special bond with the children than their teachers in school. As a current Master's student in the Biological Sciences, I have a strong science and math background, but I am able to tutor a variety of subjects including English. I...

I enjoyed learning math from early stage of my life, and I tried to share my experience with others since I was a high school student. Math is a fun subject if you know how to interact with it. I focused on "Math is fun, do not be afraid" for more than 30 students in the past 5 years.

...and Calculus, as well as Advanced Placement Physics. In addition, I have significant experience tutoring students in lower division college mathematics courses like Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear 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...

...and volunteering in the Hospital School Program at Children’s Hospital Oakland. In the Hospital School Program, I have gained experience teaching K-12 students from all over the Bay Area in all academic subjects. My expertise is in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (through Calculus), English language (writing and ESL), and foreign languages (Spanish and Italian). My goal is to help students see the bigger picture in what they are learning and to master the details they need...

...companies/schools, and my students have found me to be both patient and fun! I enjoy working with all ages, including K-12, college and test prep. My philosophy involves working with students to identify their struggles, listening to figure out the learning approaches that work best for a student, and building self-confidence in their ability to succeed. In my spare time, I like to hang out with my dog, go running, and travel.

...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 approach training for a sport. If you are willing to put in the effort, you will...