Award-Winning Algebra Tutors in San Mateo, CA

...Christian High School in San Jose, CA in 2014, and I am currently a pharmacy student at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston, MA. I am proficient in mathematics, teaching up to AP Calculus AB. I live and breathe on the basic foundations that are essential in solving and understanding these problems that I fiercely pass on to my students. I believe that students learn best when I adapt to their methods of learning with...

...of University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering. I was born and raised in Hong Kong, then I came to the U.S. five years ago to pursue higher education. As I received formal education in English and Mandarin, I can speak, write, and read in fluent Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. I enjoy sharing Chinese culture with people and I feel the most comfortable tutoring Mandarin and Cantonese. Besides...

My entire educational background was spent in science and math classes, often it wasn't easy for me, so I understand what it's like to struggle with something and feel like you will never understand. But if you work the problems enough times and never quit you'll get through it. And asking for help is never a bad thing, no one has ever gotten through all of this without help.... Understanding what it is you're doing is always the goal, but in the meantime get through the problem, and then do it 10 more times. You might feel like you're just memorizing it, but you'll be surprised how easy it is to understand something after doing this.

...school kids or Competition Math. I think the value in me as a tutor is teaching students how to solve problems on their own, instead of just relying on me to give them the answers. I can teach students the importance of not giving up, ease the pressure they get from academics, and help them to comprehend the learning material more easily. I am able to put myself in their shoes and help them guide...

...has encouraged me to open my mind to different ways of looking at things, and it is this that I most love sharing with my students. My first tutoring work was teaching math, and I enjoy breaking down seemingly difficult math problems into solvable pieces with my students. I also tutor essay writing and English, Economics, History, and Political Science, all of which I have enjoyed studying at Middlebury. I am also looking forward to...

...Law, Politics, and Asian Communities. Prior to joining Varsity, I worked at a boutique financial services consulting firm and Merrill Lynch. I am originally from New Jersey and have experience in teaching SAT, college/personal essays, and a few other subjects. In New Jersey, I went to a highly ranked magnet school (Bergen Academies) and have experience teaching 7th and 8th graders how to understand word problems and algebra for high school entrance exams. In my...

...I graduated from the University of Colorado in Mechanical Engineering. In addition to the classroom, I have also gained experience in math and science from working in engineering and IT, and participating in numerous high-level math and science competitions. I began tutoring as both a side job and a way of volunteering in high school, I tutored part-time through college, and I continue to enjoy teaching now because I believe in both the importance of...

...I focus on assisting students by patiently asking questions to help guide their thinking and using manipulatives and/or technology where appropriate rather than telling them step by step what to do. I also recognize that each student is unique and has his/her own learning style, so I try to modify what and how I teach to best suit the student's learning style. Outside of the education realm, I enjoy hiking, cooking, reading, playing badminton, and...

...and Adolescent Education. I have a BS in Business and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Adolescent Education. I spent the last three school years teaching Social Studies at Canisius High School, a prestigious private high school in Buffalo, NY. While I am a Social Studies teacher by trade, I have helped students in multiple subjects. I am able to tutor Social Studies, ELA, Mathematics, and SAT prep. I also help students with their study...

...sciences. I have a lot of experience teaching at all levels from elementary school through high school. Before I begin teaching, I like to find out what my student already knows and how he or she learns best. Then I can find the best way to teach. My goal is that my students enjoy learning, build confidence, and learn a lot. Although I believe it is important to learn facts and procedures, it's most important...