Top Algebra Tutors serving Silicon Valley

Kevin: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...and worked at the tutoring center, EDU4U, for the last 7 years. My own experiences as a student receiving tutoring has taught me and helped me a lot in being a successful tutor. In my opinion, the most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance

Matthew: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...years of teaching experience in a variety of roles from principal instructor of college math classes to one-on-one mentoring with high school students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168

Jean: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...to teach concepts in visual, interactive, and fun ways. Lately, when Im not working remotely as a CRM consultant or shooting photography, Ive been working on Prezi presentations 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740

Kristine: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...Rutgers University with a double major in Genetics and Psychology. Currently, I am applying for dental school with a DAT score in the 98th percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710

Mei: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...are better. Doing practice tests is good, but focusing on the troublesome problems is better. Simply - knowledge is good, but intelligence is better. My favorite subject matter to tutor is SAT prep (especially math). The best part about the SAT is there are no surprises. Although the questions are "different", they never really "change". What this means is that even a child who regularly struggles at math, reading, or writing can memorize the framework...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730

Edwin: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...magna cum laude 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Elizabeth : Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...like doing work! As a freshman in college, I also volunteered by teaching reading and math to underprivileged students through Each One Teach One. In college, I went on to be employed as an engineering tutor for over 50% of my high level mechanical engineering courses. I have been a teaching assistant for Circuits, Mechanics 3, and Heat Transfer courses. I am confident in classes such as Calc 3, Physics I, CAD hand drafting or...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 730

Cody: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time I have acquired great experience in tutoring 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...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Moiz: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...him how to prepare and study for exams. By the end of the semester, he finished with a B+ and went on to get his Engineering degree. I felt so satisfied by that experience that it got me hooked on tutoring. For the next year, I helped college students pass their math courses. I focused my efforts on the practical applications of what they were learning to make the subject matter more interesting. Tutoring students...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University - Master of Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering

Kathleen: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...disadvantaged and underrepresented minority students. This ultimately will increase the number of minorities in biomedical research. Working with students and empowering their minds is uplifting because it is wonderful to be able to promote a fun environment while encouraging the students to stay focused in their education. I am currently tutoring science, biology, and math. I am truly passionate about the sciences and am determined to help students who are struggling in this area as...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Josh: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, 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.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Kranthi: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...subjects related to math and science but the subjects I love the most are anything related to biology, especially human physiology. The human body performs amazing feats every day in order to keep us alive and to help us heal when we are injured. Everyday scientists learn something new about the body which is why I love physiology. In addition, I reviewed for the MCAT by myself with my own exceptional strategies and so I...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
Tufts School of Medicine - Master of Science, Biomedical Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420

Tina: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...about learning new languages and helping others do the same. I'm a native English and Mandarin Chinese speaker, and have worked in Shanghai for about 5 years before moving back to San Francisco recently. I've tutored mainly middle/high-school students in Chinese or ESL in the home or at 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...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Economics

Amanda: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...a Career Advisor and Tutor at John Muir Charter School in San Francisco, CA. I received my BFA in Dance (emphasis in Modern Contemporary Dance) from San Jose State University, and have been dancing professionally for the past 3 years since I graduated in 2012. Working with youth and helping students discover their true potential for success, regardless of background or barriers, has always been a deep-seated passion of mine. I, myself, a first generation...
Education & Certification
San Jose State University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance

Samuel: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...UCLA after studying Sociology and Government. After working briefly in politics, I decided to go into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Tiffani: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...Area environmental policy 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...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Political Science and Russian Language and Literature
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey - Masters, Environmental Policy

Alok: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
I am a 4th year Mechanical Engineering Major at UC Irvine. I have taken every core math, physics, and engineering course within mechanical engineering. In the past I have tutored pre algebra, algebra, and calculus. Throughout my university experience, I excelled in math in particular.
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32

Talia: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...B.A. from Williams College in 2008, double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. In 2011, I received my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with children,...
Education & Certification
Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology

Mustafa: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...volunteered on a weekly basis at a local community center to provide homework and study help to students. I have also helped students study and prepare for the PSAT and SAT math sections. It is my belief that, in addition to the raw information presented, math and science courses teach crucial analytical skills that can be utilized by anyone in whichever path of life they choose to pursue. For this reason, I try to impart...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800

Haley: Silicon Valley Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Silicon Valley, 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.
Education & Certification
Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance
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Ninth and tenth grade students are typically required to take courses in algebra. The math subject is difficult for many to understand, as there are a wide variety of concepts that take a great deal of time to learn. Your high school student can work with a tutor to receive individualized attention that could better allow them to develop an understanding for the material at hand. Contact Varsity Tutors to find a professional algebra tutor in Silicon Valley, CA, who could make your child their priority.
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Requests for meet-up times will be followed by the independent tutor that is chosen to work with your child. A schedule that works best for the student ensures they are studying at an optimal time for them, and working as well as possible toward their goals. It keeps the sessions free from distractions. Sessions are also possible online, and not only in-person. The interactive platform that is implemented into our system offers the tutor and student a way to meet live. Both online and in-person options are flexible and allow your son or daughter to study in a place that could make them feel most comfortable. This could include their own home or the public library.
Our educational directors in Silicon Valley can find a tutor for your son or daughter who can work with their learning style and abilities to try to help them do well in algebra. They will focus on learning your student's strengths, which are things that will only need a simple review during the session. They will also work to find your child's weaknesses. These are the areas where the most help is needed, which will be the focus of the study sessions.
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