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Elizabeth : San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...year. I am very confident in my abilities to teach or tutor in difficult Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus classes, as well as math subjects below that level. Outside of tutoring, I am working towards an entrepreneurship minor. I am currently the COO and CFO of two early-stage medical device startups, and I will be employed as a healthcare consultant after the upcoming summer. I working towards an MBA. I have a passionate for dance,...
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Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 730

Matthew: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
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...
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University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelors, Physics

Jenny: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...and math. A core part of my teaching and learning philosophy is that I will 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...
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730

Mihir: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...Master's degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. I became interested in tutoring in 11th grade when I began assisting my peers. Since then, I've been tutoring a variety of computer science and math courses. I am confident tutoring computer science, physics, geometry, and any other high school math courses. During my undergraduate career, I spent time teaching physics to high school juniors and seniors. My goal is to see my...
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PES Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Computer Science

Vivek: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, 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.
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Indian Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - PHD, Nuclear Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 168

Sid: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 deliver in a short time, when demanded. I learned the methods in a hard way. I aim to work with students who are like I once was: struggling, needing an extra push, or stuck on a problem without a solution. I hope to transplant what I have learned into young...
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Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur - Bachelors, Chemistry
Yale University - PHD, Chemistry

Man: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...the basic knowledge and question first. After that, I would go further to expand their knowledge. I also need the collaboration between my client and the student along with their expectation. My parents are both high school teachers in Physics and Chemistry, so I simulated her their teaching way to tutor my friends in high school and college. My parents want to reinforce my knowledge, understand the questions, and work together with me some problems....
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SUNY College at Plattsburgh - Bachelors, Chemistry

Nick: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...all students want to learn and that one of the largest reason students begin to struggle in a class is because they have fallen behind in some way and therefore lost confidence. My main goal as a tutor will be to restore their confidence in the subject by providing complete understanding of concepts as well as preparing them for the most complex examples so that they will not be caught off guard in the class....
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Verbal: 740

Matthew: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...my students understand the fundamental principles and not in a way that they can merely get the right answer. I love trying to pass on my enthusiasm for math and science to my students, and I am always looking for ways to show how cool and fun mastering these subjects can be. Although I am most passionate about physics, I also tutor math and Spanish. When I'm not studying or teaching I enjoy swimming, reading...
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

David: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...their learning style, learning happens much faster and more effectively, and doesn't feel like work. I endeavor to interest students in any topic (but especially math) by giving them a sense of a larger context. In particular, I love to bring college-level math concepts to students in a way anyone can understand, which often demonstrates WHY the math they're doing matters. It also shows that math can be just plain cool, which I don't think...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Valerie: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
I am currently a student at Ithaca College pursuing a degree in physics. I am very passionate about math and science especially, and I have found that teaching students is another passion. I have experience tutoring high school students in areas including algebra, algebra 2 and AP Physics 1. I love working with students to help them achieve their goals, and finding exactly what teaching style works best for which students.
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Ithaca College - Current Undergrad, Physics-engineering 3-2
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32

Cole: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...to me, and tutoring allows me to share that passion with others. I first got into tutoring through a volunteer program in high school, and I continued to tutor during my undergraduate studies, which was some of the most rewarding work I've ever done. My engineering background has allowed me to take a wide variety of math and science courses, including Caclulus, Physics, and Chemistry, a few of my favorite subjects to tutor. I enjoy...
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UW Madison - Bachelors, Industrial Engineering
UW Madison - Masters, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36

Harriet: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...and SAT are tests where a quick understanding of the content is necessary, but students also need wise strategies for working under time pressure, narrowing down answers, and understanding what the questions are really saying. I value critical thinking as my philosophy of education, because students who have developed the ability to reason through new concepts and be confident in the conclusions they reach are not only well-prepared for tests, but also well-prepared for everything...
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St. Olaf College - Bachelors, Math and Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36

Srini: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...frisbee golf, actual golf, etc.). One can often find me at Clark Park or Walnut Greens trying to shoot for par or die trying. I have been tutoring for the last one and a half years and I absolutely love it. I am a national-circuit debater who places a strong value on communication. I enjoy watching my students exceed their own expectations; it creates an undeniable feeling of simple elation for both my student and...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad Student, Molecular Biophysics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Leonard: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...ask them to defend their answers which teaches them that the correct response is often less important than the reasoning used to reach said response. I honestly believe that anyone can learn anything given enough time and patience. I try my best to not only be a teacher but also a role model to my students and to interact with them as people not just clients. Most importantly, I believe that being challenging, but also...
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Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math

Genevieve: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...a B.S. in Biology from Haverford College.In my time as a student, I have taken many chemistry, biology, physics, and math courses and I have served as a peer tutor for biological organic chemistry. I love learning, and I love sharing my knowledge and passion with others. I am also a skilled writer and love to help others by editing work! I have had trouble uploading test scores, but I had a 3.8/4.0 on my...
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Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Shin: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...For example, rather than simply telling my calculus students the formula for integration by parts, I first show them how it is derived so they acquire a good grasp of how it operates. Outside of school, I really enjoy being involved with music. I love singing, playing the drums, piano, and guitar. My favorite genre of music is rock, so playing rock songs with a band has always been one of my favorite things to...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Andrew: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...and science genius who breezed through college to get his astrophysics degree. I had to work very hard for my grades, especially during my freshman year. I can empathize with students who strain to get through their courses and am better equipped to help them because of my struggle. I am honored that I have been given the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors, and I look forward to meeting and working with new students...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Astrophysical Sciences
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Kopal: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...Cornell University graduate with experience in biotech research and clinical practice. I started tutoring statistics at my university as a freshman. I have developed a unique approach for test-taking that has enabled me to achieve 99th+ percentile scores on the MCAT and SAT. I am well-positioned to tutor all sections of the MCAT and believe success on the exam has a lot to do with one's test-taking psychology. As a result, my teaching philosophy is...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine

Rishik: San Jose AP Physics 1 tutor
Certified AP Physics 1 Tutor in San Jose, CA
...help students not only to understand a topic but also to develop their thinking and reasoning skills. I primarily use the student's current knowledge and engage him/her to grasp the topic and apply the information as required by making sure that they understand the material thoroughly by using different approaches, providing strategies and explaining the material until they find an appropriate approach that works for them. I also suggest the appropriate materials for the students....
Education & Certification
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
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