Award-Winning Finance Tutors serving Oakland, CA

...curriculums like clock work and take the key details for granted. For example, when solving for the length of the longest side of a right triangle "ABC" (Pythagorean theorem), they will show 2 examples in class without explaining why side "C" is "C". Then on standardized test, the sides are now labeled "EFG", and the child struggles to properly choose the correct inputs to the equation. Memorizing formulas is good, but understanding how and why...

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.

Hi, I’m a professional who is passionate about entrepreneurship and cricket (yes the game cricket). I have extensive experience in financial operations processes and love a good challenge! In my work, I value three things: 1. Honesty, 2. Transparency and 3. Hustle.

...The Hobbit trilogy, and Interstellar. I also enjoy working with the Joshua R. Zontek Scholarship Fund, to help high school students achieve their dream of attending college. I've been fortunate to have had tutoring supplement my early educational development, and I sincerely look forward to imparting the benefits of this prior experience on other students to help them reach their full potential. Education is the foundational building block of the next generation, and I'm excited...

...strive to instill a similar love in those with whom I interact. I enjoy both the puzzle aspects of STEM subjects and the ability the literary arts have to make me believe I am watching events unfold in another time and place. When I'm not learning, I enjoy working with my hands. I've built a variety of furniture, I care for a 2500 square foot garden, and I raise chickens. I have both a pilot's...

...philosophy always centers around an active learning experience where my learning style is best fitted to what the student prefers, such as applying practice questions, watching videos, or giving long explanations. I hope to make my students feel confident with the materials they learn in an environment that makes them feel comfortable as well. In my spare time, I enjoy reading science-fiction novels, spending time at the local parks, or finding new restaurants to try.

...instruction is not always the most effective pedagogical approach for all students, and that 1-on-1 instruction can be tremendously helpful in overcoming obstacles and developing stronger learning and test-taking techniques. I enjoy this work because I find the subjects interesting and enjoy helping students succeed at something and develop confidence. My professional interests include economics, finance, value investing, venture investing, derivatives trading, and commercial real estate. In addition to my academic and professional interests, I...

I recently received my Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Texas at Tyler. I also have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The University of Texas at Arlington and an Applied Science degree in Mortuary Sciences. I enjoy being able to provide a service and being able to help my students succeed.

...multi-faceted approach to learning and strive for depth of practice as well as breadth of knowledge. I am well trained in all of the subjects I have listed on my profile, whether through tutoring experience or academic and professional exploration. High school sciences have been a strength of mine since taking the AP exams in high school. Through tutoring, I have kept up to date with changes in the exam and curriculum. My proudest moment...

...also enjoy tutoring for standardized tests, specifically the ACTs. I think that having a great tutor can make such a difference in someone's life. Education is so important and having a tutor there to assist you in all your learning goals can make such a difference for a scholar. Outside of tutoring, I love to play soccer, run, play cricket, cook and learn about urban history. I make our tutoring sessions personal and fun to...

...originally from the Bronx, NY, but I've spent most of my life in Rockland County. I now live in Hoboken, New Jersey. I tutor a variety of different subjects, but I love to work with students on Economics and Math. At Dartmouth I was both a tutor and a study group leader for classes in Micro- and Macroeconomics. I also helped a number of my peers in high school with college essays and interview prep....

I am a graduate of Wayne State University. My degree is a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. I have obtained my CPA certification working at PricewaterhouseCoopers where I achieved the position of Manager in the Business Assurance field(auditing). Currently I am pursuing my MBA/MSF from Walsh College. ... My teaching philosophy is that everyone doesn't learn, comprehend and retain information in the same manner. As a result of these differences,...

...both inside and outside of the classroom. I can use elements of a student's background to relate complex subjects in a way that is more familiar with the student. Outside of work, I am an avid sports fan, lover of books and movies, meeting new people and hanging out with friends. I enjoy traveling, having been to 19 countries on 4 continents and 33 US states. I look forward to helping your achieve your goals.

...that tutoring is actually building a strong friendship. I do not do this for money but because I really love to see those who I have personal rapport with succeed in their life. I will do my best to find the best way for you not only to ahchieve a certain academic result but also to find and achieve any other life-long goals. I am generally available all throughout the week (morning, day & night),...

...be fun, because students learn more if they are enjoying what they are being taught. My outside interests are enjoying time with my family, traveling, sports, and working out. In addition, I work with a non-profit organization that helps children, and we offer them sports and entertainment programs as a way to give them positive activities to do and goals to achieve. I look forward to working with you and helping you learn more and...

...structured approach improves the competency and speed with which you can accomplish your task. Critical thinking is often underemphasized in the traditional classroom environment. When students are taught specific "tricks" to handle certain types of test questions, the significance of the methods they are learning are often lost. I have found that stressing why certain facts and concepts are important not only improves the retention of those ideas, but also gives students more confidence in...

I have done a lot of different jobs, but I've never found anything I like as much as helping students. I have a gift for explaining things in a way that anyone can easily understand. My students and I have fun but we get things done. I'm very easy to talk to, and I enjoy meeting new people, and discovering how I can help them!... First, I listen to the student to find out how I...

...spend time getting to know the individual needs of my students and then tailor a program of study that best addresses both subject matter gaps and test taking strategies and skills. I develop a rapport with my students often utilizing my quick wit and good humor and this relationship helps to motivate them and elicit their best performance. In addition, I utilize frequent testing and feedback to reinforce their progress. My academic credentials are excellent...

...and enjoy helping students prepare and succeed in academics. I especially enjoy helping students study for standardized tests. A lot of high school is spent prepping for college and with proper instruction anyone can get into the college of their dreams. I believe that I can help students achieve their goals. In addition to standardized test preparation my passions lie in public speaking and management. Beyond academics I love traveling, cooking, reading, and scuba diving!

...was a CFO of an a leading insurance company in Central Asia, where he led companywide restructuring efforts to bring the firm to profitability and position it well for contemplated merger. In his spare time, Nozim enjoys teaching and mentoring youth in his community. He helps his mentees develop logic in financial disciplines and mathematics, as well as align their choice of study programs and other academic decisions with their long-term career goals. He taught...