Certified Tutors From San Jose State University

...students. Among others, I have used the philosophy of John Wooden when working with them. He said, “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.” That’s all any of us can do, and it is an...

...I am very knowledgeable in the Spanish culture, and I am bilingual. I have over ten years of tutoring experience, and I like to engage all learners into the culture to inspire them to succeed in their current Spanish class and to continue on for mastery of the language. Apart from teaching Spanish, I have...

...have a number of years of experience teaching Geometry and Algebra 2 through Calculus courses, and economics. At one time, I was an approved "reader" (grader) of AP Calculus exams. In addition, I am able to tutor some computer programming, business, economics courses and I am able to help you prepare for the math sections...

...Northern California for 12 years, teaching beginning and advanced writing, critical thinking, film analysis and humanities courses. Improving writing skills requires hands-on practice. As a writing tutor, my approach is to quantify specific concept areas that require improvement and then focusing each tutoring session with practical exercises that help students hone their skills, while at...

...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 college student hailing from a low income family, want to emphasize how important it is to have a growth mindset and to work hard to achieve the goals that are being...

...year of teaching back in the classroom. As a teacher I tutored my students who needed extra help. I had a reading club after school for those who needed a little extra help to make it to grade level. I also have tutored students one on one to help with reading, homework help, and math....

...Algebra I, II, III/IV, and Calculus I and II as well as Computer Science. My favorite subject to tutor is Pre-Calculus because I know that involves a diverse mixed bag of math subjects that students really appreciate the help with. My hobbies are programming, game development and gaming. If you like either of those, I...

...councilman. In a nutshell, I am abundantly passionate about anything history related and/or political in nature. I earned a Bachelor's Degree in History from San Jose State University in 2010 and capped it off with a Master's Degree in Military History from Norwich University in 2013. In my downtime, I used to constantly tinker on...

...students to enter into competitive math competitions and prepare middle school students for the SATs. I entered a program for No Child Left Behind and mentored at-risk students in various grades, mostly focused in a high school setting. My main focus is to build on independent learning and mentor students to become proactive members of...

...students, I have learned a lot about my own strengths and weaknesses. It is empowering for students to know that they educate me as much as I educate them. Each individual has his or her own unique set of understanding, personality, learning style and skills. As and educator, I strive to tailor my lessons to...

I have worked as a project engineer in the nuclear research field after obtaining my degree in Chemical Engineering. I have had to use my skills and knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, materials and physics in order to be able to succeed in my field. My hobbies include hiking, traveling and learning new languages. ... I believe that teaching can only be achieved between a knowledgeable and experienced tutor with a student who is willing to learn...

...I found the ideal job - helping engineers design things that people can use safely and easily. The job is called Human Factors Engineering. Later I went back to school and finished my engineering with a Masters in Industrial and Systems Engineering. While I think working as a pure engineer would be boring - I...

...have many years of tutoring experience and have assisted in their studies. My students have fun while learning a difficult new language. Because of my very own experience in learning English when I came to America, I am able to relate to my students' struggle in learning Chinese Mandarin. I am unique and a great...

...way to present material so they will be successful in meeting their challenges. After only six months in my previous teaching job, I was awarded "Employee of the Month" as a result of my hard work and dedication to my students. I am skilled in making a personal connection with all of my students and...

...San Jose State University to achieve my degree in Software Engineering with a focus on graphics programming and Machine Learning/AI. What I believe makes me such a great tutor in Computer Science areas is that I taught myself programming six years ago, so I understand all the struggles that someone who is trying to learn...

I love tutoring anyone who is interested in learning.

...their fullest potential. I am a Varsity Tutor and a Behavior Analyst. I am an experienced teacher and liaison for families, staff, and administrators. I was a founding teacher for the summer TK program and School Age Kindergarten program for a corporate child care center and school. I have also served as a mentor to...

...steps. My idea is if you can understand the basics, then you can tackle just about any weird problem a professor might throw your way. Some of my hobbies are playing idle games on my phone and spending time with my two young boys. They keep me very busy and remind me what creativity is!

...adult life. Memorizing information for taking tests is less and less effective as they advance in education. It is almost useless when embarking on a challenging career. I teach students to understand what they are learning so they can apply their knowledge in their professions. I enjoy helping students become successful in life.

...32, he is now in graduate school pursuing a career in physical therapy. He gives me great joy. Not only for his academic achievements but more importantly, I am very proud that he is a kind and compassionate man. In addition to raising a son, I have always loved to travel and read. Learning more...