Certified Tutors From University of California-Davis

...in English. I tutored writing for 5 years during college and graduate school, and I've worked as a teaching assistant for college classes on Film, English, and ancient History. One of the most important things about tutoring for me is that students leave sessions feeling like they are better equipped to face problems in the...

Ambitious and yet Capable, Courageous but still Realistic. Many might define my goals in life to be quixotic and visionary but the inspiring phrase "Nothing is impossible" clings closely to my every decision. I am passionate about living life to the fullest and making a difference in the lives of others.

I am a recent graduate from UC Davis. My expertise is SAT math and GRE quantitive. I speak English and Chinese Mandarin.

...Ivory Tower professors have always bugged me and I strive to be student oriented and practical. I farm, raise cattle and chickens, and flip houses in Texas and Medellin, Colombia where I went to teach English many years ago. For 35 years I've taught university, high school, college, and adult learners on four continents. I've...

A graduate student in economics with 14+ years of executive experience in international trade and research and administrative experiences with University of California Davis and University of California Berkeley.

...to middle school and college students. Working with students in variety of ages helped me to be more flexible with my tutoring techniques. During the tutoring sessions, I use different sources to make sure that the concept that I am covering in the session is accurate and try to explain the chemistry concept in an...

...research and answering questions more than I did the actual benchtop experiments. In 2007 I began teaching night classes at San Diego City College, where I fell in love with teaching. I immediately saw that teaching is not just explaining something (that is just talking!) - teaching is what happens when students have questions. Teaching...

I love learning, how your mind grows when you learn new things and are able to see life in different ways. One of my purposes in life is to help others and if I can help someone see the world with new eyes and feel better about themselves, I am very happy.

I am currently a graduate student at New York University getting an MFA in poetry. I graduated from the University of California, Davis with a BA in English and a minor in Human Development. I am patient and communicative, and will happily work to improve students' reading and writing skills.

...analytical skills with two advanced degrees and 15+ years of university teaching experience. A seasoned private tutor with years of online instruction under my belt, I believe that learning happens best when the instructor is caring, supportive, and fun. Courses I have taught include sociology, women's studies, film, history, statistics, and criminal justice. I love...

...a Bachelor's degree in Neurobiology from UC Davis and a Master's Degree in Psychology from University of Cincinnati. I have a natural zest for all science and math subjects and a passion for teaching! I am also a native Chinese speaker if you need help learning some Mandarine! Looking forward to meeting you!

I am a professional with over 20 years of experience who enjoys teaching and seeing the light going off in a students eyes when they finally grasp a concept.

...mastery is within reach of anyone who is willing to learn and work hard. As a tutor, I aim to help students reach and exceed their goals by developing strong conceptual understanding before blindly applying laws or equations. Students will develop strong habits for learning and problem-solving. I look forward to meeting them!

I have a passion for linguistics and government/politics. My favorite classes to teach are conversational Spanish, ESL pronunciation and US Citizenship.

...Austin with a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology in May of 2022. As of this moment, I'm currently taking a gap year before going off to Rice University to pursue a PhD in Biochemistry. I've tutored with Varsity Tutors on and off for about three years, and am excited to continue!

Experienced tutor (from k-college) who has lived a rich professional and personal life. I have worked in everything from politics to art, thus my approach to everything is multidisciplinary. Endlessly curious: there is no subject I won't be interested in discussing with a student, and turning it into a learning opportunity within our subject matter.

...I began teaching Biology at the university level, first for 18 years in East Texas and then six years in Virginia. During this later portion I published four books dealing with test preparation and helped score the AP Biology test for 10 years. I am a sport pilot and own a gyroplane, and my wife...

...chemistry for more than 10 years. I have a PhD in organic chemistry from Oregon State University where I gained experience teaching undergraduate students in general chemistry and organic chemistry. When I'm not thinking about chemistry, I enjoy reading, playing the drums, playing golf, video games, and watching movies with friends. It is my goal...

...is applying knowledge to solve real world problems and help other people understand things. I still love economics but I am much more into applying statistics, econometrics, and programming to solve real problems. I fell in love with teaching during my Ph.D. years. I love to see how students can really understand things if they...

I am enthused by the opportunity to assist the academic trajectory of students and believe that my attention to detail, content knowledge and passion provide benefit. I am set apart by my strong teaching experience and work across the social sciences.