Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Walnut Creek, CA

...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...

...in History has left me well-versed in the topics of European and United States history, with a special fondness for the British Empire, World War I and II, and the Cold War. My rigorous studies also ensured that I became confident and well studied in geography, essay and research writing, and analysis of primary and...

...achieve their goals. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Oberlin College. I am currently studying at San Francisco State University, pursuing my Master's of Science in Physics. Between my undergraduate and graduate studies, I served in the United States Peace Corps to teach English in rural Panama. In San Francisco, I...

...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...

...that they can better retain the material we cover and better analyze problems or questions for improved success! Some of my favorite activities outside of work include breaking out some tunes on my violin or guitar, experimenting in the kitchen with cooking various cuisines, staying active outdoors, and playing with my friends' and family's cats.

...has always been my philosophy to make sure the student understands a subject by breaking down concepts in the easiest way. My passion for the sciences drives me to not only teach what is on paper, but offer deeper insights to the material. I also love to laugh, and because of that, I try to...

...where I conducted a micro finance feasibility study in a rural indigenous community in the Andes. While carrying out my study, I received my ESL Instructor Certifications and taught English to both urban and rural high school students across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites...

...helping others. I have volunteered as an after school mentor to teach inner city students about math and science and in the Peace Corps in Panama as a water/sanitation engineer. In my free time, I love to listen to NPR, ride my bike, and perform improv. As your tutor, I look forward to helping you...

...The student must be willing to learn and absorb information, as well as willing to work with me on a schedule that will match our goals and get the desired result. I am very enthusiastic about learning with these students and making sure that they are getting the most out of every session.

...students in Japan as well as have explained how polarizability benefits SN2 nucleophiles to a university peer a few days after learning it. These varying degrees of familiarity in subject material have helped me to practice recalling material on the spot to then explain it to a student. These different experiences have trained me to...

...teacher, media producer, and consultant, witnessing firsthand the effect that great education can have on a communit of people. I am especially interested in one-on-one learning, as it has improved my own life time and time again. This is why I joined Varsity Tutors: to contribute as much as I can to someone else's development...

...tutored other students in Physics and Chemistry, and also taught an introductory Biology lab. I also spent some time tutoring High School students in various sciences as well as Spanish. I approach teaching in the same way that I approach learning; through a problem-solving, rather than memorization-based technique. I have found that most of the...

...Tutors team. His main academic interests are English, philosophy, math, and computer science, but Milan enjoys many other subjects (psychology, physics, and economics to name a few). He is fluent in Spanish and an active member of the Latino community. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, and taking the occasional photograph.

...have tutored students and peers in academic areas more focused on writing 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...

...in human factors & ergonomics. I've lived in San Francisco since August 2009 and I work as a user experience designer and consultant. I think a good education is one of the key factors to success in life and I'm passionate about teaching others and helping them learn to be successful in ways they never...

...the diverse range of learning styles, I approach sessions with careful patience and perceptiveness, accommodating each individual students' needs and ensuring that I've found a way of explaining things that works for them. I'm certified as a tutor through Cuesta College and worked there as a one one one tutor for their DSPS department. Currentlty...

...in conversations. My teaching philosophy is that I gear towards all types of learners whether they be auditory, visual, or kinesthetic. I have a variety of interests such as playing sports like volleyball and basketball. Also, I like to walk, work out, spend time with my family, scrapbooking, and going shopping. You can do whatever...

...2011 where I also taught undergraduate students for a year in courses pertaining to environmental sustainability and climate change. As part of my graduate program I went from 2012-2014 to Peace Corps in Mexico helping with water projects. In June 2015 I completed my M.S. in Environmental Studies from Florida International University in Miami, Florida....

...performing high risk, newcomer or special education students. I like working with students that have challenges so I am very patient and resourceful. I am majoring in economics and I'm proud to consider myself a big nerd who geeks out on math, world history, ethnic studies, English, Spanish, creative writing, poetry, political science, music and...

...have worked as an in-house designer and a contractor for small, medium and large organizations. Aside from design I love learning and teaching, and I greatly enjoy helping students achieve their goals. I started teaching while in Colombia, where I taught English to adults. Now that I live in the USA I'm happy to teach...