
Jorge: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...effect law school has had on my life. I believe I am an effective LSAT tutor because of my understanding of how to best attack the exam, structured approach to studying and positive disposition. I aim to build a mentor relationship with each student as I strengthen their test taking skills and inspire confidence in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Finance
Masters, Law, Juris Doctorate

Joseph: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...I teach classes in the School of Business. I have taught all levels of students, and focus on economics, business, management and strategy. My students have a variety of learning styles and ability..and I work hard to help each of them succeed. As a tutor, I can help you with all business subjects as well...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, Business

Devon: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...years educating informally as well as professionally in environments which range from K-12 classrooms and higher education to the zoo. I graduated with accolades from Florida State University with a degree in Biology, focused in Zoology, and am currently working on an MS in Biological Sciences at Texas A&M University Commerce. I love learning, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biological Sciences
ACT English: 32
ACT English: 35

Leonard: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...few things make me happier than learning about new gadgets or fiddling with new toys. I hope to attend law school in the coming academic year, and I want to parlay my background and interest in tech into an intellectual property program. I am passionate about the future of technology, and I am adamant that...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Computer Science
LSAT: 167

Charles: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...Language and Culture from Florida State University. I also acquired a TEFL 100 hour certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). I have experience tutoring students from all around the world in English as a foreign language. The key strengths that I possess include the following: in-depth knowledge and understanding of the European region and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Affairs

Desiree: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...motivation for academic success was cultivated through the service of others. For what is the true measure of an individual who gains knowledge yet fails her community? It is extremely important for me to give back by means of helping others reach their full potential through tutoring. I was very fortunate to have encountered many...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Flora: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...in China. I know the test well and know exactly how to help students make progress and earn a high score. I was born and raised in Guangzhou, China. Chinese is my first language. Before I became a TA for FSU, I passed the TA English test and I earned a 3.9 GPA in my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Journalism
Masters, Media and Communication Studies

Alexandra: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...this is rarely the case and is the product of prior weak teaching and a failure to instill confidence in the student, resulting in a skewed self-perception that has little to do with reality. An experienced student of languages and other subjects myself, I can help you develop the foundational skills in any of my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Dual Bachelors: Film Production B.F.A. , Music B.A.
Masters, Dual Masters: International Relations (modern languages concentration) M.A., Music (ethnomusicology concentration) M.A.

Tanner: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
I'm looking to empower individuals with the ability to learn a skill set of communication and help them develop the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to be successful in school and life. ... To let students engage with the material, grapple with issues, and learn through critical reasoning and doing.... Assess where they are at from a skill set standpoint and where their weakness are.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy, minor: sociology
Masters, International affairs, concentration: law

Kativa: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...to each student's unique learning style. I provide unique and innovative ways to teach the subject matter. In addition, I have helped prepare middle and high school students with FCAT and Common Core Exams as well as assisted college students with writing. Whether I am working with struggling students or on-level students, I enjoy helping...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Fashion Merchandising

Mark: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...PhD and have professional reading fluency in Greek and Latin. I finished a Masters in Latin from the University of Florida in the summer of 2018. I have six undergraduate Latin classes from Patrick Henry College with a 3.8 GPA. I have 3 years experience teaching overseas second language learners, including 1 year at an...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Latin
GRE Verbal: 165

Magali: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...human sacrifice in Virgil's Aeneid, which was unfortunately not as interesting as you would expect from the topic. I have taught Latin at a university level in a small class setting, but by far my favorite teaching experiences have been one-on-one tutoring. During the day I work in accounting, but when I'm not at work...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Classical Studies
Masters, Latin and Greek
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 720

Leila: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...principle: creating innovative teaching techniques. I'm the person that digs deep into understanding the learner's core challenges, designs innovative solutions and delivers relevant, transformative learning experiences, every time. I am currently an English instructor at the UCEDA School and have been teaching English for over 5 years. Academically, I hold a Masters of Philosophy in Theoretical...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Linguistics

Danielle: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...my school's Future Florida Educators of America organization. Since then, education has been at the forefront of my mind as I tutored fellow students in High School through the National Honor Society and achieved my Silver & Gold Awards in Girl Scouts by running my own reading camps for at risk youth in local community...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Current Grad Student, History
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Verbal: 720

Kim: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...my students on a challenging problem and watching them persevere. I believe everyone can master grade level content it is just about finding a strategy that works for you. This is why I believe tutoring can be so beneficial for a student who is struggling learning a concept when it is taught one way. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Criminal Justice

Matthew: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...am currently a law student at Emory University. I have experience tutoring as well as editing essays for college admission, standardized tests, and scholarships. I look forward to leveraging this experience to help students achieve their full potential. Outside of tutoring, I love to travel. I have visited several countries in South America and studied...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Double: Economics and Finance
Current Grad Student, Pursuing Juris Doctor
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Melissa: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...them find out the way that they learn best. I focus a lot on strategies to help the students learn to be self-sufficient. I think organization and time management is very important. I provide step by step instruction and help the student learn how to break down problems to better tackle it and find the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Speical Education
State Certified Teacher

Thomas: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...Chemical-Materials Engineering. I just moved to the San Gabriel Valley area and I am looking to do both online and in home tutoring in my spare time. My main tutoring subject is math, and I have experience tutoring from elementary to collegiate levels. My schedule is very flexible at the moment, so I can make...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical-Materials Engineering

Gabriel: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...the summer. Much of what motivates him as a teacher is his view that bilingualism and multiculturalism are assets, not shortcomings, and that all children have a right to learn the language of their families and communities. His experience teaching multiple grade levels allows him to scaffold instruction exactly to the student's reading and comprehension...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Creative Writing & Political Science
Current Grad Student, Elementary Education

David: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...an organic course proceeds. I have helped write problem sets and test questions for undergraduate level organic courses and will allow me to give examples of real problems a professor may incorporate into an exam. I always like to relate the material I am teaching to real world applications to give my students a new...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry
PHD, Chemistry
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