Award-Winning Calculus Tutors in San Mateo, CA

...from UC Santa Barbara. I have worked and interned at various start ups in the Bay Area as well as held numerous part time jobs through both high school and college. I also took and passed the following AP exams: AP US History, Computer Science A, Calculus AB, and Chemistry. I also wrestled in high school. In college, I balanced my academic life, extra curricular activities, social life, and in general betterment of ones self....

...Spanish, and MCAT prep. My method as a tutor is informed by my experience in public speaking as well as peer-to-peer counseling. Through a student-centered approach to learning, I encourage my students to take charge of their learning as we work through examples together in one-on-one problem sets. My experience at the number one biology school in the country gives me the perfect background to introduce and expand students' skills in the sciences. I also...

...of parents, but expectations of the students themselves. When I was unable to succeed as a student, I automatically assumed it was because I was incapable or not working hard enough. I found that the systematic shoveling of knowledge in the manner that represented that of the educator, usually the case, did not allow for me, the student, to grasp the concept in its most fundamental state. Often, highly structured methods of teaching leave no...

...as the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages...

...a Bachelor of Arts in Pure Mathematics with a minor in Music. I have been professionally and privately tutoring for over four years. I have experience teaching all levels of mathematics with an expertise in early calculus courses such as integration techniques (AP Calculus BC). I am passionate about teaching students how to work more efficiently and to understand the concepts behind what they are learning. Not only do I try and teach the students...

...been my forte. I think physics helps us understand how the universe functions in our day to day lives. Something as simple as pushing the door, driving a car at a certain speed, or playing with yo-yo could be explained using physics. I also love biology. Once you understand the gist of biological processes, which occur daily, you can't help but to marvel at its precision. My teaching philosophy is practice makes near-perfect. I believe...

...a career of 50 years ahead of him or her. Think of how the world has changed technologically over the past 50 years. Watch an episode of "Mad Men" if you need a frame of reference. Now imagine how much more things will change over the next 50 years. High school and college students need to be firmly grounded in science and math to meet the challenges that change will bring. I enjoy preparing students...

My name is Yuming, I have a Ph.D in Environmental Engineering and Math is one of my favorite subjects. I would like to share my experience with my students on how to learn math effectively and succeed in math classes. I score 800 out of 800 on the GRE quantitative and I would be happy to share my preparation strategy and quick tips when taking the exam.

...students. I have also helped students study and prepare for the PSAT and SAT math sections. It is my belief that, in addition to the raw information presented, math and science courses teach crucial analytical skills that can be utilized by anyone in whichever path of life they choose to pursue. For this reason, I try to impart my passion for maths and sciences upon all the students I work with. In my spare time,...

...think the value in me as a tutor is teaching students how to solve problems on their own, instead of just relying on me to give them the answers. I can teach students the importance of not giving up, ease the pressure they get from academics, and help them to comprehend the learning material more easily. I am able to put myself in their shoes and help them guide through each problem, essay, and assignment.