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Jennifer: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
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...English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Joshua: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 have been enjoying helping my students improve their test scores on the SAT. I have a strong connection to all the subjects...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
San Francisco State University - Master of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 770
Hannah: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...and am currently in the process of applying to graduate schools to pursue a Masters degree in Education and my teaching credential. Because I have such a passion for teaching, throughout college I sought out as many opportunities as possible to support students in their learning and development. In the beginning of college, I volunteered as a teaching assistant in elementary and middle schools around USC and worked for CollegeSpring, an organization that provides SAT...
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 800
Moiz: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...and thinking about dropping out of Engineering School. I assured him that I had been there before, and that if I could pass Calculus, so could he. I helped him with his problem sets, but the best advice I gave him was showing him how to prepare and study for exams. By the end of the semester, he finished with a B+ and went on to get his Engineering degree. I felt so satisfied by...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University - Master of Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering
Abigail: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...passion for learning make me a great tutor. I tutor a variety of subjects, including SAT Prep, but my true passion is Classics. As a child, my favorite book was D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. I have been fascinated by the language, literature, and culture of the ancient Mediterranean ever since. This passion is reflected in my coursework and high level of achievement throughout my academic career. I graduated from the University of Chicago with...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Terry: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
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...Arts in English and a minor in Computer Science in 1981. Since graduation, I have worked as a professional programmer and project manager in Silicon Valley. Among the companies I have worked for are Intuit, where I was a project manager for Quicken, and Aclara BioSciences where I was a biotech programmer and manager. In 2006 I transitioned to teaching and have taught Computer Science and Philosophy at the high school and middle school levels....
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SFSU - Bachelor in Arts, English with Computer Science Minor
Lucas: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
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...elementary and high school students with math, science, English and social studies. I also offer lessons in French, statistics and research/composition skills-- plus test preparation for SAT, ACT, GED and GRE. I am an adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Panta: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...on the year-long Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program in high school. I went to Germany knowing only a few words, so I definitely know language learning frustrations first-hand. I kept working at it, studied abroad again at the University of Bonn, and earned my Bachelor's degree in German! I was able to apply these skills as an educator when I taught English in Austrian high schools for two years. I have worked with K-adult learners, and...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, Germanic Langauges & Literatures
University of Kansas - Masters, Curriculum & Instruction
Jacqueline: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...in Creative Writing. I have studied Essay Writing at Oxford University and Literature at Harvard University. In my free time, I am a volunteer for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written...
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Caitlin: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...While at Middlebury, I was invited to join the peer writing tutor program at Middlebury's Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research. As a peer writing tutor, I helped students improve and revise their written assignments in all subjects, but worked more extensively with first-year students in writing-intensive courses. Currently, I work as a freelance writer and editor and have edited application essays for numerous graduate school applicants, several of whom were accepted to their top...
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Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Helene: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...teaching since 2009. From 2009 to 2011 I tutored mostly Math freelance and from 2011 to 2012 I taught French part-time at Bay Languages Academy, an after school program in Alameda. I started working with Varsity Tutors in 2013. I have always loved getting to know all of my students. Every single one has taught me so many things about learning and teaching, and I believe in return many have grown from working with me. For...
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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
Katherine: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...are reluctant writers or readers, to those students who want to bring their writing to a higher level, I am comfortable working with a variety of students and their learning styles. In a one-on-one setting I can support the student’s current English curriculum-with reading comprehension (how to engage with a text critically and analytically), organization, grammar and the writing process. Starting with brainstorming ideas, to actually writing words on paper, to the structure of their...
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Holy Names University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Holy Names University - Masters, English
Talia: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with children, listening to their stories, and sharing a laugh as I impart knowledge in a structured but comfortable environment.
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Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Shannon: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...as well as a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English, with an emphasis in Literature, Criticism, and Analysis. I have worked as a tutor for six years. During this time, I have had the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, right...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162
Evan: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish I had more free...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Joseph: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...English and Finance. I worked two years for Rutgers Upward Bound TRIO program, in which I helped students ranging from freshmen to seniors in high school learn and practice the fundamentals of writing, reading comprehension, essay writing, SAT Math, SAT Writing, and SAT Reading. In the summer of 2015, I moved to the Bay Area, where I am currently taking fall semester courses at Berkeley City College. Although It was initially hard for me to...
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Berkeley City College - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Writing: 720
Lily: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...originally from Southern California. I wrote my senior thesis in English on magic and politics in the medieval Welsh "The Four Branches of the Mabinogi." Aside from reading medieval literature (and other non-medieval books), I love to ride horses, eat good food, and hike with my dog, Beau. I am also involved in theatre, and am currently working with a Shakespeare company in the Portland area. Due to rehearsals, my availability for evening tutoring varies...
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Reed College - Bachelors, English
Michael: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...of the Presidency and Congress in D.C., and work experience at a think tank in Rome, Italy. I have a broad liberal arts background, but I am especially good at helping students understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one is good at everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the same material, and I have...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770
Milan: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...Symbolic Systems and Theater double-major at Stanford University in Northern California, Milan is very excited to be a part of the Varsity 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.
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750
Retesh: Palo Alto College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...for essentially my whole life and the most important lesson I've learned would be that it is important to never lose hope when life gets tough. It's okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only teach my students the material but also...
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Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy
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