Award-Winning Data Structures Tutors serving Pleasanton, CA

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...at local community center. I graduated in 2019 from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Informatics. The subjects I tutor includes but not limited to Traditional Mandarin Chinese, Data Structure & Algorithm (Java) and Frontend Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js). I believe that everyone learn things differently and it's the my job to find the most effective and efficient way of learning for each student. My teaching philosophy are...

...and physics, for it is in these subjects that the foundation of engineering is built upon. I also enjoy teaching problem solving to students! I have a passion for helping others understand material that is difficult or foreign to them, and I work hard to try and make the time I have with students meaningful and effective. I am currently a graduate student at Vanderbilt University pursuing my PhD in Electrical Engineering. My hobbies include...

...problem solving strategies until they become intuitive. I believe that intuition is the key to long term command of a subject. A difficult problem becomes far more digestible when viewed from a new angle. Once an idea makes sense at its core, it is far easier to learn its nuances and develop strong habits for applying it in the future. In my free time, I enjoy acting, playing music, creative writing, and tabletop gaming.... No concept...

...amount of subjects /standardized tests/essays, and helping others gain a greater sense of the material they are trying to master. More specifically, I love helping other students work through the intricacies of mathematics and programming problems and I strive to try to make myself smarter and more insightful through the process, as well! I have a wealth of experience in peer tutoring and along with the knowledge I have gained through my coursework, I am...

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...there were some things I found inspirational and helpful for tutoring myself, such as focusing on wrong answers to questions and the logic it took to get the answer wrong in that way, to be aware of the road to avoid so as to avoid it more easily. Q: Can you describe your experience working with students? A: Initially, it was a struggle for me, as I didn't know what I was doing, and I...

I am a first-year at Yale University studying computer science and economics. Prior to Yale, I graduated from Phillips Academy Andover, where I took a plethora of computer science and math courses. I am extremely passionate and excited about helping other students reach their full academic potential, and look forward to working with you!

...has exposed me to teach a group rather than individuals at once. It lead me to implement methods of active learning to ensure that the content presented was understood by everyone. While also working as a tutor in the athletic department, I would be assigned to student athletes who were performing poorly in their courses due to the lack of interest in studying and education, while allocating most of their time to training for their...

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...a wonderful feeling to have "Light Bulb Moment," when a concept finally "clicks" and makes sense. One of my clients calls it, "The Last Puzzle Piece Effect:" the triumph of unlocking untapped knowledge and potential, after "mentally" puzzling over complex and disorganized concepts. I, personally, identify with it well, having felt it commonly myself. It's exceptionally satisfying to have the capacity to help other people fulfill their pursuits, especially when they finally get "last puzzle...

A dual Electrical Engineering and Computer & Systems Engineering student with a strong interest in software development, AI, and physics. Tutor at university-level in Data Structures, using C++, and Computer Science I, using Python.

I am a graduate of Northwestern University with a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science. I am comfortable with a variety of languages including HTML/CSS, Javascript, and Python. I have also played chess competitively in the past as well as coached beginners during high school. In my free time, I enjoy playing games as well as reading.

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...drawn to teaching by the mentors who helped me through the beginning of my time in college. I was able to succeed because of their help, and I wanted to pass on this gift to my own students. Since then, I've been teaching for two years, and it is the best part of my life. I care about my students, their learning, and using knowledge that I gained from my mentors to empower and inspire...

...is Makendy Midouin, I am currently in school working on my Masters degree at NYU Tandon School Of Engineer. I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. I have been tutoring computer science subjects for about 3 years now. I have worked as a software intern at private companies. During that time I was able to learn valuable skills on the Job. My teaching style is a combination of worked examples, understanding underlying content issues...

I'm a Computer Science student who's been teaching all my life. From tennis camps for kids to an engineering physics class for college kids, I really enjoy helping someone discover for themselves what they are capable of! Please let me know if there's anything you'd like me to help you with.