Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Folsom, CA

...students about the miracles of life and help them appreciate the intricacies of not only their own bodies, but also the world around them. I firmly believe in building and maintaining a supportive, encouraging relationship with each student I teach, and I see helping them improve their academic performance as a way for them to attain their goals. I collaborate with the students and the parents to best address each student's unique needs and improve...

...simply love it, and I love to show students with Math phobias that, if taught in the right way, Math isn't so hard after all. Outside of my passion for tutoring, I also love spending time with my family and friends. I love running, and doing all sorts of physical exercises. But the one thing I love the most is helping under privileged individuals like the homeless. Every Sunday evening my friends and I make...

...the elegance of Math and Science, the History of human culture, and the rich diversity of Literature. Sharing in that thrill is the most effective way to not only to teach a student about a subject, but also inspire continued interest. My task here is to open the door for students to have the ground work enabling them to explore academia, become self driven, and grow wildly successful in topics they once struggled in.

...Math for coursework or standardized tests. I have long enjoyed Math - I graduated from MIT, received awards at various math competitions, and received top scores on various standardized tests. I have previously worked as a software engineer and a patent attorney. I tutor students from 8th grade through graduate school on courses ranging from Algebra 1 through college math. Some popular subjects are Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics. I...

...degree in American Studies and a concentration in Race and Prison. Since graduation, I have worked as a teacher's assistant at a middle school in East Harlem, New York, led ESL classes for Chinese immigrants at the Chinese Progressive Association in New York, taught English to students at a university in Santiago, Chile and to refugees with the International Rescue Committee in Sacramento, CA and I have managed a tutoring program at an elementary school...

...Religion and History, and I will probably return to graduate school to finish with a doctoral degree in Religious Studies. My undergraduate degree was a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies. I grew up in the Sacramento Valley, but I have lived in Boston and the Pacific Northwest. With a strong background in the humanities, I am an excellent tutor for writing, communication, and verbal reasoning for standardized tests, e.g. the SAT or GRE.... My teaching philosophy has three primary components: (1) Learning style; (2) Mastery of material; and (3) Confidence, with a strong dash of good study skills. I can help you master the material--whether the GRE or writing a paper--by adjusting our sessions to fit your unique learning style. In turn, you will develop the skills and confidence you need to achieve your goals.

...help others. I love being able to help people learn new and sometimes difficult concepts. I have been blessed with the ability to do so in a way that makes those concepts easier to understand. I have been a professional tutor for the past six years. I have had the opportunity to work with many different types of students ranging in skill level from basic Arithmetic to advanced Multi-Variable Calculus and Physics. My favorite part...

...High School in Cupertino, CA. I am also currently a student at the University of California Davis studying Managerial Economics. Although I am still a student, I have lots of experience tutoring and working with students in different environments. I worked as a Spanish and biology tutor for two years throughout high school, and I also worked as a Private Tennis coach for three years. I take pride in my exceptional ability to cater my...

One of the big reasons that I am an effective tutor is that I practice positive relationship building as a core tenant in my philosophy towards tutoring. This creates an amicable environment that lets the students feel comfortable in sharing their challenges that stop them from being the successful students that they are meant to be.

...I enjoy making math fun and accessible. I make sure to establish a strong connection with every student I work with, always emphasizing the good work each student creates. I love to have fun and joke around with my students to create a sense of comfort, caring, and fun. In my free time, I love to play basketball, listen to music, read up on current events, or just spend time with my friends, family, and...