Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Fremont, CA

...skills), Math, and Biology. Effective tutoring is very personal and requires work by both the tutor and student. I always try to work with my students on set common goals, and to identify clear strategies to meet those goals. Often, this involves motivation and stress management strategies as much as covering material. When I’m not tutoring, I swing dance to big band music, cook dinner for my friends, backpack in the Sierras, and paint landscapes.

...am very comfortable working with middle school or high school students. My style of tutoring mostly reflects on guiding the students towards the correct way of analyzing. Instead of giving away ideas directly, I tend to question the students so they notice the critical ingredients for solving the problem. Therefore, they can develop a habit of questioning themselves on the information given to successfully attack the problem. It will be a crucial skill to have...

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...middle school kids or Competition Math. I 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...

...an entire week of school! When I teach, I strive to let my students know that they are in a safe place where no question is too insignificant to ask while simultaneously encouraging them to be active participants in the sessions so that they can better retain the material we cover and better analyze problems or questions for improved success! Some of my favorite activities outside of work include breaking out some tunes on my...

...explain, and I also have enjoyed math the most throughout school. My tutoring style centers around seeking to understand the root of the confusion or lack of understanding. I can teach all of my knowledge, but if I don't understand how my client learns best, then all of my teaching may be futile. I believe in seeking to understand before being understood. As a tutor, I hope to connect with students in a way that...

...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 led a group of students as part of a Global Health research project in Mexico, so my formal Spanish is strong. Through my time studying...

...fall. Clearly I am passionate about science, and I think a huge part of that comes from a general love of learning about the world. I have always enjoyed teaching others, and helping students find things that they are passionate about. I think enjoying the process of learning is really important, which is why I try to incorporate as much fun and humor into tutoring as possible. In addition to teaching subject material and study...

...a unique position to support students. I believe personal relationships are foundational to student’s success because when a tutor listens and spends time building a relationship with students, the tutor creates trust and respect and can truly personalize the learning experience. Seeing my students succeed give me tremendous joy and satisfaction. I’m also a world traveler and a serial gummy bear eater. During my free time, I love to go biking and to create new...

...how important it is to have a strong foundation of math and science fundamentals to build on. What’s most important to me as a tutor is that I help my students to feel confident and interested in what they're studying—if that works out, the rest is a lot easier. I pride myself on being patient and encouraging, and having high but reasonable expectations of students. The most helpful techniques I use during tutoring sessions include...