Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Napa, CA

...the SAT. I have a strong connection to all the subjects I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had many wonderful opportunities that resulted from my excellent education. It is important to me that...

...are SAT preparation, English (especially writing and editing 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...

...students have found me to be both patient and fun! I enjoy working with all ages, including K-12, college and test prep. My philosophy involves working with students to identify their struggles, listening to figure out the learning approaches that work best for a student, and building self-confidence in their ability to succeed. In my...

...I find joy in helping people who are struggling get to a point where concepts finally make sense. There is a sort of instant gratification when you are able to find a solution to a tricky math problem. Through my experience with standardized tests like the SAT, I have found many tricks to beating the...

...the SAT and MCAT. My favorite subjects to tutor are the math and sciences (particularly biology), both of which I have a strong background in through both undergraduate and graduate training. When it comes to tutoring, I like to see what a student knows first before offering guidance. In medicine, we often use the Socratic...

...and math, pre-algebra, algebra I and II, geometry, writing, college essays, and grammar. Among these, my absolute favorite subject to tutor is biology. I could happily talk about biology all day because I love learning how science is part of everything we do. I also very much enjoy tutoring algebra; I do not know why,...

...ages) in many different subjects. I have a passion for learning languages- I have studied Spanish since the 5th grade, minored in Mandarin Chinese at university, and have spent time learning French and German on my own- so I would have to say that my favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish and Mandarin. I also...

...from elementary school through high school. Before I begin teaching, I like to find out what my student already knows and how he or she learns best. Then I can find the best way to teach. My goal is that my students enjoy learning, build confidence, and learn a lot. Although I believe it is...

...languages. In the past, I've worked with students of all ages as young as age four through high school. I tutor a variety of subjects but I particularly like Math and languages. I've had a lifelong love of learning, and want to share this with others. I believe every student can fall in love with...

...tutoring and teaching is a natural transition. I have experience with all age groups (elementary to post-college) and enjoy the process of creating true understanding along with building strong relationships with my students. If I can share even a fraction of my love of science, math and other subjects with students I know progress will...