Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Petaluma, CA

...information in an understandable and accessible manner. I make this goal a priority when I am working with students. I am a lifelong student and am inspired to instill a love of learning in my students. Certain subjects, especially science, may not ‘be your thing’ and that is just fine. It is my job as...

...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 I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in...

...math. I find both subjects fascinating and I enjoy discovering new aspects of the world around me through studying these subjects. I love reading, spending time with my family and friends, being outdoors and being active. I am currently studying for the medical school admissions test (MCAT) and learning Spanish. I would love to work...

...traveling, reading, playing guitar, and studying foreign languages (I can converse in French, Spanish, German, and Vietnamese, though I'm not quite ready to teach them). Above all, I love to learn; I can get myself interested in almost any subject (thanks, Wikipedia!). I truly believe that education is the most important thing in the world,...

...like to assess and try different techniques with each of my students based on their needs, and I have even brought parents into the meetings before if a student seems to really be struggling. I see my job as a team effort with the student, parents or guardians, and myself. Outside of school, I love...

...When Im not tutoring, I love to be outside, exploring the city, hiking, camping, and playing disc golf. I also play the guitar and sing, both on my own and with friends. I listen to a lot of podcasts, love trying out new recipes, and am often worrying about the state of the Red Sox...

...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 violin or guitar, experimenting in the kitchen with cooking various cuisines, staying...

...stem from. Thus, learning languages has encouraged me to open my mind to different ways of looking at things, and it is this that I most love sharing with my students. My first tutoring work was teaching math, and I enjoy breaking down seemingly difficult math problems into solvable pieces with my students. I also...

...what ultimately creates life-long learners, learners that do not shy away when presented with difficult problems. My goal is to always leave you not only with a better understanding and methods of approach, but also with a feeling of confidence in your newfound understanding. I began teaching music 9 years ago and science/math 7 years...

...the sciences and truly enjoy sharing that passion and helping others understand the world around them. I have a deep appreciation of education and the countless doors it can unlock. I try to instill that appreciation in the students that I have the opportunity to help. I take a “concept driven” approach in tutoring and...