Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in San Jose, CA

...also have years of experience as a private tutor, working with high school students in a variety of subjects. While I tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects 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....

...enjoy breaking down seemingly difficult math problems into solvable pieces with my students. I also tutor essay writing and English, Economics, History, and Political Science, all of which I have enjoyed studying at Middlebury. I am also looking forward to working with students to conquer standardized tests. Outside of academics, I'm a rower training to make the US National Team. If you see boats rowing down the Oakland/Alameda estuary in the mornings, I might be...

...their goals! If you're curious about my teaching style, I want you to know that I believe in the powers of positive feedback, encouragement, and happy outlooks! I believe that everyone has what it takes to master any subject they set their mind to. Further, I think that practice makes perfect. I work with students to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and then to build on the skills you're strong at to help resolve your...

...That includes high school students, college students, medical students, and even working professionals trying to learn new things. A high school student has a career of 50 years ahead of him or her. Think of how the world has changed technologically over the past 50 years. Watch an episode of "Mad Men" if you need a frame of reference. Now imagine how much more things will change over the next 50 years. High school and...

...skills during their summer break. My background in English Literature makes me a great teacher for reading comprehension and essay writing. I am also very adept at tutoring elementary and middle school level math or other general subjects your child might need help with on their homework. I've also recently begun teaching SAT critical reading and writing to much success. My years of experience have taught me to be creative with my teaching style: the...

...similar subjects in the future. My tutoring style is to involve the student as much as possible, because it allows them to learn about themselves; metacognition is a common skill that many students lack, and is partially a reason many of them struggle in a subject. My teaching philosophies can be summed up with the proverb: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you...

...Bay Area in all academic subjects. My expertise is in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (through Calculus), English language (writing and ESL), and foreign languages (Spanish and Italian). My goal is to help students see the bigger picture in what they are learning and to master the details they need in order to succeed in their schoolwork and exams. When I am not tutoring or volunteering, I enjoy playing piano and violin and studying foreign languages.

...patience, the student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also the ability to think analytically. I would say that my tutoring philosophy is based on encouragement and always validating the opinions of the student before steering the student in the right direction. The student must be willing to learn and absorb information, as well as willing to work with me on a schedule that will match our goals and get the...

...a background in mathematics. I have tutored high school and college students in math, science, and standardized tests for over ten years. I am passionate about learning and teaching. I have an excellent track record in helping students with high school subjects, SAT exams, and MCAT. I can simplify complex concepts to their bare essentials. It is my goal to instill a love of learning in all of my students. Hope to speak to all...

...set of college students understand the applicable side of their respective math/computer science courses. From then on, I improved myself, not just as a tutor, but as a person as well. The subjects that I tutor are mainly in the math department. The math subjects that I do enjoy tutoring the most would be Statistics, Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus. During my tutoring sessions, my students and I always try to have fun with the session...