Award-Winning English Tutors in San Mateo, CA

...as on their college personal statements and SAT essays. I believe it is both a privilege and a responsibility for me to pass on to students what has been passed on to me by fabulous, inspirational teachers, professors, and professionals. These individuals have helped me find my voice as a professional writer, gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed in college, in graduate school, and in the work place, achieve a vigorous, robust liberal...

I am a certified teacher and school counselor looking forward to helping out. I have been in the education field for over fifteen years and am looking forward for many more years to come.

...2008, and have been practicing law ever since. During my senior year at Santa Clara University, I taught a number of LSAT classes for a private test prep company, and I am excited to return to LSAT tutoring with Varsity Tutors. While studying for the LSAT can be a stressful time, it can also be a fun experience. I believe it is important to tailor each tutoring session to the individual student's needs, and focus...

...composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I love to go on bike rides with friends, or sometimes just grab a book and go explore the Berkeley hills on my own. I'll sit on a tree stump and watch the sun go down and squint to see the print...

...High School, a prestigious private high school in Buffalo, NY. While I am a Social Studies teacher by trade, I have helped students in multiple subjects. I am able to tutor Social Studies, ELA, Mathematics, and SAT prep. I also help students with their study skills, time management, and organizational skills as needed. My teaching style is student centered; I make sure my students are doing the work and creating the mental connections they need...

...English language and literature, world history and philosophy, and film and television. I'm well-read and culturally open-minded; I studied abroad in Seville, Spain for a semester, and I have traveled to a number of countries. My tutoring experience has involved Spanish language and analytical writing. I have plans to pursue a Master's degree in Education so I can teach both in the U.S. and abroad. I am originally from Connecticut, but since I've made the...

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I want to help students find enjoyment in learning and have a great time. I hope to make my sessions informative, exciting, and ultimately, helpful to students.

...like the SATs! I majored in molecular and cell biology, with an emphasis in neurobiology, and love everything about science! From chemistry to biology, the intricacies of the human body never cease to fascinate me and I hope that this enthusiasm will catch on, whether it be via passive diffusion or active work! Having tutored for four years during high school in algebra, I have grown to love being able to share my expertise and...

...have worked as a tutor for six years. During this time, I have had the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, right answer. Through effective communication and patience, the student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also...