Top English Tutors serving San Mateo

John: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...at an English Language school. Upon finishing my Master's, I decided to stay in Japan and pursue my career there and found my first job at Japan's largest advertising agency Dentsu. About a year later, I was later recruited to join Dentsu's sister company The Goal which is a fashion advertising agency. I spent about 10 years living in Japan before returning back to the United States. I have an excellent understanding of the Japanese...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design

Evan: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...teaching experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish I had more...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Katherine: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...support the student’s current English curriculum-with reading comprehension (how to engage with a text critically and analytically), organization, grammar and the writing process. Starting with brainstorming ideas, to actually writing words on paper, to the structure of their ideas and how to edit, I instruct students through the writing process without being their editor (the person who “fixes” the writing). My goal is to boost their skills and confidence, and inspire them to do their...
Education & Certification
Holy Names University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Holy Names University - Masters, English

Haley: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
Education & Certification
Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance

Jessica: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...up a private tutoring practice in the Palo Alto/ Los Altos/ Redwood City areas. Upon my graduation, I moved back home to Tustin, Orange County. I now work for Elite Academy, a test prep company with international branches, where I instruct classes on SAT Critical Reading and ACT Reading. I also continue my private tutoring practice and, of course, tutor for Varsity Tutors. I enjoy working with and connecting to my students. My style of...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French

Simon: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...became confident and well studied in geography, essay and research writing, and analysis of primary and secondary sources. History is my first love, but I plan to continue my studies in the direction of an Earth Science for my Masters in several years. After completing the extremely competitive Southwestern Advantage internship this past summer, during which I worked 80 hours a week selling educational aids and study guides to families, I have been left with...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700

Terry: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...was a biotech programmer and manager. In 2006 I transitioned to teaching and have taught Computer Science and Philosophy at the high school and middle school levels. I am currently a Computer Science teacher at The Nueva School in Hillsborough, CA. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Computer Science and English. My students have gone on to MIT, Stanford, and UC. I am a firm proponent of the...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelor in Arts, English with Computer Science Minor

Rebecca: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...teaching credential in Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that can develop over time, and the learning and growth that can happen...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities

Audrey: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out. I look forward to helping your student find their individual pathway to success!
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Michael: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE is much easier with a tutor to help you prioritize, strategize, and structure your time wisely. I took the GRE in 2013 and earned the top score in Critical Reading, so the latest version is fresh in my mind. I am glad to share the study strategies that worked for me, including tips on writing essays under pressure. If you suffer from test anxiety, I know some...
Education & Certification
The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770

Grace: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...classes included a great deal of field work as well as lab work, completing problems sets, writing research papers and lab reports, and even mapping a large portion of the Berkeley hills. I completed my senior honors thesis after a year of collaborative research with UC Berkeley faculty and intend to pursue the topic of that thesis in future research endeavors. In the fall of 2016, I plan to begin my graduate education; I am...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
Eric: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...Buffalo area providing quality instruction in a variety of disciplines as needed. I plan to continue substitute teaching in the 2015-2016 school year in the San Francisco Bay Area. While my teaching certification is in instrumental music, my primary interest in tutoring is high school core subjects like math and English. I believe these fundamental subjects are the basis of effective thought and communication that set students up for future success. My goal is to...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Education
GRE Verbal: 164
Robert: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...a student's learning by supplementing what schools cannot provide though teachers and professors are very passionate and heartfelt and genuinely care about their students. This is the unique role of the tutor. I can tutor most writing-related courses: AP English courses, AP History courses, SAT Reasoning (reading and writing), high school and university-level courses in writing, English, and history, and even business-related courses for professionals or business majors. In graduate school, I focused on grammar,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University - Masters, English

Rebecca: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...University's online program. I'm passionate about tutoring/teaching in writing, reading and English at the Preschool/Elementary school level. Writing and reading is not only a practical skill, but also engages creativity and critical thinking skills. I hope my clients find that writing and reading can be fun and enriching in their lives. In my free time, I enjoy watching the Food Network, spending time with family & friends and trying different kinds of food.
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Current Undergrad, Family and Human Development

Charles: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
I have a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. I am very passionate about the life sciences and also have experience in psychology and mathematics. I am an active volunteer at a children's hospital and plan on pursuing a career in medicine. My goals are to help my students learn in a fun environment that also nurtures their appreciation for that subject.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology

Samantha: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...students in that time period. I like to create a relaxed and comfortable environment for those that I tutor. Communication is key and I believe it is important to be able to explain topics in a variety of ways to be sure that students of all different learning styles and backgrounds can understand and digest the information fully. I am very friendly, enthusiastic, compassionate, and patient. I truly love to learn which is why I...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Exercise and Health Sciences

Lily: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...my senior thesis in English on magic and politics in the medieval Welsh "The Four Branches of the Mabinogi." Aside from reading medieval literature (and other non-medieval books), I love to ride horses, eat good food, and hike with my dog, Beau. I am also involved in theatre, and am currently working with a Shakespeare company in the Portland area. Due to rehearsals, my availability for evening tutoring varies week to week.
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, English

Lila Ann: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...T.A. at Yale College, Santa Barbara City College, and Education Française Bay Area, and teaching study skills and ACT preparation courses at College Track Oakland. Independently, I have tutored English skills and French for elementary and high school students. I am proud to say that I had strong success in teaching French to a high school student with learning differences, using a completely oral and visual approach. In addition to my teaching experience and my...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance

Panta: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...I love languages! I learned German fin Germany when I was on the year-long Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program in high school. I went to Germany knowing only a few words, so I definitely know language learning frustrations first-hand. I kept working at it, studied abroad again at the University of Bonn, and earned my Bachelor's degree in German! I was able to apply these skills as an educator when I taught English in Austrian high...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, Germanic Langauges & Literatures
University of Kansas - Masters, Curriculum & Instruction

Steven: San Mateo English tutor
Certified English Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...would love to pass on my tips and tricks for those preparing for the SAT and ACT. Of note, something in particular that attracts me to tutoring is that by working one-on-one with a student, I am able to cater my teaching style towards his or her learning style, ultimately allowing the student to better learn the material. Beyond the academics, in my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and hiking or exploring the outdoors.
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
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