Award-Winning English Tutors in Silicon Valley, CA

...degree from UC-Berkeley in 2008, where I majored in American History and minored in Gender and Women's Studies. In between undergraduate and graduate school, I was the Assistant Director of a tutoring company in Wisconsin for three years, where I tutored students of all ages in a variety of subjects, including test prep, math (through advanced algebra), writing, reading, phonics, and study skills. I continued tutoring while getting my Masters, working with undergraduate and graduate...

...English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. In the years since, I have provided ESL tutoring to students with a diversity of backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. During law school, I taught full-length LSAT courses and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my heart for the LSAT, and I think it's a test that becomes much more manageable with a lot of practice and a...

...English/Language Arts teacher for eight years. I have worked with students of all ages with various learning styles. I am passionate about education and supporting students in doing their best work and realizing their potential. In addition, I have worked as a tutor for both elementary-aged students and high school students. I have earned a Bachelors of Science in Social Work with a minor in English Literature from the University of Maryland, College Park and...

...my students by using analogies and illustrations. I also enjoy teaching English because I've seen the enormous impact a strong English background can have on a student's overall confidence and success in school. My teaching style reflects the skills I believe students need to succeed in school. For example, I emphasize problem solving and understanding the theory behind a problem rather than just rote memorization. I believe in teaching a student how to approach learning...

...History, English, and Psychology, to name a few. My experience includes years of working with children and young adults on reading, comprehension and phonics, writing and essay preparation from research papers to college admission essays. I also spent many years supporting students in the improvement of study skills, organization and time management. Since I am fluent in two languages and studied a variety of different languages in the past, I like to tutor languages, including...

...following courses: Mathematics (Pre-Algebra, AP Algebra I, AP Algebra II, AP Geometry, pre Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, Linear Algebra); Honors & AP Biology, Physics, Chemistry; Exam Preparations (HSPT, ISEE, ACT, PSAT, SAT, GMAT etc); Middle & High School English, History, Spanish (I'm an intermediate Spanish speaker), Reading, Economics & Literature. I would bring a unique set of strengths, teaching skills, dedicated mentoring, and proactive leadership involvement in educating students. As is my year-round responsibility, I would...

...a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a Master's degree in Liberal Arts, I enjoy introducing students to the full range of culture, from Technology to Philosophy. Nothing human is foreign to me and it shouldn't be for you either. I got my math degree from UC Santa Cruz and studied the great books curriculum at St. John's College in Santa Fe. I bring over seven years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects from the middle...

...and giving them every tool they need to achieve their personal best. I enjoy teaching all ages and have taught K-12 and beyond. The subject levels change, but the basic principles remain. Treat all students with respect and value their input and skills. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I am learning something new myself. I enjoy music, writing, art, literature, cooking and the beach. I am also a mom who has had the...

Hi everyone! My name is Laney (Lan) and I graduated with a B.S in Biochemistry and Molecular biology in the University of California, Davis with high honor. Growing up in Southern China, I am also fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin I enjoy teaching and I think studying should be a fun process!

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