Award-Winning Finance Tutors in San Jose, CA

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When I was in 8th grade, I was struggling with pre-algebra (I couldn't seem to wrap my head around distance/rate/time problems). I found myself loathing a class I had once loved. I started working with a tutor and going from barely getting by to being successful in that class was a very fulfilling feeling that I hope to continue to pass on to others.... The best teachers are always trying to learn as well.... Get to...

...learn from each other and accept responsibility for teaching each other. I graduated from Davidson College with a degree in economics, and from the Yale School of Management where I focused on finance and organizational behavior. Algebra is my favorite subject to tutor. I love the fact that there is a right answer, and I enjoy helping people understand how we use algebra very frequently in our everyday lives. I am interested in the world...

...law. I've also helped people study for the LSAT and bar exams. A great tutors listens and offers advice that helps someone and inspires confidence and enjoyment in learning. I'm easily approachable and available on and offline. I have worked with people from different parts of the country and world and am familiar with different strategies to help you get the best results out of your studies. Nice to meet you and help on your...

Private equity investment professional based in New York City. Hobbies include snowboarding, ballroom dancing, board games and running.... I believe in helping the student to reach the answer on his/her own rather than providing the answer and working backwards. I do this by using three approaches: (1) framing the question and taking it high level, (2) present parallel situations/examples that are easier to comprehend and (3) listening and answering questions/concerns of the student.... In the first...

...did not know me personally. My style is energetic and engaging. As a trial attorney, I routinely have to communicate complex matters to a jury that has no experience in the fields of chemistry, biology and physics. This forces me to adopt an engaging style to ensure they do not tune me out. I have three very bright children of my own that keep me on my toes helping them with high school level math,...

...Kennedy School of Government (MPP, Public Policy), I am passionate about learning and educational success. Since middle school, I have been tutoring my peers in subjects as varied as Spanish, Economics, French, Mathematics, Statistics, and Finance. My students have come from various backgrounds, from middle school in suburban New Jersey to graduate school at Harvard. I have a deep love of learning and sharing my learning strategies with a diverse pool of students with an...

...at teaching economics and finance, as well as topics in math, statistics, business administration, and standardized testing including several of the Series Exams. My teaching philosophy begins with understanding a student's goals and helping them achieve success both inside and outside of the classroom. I can use elements of a student's background to relate complex subjects in a way that is more familiar with the student. Outside of work, I am an avid sports fan,...

...academic and professional experience, I'm most fond of my time spent teaching finance, accounting and business as a teaching assistant at Cornell. Instead of chaperoning students for 2 hours, I approached my office hours as opportunities to help students impound lecture material. Focusing on the fundamentals is critical to true understanding and the application to more complex problems. Watching students reach the inflection point between familiarity and comprehension is truly rewarding. Outside of work, I...

...for standardized tests, specifically the ACTs. I think that having a great tutor can make such a difference in someone's life. Education is so important and having a tutor there to assist you in all your learning goals can make such a difference for a scholar. Outside of tutoring, I love to play soccer, run, play cricket, cook and learn about urban history. I make our tutoring sessions personal and fun to make sure that...