Mary
Certified Tutor
...Math and love it! The joy of helping individual students understand a concept and succeed, where they thought they couldn't, is what keeps me tutoring! I enjoy working with all levels of students, working to understand what is/are the concept(s) keeping each one from reaching their potential. Even though I am a self proscribed math...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Psychology
Master of Arts, Education
Jessica
Certified Tutor
...Orange County High School of the Arts. I have been tutoring since beginning my undergraduate career at Stanford University. In my free time, I set 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Theatre and French
Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
...have experience working with a wide variety of students of all ages, having tutored for over five years. I am comfortable with a wide variety of subjects including Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry, Physics, and Spanish. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and my professional background includes eight...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Emily
Certified Tutor
...(Mt. Holyoke College), I have had the opportunity to both teach classes and tutor individuals. For me, working with students was one of the most enjoyable parts of graduate school, which is why I'm continuing to tutor even as I branch out into other areas of interest. While I am comfortable working with students in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry
PHD, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Jackson
Certified Tutor
...a way for each person to learn the necessary material to achieve their goals, and it's my job to find the way each student learns best and reinforce understanding through active-learning. Whether you need help on homework, getting ready for exams, or laying a foundation for your future career in math, science or engineering, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Masters, Civil and Environmental Engineering
GRE: 326
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162
Angela
Certified Tutor
...and building up skills that enable students to become successful in and out of the classroom. I love individual tutoring because I love customizing lessons to appeal to the student's interests. I believe in leading tutoring sessions with enthusiasm, positivity, and patience. I am currently in the second year of my Master's in Social Work...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Human Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
GRE: 325
GRE Verbal: 168
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Human Biology: Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 34
Emily
Certified Tutor
...and I am so excited to work with you or your student. I am a Stanford University graduate, where I majored in American Studies and minored in Creative Writing. I have worked in politics, education, and the medical field, and now I have my own business. I truly believe life is a never-ending journey of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, American Studies
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...that experience I became obsessed with getting an "A" in every course I studied. Yet, learning and teaching are organic. A student must be taught logic and reasoning as well as how to apply these skills to learning and daily life. My teaching style is to first emphasis memorization of necessary definitions, formulas, and theorems...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Masters, Education
Tani
Certified Tutor
...years. I also specialize in advising seniors on their college admission essays. I have students tell me about their interests and activities and we become friendly. Then I advise which aspects will be the most effective to write about. The finished essay is always in the student's own words. I have had many essays earn...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Literature
Masters, Secondary Education
Jake
Certified Tutor
...student at Stanford University but am spending the summer interning in Dallas! In school, I am a Human Biology major, concentrating in Game Theory and Health Policy. I have experience tutoring in Math, Spanish, and Writing and am eager to help you achieve your goals. I am flexible, patient, and willing to go the extra...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Human Biology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Helen
Certified Tutor
...I'm currently studying at Stanford University, majoring in either Biology or Science, Technology, and Society. I love helping others and have been a peer tutor for over four years as well as a TA for two math classes. I promise I will work hard with you to achieve your desired score. I'd love to tutor...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Brian
Certified Tutor
...in Germany and I gained a high degree of proficiency. In math and physics, despite being ultimately able to reach a high level, I was never the first to pick up on any new concept but struggled through each one to understand. I still remember the conceptual hoops one needs to jump through in order...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics
Masters, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Mattias
Certified Tutor
...four years of experience tutoring one on one with students of all ages. I enjoy tutoring for the chance to develop personalized lessons for students founded on a trusting relationship rather than the transactional and memorization based education I felt I predominantly received growing up. I am energized most by the rare look in student's...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics, International Relations
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Moya
Certified Tutor
...University with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Political Science. I have experience tutoring a wide range of students in the humanities. I am particularly interested in helping people strengthen their writing skills. Whether you're working on your first high school essay or whether you're refining your undergraduate honors thesis, I can help!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
Current Grad Student, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Nitara
Certified Tutor
My focus in tutoring is on critical, analytical, and essay writing skills, literature, and Spanish language . I hold a master's in International Education, along with an undergraduate double major in English and History, and have worked for several years as an education consultant and researcher.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English and History
Masters, Education
GRE Verbal: 166
Clara
Certified Tutor
...the opportunities that come with a world-class education. As a psychology major, I have spent years learning about the psychological and social barriers to learning and how these barriers can be overcome. As a tutor, I hope to apply the lessons I've learned and share the knowledge I have gained throughout the course of my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 740
Cy
Certified Tutor
...almost 15 years. I really enjoy being part of the learning process and helping students succeed. My professional life began as a biochemist and intellectual property attorney. After practicing law for five years, I attended grad school at Stanford, graduating in 2012. This background allows me to support students in a fairly large number of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Ancient Historical/Classical
Adam
Certified Tutor
...from Paul Revere's depiction of the Boston Massacre is rarely if ever applicable in a real- world context, the process of systematically examining the impact of the author's obvious yet legitimate political biases provides an example of what counts as critical thought. Over time, students are able to extrapolate from the experience of engaging in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy; Government
Masters, Education
Benjamin
Certified Tutor
...most of his math/science classes since junior year in high school. Additionally, he has taught Stanford graduate students in 2 graduate level engineering courses as a teaching assistant during his PhD. Benjamin has five goals with each new student: 1. Identify the studnts goal, their strengths, their weaknesses, and map out a timeline of mini-goals...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
PHD, Chemical Engineering
SAT Math: 750
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