Certified Tutors From Stanford University

...teach physics, and math up to Calculus AB. I am better at math. I still can hold my own in physics. I like to teach. I like it better when I teach well. I am Christian. I believe in God. I believe He loves everyone. I offer the opportunity to those who are interested, no...

...director with both children and adults, sometimes together. Having somewhat recently been through the wringer of the college applications process, I know how grueling it can be, and can offer a compassionate, fun, and stress-free teaching style. I believe in building confidence by first identifying a student's strengths and knowledge. Students often know more than...

...scientist for Goldman Sachs and World Wrestling Entertainment. I am currently pursuing a creative writing career in addition to tutoring students. My tutoring specialties are the SAT and ACT Reading and Writing sections, in addition to the ACT Science section and general essay writing. My philosophy on college entrance exams is that practice tests are...

...they make remarkable progress. In all my tutoring sessions, I focus on creating a warm, conversational, and positive atmosphere while challenging students intellectually. I strive to provide individualized instruction that meets students where they are. I love seeing their progress and watching their confidence grow. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, doing yoga, swimming, and...

...so I am very conscious of the needs and prior knowledge my students and tailor my tutoring method and style individually. I tutor students in a wide range of subjects. In subjects related to reading and writing, I focus first on the students comprehension of the material at hand and then help the student construct...

...Stanford and Environmental Engineering at UC Berkeley. Helping others reach their potential is one of my core passions. I love to work with students on becoming experts by thinking about their own problem-solving techniques, adding skills to their toolkits, and deepening their understanding. Using relevant examples helps deepen understanding, and identifying high-impact studying practices can...

I completed my PhD in mathematics in September 2017. I'm an expert in most of undergraduate level mathematics courses, including calculus, linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, real and complex analysis, etc. I love sharing my mathematical knowledges with other people, and encouraging young students to pursue their academic careers.

I am a very motivated tutor who is interested in Chemistry and Biology. Specifically I am a very avid mentor and hope to inspire so many more generations to come. I am a Chemistry major at Stanford and will be graduating in 2019.

...have for other cultures is an important aspect I bring to teaching my students about world history and social science. After having my son, I returned to the US and have held similar positions, as well as working in Corporate ESL and non-profit management. As a parent, I am a huge fan of healthy eating,...

...also spent a few years working as a software developer. If you're looking to learn more about math, computer science, or physics, whether for a class or just for fun, I'd love to help you out! These subjects might seem tedious sometimes but I think they can be really interesting and fun if they're presented...

...I worked with students ranging in age from Kindergarten to Twelfth Grade, from basic reading to Calculus BC. Irrespective of age, the focus remains the same: to help students enjoy the work so much, the barely know they're working! I love seeing students find excitement and understanding in a subject that they had previously written...

I have taught English, Composition and Literature for 35 years in Austin, Texas. I have a Master's in English Education from Stanford University and a second Masters in Instructional Technology from the University of Texas at Austin. I can help you with writing, literature, research and a variety of other English skills.

Phillips Academy Andover and Stanford University Graduate.

...and I currently live in Portland, Oregon. I am a graduate of UC Berkeley (BA in History) and Stanford University (MA in Japanese). My fields of specialization are Japanese language, literature, culture, and linguistics; comparative literature; American and East Asian history; and more generalized subjects such as literary analysis and social science study methods.

...elementary to graduate school. I enjoy working with young people and helping them achieve a thirst and enthusiasm for learning! The best part of tutoring is to witness "the light bulb turning on" as students improve their skills and confidence. My areas of expertise are Writing, Business Writing, College English, English Grammar and Syntax, Essay...

...review session to a large lecture class. Outside of academics, for all four years I have tutored middle/high school students in music in a 1-1 setting. This was through one of Yale's Dwight Hall service/outreach program. What interested me in tutoring music was the same sense of fulfillment, being able to watch someone progress overtime...

...not just because it allows people to express themselves well to others, but also because it affords clarity to people regarding their own opinions and ideas. Shortly after I graduated from college I embarked on an extended trip around Europe lasting from October 2017 to May 2018. My interests include traveling, piano, and reading.

...the University of Washington. While new to Varsity Tutors, I have years of experience as a private tutor, as well as classroom teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant. For me, tutoring is very student-directed. My teaching style emphasizes flexibility and exploring the kind of learning most suitable to each student. My teaching style also emphasizes...

...the outdoors and when I am not reading and teaching, I spend time with my teens and may friends sailing, skiing, hiking, kayaking, biking and swimming too. I also like to play the piano and enjoy all sorts of music, classical, jazz, rock, 80's tunes and even rap, as long as it has decent music...

I want to help you fulfill your highest potential. As a graduate of Stanford University, I know the importance of academic achievement for all ages and skill levels. But more than just test taking, I hope to teach my students important study habits and life skills. Be your best self and let me help.