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Jennifer: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...it can be even more fun once you get it. To me, chemistry is the perfect blend of science and math, which is great since I enjoy both! You can learn from the most basic atoms (don't trust them, they make up everything!) to the most complex proteins to applications in the real world. Chemistry is fun to learn, teach, and experience, so I try to make those random concepts as interesting and applicable as...
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780

Jennifer: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Evan: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, 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

Jacqueline: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...volunteer for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

Lucas: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My time spent at...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Michael: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one is good at everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the same material, and I have a knack for finding the one that works. I enjoy using examples and analogies that help the student "get" and remember complicated concepts. Preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE is...
Education & Certification
The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770

Shannon: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, right answer. Through effective communication and patience, the student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also the ability to think analytically. I would say that my tutoring philosophy is based on...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162

Retesh: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...life gets tough. It's okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only teach my students the material but also encourage them to work hard as school is simply a test of what the real world will be like. As I head onto...
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Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy

Matthew: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...mentoring with high school students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every aspect of math education as being crucial for a future career in science, engineering or education. I bring...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168

Rohayah: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...learn and succeed in life, I embarked on a journey to reach the goals that I had in mind. As a result of that experience, I can really empathize with students who are struggling in school and do not know whom to turn to for help. My forte has always been mathematics, so I would like to help as many students as possible and let each one know that he or she can have a...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics

Harminder: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...honed my skills in data analysis but have also developed a keen understanding of its real-world applications across various sectors. My journey has been rich with learning and growth, driven by an unwavering passion for education and a deep belief in its power to change lives. This belief has inspired me to seek a platform where I can share my knowledge and experience with young minds, nurturing their curiosity, and igniting a passion for analytics...
Education & Certification
Brunel University Uxbridge - Master's/Graduate, Engineering Design
Indiana University-Bloomington - Master of Science, Intelligence, General

Vivek: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
I am passionate about helping students get better! I love Mathematics and Physics, and want to be involved with the subjects for as long as possible.... To be flexible in teaching methods according to students' needs, and to be available to them for as much as they need.
Education & Certification
Indian Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - PHD, Nuclear Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 168

Cody: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Alexander: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...background, and experience working with students who are seeking a little extra help for all kinds of reasons. I am happy to work with middle- or high-school students in any of the standard courses. I have tutored Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, etc. and am very comfortable with the assignments given in these classes, as well as the areas students most often need help with on tests and exams. I am also happy to work with...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 770

Eric: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...focused in math and literacy. I also worked as a substitute teacher in the 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...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Education
GRE Verbal: 164

Helene: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...become autonomous and self-motivated learners. I've always seen it as a challenging job, but also as enriching, enlightening, and awesome (and I mean awesome in the strongest sense of the word)! I am so happy to be able to continue that work with Varsity. In terms of the subjects I am comfortable teaching, of course Math and French are what I have the most experience with. But I would love to be given the chance...
Education & Certification
Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770

Alexandra: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
I am a current graduate level student with a background in technical, science, and humanities coursework. I have years of experience putting this coursework into action through both teaching and technical positions. I enjoy tailoring my teaching methods to each individual student, and I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Education & Certification
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University - Master in Public Health, Public Health

Heather: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
My goal is to help students in college, high school, or middle school learn Math.
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Jon: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
...I have developed a good sense of where confusion arises from. I have an undergraduate degree in chemistry and a physics minor to boot. I am especially well versed in physical chemistry. We can start with the simplest introduction all the way to quantum and statistical mechanics. I love teaching and love this subject matter. I want to make these beautiful topics clear to you! I have a flexible schedule, so lets make this work...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of California-Berkeley - Master of Science, Theoretical Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 160

Kathleen: Oakland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oakland, CA
I'm passionate about helping students achieve success! I have over six years of science teaching experience from physical science to AP/IB Science. I am an experienced educator, tutor, and coach.
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Stanford University - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering
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The GRE, or Graduate Record Examination, is taken by most students who are applying to graduate school, as it is the most common test given to students who are entering graduate school. The test contains three sections. The analytical writing section gives you two writing tasks, one where you write about a given issue and one where you make an argument on a given prompt. The quantitative section tests you on your knowledge of high school math and reasoning skills. The verbal reasoning section tests you on reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and vocabulary usage. Perhaps the toughest thing about the GRE is that it may test you on things you haven't thought about since high school, so some refreshing of your memory is important. Effective preparation is essential before taking the GRE. If you're preparing for the GRE, Varsity Tutors can assist you in finding an experienced tutor in Oakland.
Varsity Tutors can connect you with a tutor in Oakland, CA, who is skilled at helping students prepare for the GRE. While you haven't been thinking about these topics for a while, your tutor will be up-to-date on all the content for the GRE, and will be able to try to help you work through the content, find the areas you need the most work on, and create an individualized study plan based specifically on your needs. That is not the kind of help you could expect in a classroom situation.
An experienced GRE tutor in Oakland can present you with multiple teaching approaches until they find the one that works best for you. Whether you are a visual learner, an auditory learner, or any other type, your tutor will find a great way to work with you, which means your sessions might be more effective than classroom test prep would be. Your tutor will not waste time studying things you are already very comfortable with, and they will take all the time you need to work on things that are coming more slowly to you. No matter what your specific circumstances are, we will find a skilled GRE tutor in Oakland, CA, who will work to try to give the knowledge you need to thoroughly understand the GRE.
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