Award-Winning GRE Tutors in San Mateo, CA

I have over ten years of experience tutoring and I love working with my students. It is my priority to meet each student's unique learning needs, and I enjoy making seemingly complex concepts easy to understand. Many of my former students/clients refer friends or ask to work with me when new needs arise. I also love to help students with essays and college/grad school applications.

...this fall. Clearly I am passionate about science, and I think a huge part of that comes from a general love of learning about the world. I have always enjoyed teaching others, and helping students find things that they are passionate about. I think enjoying the process of learning is really important, which is why I try to incorporate as much fun and humor into tutoring as possible. In addition to teaching subject material and...

...to learn to conjugate verbs while throwing a ball, and it worked very well for him as he is a kinetic learner. I am an enthusiastic tutor and enjoy teaching, and it shows. I am diligent and conscientious, for example going overtime to provide detailed essay writing feedback for my student. Lastly, I am a very good communicator, telling the parent what we covered and what I plan to cover at the next lesson, and...

...prep for SAT and GRE Math and the Chinese Subject test. I don't prefer any subject over another. I just enjoy working out problems with students. I truly believe that any student can excel in whatever they learn. They might just need a little help and guidance in figuring out the subject, and that is where I come in. During my free time, I like to play with jigsaw puzzles, read and watch TV. I...

...a microbiology laboratory section. I work in public health, but also plan to study for my PhD in Microbiology and Infectious Disease. The subjects that I tutor include standardized test preparation, and biological sciences. However, my most favorite subjects are the microbiological sciences and AP Biology. I believe in adapting to the student's strengths and previous knowledge. Students respond to my approachable analogies, examples, and visual representations for clarification. In my free time, I run...

I have over 14 years experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I use humor and empathy to make my tutoring accessible to those who were formerly struggling with their tests or studies. Like a skilled trade, a musical instrument, or a sport, mastering a subject requires lots of practice, but time spent practicing can be up to 3 times more effective if done with a coach who can demonstrate techniques.... Knowledge is awesome and the truth is fascinating. The teachers who have impacted me most have simply revealed this fact to me. The best teachers in my experience are not so much those whose credentials are impressive or whose research is novel, but those who have a deep passion for their subject that pours forth in a contagious love of knowledge.

I earned my PhD in Humanities in the History of Consciousness program at UC Santa Cruz in 2012, and have since been teaching classes in the arts, writing, philosophy, and environmental studies at UC Santa Cruz. I love teaching and working with people to improve their confidence in thinking, analysis, and writing. I love to surf, bike, and take my dogs to the beach.

...a paralegal in New York, and recently relocated to the Bay Area. I have a deep appreciation for literature, writing, foreign languages and enjoy tutoring in these subjects most. I have extensive experience as an academic tutor. I worked one-on-one with a middle school student as an academic tutor and mentor throughout my college career at the University of Michigan. I work in all subject areas, including math and science. I am patient, a good...

...us. I enjoy the challenge of opening student's eyes to the dynamic lives of the plants that dominate our environments and without which we could not survive. I enjoy working with students in a variety of situations. Clear concise writing is especially important skill in the sciences and I stress with my students the importance of being both precise and concise. When learning difficult concepts in ecological and biological sciences I try to create assignments...

My name is Yuming, I have a Ph.D in Environmental Engineering and Math is one of my favorite subjects. I would like to share my experience with my students on how to learn math effectively and succeed in math classes. I score 800 out of 800 on the GRE quantitative and I would be happy to share my preparation strategy and quick tips when taking the exam.