Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...love of learning. I specialize in tutoring secondary school mathematics such as Algebra, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus - and college mathematics such as Calculus I/II/III and Differential Equations. I also have an excellent background in AP Physics and AP Calculus AB/BC, computer science, and aerospace engineering. In my experience, students appreciate the energy and clarity I provide to simplify complex topics, and we tend to have fun solving problems together rather than struggling alone. Beyond my...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...continued to have an active role in teaching ever since. I specialize in test taking strategies and methods for time efficiency for standardized test including the MCAT and the USMLE. I focus on question analysis and assist students in understanding why the incorrect choices are not the best fit for the question. I enjoy helping students solidify concepts in areas in which they struggle with and I hope to continue teaching throughout the rest of...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...do. Most of my teaching experience comes from my work as a Teaching Fellow whilst I was earning my Mathematics Ph.D. from Boston University, and some more comes from my time as a Math Lecturer at Northeastern University. Per this, I prefer to work in Math subjects, though I am not against Physics, Programming, or other related topics. My philosophy of teaching is that a student should never be punished or shamed for asking a...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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I have consistently held an "A" average in math all my life, and I am currently a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute where I'm studying to become an Actuary. My main goal with tutoring, is I want to help my clients achieve all of their mathematical goals to the best of my abilities.
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Can also tutor:LSAT, DAT, GMAT and 89 more subjects.
Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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I graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Extension Studies. I focused in biology, and minored in mathematics and government. I am currently a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University School of Education.
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...being a student and once I began tutoring in college, I knew teaching was exactly what I was meant to do. I love watching students learn new skills and grow mathematically. I have been a math teacher in grades 7-12 for the past 11 years; I've taught students with all different backgrounds and abilities. It's fun to see how different everyone thinks and I enjoy finding methods that "click" with students. I look forward to...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of North Texas with a music minor. And I would like to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering next. I am also working on getting my private pilot license. I tutor Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, and of course Physics, but on the side I am a piano instructor and I teach music theory. In my spare time I like to illustrate, compose music, and write lyrics, poems,...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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I love to teach. I love young minds and fresh brains. Those are just like clean sheets of papers I can draw anything I like. I really like to help young people to achieve their full capacities with my long experience of teaching. I am very patient and good at explaining complex concepts in simple terms. I am looking forward to meeting students who need my help.
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...that score in the teens and I bring them up to the high 20s and up to the 30s. All of my students have significantly improved since working with me and notice at least a 4 point jump and often times students gain over a 10 point jump. I also am great at application essays especially the common app. I look forward to working with your child I connect well with student athletes, teens with...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...present teachers of English, Speech and Journalism, as well as district administrators. My focus on the sciences and related math I attribute to a number of men in my family who are or were in Engineering fields. Personally, because of my many years in Math classes, I find the challenge of numbers to be the subject I see as the most fulfilling focus for helping students. I like to teach the basics of Math in...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...taught introduction to biology labs & assisted with ecology and limnology labs. I currently volunteer at a local wetland during family orientated events and have volunteered with other organizations that focus on science outreach to k-12 students. I firmly believe each student can do well in biology, they just need the right tools. These tools, which vary between students, are based in study skills, instruction, and a positive mindset. When I am not working on...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...active duty as a Medical Service Corps officer (Microbiologist/Immunologist) I began teaching Biology at the university level, first for 18 years in East Texas and then six years in Virginia. During this later portion I published four books dealing with test preparation and helped score the AP Biology test for 10 years. I am a sport pilot and own a gyroplane, and my wife and I thrive in documenting our international travels with photography and...
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Can also tutor:MCAT, DAT, PCAT and 40 more subjects.
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Texas A M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...career. My Tutoring style is Student first, I like to fully understand my students goals and I like them to get the most out of every session with me. I like to emphasize clear concepts and provide plenty of opportunities for repetition to build their skills. I hope that during their time with me students not only get great technical knowledge but also feel like they have found a good mentor to help them succeed...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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Mathematics is the key science to understand many sciences. It helps you be a critical thinker and challenges your mind.... I do my best to make the math concepts as simple as possible.... I have to know what level my student is at so I can design my plan specifically for him/her.... I explain all concepts and provide enough examples. I assign exercises to my students to solve. I provide them with their detailed key answers...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all people you can. As long as ever you can." Every teaching job I take on is an outflow from this statement. The pedagogical strategies I use, the learning strategies I implement for students, the instructional planning and assessment I put forth for learners, is a natural outflow from this initial belief in helping others. It's the reason I...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...graduate of The University of Georgia. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Then I completed a Master's of Science in Rehabilitation from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Lastly, I completed a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. For over ten years, I have tutored students in test preparation, psychology, and math. I tutor because I enjoy working with students. During the initial session, I get to know the...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...Finite Math, and Statistics), Science (Chemistry, Biology, Earth/Space Science, Physical Science, and Physics), English, U.S. History, U.S. Government, Spanish, Proofreading/Editing, or Test Prep (EOC, FSA, GRE, PSAT, SAT, and TEAS), I am ready and willing to work with you to achieve academic excellence. I am personable and well-rounded, leading my high school's graduating class and being inducted into my school's hall of fame. I have received numerous awards for competing in math, science, history, and...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...Statistics. I have been teaching in the US, India, and Guyana. What sets me apart is my experience and ability to explain basic as well as advanced concepts in Mathematics. My Master's degree in engineering and experience of teaching Business Mathematics at the University level gives me the opportunity to show to my students a wide range of applications in science, technology, engineering, and business. I am a critical thinker, a problem solver, and a...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...of experience and expertise (Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University). I have been a dedicated mentor and teacher of numerous high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, and have a passion for teaching, and teaching the right way -- not just to pass a test but to really explain the concepts so that YOU understand it properly. And perhaps I can convince you that the subject matter is something you like! It was a pleasure when...
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Certified GRE Subject Tests Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
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...instructor and MFA candidate at The Ohio State University. I hold an MA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Toronto and a BA from The University of King's College. I'm also an author: my essays and journalism have appeared in numerous magazines and literary journals, and my second book of poetry is forthcoming from a Penguin Random House imprint next year. I'm passionate about reading, writing, an analyzing the written word. I...
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In graduate programs, students focus on one particular area of study, delving deeply into a given subject and eventually becoming authorities in that field. The most successful applicants to graduate programs demonstrate a familiarity with the subject matter at hand, communicating to schools that you are serious about deepening your understanding of a particular field. The GRE Subject Tests are a great way to prove to your top graduate schools that you have already acquired the knowledge base necessary to excel in their programs. In fact, many graduate programs require a subject test, and many others look much more favorably on applications that include impressive GRE Subject Test scores. Performing well on the exam can make the difference in whether or not you are accepted into your most highly desired graduate programs. GRE Subject Test tutoring can really help.
Varsity Tutors can help you to connect with a tutor that offers world-class GRE Subject Test tutoring services in each of the subjects for which there is a corresponding GRE Subject Test. This includes the biological sciences, such as biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology. It also includes chemistry, English literature, mathematics, physics, and psychology.
No matter what field of study you wish to pursue in graduate school, an outstanding test preparation tutor can provide you with expert guidance so that you can gain the knowledge and skills you need to excel on your particular exam. A tutor can identify areas that may need improvement and can resolve any gaps in your understanding. For all subjects, tutors can provide an abundance of practice questions that are both realistic representations of the exam content and are personally tailored to address the specific areas of your subject knowledge that require the greatest attention.
Indeed, one of the many benefits of working with a private tutor is that you can focus on only those areas with which you need the most help, which in turn can lead to improved performance on test day. Since many students find the time limits of the GRE Subject Tests to be a challenge, a tutor can also work with you to find the right pace at which to take the exam. With the help of a tutor, you can learn which types of questions appear most frequently on the exam and how to answer each question correctly and in the most expedient way possible. Many students are surprised to learn that in addition to mastering the material covered on the exam, earning one's highest possible score also depends on employing various test-taking strategies. Tutors can teach you a variety of strategies that enable you to use the predominantly multiple-choice format of the exams to your advantage.
Preparing for the GRE Subject Tests can be a lonely and stressful experience. There is so much material to review that it can seem somewhat overwhelming. Additionally, the stakes are quite high, which only adds to the stress. A private tutor can help with this by reducing the amount of material you have to cover by giving you a good idea as to the type of material that is likely to be on the exam. Additionally, a private tutor can help encourage you and keep you on track when you start to feel overwhelmed.
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Recent Santa Clara GRE Subject Tests Tutoring Session Notes
We focused on statistics, experimental design, cognition, and neuropsychology. I also explained some multiple choice exam strategies and how to study from now until the test.
We began by working on percentage problems, taking extra time to orient the student to the methods of approaching problems that will certainly confront him in the exam itself. Then I assigned him the entirety of the percentage section of problems (chapter 12). Following this, we discussed lowest common denominators and least common multiples for some time and assigned chapter 13 on "divisibility and primes."
In the session we started working with her new math prep book, focusing on algebraic concepts for this session. We went over solving linear equations, factoring, and translating from written words to arithmetic. She soon caught on to the concepts.
We continued discussing the topics covered on the quantitative section (other ways to plug in, math vocabulary, plugging in answer choices, and some other topics). We also went over ways to approach the verbal section and how to dissect an argument. We finally discussed the two essays and how to get a high score.
I wanted to cover a little of everything with the student. We did a brief recap of how to study and practice the verbal section, then we reviewed the math practice that she had done. Lastly, she and I discussed the writing practice that she had done and talked about where she can improve there. Overall I feel that she has made some significant progress.
We started by going further in depth into her writing sample for her upcoming college application. We talked about what makes a compelling writing sample, we looked at various examples of her writing, and then we picked a short essay on Francis Bacon to develop grammatically, stylistically, and in terms of content. Next, we continued to run problems from the entry exam. Her struggle with vocabulary improves everyday. She's still getting familiar with the style of the test but continues to improve rapidly.
