Award-Winning History Tutors in Petaluma, CA

...feel like a chore. It's very important for me to engage the student, try to see things from their perspective, and to adjust my teaching style to fit whatever works for the student. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, playing guitar, and studying foreign languages (I can converse in French, Spanish, German, and...

...University. I have experience tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students in all academic subjects and in standardized test preparation. I particularly enjoy working with students on writing and watching their progress. I encourage students to feel empowered in tutoring sessions and to simply utilize me as a source of encouragement and new perspectives. In...

...meaningful feedback on student work, preparing students for rigorous exams (including ones aligned to the Common Core Standards and ACT/SAT) and executing strong and engaging lessons. Although my teaching experience mainly relates to math, as an individual, my passion has always been the study of history and literature, and I've always personally excelled in these...

...range of culture, from Technology to Philosophy. Nothing human is foreign to me and it shouldn't be for you either. I got my math degree from UC Santa Cruz and studied the great books curriculum at St. John's College in Santa Fe. I bring over seven years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects from...

...including test prep, math (through advanced algebra), writing, reading, phonics, and study skills. I continued tutoring while getting my Masters, working with undergraduate and graduate students on writing, reading, and study skills. While I've tutored most subjects, I especially enjoy tutoring History, as that is my true passion, and writing. I am a firm believer...

...at the material; sometimes it means a small amount of rote learning such as with multiplication tables. Using games and motivational tools takes most of the blah out of such tasks. I tutor test prep, math through Algebra I, US History, literature, grammar, and reading. I can also help with organizational skills and time management....

...even brought parents into the meetings before if a student seems to really be struggling. I see my job as a team effort with the student, parents or guardians, and myself. Outside of school, I love to hang out with my friends and family, be outdoors, go out to eat, and exercise! I'm really outgoing,...

...many different subjects, my favorite subjects are SAT preparation, English (especially writing and editing skills), Math, and Biology. Effective tutoring is very personal and requires work by both the tutor and student. I always try to work with my students on set common goals, and to identify clear strategies to meet those goals. Often, this...

...way possible. I believe in developing a student's skills over a period of time, rather than simply providing the short term answers simply to achieve an immediate grade. Writing is a skill we develop over the course of our lives, always learning and improving, and it is a skill we will always need, whether we're...

...I am starting medical school 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...