Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Alameda, CA

...a unique and different learning style. To complement these styles, I assist students comprehension of a subject using visual, auditory and hands-on methods. I believe once a student can connect and relate to the subject material, they can achieve their academic goals. My background involves test scoring for students in grades K-12 in English, math,...

...I did what I like to call the "Nerd Trifecta" in high school: math team, knowledge bowl, and science olympiad. I've tutored since I was in middle school, and I love finding an explanation or analogy to help someone else really grasp a concept! I'm applying to grad school now, and in my spare time...

...how what we're working on isn't so strange after all! Before beginning to work with Varsity Tutors in August of 2014, I worked in a K-8 school as an intervention math teacher. There, I tutored elementary- and middle-school students in math in small groups. Working in that setting taught me more about how to explain...

I am an avid biology student with degrees in pharmacology, anthropology and writing. I have extensive tutoring and mentoring experience with students from elementary school levels through college. My goal is to inspire my students to become lifelong learners and to excel in their academic and professional endeavors!

...a tutor during my time at Marietta, where I focused on helping those studying French and Political Science. I also worked extensively with the writing center, as writing consultant, and in our Communications Department, as a speech coach. My background has lent itself well to tutoring English, Reading, Writing, and History. I believe in working...

...studying Spanish since the 6th grade and have spent extensive periods of time abroad, which range from taking linguistics classes in Madrid to doing farm work in rural Mexico. I love to learn and teach others. While finding the right answer is important, I also want my students to develop critical thinking skills that can...

As a lifelong educator, it is my goal to give the best to all of my learners. I am dedicated to engaging the interest of my students. When working with me, you get 110% every session. ... Get to know the student while evaluating through observations and conversation. After, I would take a look at previous work to conclude my evaluations.

...and now teach German in DC. I lived in German-speaking Europe for many years, and I majored its language, culture and history. I fully understand the many competing demands on a modern student's schedule. My tutees and I therefore tailor-make lesson plans based on their personal strengths and areas for improvement in order to fully...

...past few years, I have also tutored students independently, primarily focusing on Algebra/Algebra 2, Physics, and Chemistry. Students have often said that I am a very clear, patient, and thorough tutor. I believe it's important to let students do as much of the work independently as possible so that they stay involved in the learning...

...in math, I can be of great help to anybody needing help with history, literature, language arts, sociology, theatre, and film. When not imparting knowledge, I am busy outside, walking and playing with our dog, reading, writing, attending theatre, film, and most of all, playing general manager to my beloved New York Yankees. I look...