Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in San Jose, CA

...mean time, I have been tutoring extensively. Most of my tutoring experience is with Math and SAT preparation. I particularly enjoy working with students on standardized tests as they provide the most common avenue for me to work on reading and writing with students. Additionally, I tutor Economics when I can. I think my tutoring style can best be described as Socratic; my main mission when I work with students is to help them develop...

...for a biotechnology company. I am currently doing cancer research at the University of California, San Francisco in a melanoma lab while I apply to medical schools. In high school and college I tutored students in English and Math, two of my favorite subjects to teach. As the daughter of a third grade teacher, I place great importance on education. I have witnessed the positive impact that increased one-on-one attention can provide for students. I...

...only will I work towards understanding a student's learning style and tailoring our lesson to suit them, I'll help the student understand for themselves how they best learn. This past summer, I fulfilled a lifelong dream of trekking in Nepal and visiting the famous temples of India. I love to travel and I'm already planning a trip for next summer to Southeast Asia. Less dramatically, I enjoy long-distance running and I'm trying to work up...

...written word has allowed me to gain fluency in using the English language for communication of complex ideas. I am passionate about knowledge in all of its forms, from understanding new concepts to solving problems through applications of familiar ideas. One of my goals as a tutor is sharing the excitement of learning and the ways in which it can open new worlds of inquiry. I aim to provide a framework for success in future...

...Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with children, listening to their stories, and sharing a laugh as I impart knowledge in a structured but comfortable environment.

...an educational startup and taught English to rural students in China. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math and science. In teaching, my philosophy is based on the belief that learning should be student-centered. I want students to actively participate and interact, not passively learn. In my spare time, I enjoy classical Chinese dancing, browsing for new music to add to my playlists, and doing yoga.

...portion of the SAT in high school, then majored in English Literature at UM and earned a 3.7 major GPA. I am also a state certified teacher in English, grades 6-12. These skills and experiences have since translated into a burgeoning pedagogical career, starting in my undergraduate years at UM. I worked with a number of students on a wide variety of topics and writings, such as medical school applications, expository and persuasive essays, business...

...persuasive and convincing prose. Regardless of age or vocation, we all stand to gain from refined verbal and written communication skills. My services range from grade school English instruction to adult education and ESL tutoring. I can provide ongoing, curriculum-based tutoring or project-oriented assistance with college entry essays, job applications, cover letters, etc. I earned my B.A. in English, with a minor in Expository Writing, from Ithaca College in 2009. I have spent the last...

...outside. Becoming a Varsity Tutor will allow me the opportunity to once again work with students. My best experience thus far in teaching was seeing my students really own what they had learned in the classroom and really tackle a group service project head on. I am a fun, enthusiastic, energetic, and gregarious individual and strive to make learning fun and relevant to the student so they truly learn the material rather than just memorize...

...subject is English literature--and grammar, essay writing, critical reading--anything that has to do with the English language, in fact! I have tutored K-8 ELA and 9th-12th grade students in all arenas, from British and American Lit to AP English. Whether you are looking for help with learning grammar or writing a college application for an Ivy League college, I'm prepared to offer proven strategies and support. Though I love literature, I also often enjoy math...