Award-Winning IB Tutors serving Berkeley, CA

...students prepare for standardized tests or TA'ing for college courses. I can tutor very effectively across a variety of math, computer science, and statistics subjects, but am most passionate and have the most 1-on-1 experience in probability and statistics and test prep. I believe that anyone with a good amount of motivation can learn what...

...was encouraged all my life; thus, I am accustomed to studying hard on top of participating in countless extra-curricular activities. I graduated highs school and received a diploma from the extremely rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and began attending an Ivy League college, the University of Pennsylvania, in 2016. With all this said, I am...

...help me understand people better as I get some insight into their thinking, which helps in building strong relationships. This also makes the tutoring less about trying to memorize concepts to pass a test, but to properly engage with the content, so that it can further be shared with others. I enjoy playing basketball and...

...my husband at our home in Brooklyn. Over the course of my professional and academic trajectory, tutoring has supplemented and enriched my experience. Whether helping a fourth grader with intermediate-level German homework or guiding a high school senior in writing an analytical essay on Flannery O'Connor's short stories, I relish the chance to delve into...

...rare thing in today's world. Instead, I focused on my studies and in May 2015 I graduated Suma Cum Laude from my high school, and achieved my four year goal of receiving the IB diploma. I am a sophomore at the University of South Florida and am majoring in Integrative Animal Biology with, hopefully, a...

...where I double majored in Neuroscience and Health Policy. I am a veteran of the Montgomery County Public School system. I graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Richard Montgomery, and was an AP Scholar with distinction. I love working with people to help promote understanding, especially in the areas of math and science.... Teaching style should strongly depend on the student, else you risk either wasting time on ideas that are already understood, or on...

...was a teaching assistant for chemistry at my university because I have a passion for chemistry and helping students learn. I have been tutoring since I was in middle school, and I have worked with students of all ages. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Florida. Next, I...

...commonly myself. It's exceptionally satisfying to have the capacity to help other people fulfill their pursuits, especially when they finally get "last puzzle piece" to fall into place. You can appreciate the bigger picture in the grand scheme of things, especially after conquering each detail "one puzzle at a time." As I got further into...

...a double major in chemistry and creative writing which helps me explore my passions of writing and science equally. I have years of experience tutoring math and English, but enjoy learning about all subjects and disciplines. I am firm believer that the best way to easiest way to learn something is to learn to enjoy...

...the humanities, anything from languages, to history, to literature. I have an ability to figure out the most optimal way of teaching my students and cater to their individual learning process and needs. I believe that having the ability to be versatile in one's teaching method is crucial when it comes to teaching others and...

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.

...cater to their different learning styles. I am genuinely invested in helping them meet their goals. I have developed a flexible teaching style that is designed to develop critical thinking in conjunction with course content. In addition, I train students to think broadly and encourage students to identify multidisciplinary approaches to solving problems. In addition...

...Every child has the potential to learn and do better as long as the learning strategies are changed accordingly. When taking the learner type test I found that I'm almost 50% Visual and Kinesthetic. This means I mostly learn from watching others and copying. My strategies will most likely fit students who are similar.

...Educational Leadership and Administration. I have over a decade of teaching experience in Elementary Education. I am currently homeschooling my six children and tutoring students. I also have led a youth development program working with grades 3-12 in academic enrichment. When I tutor I teach to the students learning style. I like to give students...

...BA in International Studies. During my time in school, I tutored undergraduates, and graduates in Korean. I have volunteered to also coach, teach, and converse with diplomats-in-training that are preparing to go abroad to station in South Korea. Having lived in Korea for over 15 years, I went to an international school and earned my...

...my students are learning such diverse subjects as the Hero's Quest, Dystopian Societies, Gothic, and film studies. I love teaching to my students the various sub-genres from literature and composition. Really helping my students think on their own, and actually realize that in each of them is a great writer and reader. I value academic...

...about both teaching and the French language, and I am so grateful I have this opportunity to do both. My love for French was discovered in high school. From the very beginning, it clicked with me and I knew within my first few French classes I wanted to make a career out of it. Throughout...

...fullest. Striving to conquer that one topic or finish this one essay allows students to grow academically while feeling like they can really succeed in achieving tangible goals. Though I'm interested in a broad range of subjects, I especially enjoy English and Literature. In particular, I have a lot of fun helping students develop the...

As a teacher with 10 years of experience, I am excited about the opportunity to apply my skills and experience for Varsity Tutors. In addition to my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, I also have six years of experience teaching Spanish to middle school students.

...another. I've learned this over the course of 14 years of tutoring as well as classroom teaching experience. My students have come from a variety of backgrounds, including special needs, and I always work hand-in-hand with parents to identify where the student needs the most help. I've taught Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Writing, and resume/career skills,...