Award-Winning Intermediate Algebra Tutors serving Silicon Valley, CA

...all about the "design thinking" framework for creative problem solving pioneered by the international design firm IDEO. While typically used in startups to develop new innovations, I've found it extremely handy in tutoring. Every student is different and so are their difficulties, so a finite set of ways to present a concept or tackle a difficulty is potentially limiting. In my experience, it's much more effective to use an adaptive framework like design thinking to...

...am able to watch those connections being made, and nothing brings me greater satisfaction than seeing that moment when a student has that clarity and feels empowered that they mastered something they thought they never could. I take a collaborative approach to teaching to ensure thorough understanding of the material, allowing students to also enjoy the learning process, and focus on pertinent applications of the material extending beyond the scope of a...

...B.S. in Biology. Although I studied sciences, I have always had a passion for math. An introductory Physics course in college sparked my interest and allowed me to apply my math skills to the world around me. I am a Virginia certified teacher in Middle school Math and Algebra 1, as well as a qualified tutor in all maths up to pre-calculus. After a couple years of tutoring and 3 years teaching Math in public...

...I graduated Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, receiving my Associate's degree with a 4.0 GPA, and, at this time, am currently pursuing my BS in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. I began tutoring students in college, focusing heavily on math and science courses such as Algebra, Calculus, and Physics - even venturing into courses such as Organic Chemistry. I love helping students and peers understand even the most difficult of course material, and I look forward...

...on the premed track pursuing a double major in computer science and biology. Early on in high school (Maggie L. Walker Governor's School graduate), I discovered a passion for helping others and I now have had hundreds of hours of tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects including chess, computer programming, math, and SAT prep. In addition to the subjects previously listed, I would also tutor Spanish and chemistry as they are subjects I...

...science education. I have a deep understanding of math and science. I recently graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, coursework in both the physical and natural sciences, and a GPA of 3.87. I also studied at an IB high school and graduated with the highest marks in my class. I have 8 years and over 1000 hours of experience tutoring and teaching. I have tutored students age 7 - 22...

...range of subjects from the humanities (English, Literature, and History) and the sciences (biology, chemistry, math). I am most passionate about the sciences because many of my extracurriculars have centered around them, such as cancer research and public health research. Furthermore, by recently going through the college application process, I can offer valuable insight on college essays, activity lists, and college selection. I am familiar with the Common Application, Coalition, BS/MD (8-year medical program), and...

...special needs in classrooms K-12 (all subjects), tutoring all levels of Math and Reading, preparing individuals for the GED, and teaching the hard and soft skills of job readiness. Higher level subjects in the social sciences such as Psychology and Economics have always been a strength and I am more than happy to share my passion there, too! As an educator, I am highly creative with how I go about sharing my knowledge and as...

...love science and I love teaching. Of all the science subjects that I tutor, chemistry is my favorite. I have studied it beyond the text books and have my own tricks and techniques to learn the material. My second favorite is math/algebra which serves as a good brain exercise. I love solving the problems, like a puzzle and most of the times do it without a calculator. I am a social person and love meeting...

...Nashville, TN. I majored in Music Business, and minored in Mathematics. I have tutored students in math, economics, physics, violin, and music publishing for five years. My favorite subject is math because it involves critical thinking and universal concepts. My teaching philosophy is to target the student's source of frustration, to ensure correct terminology using the student's course materials, to provide strategies for memorizing information, and to focus the bulk of the tutoring session on...