
Allie: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...subject matter. Together, these approaches open the space necessary for real learning. I strongly believe in the transformative importance of learning, and strive to communicate that passion to my students. I have extensive experience tutoring across many ages, subjects, and cultures and countries. I am particularly skilled in SAT/standardized test tutoring, math subjects, and English writing and literature. I emphasize critical thinking skills, flexible and adaptive thinking, and learning structures such as test-taking skills to...
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Williams College - Bachelors, Mathematics and English

Amanda: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...children. I work with students to break down information into easy to manage pieces and make sure they are understanding each step as they go along. If students still seem to be struggling, I return to more basic concepts and help them build upon what they already know. I use a variety of methods in my tutoring including visual aids, hands-on materials, books, and online sources to ensure that all students' learning styles are compatible...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Education

Jean: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...meaningful education requires more than just knowing facts and how to find the right answers. A good teacher must help students recognize their individual learning styles, discover any flaws in their foundation knowledge, set reasonable goals, and look for deeper meanings behind why a problem is best solved a certain way. Moreover, she taught me the importance of concise communication, organization and empathy when teaching. I think that not only is teaching more similar to...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...a language; you need to know the basics before you get speaking fluently. Math can be difficult, but it can be even more fun once you get it. To me, chemistry is the perfect blend of science and math, which is great since I enjoy both! You can learn from the most basic atoms (don't trust them, they make up everything!) to the most complex proteins to applications in the real world. Chemistry is fun...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Helene: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...(and I mean awesome in the strongest sense of the word)! I am so happy to be able to continue that work with Varsity. In terms of the subjects I am comfortable teaching, of course Math and French are what I have the most experience with. But I would love to be given the chance to tackle new things as well! For instance, I have an enduring love for literature and writing, and I am...
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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology

Talia: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...College in 2008, double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. In 2011, I received my California Multiple 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...
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Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology

Derek: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...of teenagers in Oxford and am now a tutor in various capacities. I feel strongly that through hard work and dedication, anyone can love and succeed at math! I lived for two years in Mexico, completely immersed in the culture and language. I studied Spanish every day intensively and lived exclusively with Latin Americans. I think I spoke no more than a few hours of English during the entire time I was in Mexico! My...
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Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Oxford - Master of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

David: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...like timelines or flow charts before wrapping up with a quick summary. Again, I'm happy to help with homework, essays, or assigned readings. Languages are my absolute favorite subject both to learn and to teach - I think it's a lot of fun to learn how to speak and read all over again. The most important thing when learning a language is to not be afraid to make mistakes - the more mistakes you make,...
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CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor of Science, Economics
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies

Erica: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature

Margarita: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Russian Literature from Columbia University in May 2014, and I plan on beginning medical school in the fall of 2015. Since graduation, I have been working part-time in a dermatologist office as a Medical Assistant and part-time on a public health project related to smoking cessation. I have also been tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring...... I am very patient and persistent,...
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Kelsey: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...AP and Distinguished Honor Roll student, and the recipient of the IHA Math Award. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Kaley: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use my graduate training in human development to tailor my instruction to students' individual learning needs.
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Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology

Max: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics

Joshua: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE --...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy

Vivek: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Austin College. I am a biology major and neuroscience minor. Science has been my passion from a young age. I like tutoring because I sincerely enjoy helping others and being able to impart my knowledge and experience. Along with being strong in my curricular classes, I have experience helping and tutoring younger students in various subjects and test prep. As a patient and encouraging teacher, I am adept at helping others reach their educational goals.
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Austin College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Samantha: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

Paul: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and LSAT. I have significant experience as both a one-on-one high school tutor during college and teaching high school students after college. I find that I am always able to make the material simple and relatable for the student that I am tutoring - it is a question of presenting the material in a manner that is easy to understand. In addition, I am very patient, friendly, and easy to talk to. My tutoring style...
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Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Finance

Cynthia: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and languages being more...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience

Joscelyn: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...in just a few months of work. I also worked at Kumon, teaching students (~3 to 7 years old) in Math and Reading. Additionally, my teaching experience includes coaching Little League softball to the 10-and-under age group, and I was told that I was able to relate and interact well with the players. I have mostly tutored math (including a focus in SAT Math), but I am always happy to help someone in any subject...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering

Amanda: San Francisco-Bay Area ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...well aware of the challenges that standardized tests present and love working with students to come up with a tailored arsenal of strategies and approaches to make the test easier and less intimidating. I have years of experience with reading comprehension, essay writing, critical analysis (including the identification of tone, argument, style, etc), argumentation, and editing, and a strong record of working well with my students. My style of teaching is pretty low-key, and I...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
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