Award-Winning ISEE Tutors in San Ramon, CA

...India where I worked as a research assistant 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...

...to UCSF, I worked part time as a tutor at a tutoring center in Southern California. My experience with teaching has primarily been with school age children, from kindergarten to middle school, and some high school students. The subjects I helped teach ranged from most elementary school subjects, such as grammar and arithmetic, to middle school subjects, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Essay Writing. Though I tutor in a variety of subjects, I enjoy teaching younger...

...through graduate school. My expertise is diverse as I have worked with individuals looking to strengthen specific subject areas to those individuals who are facing the challenges of a learning disability or learning English as a second language. I believe that patience, support, encouragement and building lasting relationships can make any learning experience a positive one. Practice is important and with it, one can achieve their desired goals in any subject area.... My teaching philosophy is centered around creating a positive environment for my students. High energy levels and positive and constructive feedback are necessary for every student to gain the confidence he or she needs to learn.

...I attended all French-American Bilingual schools through the end of high school. In college, I spent some time studying and living in Ecuador and Peru, so I also speak Spanish. I have worked with students of all ages, from elementary school students just learning to read to Masters' students trying to perfect their theses. I am interested in a broad variety of topics (I completed two majors and two minors in college), and I am...

...would love to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I love to go on bike rides with friends, or sometimes just grab a book and go explore the Berkeley hills on my own. I'll sit on a...

...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...

...tests necessary to join a program. In the 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...

...College of Columbia University in New York City where I received my B.A. in East Asian Language and Culture. During my time in college I was the president of my all-female a cappella group and had the opportunity to study abroad for a semester in Kyoto, Japan. In my free time I love to cook (I have worked in a couple well-known New York restaurants), read, sing, play piano, explore cities, eat, and travel. While...

...and Peptide Chemistry. I then went on to receive my Masters of Public Health in Communicable Diseases. During my undergraduate program, I worked as a student mentor and tutor for incoming freshman students and sophomores; during graduate school, I worked as an educator for the federal ???A Healthy Baby Begins With You??? campaign, through the Office of Minority Health, raising awareness about health disparities and infant mortality among racial and ethnic minorities. Though I tutor...

...school. Before I begin teaching, I like to find out what my student already knows and how he or she learns best. Then I can find the best way to teach. My goal is that my students enjoy learning, build confidence, and learn a lot. Although I believe it is important to learn facts and procedures, it's most important to learn how to learn and develop an understanding of the subject. I look forward to...