Award-Winning ISEE Tutors in Sunnyvale, CA

...math and the physical sciences. I have a lot of experience teaching at all levels from elementary school through high 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...

...History major), Language Arts, and Math, but I am willing to help each student with whatever they need. Two of the students I tutored were able to get their D and F averages up to C's and B's in just a few months with my help. My tutoring philosophy differs for each student. I like to assess and try different techniques with each of my students based on their needs, and I have even brought...

...about teaching, but during my last semester I worked as a substitute teacher. This allowed me to gain experience working with many different types of children as well as being able to use my time effectively, execute a plan and think on my feet. Besides academics I also have a passion for water polo and swimming. While I was transitioning to become a Graduate student I was able to coach a swim team as well...

...where I studied the pre-medical curriculum and received my Bachelor of Arts in French. After graduation, I moved to Bangalore, 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 key to good teaching. Helping students to see and to use their own strengths is the least mentioned part of the equation, but for me it is the most important, because that is how I get my kids to become autonomous and self-motivated learners. I've always seen it as a challenging job, but also as enriching, enlightening, and awesome (and I mean awesome in the strongest sense of the word)! I am so happy...

...Multivariable Calculus at UCR. I understand the concepts, but I can also explain them using applicable examples. Really, math is like 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...

...master the tasks you may currently need help with. I grew up here in the San Francisco Bay Area, and 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...

...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 stories, and sharing a...

...46 years old, and in the last portion of getting my elementary teaching credential. I have spent time in kindergarten, 2nd grade, and have substituted in all grades over the last year. My background is in Humanities, with concentrations in English and Anthropology. I love to read, discuss books and ideas, and I love to write. I hold a BA in Humanities from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. My teaching credential program is with...

...personal statement essays. Many students experience test anxiety and are unsure of how to present themselves in personal statements, making the application process stressful. For this reason, I enjoy helping students put their best foot forward in their personal statements and learn test-taking strategies so they may feel as confident as possible about their applications. In my spare time, I enjoy seeing theater in the Bay Area, painting, choreographing musicals at Stanford, and exploring San...