Award-Winning Italian Tutors serving Pleasanton, CA

...passionate about the history of Europe over the course of the last hundred years and the impacts that major historical events, such as the rise and fall of fascism, had on the development of the world as we know it. I believe that this strong passion can be put into good use to educate and...

...a wide variety of subjects and enjoy them all for different reasons, I feel most comfortable teaching test prep (SAT, GRE, LSAT) and TOEFL. My teaching approach is a combination of enthusiastic, friendly support and targeted, analytical skill development. I have two dogs: a black lab mix named Hank, and a Norwich terrier named Rufus.

...I tutored various subjects as a volunteer with the NBC Homework Hotline, and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to teach French for 2 years while earning my Master's. I am very passionate about learning and teaching foreign languages, and I hope to share that with my students. In my experience students particularly...

...if it was one they initially hated. They have always had better grades than when they started, and I have been lucky enough to help many of my tutees gain entrance into their dream schools, like UCLA. I must admit that I do not only live studying for MCATs and tutoring, and enjoy cooking when...

...piano teacher, I discovered a passion for teaching and I learned how rewarding it is to encourage my students and to see them succeed. Here's a little about me: I am a Comparative Literature major with a minor in Jazz Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. When I am not reading, writing, or tutoring,...

...sometimes they themselves do not think they are confused), and so it is vital to maintain interaction with students and to continually check for understanding. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenges of teaching, and I always conveyed my enthusiasm for the subject and the learning process. This is vital to maintain students' motivation and to keep...

...have two Masters degrees--one in English Textual Studies and one in Philosophy. I am also getting a PhD in Philosophy. I have lived in several different states in the US (PA, FL, MD, CO, CT, and IL), and I have lived in other countries (Peru, Spain, Italy, and Mexico) and visited many more. I have...

...Phonetics/Phonology, Syntax, Sociolinguistics, Second Language Acquisition, and Romance Phonetics. As for my future, I am working the Master of Business Administration. With an MBA and my understanding of foreign languages and their respective cultures, I aspire to take part in today's growing global market. Given my desire to be abroad and my experience with other...

...reach that goal efficiently and effectively. I love to work with a student and see the light bulb go on, and hear them say "That's easy!" The outcome of our tutoring sessions should be that the student attain a level of confidence that his/her goal will be achieved. While I do have the educational background...

...need to learn another language and want to feel like you can speak it as if it is your mother tongue. I focus on conversational skills. It's important to learn how to converse and feel comfortable in the language you are learning. Grammar is indeed very important but knowing everyday expressions and phrases in the...

...rewarding feeling, and I hope to help as many people as I can to feel confident in whatever problem or question is thrown at them. I have a deep love for dancing stemmed in me since I was a kid, and in my spare time, I frequent the theatre, and enjoy the gift of another...

...in any subject. I look forward to accompanying students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working,...

...I speak, write and read in French, English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Italian proficiently. Whenever I tell people that I speak French, they often assume that it is not my mother tongue language because I have no accent in English. I am always proud to say that I did not know how to speak English...

...and I tutor students for these standardized tests by teaching them the aspects of this tutoring that I found the most helpful. This past summer, I taught a preparatory chemistry course for my high school's sophomore class and am currently tutoring high school students in chemistry, biology, and a variety of math subjects. My favorite...

...the harsh demands of academia. For students of any age level, I believe striving for the best is a huge indicator of future success. Having an academic guide can truly be the key to the future, and I would love to help you and your family in the pursuit of the best education!

...How you learn is a very personal process. Everyone is unique, and everyone has a unique way of learning. One of the reasons I left my teaching position was frustration over the "one-size-fits-all" style that's forced on us in school. If you're seeking a tutor, you probably prefer not to learn through the single "listen...

...years of tutoring experience ranging from elementary students to undergraduate seniors. Additionally, I am a published writer and have worked for multiple literary magazines. I am skilled in writing, reading, editing, research, prose, language acquisition, and literary analysis. I am also proficient in Italian and am working towards fluency. I consider myself to be a...

...my interest in being an instructor/facilitator/guide to struggling students. During this time, I had also tutored an international graduate college student (from Saudi Arabia) in Educational Psychology in preparation for her Early Childhood degree. I felt like this experience opened my eyes even more about cultural differences, and was a challenge that I was prepared...

...for a family with a 6 year-old and an 8 year-old. I got to improve my Italian, drink delicious cappuccino with the other au pairs in the mornings while looking out over the beautiful piazzas, and travel all around Italy. I even went to the largest chocolate festival in all of Europe! Now that I’m...

...practice every morning, either in the gym or on the river. Since 2013, I have worked as a lifeguard, a summer camp counselor, and as a private tutor in both English and Spanish and a peer tutor in math and history. While I enjoy learning and teaching a broad range of subjects, my passion lies...