Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area, CA

...designer and consultant. I think a good education is one of the key factors to success in life and I'm passionate about teaching others and helping them learn to be successful in ways they never thought they could. In particular, I enjoy helping students discover a fondness for math and science, two fields that can be intimidating. I love balancing these more technical subjects with subjects that are more "fun" or creative, such as language...

...special place in my heart for the LSAT, and I think it's a test that becomes much more manageable with a lot of practice and a solid understanding of its mechanics. I just moved to the Bay Area from Alaska, where I clerked for a judge in Dillingham, a remote town accessible only by plane. Needless to say, I love the outdoors, and when I'm not working, I like to spend my time hiking, biking,...

...by confusing subtleties before they get there. It is my job to patiently translate that jargon into understandable concepts that enable the student to better understand the subject. I love teaching all sciences, as well as Spanish and reading techniques. Outside of teaching, I love being outdoors, and you can often find me planning fishing and backpacking trips. I am also active in volunteering, including an annual trip to Mexico to build houses, and am...

...from Southern California. I wrote my senior thesis in English on magic and politics in the medieval Welsh "The Four Branches of the Mabinogi." Aside from reading medieval literature (and other non-medieval books), I love to ride horses, eat good food, and hike with my dog, Beau. I am also involved in theatre, and am currently working with a Shakespeare company in the Portland area. Due to rehearsals, my availability for evening tutoring varies week...

...Dentsu's sister company The Goal which is a fashion advertising agency. I spent about 10 years living in Japan before returning back to the United States. I have an excellent understanding of the Japanese Language as well as the culture, traditions and history. I think that one of my strengths is that I am very patient and understanding when it comes to teaching someone something new. I am also very passionate about design, fashion and...

...the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, right answer. Through effective communication and patience, the student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also the ability to think analytically. I would say that my tutoring philosophy is based...

...and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I also love to tutor writing and general study skills.) In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer, video games, and always learning something new!

...years, I have been working in and out of schools as a teacher, media producer, and consultant, witnessing firsthand the effect that great education can have on a communit of people. I am especially interested in one-on-one learning, as it has improved my own life time and time again. This is why I joined Varsity Tutors: to contribute as much as I can to someone else's development as a student in the classroom and citizen...

...classes to one-on-one mentoring with high school students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every aspect of math education as being crucial for a future career in science, engineering or...

...and (most recently) applying to medical school. My favorite part about tutoring is working to engage students to feel as excited and interested as I do towards the material that I teach and hearing my students tell me that they learn more with me in an hour than they do in an entire week of school! When I teach, I strive to let my students know that they are in a safe place where no...

...of Admissions on multiple occasions, I'm familiar with what is important in student applications to medical school and could serve as an invaluable resource in helping to evaluate personal statements and review other aspects of an applicant's credentials. As a Los Angeles native who has lived, studied, and worked here for almost my entire life, I enjoy spending time outdoors (swimming, playing tennis, hiking) or just relaxing in the ample sunshine and great weather that...

...the Andes. While carrying out my study, I received my ESL Instructor Certifications and taught English to both urban and rural high school students across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are English, History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their foundation for success allows them to reach their full academic potential. I enjoy...

...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 also completely fluent in German, having lived in Germany for fourteen years....

...Washington this June. Now I work in an early childhood education center as a childcare teacher. I have more than 10 years experience teaching Chinese for foreigners while living in China. My students range from 10 years old to 80 years old. I I use different teaching methods for different age groups. The teaching content will also vary according to the needs of the students. In my spare time, I like traveling, hiking, tennis, swimming,...

...sets, but the best advice I gave him was showing him how to prepare and study for exams. By the end of the semester, he finished with a B+ and went on to get his Engineering degree. I felt so satisfied by that experience that it got me hooked on tutoring. For the next year, I helped college students pass their math courses. I focused my efforts on the practical applications of what they were learning...

...become less dependent on a tutor. Some people feel very self conscious or ashamed about reviewing basic arithmetic or algebra so I am very supportive with students who are struggling. I can tutor math or any other subjects I mentioned in my profile completely in Spanish. I am always thrilled to see students grasp a new concept with my help that they did not understand before. My goal as an educator is to help students...

My goal is to help students in college, high school, or middle school learn Math.

...Berkeley. I was born in China, later educated in Singapore, and now I am here in the States trying to become a hippie. As a Berkeley engineering student, I am really good at math and physics. Moreover, I have worked as a tutor in both China and America for more than 2 years. So here I am, an experienced tutor who is good at math and science and ready to share my knowledge with other...

...part of my graduate program I went from 2012-2014 to Peace Corps in Mexico helping with water projects. In June 2015 I completed my M.S. in Environmental Studies from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Since 2015, I work at the Environmental Protection Agency and continue to volunteer with a nonprofit, Mariposas, that helps young women in Mexico. Outside of my work, I enjoy water sports, running, and music. I love science and Spanish and...

...studying Japanese, I think student's should remember that even though the Japanese writing system has been romanized, the Chinese characters that are used are widely based off of depictions of picture symbols. For example, one cannot think about the flower viewing season in Japan without thinking about the kanji hanabi, which literally is a symbol of a flower and the eye, according to Chinese characters. I hope to have the opportunity to help you reach...