Award-Winning LSAT Tutors in Oakland, CA

...the student. For example, when preparing for an upcoming exam in a topic a student may not feel confident in, I find it useful to first take on that challenging topic head on. Once the challenging concept is mastered, not only do students receive a confidence boost, but it also guarantees that they will be able to handle any other challenge that arises during a tutoring session. I believe that with patience and perseverance, tests...

...last year my students voted me Professor of the year. I believe that patience and real world examples are critical to effective teaching and student comprehension, and I try to provide them both. On a personal note I love riding my motorcycle up the coast, the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and playing the drums. I’ve also been fortunate to have run my marathon, made my short film and written one novel (I am working...

...process of research and writing college essays, theses, and dissertations and have worked with elementary and middle school students, teaching basic reading comprehension and short essay writing. For students of any age who are intimidated by the prospect of writing, my "interview" technique helps to identify the student's unique perspectives. From there, I use tested, reliable, and adaptable writing structures that free students to explore their interests and construct coherent and, where necessary, research-level essays...

...and going back to grad school. I have an undergraduate degree from Berkeley in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science with a minor in English Literature. As an attorney, I have extensive experience writing with a particular eye towards clarity and punchiness, including capturing and keeping the attention of an audience. I also tutored SAT courses for several years and am happy to work with teenagers and to help them reach their full potential by offering...

...sports, listen to and play music, spend time with friends and family, and learn about anything and everything around me. As your tutor, I am excited to find out about your interests and struggles, and determine a strategy to help you approach learning in a way that builds confidence and understanding. I believe that confidence with regards to academics can carry over into everything else in life by showing a person that they have the...

...in the Dallas suburbs and then moved to Austin where I received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UT. During my time in college, I tutored high school students as well as ran a STEM-based after-school program for elementary students. Every student learns in differently, and it's important to find out what combination of teaching styles is most effective for each student. I adjust my methods accordingly to reach each student on an individual level.

...recent graduate from a Masters program in History. I have been tutoring for a number of years in a variety of subjects. I primarily tutor in the areas of history, math, geography, government, politics and social studies. I have worked with students from elementary to college-aged. I have worked with students looking to get ahead, and those that may be a little behind. I believe that anyone can learn anything if they are engaged.... Anyone can learn anything if they are engaged.

...Since graduation, I have worked as a Policy Researcher on issues such as women's health policy in California County jails and the FDA's proposed nutrition label changes. I tutor a broad range of subjects, including LSAT Prep, Government, Religious Studies, and Essay Writing. I like to engage students in their learning, so that they are never being lectured to but are an active part of the education process. In my spare time, I enjoy nutrition...

...worked full time at a private high school, teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physical Science, while taking classes towards my teaching credential at California State University, Los Angeles. I stopped pursuing a teaching career when I decided to pursue a career in law. I received my JD from Santa Clara University Law School in 1993. I practiced law in Northern California for 17 years and gained a lot of experience in legal writing. Because I never...

...B.A. in Political Science and History from Columbia University in the City of New York. I also earned my J.D. from Yeshiva University. I have been an ESL Tutor and college application Advisor on and off for the past 5 years in Asia and the U.S. I can help students prepare for the LSAT, improve their writing skills, and public speaking ability, among other things. In my spare time, I enjoy sports, writing, cooking, and...