Award-Winning Math Tutors in Palo Alto, CA

...forward to returning home to San Francisco for the summer. I attended Lowell High School and discovered my love for Math and Physics as a student there. I am a very curious person, always trying to learn something new. This is probably why I was so drawn to Physics in the first place. As a current Physics Major at NYU, I have gained a very strong understanding of all Math and Physics. In high school,...

...achievement can be reached through hard work and confidence in ones abilities. To best improve a student's performance in a subject area, I would first like to discuss past grades, areas of concern, and perhaps administer a short test to assess skill level. With this, we can tailor a course of exercises and homework to enhance your understanding of the subject and provide tips to improve future performance. My schedule is flexible and I am...

...then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private 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...

...a passionate tutor looking to see a light bulb turn on for my students. I take great pride and responsibility seeing them strive and succeed. I specialize in mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. I am extremely comfortable with all levels of physics, up to college level, and most math including Calculus 3, Multivariable Calculus, and Differential Equations. I hold a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering and currently work at a Solar Energy start-up....

...and volunteering in the Hospital School Program at Children’s Hospital Oakland. In the Hospital School Program, I have gained experience teaching K-12 students from all over the Bay Area in all academic subjects. My expertise is in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (through Calculus), English language (writing and ESL), and foreign languages (Spanish and Italian). My goal is to help students see the bigger picture in what they are learning and to master the details they need...

Hi! My name is Kavita and I am an avid activist for diversity in STEM, education, and animal rights!

...a diverse number of students with a variety of subjects while emphasizing on math, chemistry, and physics. I am dedicated in guiding students to master the sometimes difficult subjects, math and science. With clear communication and simplifying complex academic language into conversational language, I am able to explain and translate multiple concepts to be easily understood. While working on problems, my explanations include diagrams, illustrations, and using outside resources to fully comprehend the problem. Outside...

...in Physics and Calculus and was a trainer in the gym. This experience not only made me a better tutor, but improved my grasp of the subjects as well. In fact, it increased my learning in every subject area, as I often spent time thinking about how I would teach the subjects I was learning to others. I am passionate about helping others improve, and I view learning as the highest pursuit. I am especially...

...through a problem and witnessing the moments where everything just clicks in their minds. It is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching, and I will utilize all my knowledge, patience, positive encouragements, and resources to help students get to that point. My past experiences include tutoring for the general community, for the local library, and for the mathematics department at my high school. In college, I also tutored for the Student Learning Center...

...different ways of looking at things, and it is this that I most love sharing with my students. My first tutoring work was teaching math, and I enjoy breaking down seemingly difficult math problems into solvable pieces with my students. I also tutor essay writing and English, Economics, History, and Political Science, all of which I have enjoyed studying at Middlebury. I am also looking forward to working with students to conquer standardized tests. Outside...