Award-Winning Math Tutors in San Leandro, CA

...Lick-Wilmerding Aim High, a summer enrichment program for underserved middle school students. In addition to Aim High, I taught English while studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, volunteered with a preschool reading program in East Palo Alto, and I am currently assisting a group of Aim High 8th graders with their independent high school application essays....

...with preschoolers, teenagers, and transitional age youth, so I know what really catches someone's attention when it wanders! I've also worked adults, and find that across the lifespan, people can really love learning and bettering their education if they are able to identify their strengths and use those to grow. Simply put, I love helping...

...awarded to STEM in 35 years! Now, completely immersed in research in developing best the material for clean energy technology, I really miss the teaching that I immensely enjoyed for last 10 years. My secret: success in tests (and maybe in life, too) comes from not just what we know, but what we can deliver...

...tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had many wonderful opportunities that resulted from my excellent education. It is important to me that my students receive an excellent education to improve their quality of life....

...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 procedures, it's most important to learn how...

...all, I emphasized the importance of not just knowing facts and memorizing them, but to make sure that the information was well understood on a deeper level requiring the application of analytical and critical thinking skills. Thus, I hope that my experience, educational background and expertise in the field of biological sciences will allow me...

...me anything about it, from basic stuff like quantum mechanics and relativity to cutting-edge research like string theory and condensed matter theory. Though I love what I do and wish I could spend all my time doing Physics, I eventually do take a break and relax. I like to mountain climb, kayak, go to music...

...in mathematics, standardized tests, and writing. Personally, I have found the subjects of calculus and statistics to be the most interesting and fun to teach. Though they seem daunting, showing students real life examples of both subjects has helped them realize how applicable and useful these subjects can be, ranging from topics in economics to...

...problems into simple parts that are easier to understand. I help my students use decomposition to break down problems into smaller, more manageable components that are easier to solve. 2. Real-life application Learning is most interesting when it is applied to real-world problems. I ground my lessons in real-world applications so my students understand the...

...learning the material, I should try a different approach. Outside of my own graduate school work, I love to practice yoga and spending lots of time outside. I naturally have an insatiable appetite for books and have recently finished Henry James' "What Maisie Knew" and David McCullough's "1776". Recently moved from Texas, I'm enjoying all...