Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Palo Alto, CA

Hi, my name is Alyssa and I am a math/reading/writing and organizational skills tutor for students from kindergarten to college. A little bit about me: In May 2015, I graduated summa cum laude from the Dominican University of California, where I earned a Bachelor of...

I believe in being a life-long learner. An academic course should be designed to optimize a student's success. My goal is to teach mathematics, along with life skills at all levels, observation, critical thinking, organization, hard work, and reflection.

...heavy so it is a subject I think about a whole lot!I have been tutoring chemistry and physics for almost 10 years now (especially chemistry). I have spent a good part of the last 10 years thinking about these subject but also interacting with confused students (and even confused teachers!) and I have developed a good sense of where confusion arises from. I have an undergraduate degree in chemistry and a physics minor to boot....

...CA Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics, and Master's in Education. I went on to teach high school mathematics in East Oakland for four years. I love empowering people to find beauty and joy in mathematics, and I'm always thinking of ways to make our whole national system of mathematics education better. (You can read my writings about that on my teaching blog: thestudentofteaching.blogspot.com.) I'd love to spend time helping you on your math goals!

...and climate change. As 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...

Growing up with good mentors was crucial for the development of not only my academic success, but also the growth of me as an individual. I strongly believe that with correct and steadfast guidance, anyone can achieve anything. I was inspired by my own teachers to become what I loved, which turns out to be a mechanical engineering student, and I hope to reciprocate that to the upcoming generations.

...subjects to tutor are biology and chemistry because I find them to be the most interesting. I especially have a lot of experience tutoring general chemistry to college students both during class and outside of class. I strongly believe in the importance of accepting that you need help and asking for it. This doesn't make you inferior, but actually makes you stronger for being able to understand your own needs and take action to improve...

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

Hello! My name is Serena Choi and I am a current graduate from the University of California, Riverside. My hobbies include exercising, hiking, playing video games, and trying new foods. I'm looking forward to meeting you and helping you with your academic success!

...am a recent graduate of the Claremont Colleges in Los Angeles, CA. During my undergraduate experience, I was able to thrive at a highly ranked university with a rigorous course load. Furthermore, I worked for a tutoring company where I was able to discover my passion for helping other students to overcome obstacles. I found the student's personal growth to be truly inspirational. I'd love to leverage my knowledge and skill set to help students...

One of my greatest passions has always been teaching. I love working with students and getting to learn from them and help them get a clear understanding of their subject material. There is nothing quite as impactful in life as a good teacher, and I hope to be this teacher for as many students as I can.

...in Mexico, completely immersed in the culture and language. I studied Spanish every day intensively and lived exclusively with Latin Americans. I think I spoke no more than a few hours of English during the entire time I was in Mexico! My experience gave me expert knowledge of Spanish, and now I understand what it is like to learn a new language: what is difficult, what concepts are hard for English speakers, etc. I even...

...generalized frameworks for solving certain problems. I love tutoring: I love that aha-moment when a student finally grasps a tough or abstract concept, and I love being part of that process. I try to explain concepts in unorthodox ways: a student loves business? We can apply math to profit-maximization problems. Physics? Applying math to moving particles is incredibly intuitive. Math is beautiful in that it can be approached in many ways - for example, each...

...extremely passionate about teaching. My goal is to ensure that the student is a 100% confident with the concepts. I believe that learning should be fun, and to ensure that this purpose is solved, I make the classes a 100% interactive. Along with being a tutor, I try to be a good friend and a counselor too so that the connect with the students is better. Besides, teaching I'm an avid reader, a voracious traveler,...

...chemistry and math. I have had experience preparing students to take standardized chemistry tests, as well as younger students struggling in math concepts. I truly believe that anyone is capable of excelling in any area they desire with the right tools. As a tutor, my role is to give students the necessary tools to succeed on their educational journey. My interests in addition to tutoring include working with kids, playing the piano, reading, and singing!

...from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. During my time in the program, I was a TA for courses in Statistics and Psychology. Currently, I am attending Palo Alto University to obtain a PhD in Clinical Psychology. During my time off from classes, I will be available to tutor several subjects both in-person in the Bay Area as well as online. I will gladly tutor students of any age. While I am proficient in all...

...degree in Developmental Psychology at San Francisco State University. I graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. I have been tutoring for 3 years including reading comprehension, writing, essay structure, grammar, algebra, geometry, statistics, study skills and testing strategies. Aim to tailor my tutoring methods to the needs of each student. Most importantly, I try to create a supportive learning environment where students focus how their efforts led to success and...

...I'm your best choice :) Education is a gift that mostly goes unrecognized. People are praised for their talent and intelligence, but rarely is the opportunity to learn mentioned when people reach success. I'm thankful for the opportunities my education has brought me, and that's why I love to tutor! I hope to clarify the topics that are fuzzy and to create plans that will bring students a step farther in their study habits. ~Ellie

...question first. After that, I would go further to expand their knowledge. I also need the collaboration between my client and the student along with their expectation. My parents are both high school teachers in Physics and Chemistry, so I simulated her their teaching way to tutor my friends in high school and college. My parents want to reinforce my knowledge, understand the questions, and work together with me some problems. Then they let me...

I have served as a tutor during middle school and high school for subjects ranging from math to history to English. I think that I'm a great tutor because I am knowledgeable in the subjects that I have listed above. I am also very patient when teaching others because I understand how difficult some concepts can be to grasp having struggled with them myself earlier in life. ... My teaching philosophy can best be described as...