Top Philosophy Tutors serving San Jose

Jennifer: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Jenny: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...college, I have tutored students and peers in academic areas more focused on writing and math. A core part of my teaching and learning philosophy is that I will have mastered a material if I can teach another person these concepts and come up with my own examples to illustrate my understanding. I will infuse this goal within my tutoring sessions, engaging tutees to really learn and challenge them to think critically. Another important aspect...
Education & Certification
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730

Milan: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...Symbolic Systems and Theater double-major at Stanford University in Northern California, Milan is very excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team. His main academic interests are English, philosophy, math, and computer science, but Milan enjoys many other subjects (psychology, physics, and economics to name a few). He is fluent in Spanish and an active member of the Latino community. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, and taking the occasional photograph.
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750

Carlos: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...the things I love is making others more knowledgeable and passionate about math and science through scientific communication and tutoring. I am most passionate to tutor Calculus, Linear algebra, and ACT/SAT Math. I believe that the biggest obstacles to learning Math are 1. judgmental social environments and 2. inexperience with the multidimensional nature of math. As such, I foster an open environment where all mathematical questions and concerns are welcome and I always strive to...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT English: 33

Alexander: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 subjects listed on my profile, I am best at tutoring in Statistics and Psychology.
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Old Dominion University - Master of Science, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
GRE Quantitative: 160

Michael: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...a basic understanding of logical concepts and some key strategies to approach each section, anyone is capable of improving his/her score significantly. These concepts and strategies helped boost my score 17 points over the course of 2 months. As someone who has recently gone through the law school admissions process, I am also happy to help students with any other aspect of the application process. Given the substantial weight of the LSAT in the admissions...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 740
SAT Writing: 700

Tessa: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read,...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Austyn: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
I'm a college junior majoring in Creative Writing and Comparative Literature at Emory University. I've worked as a student assistant at the Benjamin Franklin Academy in French and English, and I have ample experience helping students one-on-one or in small groups. I'd like to someday become an English professor. When I'm not tutoring, I love playing board games with my friends, seeing local music or curling up with a good book.
Education & Certification
Emory University - Current Undergrad Student, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 35

Aakash: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...College and have received a handful of fellowships for postgraduate research, including a US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship. My areas of competency include English, Art History, Rhetoric, Spanish, and French. I am also proficient in SAT, GRE, and GRE Subject Test in English. My first Master of Arts is in English from the University of Sussex (UK) and my second is in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley. I am happy...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelors, English Literature
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Rhetoric

Daniel: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...my own learning. This goes for the high school students I taught Physics, Chemistry and other sciences; my colleagues in the software development, testing, and implementation fields; undergraduate students in Philosophy and Intro to Data Science; the professionals taking time and thought to learn advanced use of spreadsheets and databases; and the two students I tutored in Latin! My teaching is conscientious with regard to sources I use, and with regard to my students' specific...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Education
Arizona State University - Master of Arts, Mass Communications
GRE Verbal: 169

Brendan: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...in Physics and Religion. I earned Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and High Honors in Thesis for my 72-page work in the History of Science. I was also a committed Teaching Assistant (TA), going so far as to get special permission to TA Logic as an undergraduate due to my passion for teaching the subject, and participating in cross-departmental Physics-Education studies during my two semesters as a Physics TA. I have always gone above...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Reuben: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...also served as a student teacher for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate-level courses! These experiences were so enjoyable to me, as I love explaining the concepts and ideas that pique my curiosity. As a musician, I am pursuing a career as an orchestral conductor and I've spent over a decade playing bassoon in orchestras and chamber music groups. To me, conducting is to music what teaching is to math: I get to guide people's understanding...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Arts, Conducting
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Jacob: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...Laude) from Hillsdale College in Politics and Philosophy. I grew up in the Treasure Valley and spent summers working on a ranch in eastern Idaho. I have worked in publishing and painting. I've taught courses for junior and senior high school. I spent internships in the Idaho Governor's office, assisting a retired US Ambassador at his academic post in Washington DC, and most recently a year in Delhi, India doing communications work for an international...
Education & Certification
Hillsdale College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Philosophy
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 790
GRE Quantitative: 167

Solomon: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Ken: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...improvement, and apply their efforts towards utilizing those techniques. Similarly, for you, the student, practicing repeatedly without any structure is not sufficient for success or excellence in your academic pursuits. Having the right techniques and skills in your study toolkit is vastly more effective. Success comes not only from applying yourself, but in directing your efforts in the correct ways. You need both proper from and exposure when it comes to how you study and...
Education & Certification
Sacred Heart University - Bachelors, Philosophy; Religious Studies
Catholic University of Leuven - Masters, Philosophy

Carlie: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...written work. I believe that with perseverance and some capable guidance, a student can work to overcome any learning obstacles and be successful. My goal is to closely assess my students in order to form my instruction around their needs. I pride myself in being a patient, kind, and outgoing person. Outside of work and school, I love to snowboard, backpack, travel, and cook. As an undergraduate student, I rowed for the University of Washington...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, History
LSAT: 164

Ryan: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...greater comprehension of a difficult text. These experiences have led me to a general teaching ethos of flexibility and adaptation. I believe the tutor should be working to meet the student on their level, and I take every opportunity I can to adapt my style of teaching to the individual's proficiencies. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, writing, college essays, ACT reading, ACT writing, and philosophy. When I'm not tutoring, I spend much of...
Education & Certification
Minneapolis Community and Technical College - Current Undergrad, Philosophy
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 35

Nick: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
I want to show my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my teaching skills as well.
Education & Certification
Rhodes College - Current Undergrad, Russian Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Dan: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...each student's needs. As a child, I struggled with getting ideas from my head to the page, overcame that challenge, and was named "most improved" by my high school's English department. Thanks to the development of those skills, I earned a perfect 12 on the ACT's Writing section, and was named a National Merit Commended Scholar following my performance on the PSAT. After experiencing such dramatic improvements firsthand, I'm proud to tutor in English, Reading,...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Character
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Natasha: San Jose Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Jose, CA
...outdoors in general, but my passion is for rock climbing. I also enjoy reading all kinds of literature and philosophy and cheering my kids on in their myriad sports and activities. My number one priority in teaching is to empower my students to understand how they learn best and what motivates them. I want my students to feel a passion for learning, even if they do not feel it for every subject. I have been...
Education & Certification
University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Philosophy/Theology
Western Governors University - Current Grad Student, Management and Leadership
ACT Composite: 31
GRE Verbal: 163
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