Top Philosophy Tutors serving San Ramon

Helene: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...job, but also as enriching, enlightening, and awesome (and I mean awesome in the strongest sense of the word)! I am so happy to be able to continue that work with Varsity. In terms of the subjects I am comfortable teaching, of course Math and French are what I have the most experience with. But I would love to be given the chance to tackle new things as well! For instance, I have an enduring...
Education & Certification
Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770

Jenny: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...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 of my tutoring goals is to help the tutee. Be clear and transparent with me about your goals and struggles, and I...
Education & Certification
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730

Evan: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...have over three years of teaching experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Carlos: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...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 teach three key mathematical skills: identifying context, pictorial intuition, and...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT English: 33

Milan: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...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

Jennifer: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...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, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking for the additional guidance, practice, or instruction needed to achieve their personal goals.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Alexander: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...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 subjects listed on my...
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

Luke: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...feet up a rock face. I used my guiding experience to help one student overcome what had become a debilitating and illogical fear of math in order for her to pass a college placement test (which she had failed many times previously) so that she could go on to pursue her own passion of fashion design. Through all of my experiences, I have continued to pursue my passion for learning, and I hope to cultivate...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36

John: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
Education & Certification
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
ACT Composite: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 750

Sophia: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...if they are approaching their task with no preparation. I would also like to aid in the development of strategies that are applicable to general assignments instead of focusing on learning a subject simply to get a certain grade on a test. I will share my own strategies of time management, relaxation, memorization, and preparation if needed and use those to help build new sets of strategies specific to each student's wants and needs. Learning...
Education & Certification
St Johns College - Current Undergrad, History of Mathematics and Science & Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 750

Larisa: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...assistant and taught high school and college students a variety of subjects within philosophy including Bioethics, Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Ethical Theory, and Intro to Philosophy. In addition to philosophy, I am comfortable tutoring GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing, writing more generally, bioethics/medical humanities, and psychology. I am passionate about helping my students develop their critical thinking skills and learn how to express their ideas clearly. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing...
Education & Certification
Simmons College - Bachelors, Philosophy and Psychology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Current Grad Student, Philosophy (PhD)

Trish: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...for an educational camp called College for Kids for seven years as an assistant and as an instructor. I have also volunteered as a literacy advocate for Ready Readers and as a tutor for Girls Inc. In my free time, I like to read books, bake, and train for races; I recently completed my first half marathon! My approach to tutoring is recognizing that everyone has a different learning style. Experimenting with different approaches to...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri- St. Louis - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Elijah: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
I am a recent graduate of St. Olaf College, where I received a B.A. (magna cum laude) in Philosophy with a concentration in Film Studies. I plan on pursuing a MA in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research. I am highly dedicated and detail oriented in both academic and professional pursuits.
Education & Certification
St Olaf College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
GRE Verbal: 164

Ken: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...ensure optimum success. I have taught critical reading, writing, and thinking skills at the university level for the past 5 years, and can transfer these skills to you to assist you with improving your performance on standardized tests at multiple levels, and/or your quality of writing on academic papers. Further as a highly capable instructor with several degrees between humanities related disciplines. I can enhance your understanding of what many students have found to be...
Education & Certification
Sacred Heart University - Bachelors, Philosophy; Religious Studies
Catholic University of Leuven - Masters, Philosophy

Zach: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...style. This education, combined with my experience as a teacher in Creighton's "Philosophy for Children" program, has helped me to understand that teaching, one-on-one or in a classroom setting, is something that I'm passionate about. I believe that dialogue between mentor and pupil, much in the style of Plato's works, is the most effective way of imparting knowledge. Despite how overbearing or intimidating that might sound, I also think that light, informal settings are the...
Education & Certification
Creighton University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Master in Public Health, Public Health
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Nicole: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas and earned my compound M.A. in Historical Geography from Jerusalem University College in 2010. My diverse academic background allows me to tutor a wide variety of subjects including; History, Geography, Earth Science, English, Environmental Science,...
Education & Certification
Gordon College - Bachelor in Arts, Biblical and Theological Studies: Emphasis in Jewish Studies
Jerusalem University College - Master of Arts, History and Geography

Erika: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...as a writing consultant and teaching assistant, I strive to make students feel comfortable during tutoring sessions, and more importantly, my constant goal is for the student to learn something they might apply to future assignments within the specific class and other courses. While my passion for learning is a driving force in my life, I have a few other interests and hobbies. Music is one of my primary interests: I've played piano since the...
Education & Certification
Regis University - Bachelor in Arts, English and Philosophy

Miles: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...my knowledge and passion for learning with others in the area.I have a knack for explaining complicated ideas to people in simple terms, enjoy deepening people's understandings of issues, and value education highly. All of these characteristics make me an ideal tutor for Varsity Tutors, and I look forward to the opportunity to share my academic experiences and skills with tutees. In addition, I can give an expert's perspective on a wide range of topics...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Arizona State University - School of Life Sciences - PHD, Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 760

Suzanne: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...the areas of test preparation, government, philosophy, and religious studies. My passion for education stems from the joy I find in helping students achieve their goals. My teaching style involves asking lots of strategic questions to help students discover answers for themselves, a process which my students typically find quite empowering. Still, I recognize that each student has unique needs, questions, and learning styles, so I strive to listen first and then craft individualized plans...
Education & Certification
Taylor University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Philosophy
Georgia State University - Master of Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Brendan: San Ramon Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in San Ramon, CA
...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 and beyond in my teaching efforts, making sure that the learners not only understand the material, but come away with an appreciation...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
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