Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in San Mateo, CA

...nation's top public university, I feel burdened to help the next generation achieve their academic goals. Going to UC Berkeley has taught me to appreciate the beauty within the little things while also understanding the importance of greater things, like the SATs! I majored in molecular and cell biology, with an emphasis in neurobiology, and love everything about science! From chemistry to biology, the intricacies of the human body never cease to fascinate me and...

...Philosophy from Stanford University and recently completed a Master's in Public Health from Columbia University. I have experience tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students in all academic subjects and in standardized test preparation. I particularly enjoy working with students on writing and watching their progress. I encourage students to feel empowered in tutoring sessions and to simply utilize me as a source of encouragement and new perspectives. In my spare time, I enjoy training...

...show others how to do the same. Breaking information into smaller pieces makes it easier to digest and remember; so in addition to teaching students course material, I model learning skills that they can use on future material. I hold that more education is the key to making the world a better place, but test and classroom anxiety, unfortunately, can prevent a student from performing to his or her full potential. I focus on identifying and...

...after-school program to adult immigrants learning English. I love tutoring because I can focus on a single student and really cater to their learning style and interests. My goal when tutoring is to provide students with confidence and motivation that they can carry with them beyond the time we spend together. I tutor many subjects but especially enjoying working on English and Spanish. In my free time, I love hiking, traveling, and salsa dancing.

...Literature, and teaching ESL courses at all skill areas. By providing students with tutoring services, my goal is to ensure that students receive the academic support they need to comprehend the course content and succeed in their classes. My academic goals are to utilize approaches to help students conceptualize literacy, help them realize their academic potential and strengthen their skills, assist underprepared students in their transition to postsecondary educational context, and help them develop their...

...my own academic track, I have worked on various projects as a grant-writer, editor, research assistant and translator. My verbal GRE score is in the 99th percentile, and as for foreign languages I am fluent in French, have a strong background in Spanish, Arabic and German, scored 100% on the First Year National Latin Test, and have recently taken up Portuguese while studying dance and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Brazil for two months. I hold...

...United States until 9th grade, when I went back to live in Mexico for a year. I have traveled extensively around the world and love meeting new people and learning new languages. I currently teach Spanish at a private school part time. I am very passionate about languages. I speak Spanish, French and some Arabic. I like to share my passion for languages through helping others to learn and master a foreign language. On my...

...tutor, working with high school students in a variety of subjects. While I tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects are SAT preparation, English (especially writing and editing skills), Math, and Biology. Effective tutoring is very personal and requires work by both the tutor and student. I always try to work with my students on set common goals, and to identify clear strategies to meet those goals. Often, this involves motivation and stress management strategies...

...as a Second Language. Since then, I have taught and tutored a range of students ranging in age and socio-economic backgrounds. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my experience helping students, I find that the easiest way to engage students is to be engaged myself and to be personally invested in the subject that I am currently tutoring. In my spare time, I...

...These skills and experiences have since translated into a burgeoning pedagogical career, starting in my undergraduate years at UM. I worked with a number of students on a wide variety of topics and writings, such as medical school applications, expository and persuasive essays, business writing, and even helped someone compose a letter to the Financial Aid Department. These are the experiences and background I bring to the table every time I meet with students.