Award-Winning Physics Tutors in San Rafael, CA

I love teaching and I have loads of experience teaching math and the physical sciences. I have a lot of experience teaching at all levels from elementary school through high school. Before I begin teaching, I like 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....

...I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages from 7th grade through adult learners, college-level review courses, and even teaching SAT prep courses. My students find me very relatable, and I've heard from several students that having...

...travels I put my passion for wildlife to good use. I had the opportunity to interact with tigers, ride elephants, swim with sharks, and explore the jungles of SE Asia. I am now training to be a wildlife biologist. In addition to tutoring, I volunteer at the Lindsay Wildlife Hospital in Walnut Creek. I love science, sports, travel and wildlife. I am a very patient teacher who understands all people learn in different ways. With...

...of math and science fundamentals to build on. What’s most important to me as a tutor is that I help my students to feel confident and interested in what they're studying—if that works out, the rest is a lot easier. I pride myself on being patient and encouraging, and having high but reasonable expectations of students. The most helpful techniques I use during tutoring sessions include asking questions to gauge understanding, drawing out visual aids,...

...I have a strong background in through both undergraduate and graduate training. When it comes to tutoring, I like to see what a student knows first before offering guidance. In medicine, we often use the Socratic method of teaching, asking first general questions that test a student's ability to know the motivations for learning a particular subject, and finishing with more focused questions to find gaps of knowledge that a student can fill into his...

...to medicine because helping others is highly rewarding to me, and I have found that tutoring also presents an excellent opportunity to help. Although mastery of the material is always my primary goal for my students, I also recognize that confidence and motivation are critical to students' success. Consequently, I always strive to promote these virtues in my students via positive feedback, genuine concern for their success and by being enthusiastic during tutoring. Ultimately, my...

I am a science teacher with seven years of experience in both California and Texas. I have taught Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Environmental Science. I studied Animal Science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and earned my Master's degree in Wildlife Science at Texas A & M. I have a passion for science and I love sharing my enthusiasm with kids. I believe students learn best...

...value in me as a tutor is teaching students how to solve problems on their own, instead of just relying on me to give them the answers. I can teach students the importance of not giving up, ease the pressure they get from academics, and help them to comprehend the learning material more easily. I am able to put myself in their shoes and help them guide through each problem, essay, and assignment.... Someone who teaches should be in the same standpoint as the student.

...in both shoes . Working as a tutor I learned how to effectively communicating knowledge to students in a seamless and enjoyable manner. I graduated college with an MSc in Electrical Engineering and I have a lot of experience tutoring in college. Tutoring in college, I worked with various years from high school, freshmen all the way to graduate students. I am really enthusiastic about tutoring students and getting the best out of both the...

...the student, try to see things from their perspective, and to adjust my teaching style to fit whatever works for the student. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, playing guitar, and studying foreign languages (I can converse in French, Spanish, German, and Vietnamese, though I'm not quite ready to teach them). Above all, I love to learn; I can get myself interested in almost any subject (thanks, Wikipedia!). I truly believe that education...