Award-Winning Physics Tutors in San Ramon, CA

...medical school this year. I have tutored fellow classmates throughout college in a variety of subjects; I have tutored biology, physics, math, history, chemistry, and ecology. My teaching method is to make complex ideas more relative to simple concepts and everyday life. I believe that making connections to concepts while learning is the easiest way to grasp a subject. I enjoy all sports with an emphasis in basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and tennis. I played...

...a concentration in human factors & ergonomics. I've lived in San Francisco since August 2009 and I work as a user experience designer and consultant. I think a good education is one of the key factors to success in life and I'm passionate about teaching others and helping them learn to be successful in ways they never thought they could. In particular, I enjoy helping students discover a fondness for math and science, two fields...

My entire educational background was spent in science and math classes, often it wasn't easy for me, so I understand what it's like to struggle with something and feel like you will never understand. But if you work the problems enough times and never quit you'll get through it. And asking for help is never a bad thing, no one has ever gotten through all of this without help.... Understanding what it is you're doing is...

...tutoring, it has always been my philosophy to make sure the student understands a subject by breaking down concepts in the easiest way. My passion for the sciences drives me to not only teach what is on paper, but offer deeper insights to the material. I also love to laugh, and because of that, I try to make sessions light hearted, and less intimidating. Furthermore, as a problem solver, I will stop at nothing to...

...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...

...collaborative teachers, TAs, and tutors have been to my learning and success. I want to help students achieve their goals (whether that's just passing the class or going beyond the minimum requirements for personal or professional development). I've tutored all types of students from mechanical engineering undergrads at UT to high school French students to elementary school math. If you're in mech e undergrad, high school, or middle school student, I've probably taken the course...

...two dentist parents, I have worked at dental clinics for my whole life. After coming to the States 10 years ago, I had to face many difficulties such as language barrier. However, as I overcame them, I realized that I want to help other people from all backgrounds to overcome their difficulties of their life, to do better in education and to understand that everything can be done if your heart and mind are put...

...me cross the entire globe (I did my undergrad at IIT-Kanpur, India) and landed at Yale for Graduate School. My research earned me the most coveted award for a student in any field and at any level at Yale at the end of my Ph.D.: the only time it was awarded to STEM in 35 years! Now, completely immersed in research in developing best the material for clean energy technology, I really miss the teaching...

Learning is a life-long process. You might not get things the first time or the second time, but if you stick with it, you can always reach your goals. ... My first session will probably begin with some get to know you questions. I want to know how the student thinks and what they are interested in. Once we establish that, then we can move on and tackle any subject the way that works best for...

...get there. It is my job to patiently translate that jargon into understandable concepts that enable the student to better understand the subject. I love teaching all sciences, as well as Spanish and reading techniques. Outside of teaching, I love being outdoors, and you can often find me planning fishing and backpacking trips. I am also active in volunteering, including an annual trip to Mexico to build houses, and am a huge San Francisco Giants...