Award-Winning PRAXIS Tutors in San Francisco-Bay Area, CA

...I think and learn concepts today. From her, I learned that a meaningful education requires more than just knowing facts and how to find the right answers. A good teacher must help students recognize their individual learning styles, discover any flaws in their foundation knowledge, set reasonable goals, and look for deeper meanings behind why a problem is best solved a certain way. Moreover, she taught me the importance of concise communication, organization and empathy...

...but I can also explain them using applicable examples. Really, math is like a language; you need to know the basics before you get speaking fluently. Math can be difficult, but it can be even more fun once you get it. To me, chemistry is the perfect blend of science and math, which is great since I enjoy both! You can learn from the most basic atoms (don't trust them, they make up everything!) to...

...still am!) a self-described "nerd" who really enjoyed expanding my knowledge base and taking on academic challenges. I hope to impart the idea that tackling new concepts can be fun and rewarding at the same time. Additionally, as a generally "good test taker," I enjoy helping students hone their test taking skills to achieve optimal results. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy running, listening to music, a game of tennis, or a good TV-binge...

...Mary Baldwin College. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students. I love to help them learn and I enjoy...

...to understand and communicate ideas. Through my experience as a tutor, I developed a multifaceted approach to teaching and learning; a style that is adaptable and uniquely catered to each individual personality. I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent...

...an educator as a volunteer one-on-one reading tutor when I was still in high school and, ever since then, have gained a wealth of teaching experience with students of diverse backgrounds. I have worked with students as young as third grade up to learners that already have college degrees. My background as a 9th grade English teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language...

...my first teaching experience as a one-on-one reading teacher during a break from college. Upon graduation, I learned to teach the verbal section of the MCAT to prospective medical students in my home state of Virginia, after which I moved to New Orleans to teach Middle School Math and Science in low-income communities as an AmeriCorps member. I tutor a broad range of subjects, including standardized admissions tests through graduate levels, writing, literature, philosophy, physical...

...include strong problem-solving skills, proactively assessing my classroom and students, creativity in motivating various types of learners and being flexible in various situations. I enjoy creating lessons that bring a multi-sensory approach to learning and accommodate students' varied learning needs. When preparing lessons, I take into account what motivates my students, what their interests are, learning styles and what challenges they face (if applicable). I believe that every person deserves to learn and to be...

...magical moment when the student "gets it." With experience in a broad range of subjects, mathematics is the most enjoyable for me, as well as LSAT Logic Games I'm the weirdo doing LSAT games at the tea house. My spare time finds me in nature for hikes and trail runs, and I can regularly be found on an obstacle course (Spartan, Tough Mudder, SISU, etc.) or doing an extreme endurance events either racing or supporting friends....

...work as the special education teacher for student with significant behavioral and emotional disorders for the Basehor Linwood School District. I have a BS in Elementary Education and MA in Special Education and a MS in Curriculum and Instruction at KU. I truly love my job and feel like it is a gift I have that I can connect with these tough kids and build relationships. I love teaching all students and hope to have...

I am a native of Miami, FL who brings 39 years of experience in SportsMedicine/Rehab (Ortho/Neuro populations), Health Services Management/Administration, and Education. Having studied and trained at Northeastern and Harvard in Boston; I have been forerunner in the fields of Health/Wellness/Physical Sciences and Research. My passion has always been to extend education and mentor with my knowledge and experience.

...experience helping others further themselves in their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their internalization of the knowledge as they reach their goals. I am available throughout the week, including...

I teach English with a focus in Middle and High School Literacy. I also have a passion for the humanities.

...or placing the skill of basic reading and writing in their hand, is rewarding to me. Just to experience someone's life take on a new prospective because they are better armed to face life is like making life better one person at a time. My secret is to first tackle the fears in some adults as it relates to re-entering the classroom. Usually, when this anxiety is removed, adults become hungry for knowledge and are...

...Spanish teacher and exam reader with the College Board since 2006. I have been elected to be department chairperson in several occasions, working at two large urban schools within the Miami Dade district. I opened and expanded an International Baccalaureate program at John A. Ferguson HS, where I became an IB certified teacher, later on training and supervising 16 teachers in 8 different languages offered at the school. I taught and led an ESL department...

...years. I had the opportunity to work at both ends of the proverbial elementary spectrum. In fourth grade, I taught 9-and-10-year-olds science and math and as a kindergarten teacher I focused mostly on teaching children to read and basic mathematics. These very different experiences have provided me with a deeper, more meaningful understanding of what students need to be successful both academically and socially at different developmental stages. Finally, I love to learn and I...

...I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2017. I am presently pursuing my post graduate Ed.S. degree in Curriculum and Instruction. When I am not working with students my time is focused on my family. I have a daughter who is a freshman in college and my son is a junior in high school. In my experience working with various and diverse learners, I have found that the most important thing to...

Former fifth grade teacher seeking to facilitate students' academic ambitions. My first degree was in psychology at KU. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from UMKC for my teaching degree. I taught 5th grade for 10 years in Raytown.

I am a graduate of the University of Kentucky where I received my Bachelor of Arts in German and my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. Additionally, I am a graduate of Relay Graduate School of Education in English. I am a certified English teacher and have been a Reading Interventionist for grades K-12 for the past 5 years.

...you learn best one on one because it is completely personalized based on student needs. I have a wide spectrum of experience from K to higher education. I have 15 years tutoring experience, 6 years teaching in public schools and 3 years teaching at the college level. Currently, I am a math consultant for schools in the NYC area. I have my BS in Mathematics, certified K-12, my MS in Educational Technology and soon will...