Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors in Berkeley, CA

...specific learning styles. Science and math have always been my favorite subjects, and I am very passionate about teaching these concepts to students. My most comfortable mathematics and science subjects are Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, AP Chemistry, and AP Biology. Knowing that math and science come hard to some students, I enjoy transforming their struggles into successes. Outside of school I love to attend sporting events, go hiking, biking...

...I eventually do take a break and relax. I like to mountain climb, kayak, go to music festivals, and play guitar. My goal this summer is to climb Mt. Washington and make it back alive. I am also fluent in Spanish and would not hesitate to tutor in the language if requested. My tutoring style is very flexible. I do not commit to a certain approach because I think every student has their own learning...

...of the most gratifying experiences which has not only granted meaningful relationships with students and their parents but also allowed me to maintain a level of mathematical knowledge that I have come to love. I moved to San Francisco from Bellingham, Washington in order to be closer to my retired father, who lives in Fairfield, and to get routed in a larger city with so much to offer. When I am not tutoring I am...

...an outdoors person, therefore, I love to connect topics to nature and all that we see around us. I am about as friendly as they come and love to make connections with people, making it easier for me to help those around me. I am very down to earth and love to help in any way I can. All in all, I love to share my Math skills and tricks with other people.

...upon a large and varied set of background information, and I find the challenge of teaching these sometimes difficult subjects exhilarating. By providing students with questions to help them build up their understanding of course material, and using teaching methods that cater to the many different learning styles, I have seen my students overcome challenging lecture material and excel in their exams. I look forward to expanding my work in teaching through tutoring and helping...

My teaching philosophy is to facilitate learning by emphasizing the critical concepts and to demand more critical thinking from my students to really get a grasp of the concepts. My emphasis is on helping students to learn instead of just pushing my knowledge to them.... I have always been passionate about learning new things and expanding my experiences in life. I started teaching a couple of years ago because I wanted to contribute my knowledge to the community. I have been working for more than 5 years since I graduated, and I thought that it was time to give back. In the spirit of learning new things, I tackled the task of putting together the course with the lectures and exams. The preparation of the class allowed me to reflect on what my goals were for the class, besides teaching the required material. What did I want my students to get out the class? The first step to answer that, was to understand who my audience was and why they were taking the class. This first part was very important, allowing me to tailor the different learning objectives to something that the students could relate to, in their current or future jobs. Since then, I always take the time to get to know my students and be open and approachable, no matter how big my class is. In teaching, my overarching goal is to give the students the fundamental concepts from which most of chemistry and biology can be understood. Furthermore, I think that it is also essential for my students to learn valuable life skills. I understand that not all of my students are taking the class to become chemists or scientists, but I want to give them the tools to be successful, not only in my class but also in life. I believe that showing your enthusiasm and passion about the subject that you teach can be contagious and pique the curiosity of the more recalcitrant students. I always try to make my class hands-on whenever possible, and to always have examples that they can relate to in their day to day lives. Open interaction in my classroom is always important and controlled. Furthermore, I always challenge my students' answers to push them to understand a concept fully. I always like to think like a 3-year-old who is discovering new things and asks “why,” trying to get a grasp of what is surrounding her. I use this same “technique” to push my students and to really see if they understood the key concepts. My teaching philosophy is to facilitate learning by emphasizing the critical concepts, and to demand more critical thinking from my students to really get a grasp of the concepts. My emphasis is on helping students to learn instead of just pushing my knowledge to them.

As a UC Berkeley graduate with medical school aspirations, tutoring and teaching is a natural transition. I have experience with all age groups (elementary to post-college) and enjoy the process of creating true understanding along with building strong relationships with my students. If I can share even a fraction of my love of science, math and other subjects with students I know progress will be made!... Using guided questions and creating a strong knowledge foundation to help every individual learn the best way possible for them!

...experience teaching all levels of mathematics with an expertise in early calculus courses such as integration techniques (AP Calculus BC). I am passionate about teaching students how to work more efficiently and to understand the concepts behind what they are learning. Not only do I try and teach the students how to work better, but I try and inspire them to enjoy math and rid them of the fear, for I believe that doing math...

...ignite that desire to learn how to think scientifically and how to reason when facing a problem to solve. While attending college, in Algeria, I helped dozens of high school students to pass their Baccalaureate exam, a national university entry exam. After I graduated with my BS in Electrical Engineering, I moved to Paris, France where I was attending college pursuing my MSEE degree. During this time, I helped relatives who claimed that their neurons...

...pre-schoolers and beginning readers, to ESL and foreign language students, to high school Spanish learners and SAT-takers. I believe tutoring should be tailored to the student's goals, strengths, areas for growth, and individual learning style. It is my wish for clients to feel enriched by, and become confident in, their subject material, developing strategies for success that they can apply to future standardized tests, homework, and essay writing. From summer camps to schools to office...