Award-Winning PSAT Tutors in Novato, CA

...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...

...school student as an academic tutor and mentor throughout my college career at the University of Michigan. I work in all subject areas, including math and science. I am patient, a good listener, and am adept at accommodating different learning styles. In my spare time I love to read and spend time outdoors.

...had the privilege to engage in educational research in conjunction with onsite student teaching. Both experiences have significantly shaped my personal views on education, and have instilled within me a passion to design and teach a rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum that can push a diversity of students to invest in their education.... In my teaching, I aim to ensure that students receive the individualized support they need to independently further their education.

...graders with their independent high school application essays. I am especially passionate about preparing students for standardized tests and editing personal statement essays. Many students experience test anxiety and are unsure of how to present themselves in personal statements, making the application process stressful. For this reason, I enjoy helping students put their best foot...

...and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my heart for the LSAT, and I think it's a test that becomes much more manageable with a lot of practice and a solid understanding of its mechanics. I just moved to the Bay Area from Alaska, where...

...Berkeley, California, and am currently a sophomore at Middlebury College in Vermont. I plan to major in Education Studies and Sociology and graduate with an Elementary Teaching Credential. I have the most experience teaching Math and English to elementary and middle school students. I have also worked as a peer Math tutor for high school...

...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...

...once students realize that such subjects are not something to be afraid of, they excel very quickly. Seemingly daunting word problems can be broken down into manageable bits and solved very easily. I believe having this ability to dissect a problem into smaller portions is important not just for academics but for everyday tasks as...

...graduate level courses. I pride myself on my ability to identify areas that a student is struggling with and then break down the material in a way that he or she can easily understand and quickly learn, all in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Ultimately, I aim to help every student I work with maximize...

...and Differential Equations, as well as lower division Physics. I am passionate about math and physics and enjoy sharing my excitement about these subjects with my students. I find that many students shy away from the core concepts in physics and, preferring instead to learn only the specific problems assigned. This can result in the...