Award-Winning PSAT Tutors in San Ramon, CA

...succeed in school. For example, I emphasize problem solving and understanding the theory behind a problem rather than just rote memorization. I believe in teaching a student how to approach learning in a way that stays with them long after they are done with their course. Outside of academia, I enjoy anything active such as playing soccer, long-distance running, and practicing yoga. When I'm not working or working out, I enjoy a good book or...

I earned my PhD in Humanities in the History of Consciousness program at UC Santa Cruz in 2012, and have since been teaching classes in the arts, writing, philosophy, and environmental studies at UC Santa Cruz. I love teaching and working with people to improve their confidence in thinking, analysis, and writing. I love to surf, bike, and take my dogs to the beach.

...Mathematics, I take the greatest joy in tutoring Literature and Writing, where the freedom of the written word allows me to better understand the students that I am working with. I also enjoy helping students learn how to approach standardized tests intelligently and efficiently. My approach to tutoring is strategic. I help students develop techniques that work for them to read, remember, or reinforce the knowledge they gain in class. Through reinforcement and clarification, I...

...enjoy introducing students to the full range of culture, from Technology to Philosophy. Nothing human is foreign to me and it shouldn't be for you either. I got my math degree from UC Santa Cruz and studied the great books curriculum at St. John's College in Santa Fe. I bring over seven years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects from the middle school to college levels. My specialty is teaching academic subjects in their...

...helping students succeed in English, writing and test prep. I was an English major at New York University, attended City University of New York for my Master's degree in education and George Washington University for law school, and spent over six years teaching in New York City before heading back home to the West. I have always loved literature and writing and take great pride in being able to help others succeed in these fields....

...down into short-term plans and execute them step by step my tutoring has been systematic and is always ready to accommodate the students' needs at the moment. This is also why I am a good communicator with the students' parents as well. I have a high level of enthusiasm for this position I am given as I strongly believe all my skills and experiences attained through my previous jobs (mainly of education) will help me...

...because I love solving challenging questions and help student to understand different concepts both in school and outside in their life. I love teaching students by explaining the definition in details and help them on what they don't understand other than just helping them to solve the questions and give them the answers. I love to hike and at the same time I will run many miles. I love hanging out with friends and shop...

...of recognition when a student understands a new concept. I have a Bachelor's degree in English and Spanish from U.C. Berkeley and a law degree from University of San Francisco School of Law. I have traveled extensively in Mexico and Latin America, often living for months speaking only Spanish and Portuguese. I also have spent the last eight years in a career with a heavy emphasis on persuasive writing in English. I enjoy reading and...

...and am currently applying to medical schools. My teaching experience includes being a teaching assistant for General Chemistry Lab for a year and a half while at Brandeis as well as a SAT Instructor for a major test prep company for two years after graduating. Right now, I work as a Back Office Assistant at an an optometry practice where I am still finding opportunities to teach and train fellow colleagues and interns. What I...

...I specialize in tutoring high school Mathematics, such as Geometry, Algebra, Pre-calculus, Statistics and Calculus, as well as Advanced Placement Physics. In addition, I have significant experience tutoring students in lower division college mathematics courses like Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra 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...