Award-Winning Russian Tutors in Davis, CA

My name is Katherine. I am a college student studying Mathematics pursuing a career in teaching. I enjoy working with students to develop their mathematical skills and broaden their academic range in the subject. My goal during every session is to get students comfortable and confident in their math knowledge.

...or dream, there should be nothing to stop you. Languages help you communicate with others in order to achieve your goal and help them get closer to theirs. Therefore, I am committed to making every second of our tutoring session to be valuable. You might be wondering what dreams of mine have already come true. Well, I was born in the largest landlocked country in the world and have managed to see three oceans! I...

My favorite thing about tutoring is the ability to completely tailor the learning process to the individual student's needs and goals. Over the past 10 years, I have tutored students from many different backgrounds, including Japanese, Iranian, Russian, and Chinese, and have gained experience using a wide range of resources and methods to cater to their varying ability levels and learning styles. I'm really looking forward to meeting more fantastic students with Varsity Tutors.

...out whatever he or she needs with minimal memorization. Although this requires a bit more time, it leads to larger returns in the end. My favorite subject to teach is Economics because it deals with mathematical concepts but with an eye to understanding human behavior and society. It is also very fun to teach because it works well with my teaching philosophy. If one knows the foundations of Economics, he or she can understand even...

...tutoring ESL students in English grammar and essay writing. Since graduation I completed my TEFL certification and worked as an English teacher in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong I became familiar with the SSAT, and tutored several students of different levels. I have worked with students of all different ages and learning levels, and my goal has been to help them communicate themselves in written and spoken English. This has included teaching them academic, creative,...

...a tutor’s role is to assist in achieving effective resolutions, while providing support for individuals in a proactive, patient, and respectful manner with excellent customer service. I believe that teacher’s role is to assist and guide while maintaining the highest standards of education, and develop individual’s talents in every step of the way. I am regarded as a great listener who takes the time to understand the needs of clients to improve and master their...

...biology, mathematics, history, and literature. I am a dedicated and experienced tutor. I have worked with students of all ages, and I have experience with the content of high school courses, standardized tests (SAT, AP, etc). An extra asset I bring to tutoring is my focus on preparation and test taking strategies, which can be just as important as a good grasp of the subject matter itself. I take the time to personalize my approach...

My cultural and language knowledge coupled with the leadership skills I acquired as an officer in the Navy allows me to provide a great tutoring experience for my students. My extensive experience living, working, and studying in an international setting, including China and Russia, has given me the skills necessary to excel in tutoring any type of person. I have developed the ability to have strong oral and written communication skills across diverse audiences. ... Putting the students first. Building a strong relationship with the student, and understanding what it is they need to work on so that we can ensure the material is quickly learned, but mastered at the same time.

...tailoring each lesson plan to his/her specific learning style and personal interests. Every subject can be made into a dynamic learning and growing opportunity! When I'm not studying or teaching, you can find me practicing yoga or playing a pick-up game of soccer with my friends. I love the outdoors and make it a point to explore the entire coastline of California whenever I can. I'm always on social media, from tumblr to twitter, and...

...Intercultural Communication. I will be attending Columbia Law School from 2014 to 2017, working toward a Juris Doctorate degree. I have tutored a wide range of subject areas during college, including languages (I have native fluency in Chinese and French - and have also tutored beginner to intermediate Spanish, Arabic and Russian), math (through calculus), intro micro- and macroeconomics, Statistics, and test prep (ACT, SAT, GRE, APs, and select IB subjects). I also have experience...