Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Mountainview, CA

...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 well, and it is a useful skill for everyone to possess. I am an avid traveler and self-proclaimed foodie. I love exploring new places around the Bay and sampling the local cuisine. During my travels, I often take photos of...

...chemistry, literature, ESL, geography, religious studies, and all aspects of the SAT. I try to create a friendly but focused tutoring atmosphere which enables students to learn and to articulate their thoughts. I’m very interested in communicating how the material fits into the larger picture to help students appreciate learning and to retain more information. When I’m not studying in graduate school I enjoy reading (especially medieval history), backpacking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of...

...Kamran. My technique is to give students the problem solving tools to solve the problems posed by classes. For some problems this means learning how to visualizing the problem which can tell you a great deal of information about what you can expect from a solution and how to go about solving the problem. Other types of questions have different strategies, sometimes you have to know how to apply underlying concepts to new situations.

...I'm from Spokane, Washington. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but foreign languages are my favorite. I am fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, and I am an advanced-level Arabic student. Foreign languages are not only one of the most useful skills I have learned, but they also each bring a unique perspective to communication that is reflective of the cultures they stem from. Thus, learning languages has encouraged me to open my mind...

...master the tasks you may currently need help with. I grew up here in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I attended all French-American Bilingual schools through the end of high school. In college, I spent some time studying and living in Ecuador and Peru, so I also speak Spanish. I have worked with students of all ages, from elementary school students just learning to read to Masters' students trying to perfect their theses. I...

...UIUC, UPitt etc. College students from Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, Carnegie-Mellon have also sought my tutoring in specialized subjects. My hobbies are traveling, gardening, cooking!! Been to several countries in Europe (most recently Finland, Norway, Sweden). Most recently Japan - great country with great people. Japan is the most livable of all countries I have visited. I cook every day because I like what I cook better than any food I eat in restaurants and...

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!

...Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo. While in college, I tutored fellow students in Physics and Calculus and was a trainer in the gym. This experience not only made me a better tutor, but improved my grasp of the subjects as well. In fact, it increased my learning in every subject area, as I often spent time thinking about how I would teach the subjects I was learning to others. I am passionate about helping others...

...assistant for a Mandarin school. I was excited to go to class each day to see my students and teach them something new. I started tutoring as a junior in high school, and haven't stopped since. I am inspired my my students' motivation to learn, curiosity, and the joy that each of us get when they finally understand a concept. I seek to empower students and give them the tools they need to feel confident...

...you know how something works, rather than just that it works, you will remember it better and be much more confident applying it. Additionally, I understand from experience that individual students learn in different ways, and that adapting my teaching style to each student is necessary. Finally, I've experienced many ways that math and science can be both useful and fun. Having goals for using knowledge, whether big or small, makes learning easier and progress...