Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Walnut Creek, CA

...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...

...I was born here in San Francisco, and I have lived in this amazing city ever since. I???ve been tutoring for several years in a variety of subjects: from reading and writing for ESL (English as a second language) students, to Calculus and Economics, and for a variety of ages: from kindergarteners to my peers...

...International History with a minor in Philosophy. I have a strong writing and research background including undergraduate fellowships and research experience at the Library of Congress. My personal academic interests include history, international politics, religion, and philosophy. Given my experiences, I have a strong passion for writing and enjoy tutoring high school writing, college essay...

...that he or she can become a critically thinking, self-sufficient individual in the future. Because students are often being tutored in a subject they find more difficult than others, I have found that positive reinforcement and acknowledging improvement is an extremely effective way to coax continuous effort even when levels of frustration and boredom are...

...years as a paralegal in New York, and recently relocated to the Bay Area. I have a deep appreciation for literature, writing, foreign languages and enjoy tutoring in these subjects most. I have extensive experience as an academic tutor. I worked one-on-one with a middle school student as an academic tutor and mentor throughout my...

...students in 1 on 1 situations and have been successful in preparing students to do well in their classes by not only giving them the ability to complete assignments and answer questions, but also by making sure that they have a complete grasp and understanding of what it is that they are trying to accomplish.

...a focus on creative writing. I have worked as a Writing Tutor for UC Davis in the Student Academic Success Center, interacting with students from various backgrounds and levels, helping them develop and strengthen their writing skills . Among the people I worked with were foreign exchange students, graduate students, school athletes, and special education...

...do with the written word. I scored a perfect score of 12/12 on the essay portion of the SAT in high school, then majored in English Literature at UM and earned a 3.7 major GPA. I am also a state certified teacher in English, grades 6-12. These skills and experiences have since translated into a...

...resent those who say a certain language is "hard" because everything can be learned! Language consists of formulas, rules, and exceptions- and I delight in helping my students discover that. My positive and simplified approach to language learning will transform your confidence with foreign languages. If I have to describe my tutoring style in three...

...California Riverside. After I graduated from Northwestern University School of Medicine, I completed part of my General Surgery Residency Training at the State University of New York. I participate in medical missions to third world countries each summer to provide healthcare for the people in rural villages. I continue practicing medicine as a part time...