Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors in San Jose, CA

...all levels. I have always loved the problem-solving process that goes along with learning math and science, and I enjoy helping others learn to understand and excel in these subjects. I have previously taught science and math to students ranging from elementary school to university-level. This experience has given me broad experience with different learning styles, and I work to make sure that my students can find the study tools that help them the most....

...them for different reasons. History helps us identify bias, see cause and effect, think critically, and learn empathy. Writing helps us synthesize our thoughts into coherent arguments and can even help us understand things more clearly. Math teaches critical thinking, but also persistence and creativity. What is most important to me, however, is that students feel confident enough to keep trying until they succeed. Teaching 7th grade math opened my eyes to the lack of...

I have been tutoring for the last 3 years in all areas of Math. I have a Masters in Systems Engineering from University of Virginia. For me, the best thing about tutoring is the light that goes on when a student gets 'it'. Besides Math, I love to read. I read all kinds of books, my favorite being those aimed at self development. ... I teach via questions. I ask my students many pointed questions that make them think of the answer to the problem themselves.

...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 improve, and I view learning as the highest pursuit. I am especially patient and logical in my teaching....

...for SAT and GRE Math and the Chinese Subject test. I don't prefer any subject over another. I just enjoy working out problems with students. I truly believe that any student can excel in whatever they learn. They might just need a little help and guidance in figuring out the subject, and that is where I come in. During my free time, I like to play with jigsaw puzzles, read and watch TV. I am...

...is to develop the students' interest in math, then provide them with concrete examples and notes, and help students gain a greater understanding by solving practice problems. A strong practice pattern is essential for a student to succeed in a math course. In my free time, I am an avid moviegoer who occasionally enjoys a game of Chinese Chess; You will often see me in basketball courts as well. I enjoy a healthy lifestyle and...

...health education and taught college-students in a variety of health topics. Finally, in my last research position at UCSD School of Medicine, I taught several incoming researchers in immunological, genetic, and biochemical theory as well as relevant applications. I tutor a wide range of subjects including Physics, Math, Biology, English Reading and Writing, and more. While I have a background in many subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor are Biology and English. I enjoy teaching...

...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 California, and playing the clarinet. My next goals are improving my Mandarin and learning Korean.

...that a meaningful education requires more than just knowing facts and how to find the right answers. A good teacher must help students recognize their individual learning styles, discover any flaws in their foundation knowledge, set reasonable goals, and look for deeper meanings behind why a problem is best solved a certain way. Moreover, she taught me the importance of concise communication, organization and empathy when teaching. I think that not only is teaching more...

...familiar ideas. One of my goals as a tutor is sharing the excitement of learning and the ways in which it can open new worlds of inquiry. I aim to provide a framework for success in future academic endeavors by building up a set of skills and strategies for dealing with novel problems. In my free time, I enjoy reading, dancing, spending time with my large family, exploring new places, and wandering my favorite corners...