Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors in San Ramon, CA

...the United States Peace Corps to teach English in rural Panama. In San Francisco, I have been enjoying helping my students improve their test scores on the SAT. I have a strong connection to all the subjects I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had many wonderful opportunities that resulted from my excellent education....

...and graduate training. When it comes to tutoring, I like to see what a student knows first before offering guidance. In medicine, we often use the Socratic method of teaching, asking first general questions that test a student's ability to know the motivations for learning a particular subject, and finishing with more focused questions to find gaps of knowledge that a student can fill into his or her personal heuristic. This method of tutoring is...

...I was so good at it, why not help my friends out? It started with friends going from failing their math class to getting A's. After I realized I could help my friends, I decided to help others as well. I learned how much I love helping others with math. Not only do I get to help others, I also gain more knowledge on the subject by tutoring it. Whether it's algebra or calculus, I...

...plan to study for my PhD in Microbiology and Infectious Disease. The subjects that I tutor include standardized test preparation, and biological sciences. However, my most favorite subjects are the microbiological sciences and AP Biology. I believe in adapting to the student's strengths and previous knowledge. Students respond to my approachable analogies, examples, and visual representations for clarification. In my free time, I run half marathons, practice Yoga, and I am learning to knit.

...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 confidence students often suffer from, and I want all students...

...and Social Studies. Of the many subjects I have helped my students with, subjects involving math or politics have been my favorite, because both challenge me to think creatively and critically. My tutoring philosophy is to help create independent and critical thinkers. My style reflects this style: The ultimate goal in every tutoring session is NOT to get the right answers, but to understand the concepts being taught and to be able to apply that...

...grade level in reading. More recently, I tutored Chemistry to adult learners progressing towards nursing certifications. I am a lifelong science and math enthusiast, and they are my favorite subjects to teach. My approach as a tutor is to set clearly defined goals for learning and to accomplish them, while making it as enjoyable an experience as possible. Education done properly shouldn't feel like a chore. It's very important for me to engage the student,...

...school students in Geometry and Chemistry and was a teaching assistant for several undergraduate courses. Currently I work as a research associate at Genentech and volunteer to help local-area elementary school students with Math, Science, and Reading. With more than eight years of tutoring experience, I have helped students with both test preparation and various academic subjects. I particularly enjoy tutoring Physics, Chemistry, and Algebra. Although Math and Science are traditionally viewed as difficult subjects, I...

...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 when learning. Outside of tutoring, I am an undergraduate biochemistry student at UCLA. I enjoy baking, sports, and being in...

...hardworking and want to send a message to my student that they should work hard to achieve their goals. I am friendly with both kids and college students. I use different methods with different age groups so that they can learn while at the same time having fun and interested in learning. I refer materials back to real life example so that student can understand the concepts more easily. I received dean's honor in San...