Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors in North Bay, CA

I am a recent Rice University graduate with both a natural science and social science background. I have extensive experience working on test prep (ISEE, SAT, ACT, SSAT, AP, WISC) with students of all ages and in addition to experience tutoring in all academic subjects, I also have assisted high school juniors and seniors with college application processes and essay editing. I am also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

...I tutor and look for a good doctoral program to attend. My plans are to continue in the field of education one day as a professor of either history or education. With my vast classroom experience I am very good at assessing student needs and responding accordingly. I believe each person learns in a unique style, and it is the responsibility of the teacher/tutor to identify that style and make accommodations in his/her instructional approach....

...and not research, I went back to school and got my Master of Arts in Teaching. Since 2009, I have taught 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th grades. I have also taught three different courses as an adjunct instructor. My educational philosophy is based on considering the whole student: what he or she likes, his or her strengths and weaknesses, his or her temperament. By considering all of those things I connect with the student...... As a passionate educator, I believe that every child deserves to be guided to the love of learning through individualized attention. I work with my students to discover what they love, and use that information to help them find their own love of learning. I believe that all students can learn. In my work in the public school system of New York City, I have helped students of all levels make progress. I have worked with students of all ages (4-40s), so I know how to shape my curriculum to the needs of my students.

One of the things I love and find most rewarding about tutoring is the "Aha!" moment; that moment when it finally clicks for my students is the most exciting part of tutoring for me. I've grown up very academically driven, I was top ten in my class and was the STAR student of my school. I enjoy helping other students while keeping my own skills sharp as I'm preparing to apply for pharmacy school.

...is in Biochemistry, Chemistry and Molecular Biology. I graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 2012 in an accelerated BA/MS program, and currently work at Harvard University as a research assistant in Developmental Biology. I have a good deal of personal experience with the competition and expectations of academics at top tier universities. I also have a Creative Writing minor and a huge passion for the written word. I like to approach essays with the philosophy...

...a small Oregon town where I thought I would never do anything exciting--but my education has led me all around the world. I've studied drama in South Africa and Shakespeare in Oxford. I love going new places, encountering other cultures, and--yes--trying new foods. I'm a huge baseball fan and I love games of all kinds--Settlers of Catan is a favorite. I love novels and movies; sci-fi and fantasy are my favorites.

...a Bachelor's degree in Biology. While I love teaching all subjects, science is easily my favorite because it explains how everything works and is so applicable to the world around us. Not everyone loves science, but I have found that once a student gains the skills and confidence they need, science becomes a fascinating subject that stimulates their curiosity and excitement. Most of the students I tutor come to me for help with science or...

...confusing mess of problems. Similarly, I take great joy in walking students through the mental process of clarifying their ideas and assumptions that is necessary for the development of effective persuasive writing. I am open-minded and eager for adventure. I've spent 3 of the past 4 years living in the Middle East between Syria and Egypt. And I've recently completed filming of a documentary I am directing about the explosion of a new post-revolution dance...

...Wagon Entertainment. Recently, an essay I wrote was featured in the textbook Writing: Ten Core Concepts by Robert Yagelski (2014) as an example of exemplary student prose. In my free time, I enjoy reading, following baseball, and watching movies. I have a passion for learning as well as a fervent desire to help others succeed. In particular, I love the English language and the limitless range of expression it affords. It is my firm belief...

...a passion for music, which I'm also currently pursuing at the conservatory level. My tutoring style is very student-based, where I pay close attention to what concepts they are most struggling with and break down complex ideas into more manageable chunks. Also, I believe the SAT tests more critical reading than any other skill, and I encourage students to be very detail-oriented about what the question is actually asking. Through tutoring at Chapman, I am...