Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors in Oakland, CA

...whole student, including who they are, where they come from, and what they need to move forward. I also have a background in counseling, and I am currently enrolled in a psychology program in Irvine, where I now live, that supports my drive to learn more about the human mind and condition. I bring the principles of counseling into every student interaction: non-judgment, respect, thinking with rather than for, and empathy shape my work with...

...Behavior. After graduating, I moved back to the San Francisco Bay Area (where I grew up) and have been tutoring high school students in math and science. I have worked with students of all ages in a wide range of subjects; however, I am most passionate about helping high school students prepare for the SAT and ACT math and science tests. With my free time, I enjoy playing with my two cats (a large orange...

...in International Studies. My research draws on my background in statistics, programming, languages, and social science, so I am especially passionate about teaching these subjects. I am also a firm believer in the importance of basic math and writing skills, and as Teaching Assistant at Cornell my most rewarding experience was always seeing the improvement in my student's essays during the semester. My teaching philosophy is that students learn best when given the opportunity to...

...many different students! Realizing the diverse range of learning styles, I approach sessions with careful patience and perceptiveness, accommodating each individual students' needs and ensuring that I've found a way of explaining things that works for them. I'm certified as a tutor through Cuesta College and worked there as a one one one tutor for their DSPS department. Currentlty I am a student at Mills College. I am experienced with students of all ages and...

I'm currently a student at UC Berkeley studying computer science and statistics. I'm experienced in math, computer science, and standardized testing.