
Edwin: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...with a BS in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Chinese. I have about two years of experience in tutoring students. I tutor high school and college level mathematics and SAT/ACT preparation. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, the subjects that interest me the most are calculus, college level mathematics, and test prep. I have a calm, adaptive tutoring style. I revise my tutoring strategies to fit each student's unique traits and I...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Kristine: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...major in Genetics and Psychology. Currently, I am applying for dental school with a DAT score in the 98th percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the students weaknesses. I am very...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Chemistry. I've tutored on a regular basis since the start of my junior year in college, in topics ranging from language arts to mathematics for elementary to college students. I believe that the most productive progress can be made with the one-on-one interaction tutors can have with students. With this interaction, I can tailor my teaching methods and figure out a better way to explain...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Mei: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
..."ABC" (Pythagorean theorem), they will show 2 examples in class without explaining why side "C" is "C". Then on standardized test, the sides are now labeled "EFG", and the child struggles to properly choose the correct inputs to the equation. Memorizing formulas is good, but understanding how and why is better. Answers are good, but repeatable problem solving skills are better. Doing practice tests is good, but focusing on the troublesome problems is better. Simply...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics

Eli: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...psychology. I spent three years as a high school math teacher and basketball coach in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent four years as a sportswriter and columnist in Los Angeles. I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the same way I approach training...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Evan: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...by habit. I have over three years of teaching experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Joseph: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in the spring of 2015, where I double majored in English and Finance. I worked two years for Rutgers Upward Bound TRIO program, in which I helped students ranging from freshmen to seniors in high school learn and practice the fundamentals of writing, reading comprehension, essay writing, SAT Math, SAT Writing, and SAT Reading. In the summer of 2015, I moved to the Bay Area, where I am...
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Berkeley City College - Current Undergrad, English

Talia: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...2008, double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. In 2011, I received my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with children, listening to their stories, and...
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Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...educator for over 8 years. I graduated from UC Berkeley's department of English, where I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Abigail: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I believe that my past experience working as a tutor, high level of academic achievement, and passion for learning make me a great tutor. I tutor a variety of subjects, including SAT Prep, but my true passion is Classics. As a child, my favorite book was D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. I have been fascinated by the language, literature, and culture of the ancient Mediterranean ever since. This passion is reflected in my coursework...... When covering...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Jacqueline: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...of Richmond, where I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature, with a a minor in Creative Writing. I have studied Essay Writing at Oxford University and Literature at Harvard University. In my free time, I am a volunteer for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a...
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

Joshua: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...years, and I am grateful that so many students have trusted me to help them achieve their goals. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Oberlin College. I am currently studying at San Francisco State University, pursuing my Master's of Science in Physics. Between my undergraduate and graduate studies, I served in the United States Peace Corps to teach English in rural Panama. In San Francisco, I have been enjoying helping my...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
San Francisco State University - Master of Science, Physics

Jenny: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...St. Louis, studying Electrical Engineering (undergrad), Throughout high school but less so in college, I have tutored students and peers in academic areas more focused on writing and math. A core part of my teaching and learning philosophy is that I will have mastered a material if I can teach another person these concepts and come up with my own examples to illustrate my understanding. I will infuse this goal within my tutoring sessions, engaging...
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Samuel: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Government. After working briefly in politics, I decided to go into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Allie: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...student-specific contexts. I believe in rigorous analysis of students' specific roadblocks to understanding, as well as positive encouragement and inspiring interest in the subject matter. Together, these approaches open the space necessary for real learning. I strongly believe in the transformative importance of learning, and strive to communicate that passion to my students. I have extensive experience tutoring across many ages, subjects, and cultures and countries. I am particularly skilled in SAT/standardized test tutoring, math...
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Williams College - Bachelors, Mathematics and English

Katie: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Literature/Writing from UC San Diego, and am currently a Master's student in Literature at San Francisco State University. During my gap year between degrees, I privately tutored my neighbor in AP English and coached her with college applications, and it made me realize how much I enjoy helping a student slowly master a skill and achieve their goals. Currently, I work at San Francisco State's on campus tutoring center as a Reading/Writing/Study Skills tutor and...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Literature/Writing
San Francisco State University - Current Grad Student, Literature

Jean: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Mathematics/Economics and minors in both Theater and Global Studies, and am tutoring the GMAT, SAT and a few high school math subjects. I like to incorporate into my lessons the psychology behind how we learn new concepts and thereby discover how to apply them appropriately. With both a tech and an artistic background, Im particularly interested in using technology to teach concepts in visual, interactive, and fun ways. Lately, when Im not working remotely as...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics

Jessica: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...I earned my diplomas in Theatre and French, with a minor in Creative Writing. I grew up in Orange County, California, and for high school I studied Acting at the Orange County High School of the Arts. I have been tutoring since beginning my undergraduate career at Stanford University. In my free time, I set up a private tutoring practice in the Palo Alto/ Los Altos/ Redwood City areas. Upon my graduation, I moved back home...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Theatre and French

Helene: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...enduring love for literature and writing, and I am also completely fluent in German, having lived in Germany for fourteen years. I would love to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I love to go on bike...
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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology

Shannon: San Francisco-Bay Area SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biological Sciences, with an emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, as well as a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English, with an emphasis in Literature, Criticism, and Analysis. I have worked as a tutor for six years. During this time, I have had the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
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