Award-Winning Science Tutors in Mountainview, CA

...the process of teaching students how to express their thoughts, especially about complex ideas, clearly and coherently. In addition to history and writing I tutor a wide range of subjects including chemistry, literature, ESL, geography, religious studies, and all aspects of the SAT. I try to create a friendly 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...

...learning styles, and I work to make sure that my students can find the study tools that help them the most. I also know that standardized tests can be stressful, and so I help students with strategies and study methods for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. In my free time, I love to read and play the piano. I am also relatively new to the Bay Area, so I have been enjoying the amazing California...

...students to help them to achieve academic success. My previous position was as a paraprofessional for SFUSD. In that role I worked with many students of various ages and with various disabilities, in both self-contained classrooms and general education classrooms. I worked with many students with autism and emotional disturbance, and spent the majority of my time in this position. I have also been a tutor, working mostly with elementary age children, to teach them...

...subjects has helped them realize how applicable and useful these subjects can be, ranging from topics in economics to astronautical engineering to the fashion industry. My teaching style is based on breaking down problems into simple steps, and understanding the logic behind each step in the process. If a student understands why they are approaching a problem with these specific steps, they will be better equipped to understanding the logic behind the subject material and...

...State University, focused on earning bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Aviation. Physics is one of my favorite subjects because it is very relative to real life; most of phenomenal that we see around us can be explained with physics. When I am free, I like learning coding because knowing a computer language will help me find a better job in the future. I enjoy helping others to achieve their goals with...

...quality of life. This is one of the reasons I am a pre-health student with an aim for a career as a Physician’s Assistant. Tutoring students is directly related to my mantra and passion to educate. I am very eager to apply the lessons learned through high school and two years at Cal to help a student excel in any material. Because both of my parents are teachers (one high school-level and one university-level), I...

...doing Physics, I eventually do take a break and relax. I like to mountain climb, kayak, go to music festivals, and play guitar. My goal this summer is to climb Mt. Washington and make it back alive. I am also fluent in Spanish and would not hesitate to tutor in the language if requested. My tutoring style is very flexible. I do not commit to a certain approach because I think every student has their...

...subject build upon a large and varied set of background information, and I find the challenge of teaching these sometimes difficult subjects exhilarating. By providing students with questions to help them build up their understanding of course material, and using teaching methods that cater to the many different learning styles, I have seen my students overcome challenging lecture material and excel in their exams. I look forward to expanding my work in teaching through tutoring...

...two years of private tutoring experience, especially in High School Math and SAT preparation. For me, a tutor serves a different role than teachers and parents that puts them in a unique position to support students. I believe personal relationships are foundational to student’s success because when a tutor listens and spends time building a relationship with students, the tutor creates trust and respect and can truly personalize the learning experience. Seeing my students succeed...

...student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also the ability to think analytically. I would say that my tutoring philosophy is based on encouragement and always validating the opinions of the student before steering the student in the right direction. The student must be willing to learn and absorb information, as well as willing to work with me on a schedule that will match our goals and get the desired result....