Award-Winning Science Tutors in Palo Alto, CA

...or a tutor, I strive to express different ways of thinking about problems. The teacher presents information one way, and I'll express it two or three different ways until one sticks! I also think that college-bound high school (or middle school) students can benefit greatly by learning what to expect in college. I actually didn't even like Chemistry until I went to college! In college, some of the details that seem to be missing from...

...an excitement about learning so they can conquer any subject, no matter how daunting. I also coach students on learning techniques and ways to relieve academic stress, because stress can be counterproductive and just isn't fun! I have worked with students from all walks of life: from elementary school kids in math and science, to high school boys in Juvenile Hall in writing and reading, to adult learners in math and science. I can tutor...

...Awards Peer Tutor program in which a group of tutors met once a week to discuss better strategies to help teach students who were struggling with course material. Additionally, while at Stanford, I was a teaching assistant for an upper-level Developmental Neurobiology course for undergraduate and graduate students, leading discussion sections to go over course materials and readings. I tutor a broad range of subjects and tests, including the SAT and MCAT. My favorite subjects...

...experience in public speaking as well as peer-to-peer counseling. Through a student-centered approach to learning, I encourage my students to take charge of their learning as we work through examples together in one-on-one problem sets. My experience at the number one biology school in the country gives me the perfect background to introduce and expand students' skills in the sciences. I also led a group of students as part of a Global Health research project...

...Engineering, so my background consists heavily of math- and science-based topics. I have been tutoring math and science since high school and continued into college, often tutoring friends and classmates subjects we had just learned that day in class or topics right before a big exam. I'm a huge fan of visual aids and examples that help the student comprehend what I try to teach and often provide picture/video followup of a topic that may...

...into a linear algorithm, with an emphasis in structure and thesis building. I believe in the development of a strong base of knowledge and love for learning. I am currently woking with middle school students at St. Paul's school to create educational profiles in the process of streamlining the educational and tutorial system. I graduated high school Valedictorian. I rowed in college for 4 years and am an NCAA champion, as well as a 1st...

...Physics with a Minor in Mathematics and plan to take my Graduate studies at UC Santa Cruz in Astrophysics/Astronomy. While I enjoy all Science and Math, I am most passionate about Astrophysics and Exoplanetology. I have tutored middle school, high school, and early college level students as well as special needs students. I love to find a student's favorite way to learn and incorporate it into the lesson. In my spare time, I am a...

...also with a feeling of confidence in your newfound understanding. I began teaching music 9 years ago and science/math 7 years ago. My experience has been with both private students as well as in group settings at various public schools. I have also taught English and Korean in Seoul, South Korea. I have a Bachelor of Music and a B.S. in Biochemistry with a minor in Biology; both degrees are with high academic honors. I...

...received a BA in Philosophy from Stanford University and recently completed a Master's in Public Health from Columbia University. I have experience tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students in all academic subjects and in standardized test preparation. I particularly enjoy working with students on writing and watching their progress. I encourage students to feel empowered in tutoring sessions and to simply utilize me as a source of encouragement and new perspectives. In my spare...

...for most of my life. In tutoring, my strategy is to determine the learning style of the student and to reinforce knowledge and understanding in a way that best compliments the learning style. People learn things differently and at different paces; when students struggle with a subject, it's usually because their learning style conflicts with the style or pace with which it is being taught. Tutoring one on one gives us the opportunity to learn...