Award-Winning Science Tutors in Palo Alto, CA

...specialties are physics and math. I find these subjects particularly exciting, and in a world increasingly influenced by technology, I think it's important for people to understand them. I am a graduate of The University of California, Berkeley. During my time there I received bachelor's degrees in Physics and Astrophysics, and did research on the formation and evolution of massive galaxies. In my spare time I do a fair amount of math and physics, but...

...all the subjects I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had many wonderful opportunities that resulted from my excellent education. It is important to me that my students receive an excellent education to improve their quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar and bass, writing fiction, and improving my chess...

...have worked and interned at various start ups in the Bay Area as well as held numerous part time jobs through both high school and college. I also took and passed the following AP exams: AP US History, Computer Science A, Calculus AB, and Chemistry. I also wrestled in high school. In college, I balanced my academic life, extra curricular activities, social life, and in general betterment of ones self. I also competed in the...

...understands a subject by breaking down concepts in the easiest way. My passion for the sciences drives me to not only teach what is on paper, but offer deeper insights to the material. I also love to laugh, and because of that, I try to make sessions light hearted, and less intimidating. Furthermore, as a problem solver, I will stop at nothing to ensure a student succeeds and fully understands a subject.... Stop at nothing to ensure a student understands.

...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 for a sport. If you are willing to put in the effort, you will get better (and if you're doing it right you can have...

...and a minor in Education. As a life-long resident of the Bay Area, I am aware of the various academic backgrounds that this community offers. I believe in getting to know my student. Each one is unique, and I personalize my lesson plans according to a student's learning style and academic needs. Throughout my four years of tutoring General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biology at UC Berkeley, I always try to emphasize the importance of...

...to become a world traveler as a member of the Peace Corps. The following year, I worked with Dr. Kat Gillen and her research team in a project involved in building and implementing a magneto-optical atom trap (MOT). Our MOT uses lasers and magnetic fields to slow down and collect Rubidium 37 atoms in one location, cooling them to about 200 micro-Kelvin in the process. In February 2012, I presented a poster at the 14th...

...Physics. In addition, I have significant experience tutoring students in lower division college mathematics courses like Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, as well as lower division Physics. I am passionate about math and physics and enjoy sharing my excitement about these subjects with my students. I find that many students shy away from the core concepts in physics and, preferring instead to learn only the specific problems assigned. This can result in...

...and editing. I love discussing science and the principles of math and logic that inform research and discovery. My interest in the written word has allowed me to gain fluency in using the English language for communication of complex ideas. I am passionate about knowledge in all of its forms, from understanding new concepts to solving problems through applications of familiar ideas. One of my goals as a tutor is sharing the excitement of learning...

...increase pure computation strength, while Geometry focuses on logic training and perception training. Lastly, Calculus is the pathway to the real math world; it's an important foundation to the application of mathematics in everyday life. I am a disciplined tutor whose teaching philosophy is to develop the students' interest in math, then provide them with concrete examples and notes, and help students gain a greater understanding by solving practice problems. A strong practice pattern is...