Top Science Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area
Nathan: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...pursued a degree in Biochemistry and Art History, graduating Magna Cum Laude. I will be pursuing a medical degree in the near future. During my time at Tufts, I spent three years teaching science to students of many ages as part of multiple outreach programs. My teaching experience covered topics from elementary chemistry demonstration to genetic research with high schoolers. While I enjoy tutoring a number of subjects, I am especially fond of science and...
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Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Lucas: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...aid elementary and high school students with math, science, English and social studies. I also offer lessons in French, statistics and research/composition skills-- plus test preparation for SAT, ACT, GED and GRE. I am an adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Aser: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...medical school and pursue a career in medicine and health care. I was born and raised in Ethiopia. I immigrated to the United States on the summer of 2011. I attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School my junior and senior year. I have an extensive experience in tutoring science subjects such as Biology and Chemistry and Math’s subject such as Algebra I &II, and Calculus. I worked as a volunteer tutor in the tutoring...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Arianna: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...I conducted a micro finance feasibility study in a rural indigenous community in the Andes. While carrying out my study, I received my ESL Instructor Certifications and taught English to both urban and rural high school students across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are English, History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their...
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Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Haley: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
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Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance
Charles: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I have a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. I am very passionate about the life sciences and also have experience in psychology and mathematics. I am an active volunteer at a children's hospital and plan on pursuing a career in medicine. My goals are to help my students learn in a fun environment that also nurtures their appreciation for that subject.
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University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
Samuel: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I also love to tutor writing and...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Melissa: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...on a problem or concept, so when teaching I use scaffolding to break concepts down into manageable parts. I have experience teaching Computer Science to a classroom of 20 high school students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. This included daily lectures, mentoring, and one on one tutoring/debugging, among other responsibilities. I also gained experience tutoring college students during my time as an undergraduate. I emphasize understanding the concepts behind a problem, not just getting the assignment...
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Sonoma State University - Bachelors, Computer Science
Samantha: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...human factors & ergonomics. I've lived in San Francisco since August 2009 and I work as a user experience designer and consultant. I think a good education is one of the key factors to success in life and I'm passionate about teaching others and helping them learn to be successful in ways they never thought they could. In particular, I enjoy helping students discover a fondness for math and science, two fields that can be...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Design & Environmental Analysis
GMAT: 710
Mustafa: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...began tutoring in my freshman year of college, and continued to do so throughout my college years. I primarily worked as a private tutor, helping middle school and high school aged students in a wide variety of math and science courses. I also volunteered on a weekly basis at a local community center to provide homework and study help to students. I have also helped students study and prepare for the PSAT and SAT math...
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800
Josh: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.
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University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Milan: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
A Symbolic Systems and Theater double-major at Stanford University in Northern California, Milan is very excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team. His main academic interests are English, philosophy, math, and computer science, but Milan enjoys many other subjects (psychology, physics, and economics to name a few). He is fluent in Spanish and an active member of the Latino community. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, and taking the occasional...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750
Vivek: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I am passionate about helping students get better! I love Mathematics and Physics, and want to be involved with the subjects for as long as possible.... To be flexible in teaching methods according to students' needs, and to be available to them for as much as they need.
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Indian Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - PHD, Nuclear Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 168
Kate: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...assistant at Berkeley City College for introductory biology classes for a few semesters, and also work as a lab technician at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory focusing on breast cancer. Most my experience in teaching has been with community college students, so I aim to make the concepts clear and inspire them to further their career in science. As a first generation Chinese immigrant, I am also fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese! I am very...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Shannon: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one,...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162
Jensen: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...college and I currently tutor for a non-profit organization that targets high school students. I speak English and Chinese; I speak both Cantonese and Mandarin. My strengths as a tutor are threefold. I like to focus on exam skills. I also like to build special study methods to help students improve study efficiency. Finally, I like to focus on the basics of each subject and make sure the student understands before moving on to more...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Molecular and Cell Biology
Retesh: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...myself for essentially my whole life and the most important lesson I've learned would be that it is important to never lose hope when life gets tough. It's okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only teach my students the material but...
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Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy
Steven: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...scientist, I am particulary passionate and excited about tutoring in science and math. I also have an extensive background in standardized tests, so I would love to pass on my tips and tricks for those preparing for the SAT and ACT. Of note, something in particular that attracts me to tutoring is that by working one-on-one with a student, I am able to cater my teaching style towards his or her learning style, ultimately allowing...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Samantha: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...am in the process of applying to medical school with the hopes of becoming a Physician. I am also currently working toward becoming a certified EMT for the city of Boston. Surprisingly, I was not always as passionate about Science, learning and medicine as I am today. It wasn't until college when I was enrolled in Anatomy and Physiology that I began to discover my true passions with the encouragement, inspiration and support of enthusiastic...
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University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Exercise and Health Sciences
Daniel: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Medical Health Sciences at Touro University - California. Simultaneously, I am applying for medical school right now, and hopefully, I will be enrolled in a medical school by August of 2016. I started tutoring in high school. Math always came natural to me, but I also understood the struggles of understanding math. Along with math, Physics and Biology have always been my forte. I think physics helps us understand how the universe functions in our...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Touro University - Masters, Medical Health Sciences
SAT Math: 720
Private Science Tutoring in San Francisco-Bay Area, CA
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San Francisco-Bay Area Science Tutoring FAQ
If you feel as though either you or the student in your life could benefit from working with the best San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors, Varsity Tutors can set you up with an excellent private instructor in as little as 24 hours. Science is a broad academic subject that exposes students to a variety of ideas and concepts, including how to formulate a testable hypothesis and then design an experiment to either prove or disprove it. The fact that students can examine science through practical as well as theoretical study can make the subject enjoyable, but also challenging. Working with private San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors could be a great way for you or your student to catch up if you need a boost, so please keep reading to find out more about how private instruction could help you reach for academic success.
What makes San Francisco-Bay Area science tutoring preferable to relying exclusively on classroom instruction?
Classrooms tend to be busy, so classroom teachers generally cannot provide the personalized support many students need to develop a more comprehensive understanding of scientific concepts. San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors can reinforce the concepts you or your student are studying in class, making it easier to work toward educational success.
One of the biggest benefits associated with San Francisco-Bay Area science tutoring is the freedom it affords students to study at their own pace. If your student is having a hard time understanding the human body, their instructor can keep providing explanations and examples until it finally clicks. Alternatively, a student who already understands the history of life on Earth can concentrate on other topics to keep their study sessions as engaging as possible. A private instructor can also backtrack to anything their student doesn't understand, such as the math involved in many laboratory assignments. Good luck finding similar flexibility in a traditional classroom.
Private San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors can also create a learning environment where questions are encouraged, allowing you or your student to seek assistance before a misunderstanding has time to turn into a more significant learning obstacle. Your completed assignments can also be reviewed more quickly by a private instructor than a classroom teacher who is responsible for more students, making it easier to address any errors while the material remains fresh.
Likewise, San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors can teach to a pupil's natural learning style to help them understand key concepts. If your student is a visual learner, a graph illustrating how tectonic plates shift can help them understand why earthquakes and volcanoes are more common in some areas than others. If your student is an auditory learner, they may benefit more from a Q&A discussion format that allows them to hear information. There is no universal approach to studying science, so why not choose a methodology you're comfortable with?
What concepts and skills can my student or I review with San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors near me?
Science is a diverse discipline that covers different topics at different stages of the educational ladder, so the precise content of each San Francisco-Bay Area science tutoring session depends on the age of the student in question. For example, elementary school students could play games with their instructor to develop a better understanding of astronomy or energy. Similarly, the local weather could be a great way to introduce rudimentary meteorology to a younger student.
Alternatively, middle school students can review active reading techniques such as the use of a highlighter and note-taking to absorb more of the information in assigned textbook readings. Your student's instructor can also share memorization strategies to make topics such as the fossil record easier to remember. A private instructor can even try to incorporate your student's interests in their study sessions to make them more engaging.
San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors can also help you with high school-level coursework. If you're having a hard time understanding how cells function, your instructor can give you a model to help you see it in action. Likewise, performing an experiment could help you understand the basics of electricity.
Perhaps more importantly, you can work on your broader study skills during San Francisco-Bay Area science tutoring sessions. For example, some students have a hard time translating numerical data generated by an experiment into scientific concepts expressed in words. If this describes you, your instructor can provide practice problems highlighting the specific mathematical concepts you need to be familiar with in science. Your instructor can also help you organize your notebook if you have a hard time finding the notes you need. Your instructor can even help you prepare for any big tests you have coming up, whether that means the Science section of the ACT or a simple exam at the end of a chapter.
Are you sure that I'll be able to fit formal San Francisco-Bay Area science tutoring into my busy lifestyle?
Varsity Tutors understands how busy you are, so we strive to make San Francisco-Bay Area science tutoring as easy as possible. We do all of the vetting that goes into finding a great academic mentor, allowing you to trust that you're working with somebody who meets your needs. We also try to match every student with an instructor who can accommodate their scheduling needs, virtually ensuring that you or your student don't need to give up any extracurricular activities you enjoy just to study. We can even arrange your choice of online or in-person sessions for your convenience.
If you choose to work online, you or your student will meet your instructor on our exclusive Live Learning Platform to take the annoying commute out of the process. You can log into our platform on a myriad of mobile devices, so you don't have to worry about finding a compatible machine. You can also choose any learning environment with a solid internet connection, including your own home or a private place such as the Potrero Branch Library. The choice is yours.
If you're concerned about the quality of instruction you can receive online, don't be. Our platform offers a suite of powerful features that can deliver a great study experience comparable to anything you could get in-person. For example, a shared document editor allows your instructor to watch how you approach each question, allowing them to intervene as soon as you make a mistake. Video chat capability also allows you to hear and see your instructor as if you were in the same physical classroom, making it easy to ask for clarification. Best of all, every study session is recorded automatically so that you can go back and review anything you've studied before. You can also watch your student's study sessions to keep track of their progress.
Can I connect with San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors near me today?
If you tried to find certified San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors by yourself, you would need to ensure that any potential candidate had the scientific knowledge, scheduling flexibility, and communication skills expected of a great instructor. Most people don't have time for that, but thankfully Varsity Tutors is here to make the process easier. Simply reach out to a friendly educational consultant using the information provided on this page to learn more about how we could help you. You'll be glad you did!
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