Award-Winning Science Tutors in San Rafael, CA

...elementary school through high school. Before I begin teaching, I like to find out what my student already knows and how he or she learns best. Then I can find the best way to teach. My goal is that my students enjoy learning, build confidence, and learn a lot. Although I believe it is important to learn facts and procedures, it's most important to learn how to learn and develop an understanding of the subject....

...to students ranging from elementary school to university-level. This experience has given me broad experience with different 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....

...as a teaching assistant in Berkeley for Biology. I am so excited and privileged to use the Varsity Tutors platform to engage with students and help our world's youth to achieve academically! I grew up in Austin, Texas and attended the Liberal Arts at Science Academy, which during my time there was rank the 8th best high school in the United States.As a young student, I strove for doing my absolute best on every assignment...

...as a tutor is informed by my 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...

...and Calculus, as well as Advanced Placement 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...

...would like to help them to improve their skills on mathematics and science classes. Furthermore, I love tutoring students because I like me to meet new people and interact with them while I encourage them to become more confident when dealing with difficult subjects. Through my experience, I appreciate the function and goals that mathematics and science offer to people. Also, I have worked as a private mathematics and physics tutor. In addition, I have...

...Science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Cal Poly's motto is learn by doing and this is truly a reflection of how they teach. For example I learned anatomy by studying live horses and engineering by driving tractors. I strive to incorporate as many real life experiences into my lesson as possible. A lesson has far more value to a student when it's something they can relate to and has a purpose. When I am...

...SAT. I have a strong connection to 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...

...psychology. I also completed at least one year of coursework in math, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics and biology. In the summer of 2017 I will apply to medical school. I believe that I have a gift for teaching. I believe this because when I have seen my friends and my students struggling with difficult concepts I have been able to quickly and easily identify why they don’t understand the material and how to effectively...

...well-known New York restaurants), read, sing, play piano, explore cities, eat, and travel. While I am comfortable working with students of all ages, I prefer to tutor K-8 or high school students preparing for the SAT. Tutoring English is my personal favorite, but I greatly enjoy the linear thinking and quantitative clarity that comes with teaching Mathematics as well. For the last few years I have also been tutoring English grammar and pronunciation to adults...