
Mei: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and found that I really enjoyed the process. The most satisfying experience was tutoring my brother and sister and seeing them begin to develop confidence in school and finally make better grades. What makes me different from most tutors and educators is my strategic mindset. Most teachers recite their curriculums like clock work and take the key details for granted. For example, when solving for the length of the longest side of a right triangle...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics

Eli: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...that, I spent four years as a 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Christie: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 have both...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Jacqueline: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic setting. Next year, I plan to go back to...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking for the additional guidance, practice, or instruction needed to achieve their personal goals.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Arianna: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 foundation for success allows them to reach their full academic potential. I enjoy nothing more than witnessing the students I work with master and apply skills that they once found impossible. In my spare time I love...
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Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Naomi: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
Hello! My name is Naomi, and I am a recent college grad planning to attend med school. Although I majored in Chemistry and Psychology, I have taken upper level courses in subjects across the board. Most of my professional teaching experience has been with kids- particularly children with developmental and learning disabilities, but I am more than happy to work with students of any age!
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Samuel: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 general study...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Katherine: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is my mission to make sure that you can not only solve sample problems, but actually understand your coursework on a deeper level!
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling

Katie: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...from first grade to college-level. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love seeing students have that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have experience with ACT Test Preparation. I have a love for learning, and I try to instill this passion in all of my students. In my...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Truman State University - Masters, Education

Rebecca: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work

Crosby: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...challenging skills. Central to my philosophy as an educator is the fact that all students are unique. These differences are not synamous with disadvantages. Different learning styles or varied personal interests are things to celebrate. By immediately identifying and leveraging an individual's strengths, I have helped students successfully overcome their weaknesses. With diverse strategies such as the use of mathematical models, pre-writing graphic organizers, and mnemonic self-monitoring reading strategies, my students have developed the ability...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Anthroplogy
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education

Vivienne: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...at Boston College, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Marketing. I have tutored for two years through a small Tutoring volunteer program in the Twin Cities Metro area. I taught math, science, and ACT preparation for students eight to 15. This year I am a board member of the Women in STEM club at Boston College and row on BC's DI women's crew team. I enjoy teaching computer science, algebra, and calculus.
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Amy: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...weekly basis in a wide variety of subjects. I graduated from Middlebury College in 2012 with High Honors in Neuroscience, and now plan to attend medical school. I am a diligent worker and consistently ensure that I am prepared to meet the student's needs. I am exceptionally patient and excellent at developing creative ways for learning when I see a student needs a new approach. Further, from years of experience taking standardized tests (including the...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience

Christina: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...education degree, I spent three years tutoring college students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or ADD. I predominantly tutored English courses, but I also helped them with college algebra, public speaking, history, and drama, and would review any paper they had to complete in any subject. I am a great tutor because I am a very patient person--if students are struggling, I do not get frustrated, I simply try a different approach. I understand...
Education & Certification
Missouri State University - Bachelors, English

Angela: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...I especially enjoy helping people with their writing skills or ACT/SAT prep. I wholeheartedly believe that everybody deserves access to the most effective education and that learning is a lifelong experience, and I hope that my students grow to believe the same. By treating students with respect and attempting to truly make a connection with them, I get the privilege of seeing the enthusiasm light up in their eyes, which is a wonderful feeling. In...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Environmental Science

Lauren: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...a Bachelor's degree in elementary education and special education with endorsements in reading and ESOL. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in school counseling. I am a very organized and detailed tutor but I feel it is important and vital to get to know the student individually. I feel it is best to learn what works for the student so learning can be best facilitated and supported. Thank you for taking the time to...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida - Bachelors, Elementary Education and Special Education
University of South Florida - Current Grad Student, Counselor Education

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...tutor, I try really hard to help students connect the material they are studying inside the classroom to their passions outside the classroom. Sometimes all that's needed to make the material "click" is seeing how it is relevant to their own lives. My personal interests include theatre (especially Shakespeare), reading and writing, arts and crafts, baking, and outdoor activities with my dog. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, writing, and SAT prep, and my...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Current Undergrad, Education and Child Studies and Theatre

Kile: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Bachelors, I moved to Boston and completed two Masters Degrees in Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics at Boston University. I have taught classes, tutored, been a Teachers Assistant and a Research Assistant at two different graduate Universities. I am primarily interested in Religious Studies and Philosophy, but I also love to tutor literature, writing, special education, and research methods. Whenever I tutor, I make sure it is a fun and enjoyable experience. After all, who wants...
Education & Certification
Faith Seminary - Bachelors, Theological Studies
Boston University - Masters, Religion, Ethics, and Society

Robert: San Francisco-Bay Area Special Education tutor
Certified Special Education Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...rewarding with the hard work it takes to make everything 'click'! When I am not working with students, you could find me: in the kitchen, cooking foods from around the world (with names I can hardly pronounce); in front of the computer, playing video games and listening to music; or outside, hiking/gardening/swimming/reading on a hammock (weather permitting!) I love learning new languages and studying new subjects. I am currently the Technical Program Manager for the...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Private online tutoring for students with special needs in San Francisco-Bay Area, CA
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