Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Livermore, CA

...be able to continue that work with Varsity. In terms of the subjects I am comfortable teaching, of course Math and French are what I have the most experience with. But I would love to be given the chance to tackle new things as well! For instance, I have an enduring love for literature and...

...at UM. I worked with a number of students on a wide variety of topics and writings, such as medical school applications, expository and persuasive essays, business writing, and even helped someone compose a letter to the Financial Aid Department. These are the experiences and background I bring to the table every time I meet...

...guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the same material, and I have a knack for finding the one that works. I enjoy using examples and analogies that help the student "get" and remember complicated concepts. Preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE is much easier with a tutor to help...

...Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with...

...work that they complete. My goal is ensure that they are getting the highest level of instruction and support that can be offered. When I am not teaching, I spend my free time working on my doctorate and planning lessons. Additionally, I am developing a fully integrated technological classroom that incorporates educational software and tools...

...Spanish; I've been learning Spanish since I was four years old and have been to Mexico and Spain. I love speaking Spanish and cooking Mexican food! I love reading and learning new things, and my greatest satisfaction in this job comes from seeing a student get excited about their material. I grew up just north...

...become reliant on a tutor for the answers, and it is important that the student really learns how to think so that he or she can become a critically thinking, self-sufficient individual in the future. Because students are often being tutored in a subject they find more difficult than others, I have found that positive...

...value in me as a tutor is teaching students how to solve problems on their own, instead of just relying on me to give them the answers. I can teach students the importance of not giving up, ease the pressure they get from academics, and help them to comprehend the learning material more easily. I...

...remember; so in addition to teaching students course material, I model learning skills that they can use on future material. I hold that more education is the key to making the world a better place, but test and classroom anxiety, unfortunately, can prevent a student from performing to his or her full potential. I focus...

...daughter of a third grade teacher, I place great importance on education. I have witnessed the positive impact that increased one-on-one attention can provide for students. I tutor every subject with enthusiasm, striving to make every session informative and fun. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and hiking. I also love to travel...