Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Mountainview, CA

...Ecuador and Peru, so I also speak Spanish. I have worked with students of all ages, from elementary school students just learning to read to Masters' students trying to perfect their theses. I am interested in a broad variety of topics (I completed two majors and two minors in college), and I am great at explaining complicated concepts in ways that are easy to understand. I also know a lot of great test-taking strategies, so...

...Spanish, History, and Biology. My favorite subjects to tutor are History (because I love it and I am a History major), Language Arts, and Math, but I am willing to help each student with whatever they need. Two of the students I tutored were able to get their D and F averages up to C's and B's in just a few months with my help. My tutoring philosophy differs for each student. I like to...

...health, economics or business. In conjunction, I can also provide assistance and guidance for essay writing and public speaking. My goal for teaching is to make lessons fun but also educational by teaching the foundations first and going into specifics as students become familiarized with the material. I am very flexible in terms of meeting locations, especially in Manhattan and Brooklyn and I hope to make my time with my students a rewarding and enjoyable...

...for the last decade working with students who have learning disabilities. Many of my students have deficits in attention and information retention. Despite these limitations, they have come to expect excellence in the 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...

...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 the confusion when the student is confronted with a new problem. For this reason, I first ensure that the student grasps the...

...Becoming a Varsity Tutor will allow me the opportunity to once again work with students. My best experience thus far in teaching was seeing my students really own what they had learned in the classroom and really tackle a group service project head on. I am a fun, enthusiastic, energetic, and gregarious individual and strive to make learning fun and relevant to the student so they truly learn the material rather than just memorize it....

...find a solution to a tricky math problem. Through my experience with standardized tests like the SAT, I have found many tricks to beating the ???game??? of standardized testing and would love to share them with you. Most importantly, I believe that everyone has a unique learning style and that I, as a tutor, need to adapt to be able to help the students I work with get the most out of tutoring. During my...

...California, San Francisco in a melanoma lab while I apply to medical schools. In high school and college I tutored students in English and Math, two of my favorite subjects to teach. As the 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...

...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 of the Bay Area, and I love the Bay; my friends always go to me for advice about new spots...

...and earned a 3.7 major GPA. I am also a state certified teacher in English, grades 6-12. These skills and experiences have since translated into a burgeoning pedagogical career, starting in my undergraduate years 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...