Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Santa Clara, CA

...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 free time I enjoy baking, spending time with friends at a park, and going to music festivals. I also love exploring the city of New Orleans when I???m at school, and I...

...towards a teaching credential and taking the tests necessary to join a program. In the mean time, I have been tutoring extensively. Most of my tutoring experience is with Math and SAT preparation. I particularly enjoy working with students on standardized tests as they provide the most common avenue for me to work on reading and writing with students. Additionally, I tutor Economics when I can. I think my tutoring style can best be described...

...professional experience as a writer and a gift for the stylistic subtleties that make for persuasive and convincing prose. Regardless of age or vocation, we all stand to gain from refined verbal and written communication skills. My services range from grade school English instruction to adult education and ESL tutoring. I can provide ongoing, curriculum-based tutoring or project-oriented assistance with college entry essays, job applications, cover letters, etc. I earned my B.A. in English, with...

...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 am able to put myself in their shoes and help them guide through each problem, essay, and assignment.... Someone who teaches should be in the same standpoint as the student.

...students. In addition to Aim High, I taught English while studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, volunteered with a preschool reading program in East Palo Alto, and I am currently assisting a group of Aim High 8th graders with their independent high school application essays. I am especially passionate about preparing students for standardized tests and editing personal statement essays. Many students experience test anxiety and are unsure of how to present themselves in personal statements,...

...Art History at The University of Bristol in England, single honours, and my M.A. in Elementary Education from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. I have been a Lead Teacher in Transitional Kindergarten, 1st and 4th grade, as well as 6 years of in-home private tutoring. I specialize in teaching reading and math to the age of 13. Most of my tutoring has been prepping students for high level math competitions for scholarships or college introductions,...

...own strengths is the least mentioned part of the equation, but for me it is the most important, because that is how I get my kids to become autonomous and self-motivated learners. I've always seen it as a challenging job, but also as enriching, enlightening, and awesome (and I mean awesome in the strongest sense of the word)! I am so happy to be able to continue that work with Varsity. In terms of the...

...French. After graduation, I moved to Bangalore, India where I worked as a research assistant for a biotechnology company. I am currently doing cancer research at the University of 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....

...International History with a minor in Philosophy. I have a strong writing and research background including undergraduate fellowships and research experience at the Library of Congress. My personal academic interests include history, international politics, religion, and philosophy. Given my experiences, I have a strong passion for writing and enjoy tutoring high school writing, college essay writing, and academic test prep. I will also be tutoring other subjects in the humanities and social sciences such as...

...Through my experiences as a tutor, I have developed a guiding style of teaching that allows students to form their own methods of learning. By allowing students to process information in their own way, they are able to absorb information more effectively and enjoyably. In my free time, I enjoy exploring different music, reading, baking, and sewing. As a fairly new resident of San Francisco, I also like to sightsee around the city and try...