Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in South San Francisco, CA

...study materials, or to regroup and attack a problem from a different angle. Having written a lot of essays and given talks in both science and social science classes/conferences, I realize the importance of conveying information in an understandable and accessible manner. I make this goal a priority when I am working with students. I...

...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...

...I am available to tutor the general SAT's as well as the SAT US History subject tests. Moreover, these skills carry over to many of the high school placement tests, such as ISEE, HSPT, and SSAT, which I have experience in as well. Furthermore, I have an applicable set of skills for any subjects pertaining...

...pursuing my Doctorate in Education focusing on Teaching Strategies and Learning Styles for the Modern Student. I have been a special education teacher 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...

...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....

For over five years, I tutored high school mathematics, SAT/ACT test prep, and essay-writing privately and with the Columbia University Tutoring and Translating Agency. During the past school year, I worked as a teaching artist for grades 5-7 in many New York schools, through LEAP (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program) and MakerState.... I believe in teaching students the strategies to approach problems methodically. They can see common patterns emerge, keep track of what they need to study further, and avoid errors.

...been tutoring English grammar and pronunciation to adults in Japan via Skype. In tutoring there is always that fine line between teaching and telling, and I always strive to make sure that the student is truly learning and figuring things out for him or herself with just a small nudge in the right direction. Too...

...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 basic concepts, and I then illustrate the concepts with a variety of examples. Learning in this way leads...

...with students aged 10-20 to develop reading comprehension skills, develop and revise essays, prepare for the SSAT, and take a college essay from first idea to final draft. I have extensive experience working one-on-one with students and developing individualized lesson plans fueled by a student's interests. Coming from a school that focuses on skill development,...

...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 children, listening to their stories, and sharing...