Award-Winning STAAR Tutors serving San Rafael, CA

...that every student can learn and exceed their expectations they have for themselves. The job of the teacher is to discover the best way the student learns and be their guide on the path of learning. Every student that I teach receives the best meaningful instruction. No one student is the same as the other. I believe in taking the strengths of the student and building upon them. In turn, the challenges a student faces...

...masterpiece, imagine no limitations on what you can be, have, or do." -Brian Tracy Bachelor's of Science in both biology and pre-nursing at Vanderbilt University. As a student and educator, I am honored to have the opportunity to share my knowledge in order to contribute to the success of others! I firmly believe in a holistic style of education one that places an emphasis on the student as opposed to the content. From personal experience,...

...Natalie, and I'm a second-year student at Rice University majoring in Biochemistry and Cell Biology as well as in English. My unusual double major is a result of my inability to choose a favorite subject--I love literature and science! This love of learning translates naturally to my role as a tutor. Because I love learning, I look for ways to transmit my passions to others by teaching them. Another reason I enjoy tutoring lies in...

"You never truly learn until you admit that you need to learn." "There is never a cap to learning new things or acquiring a new skill; Being proactive in one's betterment of the mind yields the truest building of one's character."

...to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." -Gandhiji. This quote by Gandhi reflects the way my life is lived and the personality developed by living this lifestyle. I have been told by many people of great importance personally that I am conscientious, hardworking and always willing to do any task that is my responsibility. I can work under any environment stressful or peaceful and I am determined to work to the...

I have taught English, Composition and Literature for 35 years in Austin, Texas. I have a Master's in English Education from Stanford University and a second Masters in Instructional Technology from the University of Texas at Austin. I can help you with writing, literature, research and a variety of other English skills.

...and I always try to impart that belief on my students through the Socratic Method; rather than giving the answer, I try to lead students in the right path, as the feeling of wonder when experiencing inspiration and discovery itself justifies the place of knowledge in personal development. In my spare time, aside from intellectual growth, I like to play video games, read good books, and watch movies from all genres. Also, spending time with...

...be a teacher and it took me only three years to graduate with honors. I have taught 24 years with students who live in large cities. My favorite age is students who are in the fifth grade. My family tells me, I'm just an older fifth grader at heart. I have a Master Degree in Administration. I am excited to start a journey tutoring your child. I believe that all children are unique and have...

...recent graduate of Sam Houston State University. As an undergraduate, I was a teaching assistant responsible for teaching chemistry and microbiology labs. I believe each student is an individual and I adjust my tutoring style based on what works best for each individual. For example one child may benefit from visual learning while another student may learn best from a more hands on approach such as practice problems. I love helping students understand a concept...

...education from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids Michigan. While at GVSU, I obtained my bachelors degree in Business/Marketing. About 8 years ago, I received my alternative certification for grades 4-8 and have been teaching ever since. Currently, I am working towards a Masters degree in Educational Leadership so I can pursue my dream of becoming an administrator. For the past 7 years, I have been teaching 6th and 7th grade Science. I love...