Award-Winning Statistics Tutors in Oakland, CA

...such as Geometry, Algebra, Pre-calculus, Statistics and Calculus, as well as Advanced Placement Physics. In addition, I have significant experience tutoring students in lower division college mathematics courses like Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra and 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,...

...Barbara, where I obtained a Ph.D. in Mathematics in 2012. I have worked as an Associate Professor, a Teaching Assistant, and a private tutor for the last 12 years. I am very passionate about teaching and am a firm believer that math and science can only be understood when they are made fun and intuitive. The most rewarding experience as a tutor for me is awakening the curiosity of a student, which is why I...

...graduate from a Masters program in History. I have been tutoring for a number of years in a variety of subjects. I primarily tutor in the areas of history, math, geography, government, politics and social studies. I have worked with students from elementary to college-aged. I have worked with students looking to get ahead, and those that may be a little behind. I believe that anyone can learn anything if they are engaged.... Anyone can learn anything if they are engaged.

...basketball coach in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent four years as a sportswriter and columnist in Los Angeles. I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the same way I approach training for a sport. If you are willing to put in the effort,...

...kindergarten to high school and in one-on-one to classroom settings. I specialize in Mandarin and Math. My teaching philosophy is to have fun while learning/teaching because a fun learning experience is also an effective one. I love helping others because seeing them succeed gives me a tremendous amount of joy and satisfaction. My students love me because I am approachable, fun, and friendly! Parents love me because I am a great tutor!

...organic chemistry; I planned and gave lectures, tracked my students' academic progress, and oversaw my own laboratory class. I love chemistry as a subject, but I also enjoy learning and teaching biology and writing! I also briefly volunteered as a mentor to help middle school students who were struggling academically in math. During my tutoring sessions, I not only had the opportunity to help students academically but also to advise them on college and life...

...fellow students in Physics and Calculus and was a trainer in the gym. This experience not only made me a better tutor, but improved my grasp of the subjects as well. In fact, it increased my learning in every subject area, as I often spent time thinking about how I would teach the subjects I was learning to others. I am passionate about helping others improve, and I view learning as the highest pursuit. I...

...privately tutoring students (of all ages) in many different subjects. I have a passion for learning languages- I have studied Spanish since the 5th grade, minored in Mandarin Chinese at university, and have spent time learning French and German on my own- so I would have to say that my favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish and Mandarin. I also write essays very frequently and enjoy both formal and creative writing, so I love helping...

...Economics. Because of this I retain a working knowledge in all of these subjects, and I can help with academic theory as well as provide real world insight into the execution of these skills. I have worked as a teacher's assistant in Economics and a research assistant in Econometric Analysis. I have also had hands-on experience in fields utilizing the skills from my Economics and Accounting course work. I plan on working closely with any...

...history and English. I taught 7th grade math (pre-algebra) for a year and was the peer tutoring mentor teacher during that time. For the last year and a half I have worked with the teenage girls at church. I teach biweekly Sunday School lessons and help plan weekly activities. Currently I stay at home with our two little boys while my husband works on a PhD at Stanford and I love it, but I miss...