Top Summer Tutors serving Palo Alto

Audrey: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Jacqueline: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic setting. Next year, I plan to go back to school to get my Master's Degree in Publishing or Digital Journalism. I am also currently in the process of writing a novel of Young Adult Literature featuring a strong and insightful female hero.
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

Christie: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...improve their quality of life. This is one of the reasons I am a pre-health student with an aim for a career as a Physician's Assistant. Tutoring students is directly related to my mantra and passion to educate. I am very eager to apply the lessons learned through high school and two years at Cal to help a student excel in any material. Because both of my parents are teachers (one high school-level and one...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32

Jennifer: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Samuel: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I also love to tutor writing and general study skills.) In my spare time I enjoy...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Shannon: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...Physiology, and Behavior, as well as a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English, with an emphasis in Literature, Criticism, and Analysis. I have worked as a tutor for six years. During this time, I have had the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162

Michael: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...for the Study of the Presidency and Congress in D.C., and work experience at a think tank in Rome, Italy. I have a broad liberal arts background, but I am especially good at helping students understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one is good at everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the same material,...
Education & Certification
The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770

Mustafa: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...SAT math sections. It is my belief that, in addition to the raw information presented, math and science courses teach crucial analytical skills that can be utilized by anyone in whichever path of life they choose to pursue. For this reason, I try to impart my passion for maths and sciences upon all the students I work with. In my spare time, I also enjoy writing, working out, playing sports, and studying history.
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800

Donald: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...understands a subject by breaking down concepts in the easiest way. My passion for the sciences drives me to not only teach what is on paper, but offer deeper insights to the material. I also love to laugh, and because of that, I try to make sessions light hearted, and less intimidating. Furthermore, as a problem solver, I will stop at nothing to ensure a student succeeds and fully understands a subject.... Stop at nothing to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics

Retesh: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...a student myself for essentially my whole life and the most important lesson I've learned would be that it is important to never lose hope when life gets tough. It's okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only teach my students the...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy

Lila Ann: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...me to do ten months of research on contemporary dance in Burkina Faso (in francophone West Africa) after graduating. My teaching experience includes serving as a T.A. at Yale College, Santa Barbara City College, and Education Française Bay Area, and teaching study skills and ACT preparation courses at College Track Oakland. Independently, I have tutored English skills and French for elementary and high school students. I am proud to say that I had strong success...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance

Hannah: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I love spending that extra time to rethink and reframe material in a new and exciting way so that I can meet my student where they are and get them to the place where they strive to be. I think its incredibly rewarding to have the opportunity to impact a students life in such a direct and profound way, and I feel so honored to be able to share my talents and passions with my...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 800

Evan: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...an academic by profession and a writer by habit. I have over three years of teaching experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Anna : Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...and French, and before law school, I spent two years teaching English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. In the years since, I have provided ESL tutoring to students with a diversity of backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. During law school, I taught full-length LSAT courses and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my heart for the LSAT, and I think it's a test that...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173

Rebecca: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...diverse range of experiences: I tutored math at an inner-city school in Los Angeles, English to students in Hyderabad, India, and reading to rehabilitated refugee children in Arizona. After graduating, I instructed reading programs for the Institute of Reading Development, where I saw that, as my students' reading skills improved, their overall confidence skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Andrew: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...are the evolution and mechanical properties of the insect exoskeleton. I also earned my Master's Degree in Biology at ASU, and I described 10 species of weevil (snout beetle) that were completely new to science. As part of my degree program, I have taught several different science classes. One of my favorite parts of being a doctoral student has been teaching and working one-on-one with students. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Entomology and Nematology
Arizona State University - Masters, Biology, General
GRE: 331
GRE Quantitative: 161
GRE Verbal: 165

Ellen: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...interactions for learning. While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics I have passion for open water...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Katie: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...in 2013. I have spent the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Massiel: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...through my high school when I was sixteen until I was eighteen. I assisted middle schoolers and high schoolers, ages 11-18, on their core subjects: math, reading, social sciences, and physical sciences. I also assisted them in Spanish (all levels), AP classes, PSAT skills, and SAT skills. My greatest strength is assisting students get more organized and take better notes when they are in class to facilitate how they study and practice their material outside...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Human and Social Development, International Studies, and Philosophy

Alisha: Palo Alto Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...terrified that I would fail. However, I was lucky enough to sign up for a class being taught by a professor who passionately loved the subject of Biology. Her lively, enthusiastic personality were the key to my success in college science. She would often stop mid-lecture and ask, "Isn't that cool?" in a very excited way. Her enthusiasm and passion were contagious. She taught me to be excited about the topic I'm teaching. After I...
Education & Certification
Gonzaga University - Bachelors, English
University of Louisville - Masters, Women's and Gender Studies
GRE Verbal: 164
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Palo Alto Summer Tutoring FAQ
The school year has come to a close and summer vacation is in full swing, but how can you be sure your child could be prepared for the next school year? A summer tutor can be sure that your child keeps their mind sharp all summer long, avoiding the learning loss that often accompanies summer. Varsity Tutors can try to help you connect with an experienced summer tutor in Palo Alto, CA. Your child's tutor could work with them either online or in person at a time and place that works best for you.
Was there a certain subject that your child struggled with during the previous school year? A professional summer tutor in Palo Alto can create study sessions to try to help your child make the most of their abilities to excel on their exams during the upcoming year. The summer is the perfect time to go over topics that seemed confusing during the school year, without the fear of falling behind. Quite the opposite will be the case, in fact. Your child could have a head start for the upcoming school year by working with a tutor all summer. Much of the beginning of the new school year each fall is spent reviewing and relearning concepts that were taught the year before, but forgotten over the course of the summer.
The last thing students want to think about during their summer break is school and learning, but a professional summer tutor can make learning fun with math and spelling games. We will find your child a skilled summer tutor in Palo Alto, CA, who can offer them individualized one-on-one attention. This individual attention will allow your child's tutor to relate concepts to their personal interests, keeping them engaged in the lessons. If your child struggles with reading, they can read a challenging book with their tutor throughout the course of the entire summer and discuss it at each session, helping with reading comprehension. Studies have shown that most children lose up to two months of math skills during the summer. Do not let your child fall into this category. Keep their mind sharp for the next school year with just two to three hours of tutoring each week.
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