
Anna : San Jose Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 becomes much more manageable with a lot...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French

Hannah: San Jose Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in San Jose, CA
...for local students and empower my fellow USC students to become more involved in our local communitys education system. I have tutored all subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, Social Studies, Spanish, and SAT/College Prep. My favorite part about tutoring is being able to get creative about my lessons so that I can captivate and empower every student in their learning and help them achieve success. I love spending that extra time to...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology

Shannon: San Jose Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in San Jose, CA
...based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, right answer. Through effective communication and patience, the student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also the ability to think analytically. I would say that my tutoring philosophy is based on encouragement and always validating the opinions of the student before steering the student in...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)

Peter: San Jose Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in San Jose, CA
...am proficient in mathematics, teaching up to AP Calculus AB. I live and breathe on the basic foundations that are essential in solving and understanding these problems that I fiercely pass on to my students. I believe that students learn best when I adapt to their methods of learning with some of my efficient teaching methods in which they are also nurtured and encouraged. For my hobby, I play my clarinet in different community orchestras...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - PHD, Pharmacy

Jennifer: San Jose Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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, writing, researching, and editing, and even more...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Mustafa: San Jose Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in San Jose, CA
...year of college, and continued to do so throughout my college years. I primarily worked as a private tutor, helping middle school and high school aged students in a wide variety of math and science courses. I also volunteered on a weekly basis at a local community center to provide homework and study help to students. I have also helped students study and prepare for the PSAT and SAT math sections. It is my belief...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Katie: San Jose Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in San Jose, CA
...the purpose behind a humanities education, and how critical reading and writing are practical skills relevant in their everyday lives. I also find that a lot of struggling students' learning problems can be resolved by teaching them the practical study skills and habits which will make their studying most effective, which includes anything from knowing how to best use a textbook to test-taking skills to time management. Standardized testing or high stakes assignments don't need...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Literature/Writing
San Francisco State University - Current Grad Student, Literature

Michael: San Jose Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in San Jose, CA
...no one is good at everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the same material, and I have a knack for finding the one that works. I enjoy using examples and analogies that help the student "get" and remember complicated concepts. Preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE is much easier with a tutor to help you prioritize, strategize, and structure your time...
Education & Certification
The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History

Retesh: San Jose Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 material but also encourage them to work...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy

Courtney: San Jose Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in San Jose, CA
...All these experiences have helped me develop a variety of strategies to adapt to different learners needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects, such as ACT prep, math, writing, Spanish, and Latin. Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure out how to meet your current academic goals and develop the...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
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