Top Summer Tutors serving Silicon Valley

Christie: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...a subject I am very familiar with, to primary school students in Japan as well as have explained how polarizability benefits SN2 nucleophiles to a university peer a few days after learning it. These varying degrees of familiarity in subject material have helped me to practice recalling material on the spot to then explain it to a student. These different experiences have trained me to meet each student where they are. My schedule of availability...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32

Evan: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...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 of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Hannah: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...Los Angeles. More recently, I founded and led programs at USC to advocate for educational justice 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...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 800

Jennifer: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...I graduated from UC Berkeley's department of English, where 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Jacqueline: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...my Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature, with a a minor in Creative Writing. I have studied Essay Writing at Oxford University and Literature at Harvard University. In my free time, I am a volunteer for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

Audrey: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...and writing skills. I have prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. 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....
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Samuel: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...politics, I decided to go into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Anna : Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...from Cornell University. In college, I majored in Russian 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...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173

Donald: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...a degree in Engineering Physics. Since I began tutoring, it has always been my philosophy to make sure the student 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics

Mustafa: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...of Sciences in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. I began tutoring in my freshman 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...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800

Lila Ann: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...and complex assignments. • Writing: grammar and punctuation, including for ACT/SAT; introduction to essay writing (thesis statement, hypotheses, supporting claims, concrete details); advanced essay writing; college application statements; editing. • French: reading, writing and speaking in the French language, beginning through advanced; grammar, conjugations, pronunciation, conversation, culture. I completed my M.A. at Yale University (African Studies, 2014), and my B.A. magna cum laude from Smith College (American Studies & Dance, 2009). During college, I studied...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance

Shannon: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...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 the right direction. The student must be willing to learn and absorb information, as well as willing to work with me...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162

Michael: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...with a tutor to help you prioritize, strategize, and structure your time wisely. I took the GRE in 2013 and earned the top score in Critical Reading, so the latest version is fresh in my mind. I am glad to share the study strategies that worked for me, including tips on writing essays under pressure. If you suffer from test anxiety, I know some tricks psychologists use that may help increase your score.
Education & Certification
The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770

Retesh: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...their potential with the subjects they take. I've been 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...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy

Steven : Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...concepts. In addition to leading larger groups of students, I also tutored individuals who were struggling in the classroom. In high school, I was a National Merit Scholar and National AP Scholar, and I am very familiar with test preparation strategies for the Reading and English portions of these exams. My personal teaching philosophy is that every student deserves a study strategy that adapts to their own needs, strengths and abilities. This fall, I'll begin...
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Sociology
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 32

Alisha: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...I still keep in contact with the professor who taught me in my first college class ten years ago. I remember sitting in his office one afternoon. Somehow we got on the topic of his job changing to a full-time, permanent position and his excitement to teach another class each quarter. I remember he said, "You know, my wife and I put so much energy into our jobs. We'll often get home and just collapse...
Education & Certification
Gonzaga University - Bachelors, English
University of Louisville - Masters, Women's and Gender Studies
GRE Verbal: 164

Diptesh: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Marvin: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...passed all of my elementary certification exams, while working on finishing my teacher license this academic year from calumet college, St. Joseph. My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Kelsey: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...a wide range of subjects through her vast tutoring and editing background; she had worked as a lead tutor at a math-focused center for students ages 5 to 18, had individually tutored numerous students on college entrance exam preparation, and has worked professionally as an editorial assistant for research institutions. Her personal goal is to help students build a foundation of solid study skills that they can rely on throughout their education so that they...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Lindsay: Silicon Valley Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...editor. My focus when tutoring is student understanding. I believe academic goals are more readily achievable when concepts are understood, rather than formulas memorized. When helping students prepare for standardized tests I focus on taking practice exams and working with students on the areas they need the most help. Outside of school I enjoy hiking, gardening, reading, and cooking. I like to explore new ways of doing things and being outside. I like to try...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Private Summer Tutoring in Silicon Valley, CA
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Silicon Valley Summer Tutoring FAQ
Summer is truly one of the year's most exciting seasons. For students, it means a break from the grind of the school year, offering a welcome respite from the challenges of the past year. However, with this break comes a problem. Specifically, while students are relaxing and not engaged in their education, they're also more prone to losing the knowledge they worked so hard to gain during the previous school year. This is known as summer learning loss, and it could lead to valuable classroom time next year being spent relearning last year's material. If you have a child in school who you'd like to see retain the knowledge they've already learned, one great way to get them there is by having them work with a private tutor. That's because a skilled professional tutor in Silicon Valley, CA, can give them much needed one-on-one attention. You can call the educational directors at Varsity Tutors to begin the tutoring process.
You can sign your child up to work with a professional tutor who specializes in whatever field they need the most help in. This help comes in the form of targeted lesson plans that take the biggest weaknesses of your child into consideration, and then helps them gain the tools they need to try to overcome. Through this, you'll find that they are not only able to retain the information they already know, but that they're also able to gain a better understanding of the topics they struggled with the most last year. A tutor we can find you in Silicon Valley could help them improve their study skills, attain better self confidence, and exceed their educational goals for the summer.
Another great part about working with a tutor over summer is getting to choose both when and where they meet with your child. That could mean at your house, the park, or anywhere else you know your child could be able to focus. You can even set up an online tutoring session, which comes in the form of a face-to-face meeting with their tutor. So let us find you a skilled summer tutor in Silicon Valley who can show your child how to push past their limitations, all while accommodating both of your scheduling needs.
Through this flexible schedule, a targeted lesson plan, and more, your child's tutor will ensure that they enter the next school year ready to build on what they've already learned, not relearn the same material. Our educational directors can help you connect with a private tutor in Silicon Valley, CA, who is experienced in helping students stay sharp over the summer. Call us today, and ensure your child has a successful next school year now.
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