Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors in San Rafael, CA

...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 of practice and a solid...

...Leukemia Study at Berkeley's School of Public Health. Currently, I am taking a few years off before applying to medical school. In my free time, I like to read, run, do yoga, and cook. I have experience teaching both Verbal Reasoning and Math portions of the SAT, and I also have tutored Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, and Writing. When teaching, I like to give relatable examples and prefer to get to know my students well so...

I believe that education is an individualized process that should spark passion and incite curiosity rather than foment stress. I am a biomedical engineering graduate who works as a writer and social media director for a fashion publication. My passion for many subjects throughout my formal education helped propel me through difficult coursework, and it is this same passion which I wish to instill in my clients. ... I believe that education should be an individualized process. Students learn at all different paces and levels of comprehension. Therefore, I think that the most effective way to foster learning occurs through the individual with one-on-one teaching. Education should be empowering, and it becomes such by focusing on the individual.

...for me it is the most important, because that is how I get my kids to become autonomous and self-motivated learners. I've always seen it as a challenging job, but also as enriching, enlightening, and awesome (and I mean awesome in the strongest sense of the word)! I am so happy to be able to continue that work with Varsity. In terms of the subjects I am comfortable teaching, of course Math and French are...

...from UC-Berkeley in 2008, where I majored in American History and minored in Gender and Women's Studies. In between undergraduate and graduate school, I was the Assistant Director of a tutoring company in Wisconsin for three years, where I tutored students of all ages in a variety of subjects, including test prep, math (through advanced algebra), writing, reading, phonics, and study skills. I continued tutoring while getting my Masters, working with undergraduate and graduate students...

...in a small suburb just north of Los Angeles, CA and through my parents cultivated a love for modern culture and media. In the winter, I hunker down and catch up on all the Academy Award nominees in film and throughout the year I keep up to date on the latest musical releases, particularly those in the alternative and indie genres. This past year my favorite film release was Birdman and my favorite musical release...

...Literature from Oberlin College. I am currently studying at San Francisco State University, pursuing my Master's of Science in Physics. Between my undergraduate and graduate studies, I served in the United States Peace Corps to teach English in rural Panama. In San Francisco, I have been enjoying helping my students improve their test scores on the SAT. I have a strong connection to all the subjects I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am...

...Laude from Pomona College in 2012 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Neuroscience. During my time at Pomona, I completed pre-med coursework, pursued part-time research in a developmental neurobiology lab, and was active in the biology department’s mentorship program. I worked as a TA for introductory genetics classes and tutored students individually in genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry. I also competed on my college’s varsity swim team. Since graduating, I have worked as a...

...is to give my students the tools and knowledge to succeed in their specific classes and exams as much as it is to impart to them a passion for the subjects themselves. And yes, that even includes "boring" subjects like grammar. My teaching style is lighthearted but demanding, meaning that I will challenge you intellectually, but you will enjoy the process. I like to use a mix of practice exercises, discussion, and, when appropriate, audiovisual...

...of New York for my Master's degree in education and George Washington University for law school, and spent over six years teaching in New York City before heading back home to the West. I have always loved literature and writing and take great pride in being able to help others succeed in these fields. If you or your student need assistance in understanding Shakespeare, crafting a better essay or mastering standardized tests, I'm here to...