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Matthew: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...with high school students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168

Neel: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
My name is Neel Rana. I studied philosophy and film in college and received a B.A. in Humanities with Honors. I also attended a Post-Bacc Pre-Medical program for two years and am in the process of applying to medical school. I have worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA, a private tutor, and in Harm Reduction. ... I believe it is crucial to teach to the style and needs of your students. Good teachers and tutors are chameleons.
Education & Certification
Shimer College - Bachelors, Humanities
Mills College - Current Grad Student, Post-Bacc Pre-Med

Mei: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
..."C" is "C". Then on standardized test, the sides are now labeled "EFG", and the child struggles to properly choose the correct inputs to the equation. Memorizing formulas is good, but understanding how and why is better. Answers are good, but repeatable problem solving skills are better. Doing practice tests is good, but focusing on...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730

Edwin: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...two years of experience in tutoring students. I tutor high school and college level mathematics and SAT/ACT preparation. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, the subjects that interest me the most are calculus, college level mathematics, and test prep. I have a calm, adaptive tutoring style. I revise my tutoring strategies to fit...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Jennifer: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...a regular basis since the start of my junior year in college, in topics ranging from language arts to mathematics for elementary to college students. I believe that the most productive progress can be made with the one-on-one interaction tutors can have with students. With this interaction, I can tailor my teaching methods and figure...
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780

Jennifer: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Cody: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...Math and Science at Western Kentucky University, named the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Moiz: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...his Calculus course and thinking about dropping out of Engineering School. I assured him that I had been there before, and that if I could pass Calculus, so could he. I helped him with his problem sets, but the best advice I gave him was showing him how to prepare and study for exams. By...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University - Master of Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering

Jason: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...J.D. from Yeshiva University. I have been an ESL Tutor and college application Advisor on and off for the past 5 years in Asia and the U.S. I can help students prepare for the LSAT, improve their writing skills, and public speaking ability, among other things. In my spare time, I enjoy sports, writing, cooking,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History
Yeshiva University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 165

Steven: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...being a scientist, I am particulary passionate and excited about tutoring in science and math. I also have an extensive background in standardized tests, so I would love to pass on my tips and tricks for those preparing for the SAT and ACT. Of note, something in particular that attracts me to tutoring is that...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Elizabeth : Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...I will be employed as a healthcare consultant after the upcoming summer. I working towards an MBA. I have a passionate for dance, and performed in hip hop, Latin jazz, and Bollywood performances throughout college. Everyone has the potential to be whoever they want to be, if they put in the hard work. I motivate...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 730

Daniel: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...Science in Medical Health Sciences at Touro University - California. Simultaneously, I am applying for medical school right now, and hopefully, I will be enrolled in a medical school by August of 2016. I started tutoring in high school. Math always came natural to me, but I also understood the struggles of understanding math. Along...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Touro University - Masters, Medical Health Sciences
SAT Math: 720

Tina: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...have worked in Shanghai for about 5 years before moving back to San Francisco recently. I've tutored mainly middle/high-school students in Chinese or ESL in the home or at summer camps, but I would also love to work with adults or much younger children. It's never too early to start! I hold a bachelor of...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Economics

Josh: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Paul: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...we are an ocean. Ryunosuke Satoro. Im passionate about Ocean Conservation, Marine Exploration and protecting the environment. I've worked hard to become a better teacher and mentor. I recently completed my Masters degree at Utah State University as an Environmental Engineer. I love working with students and get them interested in science and maths, especially...
Education & Certification
University of Melbourne - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Utah State University - Masters, Environmental Engineering

Dallas: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...Health. During my time there I took classes in just about every science subject they offered- which was reminiscent of High School, when I took just about every AP class my school offered. If you're sensing a theme here, you're right. I can be kind of a nerd. While at Cal I tutored other students...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740

Bryan: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...projects. Designing boats! Controlling wind turbines! Shooting rockets underwater! I like to keep math rooted in the real world. I can teach you the basics of geometry, algebra, calculus and statistics, but more interestingly I can show you how to use what you learn to master the world around you. I'm not a professional teacher,...
Education & Certification
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Terry: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...Science in 1981. Since graduation, I have worked as a professional programmer and project manager in Silicon Valley. Among the companies I have worked for are Intuit, where I was a project manager for Quicken, and Aclara BioSciences where I was a biotech programmer and manager. In 2006 I transitioned to teaching and have taught...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelor in Arts, English with Computer Science Minor

Kranthi: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...a Masters in Biomedical Science from the Tufts School of Medicine this past summer. Since graduation, I have been applying to medical schools around the country and my hope is to one day work as a surgeon. I am knowledgeable in a vast range of subjects related to math and science but the subjects I...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
Tufts School of Medicine - Master of Science, Biomedical Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420

Helene: Albany tutor
Certified Tutor in Albany, CA
...having lived in Germany for fourteen years. I would love to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel....
Education & Certification
Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
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Formerly known as Ocean City, Albany is part of Alameda County of California. The town was incorporated in 1908, after local women prevented garbage from Berkeley from being dumped in the community. The name was City of Ocean View, which they changed in 1909 to Albany as a means of distinguishing themselves from Berkeley, which was previously Ocean View.
The Albany Unified School District maintains the public schools in the city. There are seven public schools operated by the district. In addition, there are two private high schools to choose from. Albany High School has a ranking of #119 in the state by the US News & World Report. Get assistance in pursuing these top schools with private tutoring in Albany, California, as you study for your courses or test prep, with instruction either in-home or online. Albany tutoring lets you receive private instruction, either in-home or online, for your class or test prep today. The University of California in Berkeley is ranked #20 among other institutions in the nation. They offer a variety of graduate and undergraduate programs. Albany tutors offer online and in-person tutoring sessions to give you the test prep and instruction you need to get into the top schools of your choice.
Each year, the city hosts the Solano Avenue Stroll, held on Solano Avenue through Berkeley and Albany. It was originally a party organized by Ira Klein, the owner of The Iris and the founder of the Solano Avenue Association, to show his appreciation to customers. It was integrated as a "National Local Legacy" in 2001. Known as the "world's biggest block party," there are morning parades to kick off the fair with city politicians, cheerleaders, marching bands, and performance artists. After the parade, there are many forms of entertainment, such as amusement rides, magicians, karate tournaments, fun houses, stilt walkers, and more.
Children in the community can enjoy the large little league offered in Albany. It is organized entirely by volunteers. They play baseball games on Albany Village Fields, Albany City Fields, and Berkeley Fields. The Golden Gate Fields is a horse racing track that is the only commercial race track in the Bay area. The track spans 140 acres of land with a synthetic track, turf course, stalls, main grandstands, a clubhouse, and more. The McLaughlin Eastshore State Park is owned by the East Bay Regional Park District and the California State Parks. The park features a beautiful shoreline, beaches, and marshes.
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