Award-Winning Tutors serving Oakland, CA

...written word and oral response. I tutor a range of subjects with a focus on language arts – for example: • Reading: both elementary skills and critical reading for high school or college students; reading strategies for dense texts 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...

...Center as a peer tutor. There, I tutor freshman level Biology and Chemistry classes, as well as Calculus I and II. I am a strong believer in tutoring my tutees by giving them open ended question that encourage them to critically think about their subject topics rather than lecturing the concepts myself. I personally grasp concepts easier when I become an active learner, and I encourage my tutees to do the same. I also use...

...a junior at Washington University in St. Louis, studying Electrical Engineering (undergrad), Throughout high school but less so in college, I have tutored students and peers in academic areas more focused on writing and math. A core part of my teaching and learning philosophy is that I will have mastered a material if I can teach another person these concepts and come up with my own examples to illustrate my understanding. I will infuse this...

...that each and every student is capable of becoming to reach 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...

Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.

...a Senior at UC Berkeley, expecting to graduate next spring with 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...

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...graduated magna cum laude from UCLA with a BS in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Chinese. I have about 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...

...in the power of education. For the last eight years, I have been working in and out of schools as a teacher, media producer, and consultant, witnessing firsthand the effect that great education can have on a communit of people. I am especially interested in one-on-one learning, as it has improved my own life time and time again. This is why I joined Varsity Tutors: to contribute as much as I can to someone else's...

...a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology. I received my Bachelor 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...

...recently graduated medical school with an M.D. degree and am now working as a doctor. I have also received a B.S. in biology and graduated with highest honors from Lehigh University in 2018. I have extensive experience serving as both a tutor and teaching assistant for various subjects. I work 1-on-1 with my students to develop a teaching method that is catered specifically to their unique learning style. My main expertise is in life science...

...my bachelor's degree from Connecticut College in New London (1980) and law degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston (1985). In March 2006, I received a Master of Arts in "Security Studies (Homeland Defense and Security)" from the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security. I am admitted to practice law in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and have worked in both the private and government sectors....

...For me, learning to work with a student is like solving a puzzle. Each student has her or his own unique set of strengths. I believe that figuring out what these are and molding the content around them is the key to good teaching. Helping students to see and to use their own strengths is the least mentioned part of the equation, but for me it is the most important, because that is how I...

...English and German educator for 6 years, I can honestly say that I love languages! I learned German fin Germany when I was on the year-long Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program in high school. I went to Germany knowing only a few words, so I definitely know language learning frustrations first-hand. I kept working at it, studied abroad again at the University of Bonn, and earned my Bachelor's degree in German! I was able to apply...

...received a Masters in Psychology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. During my time in the program, I was a TA for courses in Statistics and Psychology. Currently, I am attending Palo Alto University to obtain a PhD in Clinical Psychology. During my time off from classes, I will be available to tutor several subjects both in-person in the Bay Area as well as online. I will gladly tutor students of any age. While...

...a student at the University of Texas at Austin, working towards a B.S. degree in Biochemistry and a certificate in the Elements of Computing. While I am available to tutor several different subjects, I especially love tutoring chemistry and math. I have had experience preparing students to take standardized chemistry tests, as well as younger students struggling in math concepts. I truly believe that anyone is capable of excelling in any area they desire with...

One of my greatest passions has always been teaching. I love working with students and getting to learn from them and help them get a clear understanding of their subject material. There is nothing quite as impactful in life as a good teacher, and I hope to be this teacher for as many students as I can.

I am a friendly, fun loving and patient tutor. I have lots of experience working with students of all ages. And I think work is a lot easier when it is fun!

...Italian language enthusiast! I am a European History graduate from University of California, Santa Cruz. I am incredibly passionate about the history of Europe over the course of the last hundred years and the impacts that major historical events, such as the rise and fall of fascism, had on the development of the world as we know it. I believe that this strong passion can be put into good use to educate and help others...

...a recent graduate from UCSD, with a B.S. in Human Biology. I was also recently accepted into dental school but decided to pursue medicine instead. I excelled in biology in both high school and college and have a passion for teaching. I spent time as a tutor in high school, and in college I was the Vice President Academic of the Pi Xi chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. In college my favorite subjects to teach...