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SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics

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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

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...tutor. In my opinion, the most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what types of strengths they have, and their motivations for receiving tutoring is key to helping a student achieve their academic goals. My tutors have been some of my greatest mentors, and I...
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Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance

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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics

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I am a 4th year Mechanical Engineering Major at UC Irvine. I have taken every core math, physics, and engineering course within mechanical engineering. In the past I have tutored pre algebra, algebra, and calculus. Throughout my university experience, I excelled in math in particular.
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

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...I am very confident in my abilities to teach or tutor in difficult Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus classes, as well as math subjects below that level. Outside of tutoring, I am working towards an entrepreneurship minor. I am currently the COO and CFO of two early-stage medical device startups, and I will be employed as a healthcare consultant after the upcoming summer. I working towards an MBA. I have a passionate for dance, and...
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Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

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University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design

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San Jose State University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance

Hannah: Redwood City tutor
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology

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...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 who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic setting. Next year, I plan to go back to school...
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English

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...right. I can be kind of a nerd. While at Cal I tutored other students in Physics and Chemistry, and also taught an introductory Biology lab. I also spent some time tutoring High School students in various sciences as well as Spanish. I approach teaching in the same way that I approach learning; through a problem-solving, rather than memorization-based technique. I have found that most of the time, students are eager to understand the big...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology

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...in a vast range of subjects related to math and science but the subjects I love the most are anything related to biology, especially human physiology. The human body performs amazing feats every day in order to keep us alive and to help us heal when we are injured. Everyday scientists learn something new about the body which is why I love physiology. In addition, I reviewed for the MCAT by myself with my own...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
Tufts School of Medicine - Master of Science, Biomedical Science

Cody: Redwood City tutor
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...education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Tina: Redwood City tutor
Certified Tutor in Redwood City, CA
...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 science in economics and bachelor or arts in comparative area studies from Duke University, with a minor in Chinese. I also studied pastry arts at The French Culinary Institute, so In my leisure time,...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Economics

Kathleen: Redwood City tutor
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...to promote higher learning in disadvantaged and underrepresented minority students. This ultimately will increase the number of minorities in biomedical research. Working with students and empowering their minds is uplifting because it is wonderful to be able to promote a fun environment while encouraging the students to stay focused in their education. I am currently tutoring science, biology, and math. I am truly passionate about the sciences and am determined to help students who are...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Daniel: Redwood City tutor
Certified Tutor in Redwood City, CA
...of subjects; I have tutored biology, physics, math, history, chemistry, and ecology. My teaching method is to make complex ideas more relative to simple concepts and everyday life. I believe that making connections to concepts while learning is the easiest way to grasp a subject. I enjoy all sports with an emphasis in basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and tennis. I played all of these sports in high school and at the intramural level in college....
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Zoology

Andy: Redwood City tutor
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...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 development...
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University of Miami - Bachelors, Motion Pictures, Spanish

Christie: Redwood City tutor
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...very eager to apply the lessons learned through high school and two years at Cal to help a student excel in any material. Because both of my parents are teachers (one high school-level and one university-level), I have both observed their teaching methods in the classroom and have received their teaching. I have had the opportunity to communicate through difficult concepts with them, evaluate methods, and test approaches occasionally with my own tutees. I have...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Melissa: Redwood City tutor
Certified Tutor in Redwood City, CA
...to break concepts down into manageable parts. I have experience teaching Computer Science to a classroom of 20 high school students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. This included daily lectures, mentoring, and one on one tutoring/debugging, among other responsibilities. I also gained experience tutoring college students during my time as an undergraduate. I emphasize understanding the concepts behind a problem, not just getting the assignment working, and use real world examples to allow the student to...
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Sonoma State University - Bachelors, Computer Science
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