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Jean: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...how we learn new concepts and thereby discover how to apply them appropriately. With both a tech and an artistic background, Im particularly interested in using technology to teach concepts in visual, interactive, and fun ways. Lately, when Im not working remotely as a CRM consultant or shooting photography, Ive been working on Prezi presentations...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740
Matthew: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...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 every aspect of math education as being crucial for a future career in science, engineering or education....... The philosophy that I bring to every class and tutoring session is that it is going to be a period of high...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168
Neel: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, 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.
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Shimer College - Bachelors, Humanities
Mills College - Current Grad Student, Post-Bacc Pre-Med
Abigail: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...SAT Prep, but my true passion is Classics. As a child, my favorite book was D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. I have been fascinated by the language, literature, and culture of the ancient Mediterranean ever since. This passion is reflected in my coursework and high level of achievement throughout my academic career. I graduated from...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Daniel: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...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...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Katherine: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...a higher level, I am comfortable working with a variety of students and their learning styles. In a one-on-one setting I can support the student’s current English curriculum-with reading comprehension (how to engage with a text critically and analytically), organization, grammar and the writing process. Starting with brainstorming ideas, to actually writing words on paper,...
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Holy Names University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Holy Names University - Masters, English
Elizabeth : Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...I went on to work at Mathnasium, where I tutored groups of up to 5 students at a time in math ranging from 1st grade to 8th grade. I am very familiar with how to motivate students who are bored or dont feel like doing work! As a freshman in college, I also volunteered by...
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Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 730
Moiz: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...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 the end of the semester, he finished with a B+ and went on to get his Engineering degree....
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University - Master of Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering
Evan: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...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 I had more free time.... My goal is to create an environment in which I learn as much from my students as my students learn from me.
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Kristine: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the students weaknesses. I am very attentive and adaptable ensuring a more productive experience. In my free time,...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710
Josh: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...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 possible way...
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University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Simon: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...special fondness for the British Empire, World War I and II, and the Cold War. My rigorous studies also ensured that I became confident and well studied in geography, essay and research writing, and analysis of primary and secondary sources. History is my first love, but I plan to continue my studies in the direction...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700
Jennifer: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...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 out a better way to explain a difficult concept. Being able to be a part of a student's...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780
Jennifer: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...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 may sound silly, I get really excited...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Matthew: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...and math classes, often it wasn't easy for me, so I understand what it's like to struggle with something and feel like you will never understand. But if you work the problems enough times and never quit you'll get through it. And asking for help is never a bad thing, no one has ever gotten...
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University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelors, Physics
Sophia: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...an academic tutor for middle and high school students, volunteering in the Emergency Department of a local hospital, and (most recently) applying to medical school. My favorite part about tutoring is working to engage students to feel as excited and interested as I do towards the material that I teach and hearing my students tell...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Chemistry; Molecular Cell Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
MCAT: 40
Tiffani: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...student of languages since I was 6 years old, studying Spanish and Russian, I'm familiar with the difficulties of language study and have a lot of experience working with students to overcome these obstacles to learning. When I am not working, I spend my time reading, taking online courses in environmental and water policy subjects,...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Political Science and Russian Language and Literature
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey - Masters, Environmental Policy
Michael: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...Rome, Italy. I have a broad liberal arts background, but I am especially good at helping students understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one is good at everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach the...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770
Christie: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...aim for a career as a Physician's Assistant. Tutoring students is directly related to my mantra and passion to educate. I am 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...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Kathleen: Richmond tutor
Certified Tutor in Richmond, CA
...During my undergraduate schooling, I worked with and mentored high school students through a program with the university and their cancer center, 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...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/ Biochemistry
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