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Jean: San Jose tutor
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...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 and reviewing various test prep books to gather meaningful and common practice problems to teach. I would credit my teaching...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
Edwin: San Jose tutor
Certified Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 each student's unique traits and I believe that a calm demeanor causes students to be less stressed, which in turn improves their performance. In my spare time, I enjoy following 49ers football and playing obscure computer games.
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Hannah: San Jose tutor
Certified Tutor in San Jose, CA
...degree in Education and my teaching credential. Because I have such a passion for teaching, throughout college I sought out as many opportunities as possible to support students in their learning and development. In the beginning of college, I volunteered as a teaching assistant in elementary and middle schools around USC and worked for CollegeSpring, an organization that provides SAT tutoring to socio-economically disadvantaged students for free. I tutored SAT test preparation and also mentored...
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
Abigail: San Jose tutor
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...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 the University of Chicago with honors in Classics and received a special commendation for my Bachelor of Arts thesis. I...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Simon: San Jose tutor
Certified Tutor in San Jose, 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 of an Earth Science for my Masters in several years. After completing the extremely competitive Southwestern Advantage internship this past...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, History
Kathleen: San Jose tutor
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...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 wonderful to be able to promote a fun environment while encouraging the students to stay focused in their education. I...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Shannon: San Jose tutor
Certified Tutor in San Jose, CA
...Criticism, and Analysis. I have worked as a tutor for six years. During this time, I have had the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, right answer. Through effective communication and patience, the student is not only able to learn the...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
Elizabeth : San Jose tutor
Certified Tutor in San Jose, CA
...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 my students to find their own drive, becoming independent, hardworking and passionate about what they do. Each student is unique, and once I figure out what they find fun, I incorporate it into my teaching style. My ultimate...
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Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Vivek: San Jose tutor
Certified Tutor in San Jose, CA
I am passionate about helping students get better! I love Mathematics and Physics, and want to be involved with the subjects for as long as possible.... To be flexible in teaching methods according to students' needs, and to be available to them for as much as they need.
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Indian Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - PHD, Nuclear Engineering
Sid: San Jose tutor
Certified Tutor in San Jose, CA
...My research earned me the most coveted award for a student in any field and at any level at Yale at the end of my Ph.D.: the only time it was awarded to STEM in 35 years! Now, completely immersed in research in developing best the material for clean energy technology, I really miss the teaching that I immensely enjoyed for last 10 years. My secret: success in tests (and maybe in life, too) comes...
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Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur - Bachelors, Chemistry
Yale University - PHD, Chemistry
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San Jose is one of the largest cities in California, and was the second city incorporated in the state. This means that the almost 180-square-mile city is packed with historic buildings that not only have rich history behind them, but are great displays of the variety of architectural designs used throughout the centuries since it was settled. Most notable is its Spanish architecture, due to the city being founded and inhabited by the Spanish.
The large city is served by a large number of public school districts, including the San Jose Unified District, the Santa Clara Unified District, the Morgan Hill Unified District, and the Milpitas Unified District, to name just a few. A few of the prestigious high schools in the city include University Preparatory Academy Charter, KIPP San Jose Collegiate, and Lynbrook High. One way to potentially improve on that important exam is by connecting with a private San Jose, CA, tutor who has both in-home and online tutoring experience in instruction for test prep. There are 10 private high schools in the city, many with strict admissions exams. These top schools might be within the realm of possibility if you reach out to private tutors in San Jose, CA, for tutoring either in-home or online, to receive subject instruction or test prep.
San Jose is home to San Jose State University, which is known for its outstanding engineering, business, and art programs, and is also considered one of the best universities in the western US. You can work with San Jose, CA, tutors to potentially improve the chances of getting into your dream college.
There is no shortage of fun, educational activities in the city of San Jose, along with over 2,000 restaurants that serve cuisines you may have never experienced. The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum provides a unique look into how the ancient Egyptians lived, while the TECH Museum of Innovation gives you a glimpse into new technologies that are soon to take over the world. Learning about animals and their habitats is fun at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, and the Children's Discovery Museum features interactive exhibits for people of all ages to enjoy.
The Japanese Friendship Gardens, the Japanese American Resource Center and Museum, and Japantown offer a unique look into Japanese culture, while modern art can be enjoyed at the San Jose Museum of Art. Another look into history can be obtained at the New Almaden Mercury Mining Museum, where preserved mining equipment and even the uniforms of the miners can be appreciated, while the tour guides explain what the business was all about and how the miners lived day to today.
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Today, the student did 60 minutes of math work (a homework page plus review problems from her old quizzes). For the last 30 minutes, we worked on the final needs of her state project--the Triorama! We identified missing pieces of information that she wanted to print later that night. I hope she did well during the presentation--she was excited!
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The student and I did review of both Algebra and Latin, working on specific questions/problems she had. We got through all of her questions, and she seemed confident and prepared with the rest of material. It was really good that she had specific issues ready for me so we were able to spend enough time on each question to make sure she understood each specific problem as well as the more general concepts.
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The student and I met today for the first time and reviewed Geometry, specifically the SAS, SSS, and ASA theorems. We also began an outline for her history material. This session only lasted an hour. She is very smart and a pleasure to work with.
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We reviewed probability, doing problems involving replacing and not replacing objects; we did probability problems in her math book and worked on thinking about the probability of landing on the lines on a spinner (these would have a very small probability because of their narrowness). We discussed the dimensions of shapes: points (0), lines (1), flat shapes (2), objects (3).
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We reviewed the general concepts and strategies for test-taking during the first half of our session. We then focused on math, as this is where she indicated her greatest uncertainties lay. We worked primarily on balancing equations and grouping together like terms. She struggled a bit at first with the order of operations in an equation, but with practice she was able to follow the method precisely. Division involving negative numbers was confusing to her at first, but with repetition she also gained confidence in this area. Overall, it was a very successful first session. I enjoyed meeting and working with the student.
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Discussed and reviewed a practice test I had provided to the student in our last lesson, covering various mathematical concepts, ranging from geometry to algebra to word/text problems. Additional time was spent on discussing and aiding my student with areas that she is still struggling with, such as complex fractions and finding LCDs, LCMs and mastering the rules of operations and mathematical signs
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