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Matthew: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...classes to one-on-one mentoring 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 every aspect of math education as being crucial for a future career in science, engineering or...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168
Neel: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, 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: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...tutor, high level of academic achievement, and passion for learning make me a great tutor. I tutor a variety of subjects, including 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...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Audrey: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Joshua: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...trusted me to help them achieve their goals. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Oberlin College. I am currently studying at San Francisco State University, pursuing my Master's of Science in Physics. Between my undergraduate and graduate studies, I served in the United States Peace Corps to teach English in rural Panama. In San Francisco, I have been enjoying helping my students improve their test scores on the SAT. I have...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
San Francisco State University - Master of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 770
Alok: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
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.
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32
Jennifer: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...department of English, where 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 to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Kevin: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...as a student receiving tutoring has taught me and helped me a lot in being a successful 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...
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Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance
Jacqueline: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...in English Literature, with a a minor in Creative Writing. I have studied Essay Writing at Oxford University and Literature at Harvard University. In my free time, I am a volunteer for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and 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...
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Samantha: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...been teaching and tutoring college level chemistry for the past 7 years, the last 2 of college obtaining my bachelors (B.S.) at Sonoma State University in chemistry and 5 years while obtaining my Ph.D. at UC Santa Cruz in chemistry (bioinorganic). I love chemical research and teaching chemistry to others. While not teaching or tutoring I enjoy running and hiking on trials because I think you have to put in effort to see some of...
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Sonoma State University - Bachelors, Chemistry
University of California-Santa Cruz - PHD, Chemistry
Anna : San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...I majored in Russian and French, and before law school, I spent two years teaching English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. In the years since, I have provided ESL tutoring to students with a diversity of backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. During law school, I taught full-length LSAT courses and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my heart for the LSAT, and I think...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173
Terry: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...a minor in Computer 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 Computer Science and Philosophy at the high school and middle school levels. I am currently a...
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SFSU - Bachelor in Arts, English with Computer Science Minor
Samuel: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education
Amanda: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...received my BFA in Dance (emphasis in Modern Contemporary Dance) from San Jose State University, and have been dancing professionally for the past 3 years since I graduated in 2012. Working with youth and helping students discover their true potential for success, regardless of background or barriers, has always been a deep-seated passion of mine. I, myself, a first generation college student hailing from a low income family, want to emphasize how important it is...
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San Jose State University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance
Shannon: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...an emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, as well as a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English, with an emphasis in Literature, 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...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162
Daniel: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...am applying to medical school this year. I have tutored fellow classmates throughout college in a variety 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...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Evan: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than 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.
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Lucas: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...am available throughout the year to aid elementary and high school students with math, science, English and social studies. I also offer lessons in French, statistics and research/composition skills-- plus test preparation for SAT, ACT, GED and GRE. I am an adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Helene: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Mills College. I have been tutoring and teaching since 2009. From 2009 to 2011 I tutored mostly Math freelance and from 2011 to 2012 I taught French part-time at Bay Languages Academy, an after school program in Alameda. I started working with Varsity Tutors in 2013. I have always loved getting to know all of my students. Every single one has taught me so many things about learning and teaching, and I believe in return...
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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
Dallas: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...an emphasis in Human 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 in Physics and Chemistry, and also taught an introductory Biology lab. I also spent some time...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
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Located just 20 miles north of San Francisco, the scenic seaside town of San Rafael, California, offers residents the best in both natural beauty and advanced technology. The city is home to several parks dedicated to preserving the unique combination of plant and animal life, as well as some of the best educational opportunities available in the state.
The San Rafael City School District operates two public high schools: San Rafael High School and Terra Linda High School. Each of these schools were mentioned in an article on the "Best High Schools in America" published in U.S. News and World Report magazine. While there are no colleges or universities in San Rafael, several highly ranked schools, including the University of San Francisco and San Francisco State University, are within a short drive.
Professional in-person or online tutoring in San Rafael, CA, is a great way to work to improve in your class or test prep. If you are looking for private tutoring, whether in-home or online, you may enjoy working with San Rafael, CA, tutors. Their instruction and test prep could take you far.
San Rafael has been home to some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry and has an extensive history in the worlds of film and video games. Director George Lucas filmed parts of his groundbreaking films "American Graffiti" and "THX 1138" in San Rafael. Lucas also launched his production company, Lucasfilm Ltd., and his special effects company, Industrial Light and Magic, in San Rafael.
San Rafael is also home of the California Film Institute, which has hosted the Mill Valley Film Festival since 1978. The Festival screens both Hollywood premieres and screenings for breakout independent films. The CFI also operates a film educational program that includes filmmaking workshops, a film appreciation class, Q&A sessions with notable filmmakers, and more than a hundred free film screenings for students.
For nature lovers and students of marine life, San Rafael is an ideal destination. The city sits near several nature preserves, including the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Hamilton Wetlands Preserve, and the Cascade Canyon Open Space Preserve.
San Rafael also offers a wealth of outdoor activities. China Camp State Park has hiking and biking trails all along its 1,500 acres. The upgraded Boyd Memorial Park has fitness classes, tai chi lessons, and kid-friendly events. Peacock Gap Golf Club hosts a championship level course and has been rated one of the area's best golf venues.
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