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Jacqueline: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...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 to get my Master's Degree in Publishing or Digital Journalism. I am also currently in the process of writing a...
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Tiffani: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...As a 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...
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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
Kevin: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...own experiences 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...
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Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance
Eric: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...in tutoring is high school core subjects like math and English. I believe these fundamental subjects are the basis of effective thought and communication that set students up for future success. My goal is to guide students to find their own answers and understandings so they can become effective independent learners. I believe the key...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Education
GRE Verbal: 164
Steven: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...subsequently finished my Master's of Science degree in Physiology at the University of Cincinnati. I love science, particularly all fields of Biology and Chemistry. I have had the privilege of teaching these intriguing subjects either by mentoring peers and classmates of mine while in college or while tutoring students as a volunteer tutor. Specifically, while...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of Cincinnati - Master of Science, Physiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
James: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...short term answers simply to achieve an immediate grade. Writing is a skill we develop over the course of our lives, always learning and improving, and it is a skill we will always need, whether we're writing high school essays or cover letters for promising careers. I look forward to helping every student develop and...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, English Literature
Haley: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
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.
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Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance
Cody: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
I have extensive tutoring experience with both young children (middle school), as well as high school and college-aged students. I also have experience working in ADD/ADHD management, which often comes alongside my typical tutoring.
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Santa Clara University - Bachelor of Science, General Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 800
Aser: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...my matriculation from college, I plan to attend medical school and pursue a career in medicine and health care. I was born and raised in Ethiopia. I immigrated to the United States on the summer of 2011. I attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School my junior and senior year. I have an extensive experience...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kayla: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...to help them reach their potential. I have worked at summer camps (ages 3 to 14), worked as a teacher's aid in elementary, worked in elementary classrooms in my college practicums, and worked as a college writing tutor. I am pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Evangel University. English is my favorite subject because...
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Evangel University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Samantha: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...Health Sciences and a B.S. in Biology. I am in the process of applying to medical school with the hopes of becoming a Physician. I am also currently working toward becoming a certified EMT for the city of Boston. Surprisingly, I was not always as passionate about Science, learning and medicine as I am today....
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University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Exercise and Health Sciences
Rohayah: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...of that experience, I can really empathize with students who are struggling in school and do not know whom to turn to for help. My forte has always been mathematics, so I would like to help as many students as possible and let each one know that he or she can have a taste of...
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University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics
Panta: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...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 these skills as an educator when I taught English in Austrian high schools for two years....
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, Germanic Langauges & Literatures
University of Kansas - Masters, Curriculum & Instruction
Martin: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...security classes. My favorite subjects to teach are government/political science and homeland security. The first helps me understand our amazing system of government, and the second is about protecting it. My teaching philosophy stems from theories about adult learning (andragogy). Rather than the teacher simply spewing facts (pedagogy), the teacher is a facilitator of learning...
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Connecticut College - Bachelor in Arts, Government
Suffolk University Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
Kranthi: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...In addition, I have also received a Masters in Biomedical Science from the Tufts School of Medicine this past summer. Since graduation, I have been applying to medical schools around the country and my hope is to one day work as a surgeon. I am knowledgeable in a vast range of subjects related to math...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
Tufts School of Medicine - Master of Science, Biomedical Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
Evan: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...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
Lily: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...my senior thesis in English on magic and politics in the medieval Welsh "The Four Branches of the Mabinogi." Aside from reading medieval literature (and other non-medieval books), I love to ride horses, eat good food, and hike with my dog, Beau. I am also involved in theatre, and am currently working with a Shakespeare...
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Reed College - Bachelors, English
Samantha: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...Design & Environmental Analysis with a concentration in human factors & ergonomics. I've lived in San Francisco since August 2009 and I work as a user experience designer and consultant. I think a good education is one of the key factors to success in life and I'm passionate about teaching others and helping them learn...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Design & Environmental Analysis
GMAT: 710
Alexander: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...graduating with high honors in May, 2012, I have worked with students at all levels: from middle-schoolers wrestling with the basics, to working professionals in graduate programs. I have a diverse mathematical background, and experience working with students who are seeking a little extra help for all kinds of reasons. I am happy to work...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 770
Bryan: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...the real world. I can teach you the basics of geometry, algebra, calculus and statistics, but more interestingly I can show you how to use what you learn to master the world around you. I'm not a professional teacher, I'm just a regular guy who learned all the tricks the hard, long way, and I...
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
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