Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Pleasanton, CA

...from Dartmouth College in 2013 with a BA in Government with minors in Environmental Studies and Russian Area Studies. I have experience tutoring students in elementary school through high school in different subject areas. I also served as an editor of my college's student newspaper which gave me the opportunity to work one-on-one with writers to improve their writing style. I am excited to help students reach their academic goals, whatever they may be.

...impact a strong English background can have on a student's overall confidence and success in school. My teaching style reflects the skills I believe students need to succeed in school. For example, I emphasize problem solving and understanding the theory behind a problem rather than just rote memorization. I believe in teaching a student how to approach learning in a way that stays with them long after they are done with their course. Outside of...

...everything about science! From chemistry to biology, the intricacies of the human body never cease to fascinate me and I hope that this enthusiasm will catch on, whether it be via passive diffusion or active work! Having tutored for four years during high school in algebra, I have grown to love being able to share my expertise and knowledge and hope that my services as a Varsity Tutor will help make a change.

...Nevadas where I taught environmental science to 6th students. I then traveled to Seoul, South Korea to teach English as a Second Language. Since then, I have taught and tutored a range of students ranging in age and socio-economic backgrounds. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my experience helping students, I find that the easiest way to engage students is to be engaged...

...friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I love to go on bike rides with friends, or sometimes just grab a book and go explore the Berkeley hills on my own. I'll sit on a tree stump and watch the sun go down and squint to see the print in my book. Oh - more...

...from California School of Professional Psychology with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in February of 2018. I spent several years working with preschoolers, teenagers, and transitional age youth, so I know what really catches someone's attention when it wanders! I've also worked adults, and find that across the lifespan, people can really love learning and bettering their education if they are able to identify their strengths and use those to grow. Simply put, I love...

...in high school) and in my coursework (graduated summa cum laude from Wash U with a BA in biology) and I feel that I can offer valuable insight when it comes to mastering a variety of different subjects. My teaching experience includes tutoring for the SAT/ACT, MCAT, college level science and math courses, and medical school coursework. I have also been a teaching assistant for several college and graduate level courses. I pride myself on...

...on providing highly discounted tutoring to the Latino community of Athens, GA. I primarily tutored English as a Second Language, Reading/Writing, and Mathematics. As a Spanish major who also lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and an Economics major, I frequently tutored friends in both subjects for free because I genuinely enjoy teaching. My favorite subject to tutor is language, including Spanish and English (reading and writing), with Economics as a close second. I am a...

As a UC Berkeley graduate with medical school aspirations, tutoring and teaching is a natural transition. I have experience with all age groups (elementary to post-college) and enjoy the process of creating true understanding along with building strong relationships with my students. If I can share even a fraction of my love of science, math and other subjects with students I know progress will be made!... Using guided questions and creating a strong knowledge foundation to help every individual learn the best way possible for them!

...my B.A. in Political Science and History from Columbia University in the City of New York. I also earned my J.D. from Yeshiva University. I have been an ESL Tutor and college application Advisor on and off for the past 5 years in Asia and the U.S. I can help students prepare for the LSAT, improve their writing skills, and public speaking ability, among other things. In my spare time, I enjoy sports, writing, cooking,...