Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Sunnyvale, CA

...in the California Childhood Leukemia Study at Berkeley's School of Public Health. Currently, I am taking a few years off before applying to medical school. In my free time, I like to read, run, do yoga, and cook. I have experience teaching both Verbal Reasoning and Math portions of the SAT, and I also have tutored Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, and Writing. When teaching, I like to give relatable examples and prefer to get to know...

...am aware of the various academic backgrounds that this community offers. I believe in getting to know my student. Each one is unique, and I personalize my lesson plans according to a student's learning style and academic needs. Throughout my four years of tutoring General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biology at UC Berkeley, I always try to emphasize the importance of strong study habits and strategies. My sessions tend to be relaxed and personable, but...

...and I'm a lab manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Science is my passion! I want to share this passion and love of science with the next generation of chemists, biologists, researchers, teachers, or whatever new and exciting fields that develop. I tutor a variety of both science and non-science subjects. I love getting to know my students and understanding what makes them tick. From here, I present examples, tips, or new ideas and approaches...

...at two Pac-12 universities, I’ve always enjoyed working one-on-one with individual students – whether it’s solving the problems posed by specific assignments, preparing for the reading and writing portions of the SAT, or generating and revising application essays for college or graduate school. One of the first steps in my approach is to help students develop confidence in their “expertise” as language users, no matter what their previous experience has been with reading and writing...

...taught both English and Spanish to children and adolescents. I lived in French-speaking Martinique and tutored adults in English. As a child, I lived in Mexico for 4 years for elementary school. I attended bilingual immersion schools in the United States until 9th grade, when I went back to live in Mexico for a year. I have traveled extensively around the world and love meeting new people and learning new languages. I currently teach Spanish...

...subject matter. Together, these approaches open the space necessary for real learning. I strongly believe in the transformative importance of learning, and strive to communicate that passion to my students. I have extensive experience tutoring across many ages, subjects, and cultures and countries. I am particularly skilled in SAT/standardized test tutoring, math subjects, and English writing and literature. I emphasize critical thinking skills, flexible and adaptive thinking, and learning structures such as test-taking skills to...

...an emphasis in Human Anatomy & Physiology and a minor in Biotechnology. Throughout college, I helped many of my fellow students learn more and get better grades in a wide variety of classes by helping them to study more effectively and efficiently. Outside of school, I like to eat sushi and travel (preferably at the same time). Let me know what I can do to help you in your own classes! I can help with...

...in May 2012 from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and International Relations. After graduation I joined Teach For America and am currently a high school math teacher, teaching Algebra and Geometry to freshmen and sophomores. Math is definitely my favorite subject and I love helping my students understand, appreciate, and love math. I began tutoring during college, where I helped students with everything from Calculus to Statistics to Engineering. In my...

...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 years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked...

...and Public Speaking. With a Master’s Degree in ESL, I also teach and tutor ESL. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Writing from Ohio State University and a Doctoral Degree in Drama & Theatre from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. For five years, I held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, where I taught English, Critical Writing, and Comparative Literature. Now a proud resident of California, in my free time, I immerse...