Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in San Jose, CA

...reframe material in a new and exciting way so that I can meet my student where they are and get them to the place where they strive to be. I think its incredibly rewarding to have the opportunity to impact a students life in such a direct and profound way, and I feel so honored to be able to share my talents and passions with my students and support them in all their endeavors!

...majoring in Psychology and Sociology. In 2011, I received my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with children, listening to their stories, and sharing a...

...Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry. I am currently studying for the MCAT and preparing for medical school applications to one day become a physician. 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...

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.

I have a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. I am very passionate about the life sciences and also have experience in psychology and mathematics. I am an active volunteer at a children's hospital and plan on pursuing a career in medicine. My goals are to help my students learn in a fun environment that also nurtures their appreciation for that subject.

...Integrative Biology. 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 and science but the subjects I love the most are anything related to biology, especially human physiology. The...

...in Computer Science. I have privately coached students online and created over 40 hours worth of educational and entertaining videos. I teach a variety of subjects at a high school level and lower, but I am most comfortable with math and sciences. My favorite subject is Statistics, as it has several practical uses that I apply in my life nearly every day. I start by getting to know a student and observing how their mind...

...often need help with on tests and exams. I am also happy to work with college students. I have worked with almost every variety of Calculus course, as well as differential equations, linear algebra, etc. Finally, I also help students preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE tests. Though my college career eventually became focused on Mathematics, I work with students on both the verbal and quantitative sides of standardized tests, and...

...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 tennis. I played all of these sports in high school and at the intramural level in college. I also love reading, music, and movies.

...in school. Equipped with enthusiasm to learn and succeed in life, I embarked on a journey to reach the goals that I had in mind. As a result 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...

...Sciences in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. I began tutoring in my freshman year of college, and continued to do so throughout my college years. I primarily worked as a private tutor, helping middle school and high school aged students in a wide variety of math and science courses. I also volunteered on a weekly basis at a local community center to provide homework and study help to students. I have also helped...

...in Biological Sciences, with 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...

...in Indigenous Studies. After graduating, I moved to Peru where I conducted a micro finance feasibility study in a rural indigenous community in the Andes. While carrying out my study, I received my ESL Instructor Certifications and taught English to both urban and rural high school students across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are English, History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have...

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.

...Chemistry. Currently, I am a graduate student at UC Santa Cruz studying Ocean Science. Specifically, I study trace metal geochemistry off of the California coast. I love ocean science because it calls upon knowledge from all the branches of science: Earth Science, Physics, Biology, and my favorite subject, Chemistry. As a graduate student, I have enjoyed being a teaching assistant and helping students learn to enjoy the college science classes that I enjoyed so much. My...

...After graduation I started working as a medical scribe at a pediatrics office and currently I am applying to medical school. With my background in the sciences I look forward to tutoring students in a broad range of sciences as well as math. While at UCSB, I volunteered in a first grade classroom and assisted students one-on-one. I also volunteered with SciTrek, a program that allowed students to create their own science experiment. Throughout my...

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I have served as a tutor during middle school and high school for subjects ranging from math to history to English. I think that I'm a great tutor because I am knowledgeable in the subjects that I have listed above. I am also very patient when teaching others because I understand how difficult some concepts can be to grasp having struggled with them myself earlier in life. ... My teaching philosophy can best be described as...

...a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my...

...in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a...