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Matthew: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...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 education. I bring this emphasis on real world relevance every time I teach.... The philosophy that I...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168
Audrey: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...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 patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out. I look forward to helping your...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Moiz: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...that experience that it got me hooked on tutoring. For the next year, I helped college students pass their math courses. I focused my efforts on the practical applications of what they were learning to make the subject matter more interesting. Tutoring students also opened up a part of me that truly enjoys helping others. I have volunteered as an after school mentor to teach inner city students about math and science and in the...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University - Master of Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering
Sophia: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...more with me in an hour than they do in an entire week of school! When I teach, I strive to let my students know that they are in a safe place where no question is too insignificant to ask while simultaneously encouraging them to be active participants in the sessions so that they can better retain the material we cover and better analyze problems or questions for improved success! Some of my favorite activities...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Chemistry; Molecular Cell Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
MCAT: 40
Christie: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...have both observed their teaching methods in the classroom and have received their teaching. I have had the opportunity to communicate through difficult concepts with them, evaluate methods, and test approaches occasionally with my own tutees. I have taught the English language, a subject I am very familiar with, to primary school students in Japan as well as have explained how polarizability benefits SN2 nucleophiles to a university peer a few days after learning it....
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Simon: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...My rigorous studies also ensured that I became confident and well studied in geography, essay and research writing, and analysis of primary and secondary sources. History is my first love, but I plan to continue my studies in the direction of an Earth Science for my Masters in several years. After completing the extremely competitive Southwestern Advantage internship this past summer, during which I worked 80 hours a week selling educational aids and study guides...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700
Anna : Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...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 it's a test that becomes much more manageable with a lot of practice and a solid understanding of its mechanics. I just moved to the Bay Area from Alaska, where I clerked for a judge in Dillingham,...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173
Tina: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...Francisco recently. I've tutored mainly middle/high-school students in Chinese or ESL in the home or at summer camps, but I would also love to work with adults or much younger children. It's never too early to start! I hold a bachelor of science in economics and bachelor or arts in comparative area studies from Duke University, with a minor in Chinese. I also studied pastry arts at The French Culinary Institute, so In my leisure time,...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Economics
Shannon: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...right answer. Through effective communication and patience, the student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also the ability to think analytically. I would say that my tutoring philosophy is based on encouragement and always validating the opinions of the student before steering the student in the right direction. The student must be willing to learn and absorb information, as well as willing to work with me on a schedule that will...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162
Arianna: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...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 always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their foundation for success allows them to reach their full academic potential. I enjoy nothing more than witnessing the students I work with master and apply skills that they once found impossible....
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Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Tiffani: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...the Dominican Republic. 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 policy subjects, and cooking. I'm also a member of an AfroCuban amateur dance company and avid salsa...
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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
Dallas: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...sciences as well as Spanish. I approach teaching in the same way that I approach learning; through a problem-solving, rather than memorization-based technique. I have found that most of the time, students are eager to understand the big picture but can sometimes get tripped up by confusing subtleties before they get there. It is my job to patiently translate that jargon into understandable concepts that enable the student to better understand the subject. I love...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
Steven: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...and graduated with highest honors from Lehigh University in 2018. I have extensive experience serving as both a tutor and teaching assistant for various subjects. I work 1-on-1 with my students to develop a teaching method that is catered specifically to their unique learning style. My main expertise is in life science courses such as biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. I also provide standardized exam preparation, along with assistance in applying...
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Lehigh University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 720
Joshua: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...subjects I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had many wonderful opportunities that resulted from my excellent education. It is important to me that my students receive an excellent education to improve their quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar and bass, writing fiction, and improving my chess game.
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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
Jennifer: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...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 really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking for the additional guidance, practice, or instruction...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Andy: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...the power of education. For the last eight years, I have been working in and out of schools as a teacher, media producer, and consultant, witnessing firsthand the effect that great education can have on a communit of people. I am especially interested in one-on-one learning, as it has improved my own life time and time again. This is why I joined Varsity Tutors: to contribute as much as I can to someone else's development...
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University of Miami - Bachelors, Motion Pictures, Spanish
Rebecca: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that can develop over time, and the learning and growth that can happen in such a setting. I love interacting with my students and helping them directly, and I love seeing students meet their learning goals. When I'm not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy singing karaoke, hiking, traveling, photography, and...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Panta: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...I went to 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. I have worked with K-adult learners, and I hope to be meeting you soon! Thanks/Danke!... As most educators,...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, Germanic Langauges & Literatures
University of Kansas - Masters, Curriculum & Instruction
Jenny: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...and math. A core part of my teaching and learning philosophy is that I will have mastered a material if I can teach another person these concepts and come up with my own examples to illustrate my understanding. I will infuse this goal within my tutoring sessions, engaging tutees to really learn and challenge them to think critically. Another important aspect of my tutoring goals is to help the tutee. Be clear and transparent with...
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730
Jennifer: Oakland Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Oakland, CA
...reach their potential is very fulfilling. And seeing how a student can surprise themselves with their own abilities is the best thing a tutor can ask for. For mathematics, I've taken up to Calculus BC in high school, and Multivariable Calculus at UCR. I understand the concepts, but I can also explain them using applicable examples. Really, math is like a language; you need to know the basics before you get speaking fluently. Math can...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780
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