Top Science Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area
Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Chemistry. I've tutored on a regular basis since the start of my junior year in college, in topics ranging from language arts to mathematics for elementary to college students. I believe that the most productive progress can be made with the one-on-one interaction tutors can have with students. With this interaction, I can tailor my teaching methods and figure out a better way to explain a difficult...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780
Kristine: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I graduated from Rutgers University with a double major in Genetics and Psychology. Currently, I am applying for dental school with a DAT score in the 98th percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710
Elizabeth : San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...I have vast tutoring experience. Starting in high school I founded a tutoring club to help struggling students, and also tutored high-level math lane students on the side. After that, I went on to work at Mathnasium, where I tutored groups of up to 5 students at a time in math ranging from 1st grade to 8th grade. I am very familiar with how to motivate students who are bored or dont feel like doing...
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Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 730
Daniel: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I am currently enrolled in Master's of Science in Medical Health Sciences at Touro University - California. Simultaneously, I am applying for medical school right now, and hopefully, I will be enrolled in a medical school by August of 2016. I started tutoring in high school. Math always came natural to me, but I also understood the struggles of understanding math. Along with math, Physics and Biology have always been...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Touro University - Masters, Medical Health Sciences
SAT Math: 720
Cody: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...especially in math and science. I graduated from The Gatton Academy of Math and Science at Western Kentucky University, named the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Shannon: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Bachelor's of Science degree 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...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162
Kranthi: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...with a degree in 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,...
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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
Vivek: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I am passionate about helping students get better! I love Mathematics and Physics, and want to be involved with the subjects for as long as possible.... To be flexible in teaching methods according to students' needs, and to be available to them for as much as they need.
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Indian Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - PHD, Nuclear Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 168
Kate: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...classes for a few semesters, and also work as a lab technician at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory focusing on breast cancer. Most my experience in teaching has been with community college students, so I aim to make the concepts clear and inspire them to further their career in science. As a first generation Chinese immigrant, I am also fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese! I am very passionate about the subjects I teach.
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Kayla: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 it is how we communicate and it integrates beautifully with all other content areas. You can find my subject areas in my profile! My teaching philosophy is to focus on the student and work with their...
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Evangel University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Mustafa: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...and SAT math sections. It is my belief that, in addition to the raw information presented, math and science courses teach crucial analytical skills that can be utilized by anyone in whichever path of life they choose to pursue. For this reason, I try to impart my passion for maths and sciences upon all the students I work with. In my spare time, I also enjoy writing, working out, playing sports, and studying history.
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800
Melissa: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...I use scaffolding to break concepts down into manageable parts. I have experience teaching Computer Science to a classroom of 20 high school students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. This included daily lectures, mentoring, and one on one tutoring/debugging, among other responsibilities. I also gained experience tutoring college students during my time as an undergraduate. I emphasize understanding the concepts behind a problem, not just getting the assignment working, and use real world examples to allow...
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Sonoma State University - Bachelors, Computer Science
Sid: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...I immensely enjoyed for last 10 years. My secret: success in tests (and maybe in life, too) comes from not just what we know, but what we can deliver in a short time, when demanded. I learned the methods in a hard way. I aim to work with students who are like I once was: struggling, needing an extra push, or stuck on a problem without a solution. I hope to transplant what I have...
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Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur - Bachelors, Chemistry
Yale University - PHD, Chemistry
Kathleen: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...to be able to promote a fun environment while encouraging the students to stay focused in their education. I am currently tutoring science, biology, and math. I am truly passionate about the sciences and am determined to help students who are struggling in this area as I believe being strong in these areas can lead to a bright future. When I am not studying or working, I always find time to go running or go...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Samantha: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...with a B.S. in Exercise & 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. It wasn't until college when I was enrolled in Anatomy and Physiology that I...
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University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Exercise and Health Sciences
Arianna: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...College, with an emphasis 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...
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Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Dallas: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Bears!) with a degree in Integrative Biology and an emphasis in Human Health. During my time there I took classes in just about every science subject they offered- which was reminiscent of High School, when I took just about every AP class my school offered. If you're sensing a theme here, you're right. I can be kind of a nerd. While at Cal I tutored other students in Physics and Chemistry, and also taught an...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
Aser: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...my Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Following 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 in tutoring science subjects such as Biology and Chemistry and Math’s subject such as...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Steven: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Biochemistry and minoring in French and 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 I was in Ohio, I had the honor of volunteering with a youth organization...
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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
Samantha: San Francisco-Bay Area Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I have been teaching and tutoring college level chemistry for the past 7 years, the last 2 of college obtaining my bachelors (B.S.) at Sonoma State University in chemistry and 5 years while obtaining my Ph.D. at UC Santa Cruz in chemistry (bioinorganic). I love chemical research and teaching chemistry to others. While not teaching or tutoring I enjoy running and hiking on trials because I think you have to put in effort to see...
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Sonoma State University - Bachelors, Chemistry
University of California-Santa Cruz - PHD, Chemistry
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If you feel as though either you or the student in your life could benefit from working with the best San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors, Varsity Tutors can set you up with an excellent private instructor in as little as 24 hours. Science is a broad academic subject that exposes students to a variety of ideas and concepts, including how to formulate a testable hypothesis and then design an experiment to either prove or disprove it. The fact that students can examine science through practical as well as theoretical study can make the subject enjoyable, but also challenging. Working with private San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors could be a great way for you or your student to catch up if you need a boost, so please keep reading to find out more about how private instruction could help you reach for academic success.
What makes San Francisco-Bay Area science tutoring preferable to relying exclusively on classroom instruction?
Classrooms tend to be busy, so classroom teachers generally cannot provide the personalized support many students need to develop a more comprehensive understanding of scientific concepts. San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors can reinforce the concepts you or your student are studying in class, making it easier to work toward educational success.
One of the biggest benefits associated with San Francisco-Bay Area science tutoring is the freedom it affords students to study at their own pace. If your student is having a hard time understanding the human body, their instructor can keep providing explanations and examples until it finally clicks. Alternatively, a student who already understands the history of life on Earth can concentrate on other topics to keep their study sessions as engaging as possible. A private instructor can also backtrack to anything their student doesn't understand, such as the math involved in many laboratory assignments. Good luck finding similar flexibility in a traditional classroom.
Private San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors can also create a learning environment where questions are encouraged, allowing you or your student to seek assistance before a misunderstanding has time to turn into a more significant learning obstacle. Your completed assignments can also be reviewed more quickly by a private instructor than a classroom teacher who is responsible for more students, making it easier to address any errors while the material remains fresh.
Likewise, San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors can teach to a pupil's natural learning style to help them understand key concepts. If your student is a visual learner, a graph illustrating how tectonic plates shift can help them understand why earthquakes and volcanoes are more common in some areas than others. If your student is an auditory learner, they may benefit more from a Q&A discussion format that allows them to hear information. There is no universal approach to studying science, so why not choose a methodology you're comfortable with?
What concepts and skills can my student or I review with San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors near me?
Science is a diverse discipline that covers different topics at different stages of the educational ladder, so the precise content of each San Francisco-Bay Area science tutoring session depends on the age of the student in question. For example, elementary school students could play games with their instructor to develop a better understanding of astronomy or energy. Similarly, the local weather could be a great way to introduce rudimentary meteorology to a younger student.
Alternatively, middle school students can review active reading techniques such as the use of a highlighter and note-taking to absorb more of the information in assigned textbook readings. Your student's instructor can also share memorization strategies to make topics such as the fossil record easier to remember. A private instructor can even try to incorporate your student's interests in their study sessions to make them more engaging.
San Francisco-Bay Area science tutors can also help you with high school-level coursework. If you're having a hard time understanding how cells function, your instructor can give you a model to help you see it in action. Likewise, performing an experiment could help you understand the basics of electricity.
Perhaps more importantly, you can work on your broader study skills during San Francisco-Bay Area science tutoring sessions. For example, some students have a hard time translating numerical data generated by an experiment into scientific concepts expressed in words. If this describes you, your instructor can provide practice problems highlighting the specific mathematical concepts you need to be familiar with in science. Your instructor can also help you organize your notebook if you have a hard time finding the notes you need. Your instructor can even help you prepare for any big tests you have coming up, whether that means the Science section of the ACT or a simple exam at the end of a chapter.
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