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Jean: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740
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Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
My name is Neel Rana. I studied philosophy and film in college and received a B.A. in Humanities with Honors. I also attended a Post-Bacc Pre-Medical program for two years and am in the process of applying to medical school. I have worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA, a private tutor, and in Harm Reduction. ... I believe it is crucial to teach to the style and needs of your students. Good teachers and tutors are chameleons.
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Shimer College - Bachelors, Humanities
Mills College - Current Grad Student, Post-Bacc Pre-Med
Mei: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...I was awarded the Margaret Akerstrom award for highest female student-athlete graduating GPA (3.9). Currently, I am employed as a financial technology consultant and work with clients to build personalized solutions to address their unique needs. I developed a passion for teaching others how to be successful at a young age. I am the oldest...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730
Kristine: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...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 : Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...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...
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Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 730
Audrey: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have 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...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Moiz: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...a B+ and went on to get his Engineering degree. I felt so satisfied by 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...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University - Master of Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering
Daniel: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...I have tutored fellow classmates throughout college in a variety of subjects; I have tutored biology, physics, 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....
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Simon: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...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 to families, I have been left with a desire...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700
Abigail: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...high level of achievement throughout my academic career. I graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in Classics and received a special commendation for my Bachelor of Arts thesis. I took on independent research projects during my undergraduate summers. I plan to one day pursue a Ph.D in Classics. I am also committed to...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Shannon: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...my favorite subject to tutor is math because there is always one, and only one, 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...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162
Alok: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
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.
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32
Jacqueline: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic setting. Next year, I plan to go back to school to get...
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University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Dallas: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...an introductory Biology lab. I also spent some time tutoring High School students in various 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...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
Matthew: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...one-on-one mentoring with high school students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics 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...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168
Samantha: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...I began to discover my true passions with the encouragement, inspiration and support of enthusiastic professors and fellow students. I have been a Biology, Anatomy, Physiology and English tutor for almost 4 years now and tutored a total of over 400 students in that time period. I like to create a relaxed and comfortable environment...
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University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Exercise and Health Sciences
Talia: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...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...
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Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Matthew: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...math classes, often it wasn't easy for me, so I understand what it's like to struggle with something and feel like you will never understand. But if you work the problems enough times and never quit you'll get through it. And asking for help is never a bad thing, no one has ever gotten through...
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University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelors, Physics
Samantha: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...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
Daniel: Walnut Creek tutor
Certified Tutor in Walnut Creek, CA
...been my forte. I think physics helps us understand how the universe functions in our day to day lives. Something as simple as pushing the door, driving a car at a certain speed, or playing with yo-yo could be explained using physics. I also love biology. Once you understand the gist of biological processes, which...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Touro University - Masters, Medical Health Sciences
SAT Math: 720
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