Inna A.

• Belmont, CA 94002 ( 19.1 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, TOEFL, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal

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A Little Bit About Me...

"A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary" I think that this quote about teaching, in a way, reflects my idea on what teaching is all about. One can be a good teacher, whose characteristics encompass good knowledge of the subject matter, understanding the needs of your students, and the ability to apply this knowledge to students' needs. However, an effective teacher does not only pass knowledge on to her students, but makes herself gradually unnecessary: her learners become independent learners as they progress through a course. As a teacher, I always try to be effective in this sense - I foster independence in my students. At the same time, I strive for excellence which will eventually make me a better teacher. This endeavor caused me to reflect on how an excellent teacher is different from a good teacher. The conclusion I have come to is that a gap between a go ... read more

LeAnn R.

• Menlo Park, CA 94025 ( 17.2 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female Age 55
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal, SAT - Math, ACT

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Make school work.

Not all students are successful and the trick is to identify the reasons behind the lack of success. The issues that students have with school are diverse; procrastination, lack of organization, failure to plan, lack of awareness, ineffective habits, learning disabilities, and differences are all possible explanations for school failure. I work with students one on one to help them pinpoint where things break down for them and then work with them to find strategies to help them manage the skills and material they are asked to learn and master. I am there to guide, not just instruct.
I have been in education for 16 years. I specialize in working with students with ADD/ADHD, specific learning disabilities as well as students who underachieve. I have a Master's Degree in Special Education and have successfully worked with students all over the Bay Area to help them realize their ... read more

Mihir K.

• Santa Clara, CA 95050 ( 20.3 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male Age 24
• Member Since: 01/2023
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $70.00 to $115.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal, SAT - Math, MCAT, Entrance Exams, ACT

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USC Graduate Offering SAT/ACT/College App/K-12 Tutoring

I really pride myself in personalizing my tutoring. I try to never have more than 6-7 students at a time so that I can provide the best possible personalization of teaching to each student. Additionally, being at a similar age to many of my students helps me relate to them a lot better than some older tutors may be able to; I have more recent experience with taking the same courses/tests as them or applying to colleges like them, and this helps a lot in my tutoring personalization. In terms of my teaching style, I love being able to connect with students beyond the structured environment of most classrooms and tutoring/prep academies. I try to provide my students with just enough structure so that they know how to study, how to test, etc., but enough autonomy so that they can learn how to succeed on their own. Helping students navigate this fine line is really meaningful, as many ... read more

Candi J.

• Fremont, CA 94536 ( 27.7 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal, SAT - Math, Praxis Exam, LSAT, GRE, GED, ACT

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K-12 Successful Special Needs or English Language Tutor

I present concepts in a variety of ways, such as: "hands on," visually, problem-solving, and inquiry-based. I reinforce the concepts each time we have a session. I tutor with a style that is accepting, positive, and where my student's feel comfortable enough to ask questions and become actively involved. All my students are successful learners who have fun learning!
My passion in life is teaching, where I can tutor students on a 1:1 basis! My teaching / tutoring experience includes classroom high school teaching, where my specialties were Math, Science, and English. Also, I tutored middle-schoolers in ESL, Social Studies, and Literature. I enjoy tutoring adukt learners on English and Citizenship. And finally, I have taught private piano lessons and music reading.

Shannon E.

• Palo Alto, CA 94306 ( 16.6 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams

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After graduating cum laude from the University of Oregon with a B.A. in English, I earned an M.A. in the Teaching of English from Stanford University along with a Single Subject Credential in English/Language Arts. I have taught English at the middle and high school level at high-achieving public schools in various parts of the Bay Area. I am particularly skilled at teaching students to construct persuasive, expository, and analytical essays, and at teaching students the fundamentals of grammar, mechanics, and usage. I am also available to assist in preparing for standardized tests such as the CAHSEE and the SAT.
I believe that every student has a unique learning style and that it is my job as a teacher or tutor to discover which instructional methods work best for each particular student. I have a naturally patient and supportive demeanor and work hard to build rapport with studen ... read more

Leah B.

• Sunnyvale, CA 94087 ( 16.8 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $59.00 /hr

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I have tutored a wide variety of students for 14 years, ranging from high-level executives and business professionals to students from the elementary to community college level. The reason my students have nominated me for a teaching award is because of the fun, inspiring learning environment I create to build each individual's confidence with learning. My BA degree in Spanish/French is from Santa Clara University and my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language is from San Francisco State University. I have been published in English and Spanish, and provided workplace communication training at Sun Microsystems, Boston Scientific, Affymax, the Gap and National Semiconductor.
I was featured in an article in the San Jose Mercury News because of the hands-on approach I take to addressing my students' learning needs. I customize my teaching materials to each individual and use a wide ... read more

Erin T.

• Los Gatos, CA 95032 ( 17.4 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $55.00 /hr

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Math is an especially intimidating subject to many, but learning at an individual pace is often the only barrier to complete understanding. I am patient, and willing and able to explain the workings of different concepts that cannot be covered in a classroom setting, in as many different ways as the student needs. On the other hand, I am mindful of the individual’s learning style and understanding, and will adjust the pace, slower OR faster, to the student. I bring the same mindfulness and attention to the student to private music lessons. I am enthusiastic about both math and music, and about learning in general. I love to offer information and explain, but I most love watching students come to an understanding of their own.
Because of the opportunities education provides, it has always been a high priority in my life. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics, wh ... read more

Renu M.

• Sunnyvale, CA 94086 ( 17.8 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Florida Writes, FCAT

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Tutoring experience: I started tutoring when I was pursuing Bachelors in Science majoring in Math. I taught a variety of students of age group from 5 to 17. I taught Arithematic, Numbers theory, Pre- Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Through my teaching experience, I have become keenly aware of my strengths in teaching: motivating students using various methods, conveying my strong content knowledge, crafting instructional activities to best fit the needs of students, and accommodating for all students' individual differences.
My tutoring style is described as follows: 1) I encourage learning by doing 2) I encourage learning by thinking: By interpreting ideas, sythesizing and analysing them and by critical revision of those ideas 3) I encourage students to reflect on their learning 4) I give precise instructions to my stud ... read more

Joe B.

• Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ( 20 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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A Little Bit About Me...

I believe in learning by direct experience whenever possible. Tutoring is a form of coaching designed to build confidence and improve performance. Teaching by example is necessary. Repetition is one of the laws of learning.
Taught secondary 1960-1968. Director, Lower School, Menlo School. Headmaster, International School of Lusaka, Zambia. Asst. Superintendcent, Secvondary Ed, Santa Cruz City Schools. Professor of Education, University of South Florida, Tampa. Lecturer in Education, UCSC.

Teresa G.

• San Jose, CA 95125 ( 20.2 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I have a MA degree in Spanish and Learning Styles so I just love teaching. My style is relaxed, as I teach a foreign language. I think feeling comfortable is most important when trying to understand a new lang. I also bring various techniques that include technology, short grammar videos, games, short cult'l videos, songs the STUDENT likes, texts from topics that STUDENTS like, and I customize each training session to get my student up to speed and able to understand the given concepts, no matter if it is spanish 1 or 5. I've been proud of my 100% retention of all students that I've tutored because I am helpful, easy going and effective. Looking fwd to taking the fear out learning a language for you one day soon.
I have lived in Spain in college and visited in high school. I've traveled to Mexico, Aruba, Spain, and el caribe. I have taught Spanish, technology and beginning Frenc ... read more

Douglas S.

• Santa Clara, CA 95050 ( 20.5 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $57.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

I believe that each student should learn to be in charge of their own education. My goal is to help them achieve that goal. I am not quick to jump in with the answer but can wait patiently for them to work through the problem. Since I learned by a very different method than my teachers tried to teach, I look for a students learning style. If he is not getting the concept, I'll try another or even invent one on the spot. It is such a joy to see the light come on in a student's eyes.
I love working with students. One on one is even better than teaching groups of thirty in my book. I also worked ten years as a Physical Chemist where I had to know Math and Physics as much as Chemistry. I have taught Math, Physics, Biology in addition to Chemistry, and tutored in all these areas. I also graded essays for the state of Georgia and so I could sharpen any students essay skills. I ... read more

David L.

• Santa Clara, CA 95054 ( 21.5 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $62.00 /hr

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I know of few things that compare to the moment a concept or idea clicks in a student's head. Regardless if it registers with a knowing nod or is the result of a difficult grinding process, the feeling for me is the same. I firmly believe that no two children think in exactly the same way, and so often no two children learn in exactly the same way. Differences in persepective, experience, environment, etc. mean paths to discovery may differ for each child. My job as an educator is to find that path through patience, compassion and creativity, all while creating an enjoyable learning environment.
Since high school I have always been in a postion as a mentor and tutor. One of my first experiences was as a camp counselor for inner-city youth. Since then my affinity for teaching has grown while serving as a Bible study teacher and private tutor, to the position I now have as Assistant ... read more

Michael S.

• Foster City, CA 94404 ( 21.7 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, Entrance Exams, ACT

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I take a look at what the existing instruction materials are attempting to convey and I add to that or expound on that. I use Google extensively to look for similar examples to the problems the student might be having. I believe that it is best to solve any given problem in at least two different ways if you really want to get some insight. It also helps in either verifying your answer or checking if you are in the ballpark.
I have an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. I have a Masters in Systems Engineering. I have tutored one person in statistics, algebra, analytical geometry and elementary functions for one year. She has maintained an “A” average during that time.

John K.

• San Jose, CA 95134 ( 22.9 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $60.00 to $67.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Entrance Exams

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I am very much caring individual that gets motivated when child achieve and develop through the activities I have assigned. I currently volunteer at the local church in providing educational and spiritual guidance to elementary students.
In consideration to my past experiences and qualifications, I would like to emphasize the core quantitative training I have received through my education. I have graduated with Masters degree from Columbia University in International Finance. I also hold dual degree (Honors) of Bachelors of Arts in Law and Society and East Asian Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara. I have previously served as part time admission consultant for MBA applicants and college bound students. I also served as a writing tutor job for over 3 years teaching grammar and English composition for ESL students. I am comfortable working with both MLA and APA w ... read more

Daniel K.

• san jose, CA 95132 ( 25.2 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $55.00 /hr

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Initially depending on the subject I utilize my own constructed 'initiation exam' where I'm able to test various topics of either subject and find the student's weakeness. Once taken I construct my own style of tutoring using various books, personal references, and previous assignments I've done throughout my educational career to train the students to become more knowledgeable on the subjects required. I'm not very apt in using one book, and going through it but I feel the more prepared the teacher is for the session, the more the student will learn.
I am offering English Tutoring Sessions and recently graduated from the University of California San Diego. I majored in Biochemistry and have tutored English for over 5 years. I have received an A in every English course since elementary school and was in GATE since I was 7 years old. I took English/AP honors throughout High School a ... read more