Certified Tutors From San Jose State University

...Tutoring takes patience and perseverance. These are two important character traits I used while managing my one woman property management business for fourteen years. The self discipline I have learned over my lifetime is another gift I love to share with my students. Among others, I have used the philosophy of John Wooden when working...

...1 through Spanish 4 Honors. I am extremely organized, and I am able to tutor a group of students or tutor on a one by one basis. I have many resources to help the students excel in their study of the language. I am very knowledgeable in the Spanish culture, and I am bilingual. I...

...was an approved "reader" (grader) of AP Calculus exams. In addition, I am able to tutor some computer programming, business, economics courses and I am able to help you prepare for the math sections of college admission tests. I have tutored for many years, and have helped many students gain confidence and perform better in...

...hands-on practice. As a writing tutor, my approach is to quantify specific concept areas that require improvement and then focusing each tutoring session with practical exercises that help students hone their skills, while at the same time recognizing personal growth and achievement to master specific goals. In my spare time I enjoy vegetable gardening, hiking,...

...School in San Francisco, CA. I received my BFA in Dance (emphasis in Modern Contemporary Dance) from San Jose State University, and have been dancing professionally for the past 3 years since I graduated in 2012. Working with youth and helping students discover their true potential for success, regardless of background or barriers, has always...

...years in the classroom I left teaching for a year to become a district math coach. I spent that year helping 15 teachers be better at math instruction as well as facilitating math instruction for district wide training. I spent my 7th year of teaching back in the classroom. As a teacher I tutored my...

...University. I have most of my experience tutoring Pre-Calculus and am able teach other areas of math such as Middle School Math, Algebra I, II, III/IV, and Calculus I and II as well as Computer Science. My favorite subject to tutor is Pre-Calculus because I know that involves a diverse mixed bag of math subjects...

...taught SAT and ACT prep classes for a Bay Area based College Prep Academy. I also wrote several historical and literary articles for a startup educational software developer, and worked alongside my best friend on a successful political campaign for a local city councilman. In a nutshell, I am abundantly passionate about anything history related...

...Child Left Behind and mentored at-risk students in various grades, mostly focused in a high school setting. My main focus is to build on independent learning and mentor students to become proactive members of the community. I founded a nonprofit organization in college called SeriousFun and that laid the foundation to be positive and active...

...I enjoy tutoring. I have taught primary grade students for five years. Through working with students, I have learned a lot about my own strengths and weaknesses. It is empowering for students to know that they educate me as much as I educate them. Each individual has his or her own unique set of understanding,...

I have worked as a project engineer in the nuclear research field after obtaining my degree in Chemical Engineering. I have had to use my skills and knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, materials and physics in order to be able to succeed in my field. My hobbies include hiking, traveling and learning new languages. ... I believe that teaching can only be achieved between a knowledgeable and experienced tutor with a student who is willing to learn...

...Human Factors Engineering. Later I went back to school and finished my engineering with a Masters in Industrial and Systems Engineering. While I think working as a pure engineer would be boring - I do appreciate the logic and precision of science and mathematics. These are tools that allow us to predict and control the...

...students accomplish the goals we set out to achieve. I have many years of tutoring experience and have assisted in their studies. My students have fun while learning a difficult new language. Because of my very own experience in learning English when I came to America, I am able to relate to my students' struggle...

...population in various subjects, I have learned to work with students with different and unique learning styles and processing skills. This allows me to target the specific areas of need with each of my students in order to find the most effective way to present material so they will be successful in meeting their challenges....

...I believe makes me such a great tutor in Computer Science areas is that I taught myself programming six years ago, so I understand all the struggles that someone who is trying to learn programming are going through. In my free time I'm often playing (or creating) video games, or researching the latest technology to...

...specifically to tackle timed tests, as well as teaching critical reading, comparative literature, public speaking, and theater. As a professional writer and editor, I coach students in persuasive writing for schoolwork, college application and supplemental essays, internship and job applications, and the like. For decades, I've taught and lectured at universities, schools, and with individuals...

I love tutoring anyone who is interested in learning.

...Varsity Tutor and a Behavior Analyst. I am an experienced teacher and liaison for families, staff, and administrators. I was a founding teacher for the summer TK program and School Age Kindergarten program for a corporate child care center and school. I have also served as a mentor to novice teachers and employees.

...have been a college professor for 10+ years and have taught hundreds of students in nursing chemistry, college chemistry, and organic chemistry. Organic chemistry is my specialty. I can break things down in everyday language and turn a complicated process into fundamental steps. My idea is if you can understand the basics, then you can...

...Journeyman Machinist, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Manager and Teacher. My varied experience gives me a better understanding of what students will need to know after education. I can describe to them how what they are learning will be necessary in their adult life. Memorizing information for taking tests is less and less effective as...