Top Elementary Math Tutors serving San Francisco-Bay Area

Matthew: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 justify nearly every aspect of math education as being crucial for a future career in science, engineering or education. I bring this...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168

Kevin: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...tutoring has taught me and helped me a lot in being a successful tutor. In my opinion, the most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what types of strengths they have, and their motivations for receiving tutoring is key to helping a student achieve their...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance

Mei: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...athletic commitment. In my senior year, our team made Nationals for the first time in 20 years (eventually placing 15th), and 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730

Steven: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...being a scientist, I am particulary passionate and excited about tutoring in science and math. I also have an extensive background in standardized tests, so I would love to pass on my tips and tricks for those preparing for the SAT and ACT. Of note, something in particular that attracts me to tutoring is that by working one-on-one with a student, I am able to cater my teaching style towards his or her learning style,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Jennifer: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...explain them using applicable examples. Really, math is like a language; you need to know the basics before you get speaking fluently. Math can be difficult, but it can be even more fun once you get it. To me, chemistry is the perfect blend of science and math, which is great since I enjoy both! You can learn from the most basic atoms (don't trust them, they make up everything!) to the most complex proteins to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780

Amanda: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...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 been a deep-seated passion of mine. I, myself, a first generation college student hailing from a low income family, want to emphasize how important it is to have a growth...
Education & Certification
San Jose State University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance

Samantha: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...is important to be able to explain topics in a variety of ways to be sure that students of all different learning styles and backgrounds can understand and digest the information fully. I am very friendly, enthusiastic, compassionate, and patient. I truly love to learn which is why I enjoy teaching others. Contrary to popular belief, not all my time is spent in a classroom, studying or tutoring. In my free time I enjoy photography,...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Exercise and Health Sciences

Sophia: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...medical school. My favorite part about tutoring is working to engage students to feel as excited and interested as I do towards the material that I teach and hearing my students tell me that they learn 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Chemistry; Molecular Cell Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
MCAT: 40

Shannon: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored and my overall experience, 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162

Bryan: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...projects. Designing boats! Controlling wind turbines! Shooting rockets underwater! I like to keep math rooted in the real world. I can teach you the basics of geometry, algebra, calculus and statistics, but more interestingly I can show you how to use what you learn to master the world around you. I'm not a professional teacher, I'm just a regular guy who learned all the tricks the hard, long way, and I want to share them...
Education & Certification
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Eli: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent four years as a sportswriter and columnist in Los Angeles. I have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the same way I approach training for a sport. If you are willing to put in the effort, you will...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Lucas: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My time spent at the head of the...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Joseph: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...Math, SAT Writing, and SAT Reading. In the summer of 2015, I moved to the Bay Area, where I am currently taking fall semester courses at Berkeley City College. Although It was initially hard for me to swallow the stark reality of uprooting the school I loved and thrived in, as well as the friends and family that had nurtured my growth in the beautiful Garden State, the prospect of attending a more prestigious Californian...
Education & Certification
Berkeley City College - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Writing: 720

Samuel: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often math or standardized tests, but I also love to tutor...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Alexander: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...2012, I have worked with students at all levels: from middle-schoolers wrestling with the basics, to working professionals in graduate programs. I have a diverse mathematical background, and experience working with students who are seeking a little extra help for all kinds of reasons. I am happy to work with middle- or high-school students in any of the standard courses. I have tutored Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, etc. and am very comfortable with the assignments...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 770

Charles: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
I have a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. I am very passionate about the life sciences and also have experience in psychology and mathematics. I am an active volunteer at a children's hospital and plan on pursuing a career in medicine. My goals are to help my students learn in a fun environment that also nurtures their appreciation for that subject.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology

Evan: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish I had more free time.... My goal...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Christie: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...school students in Japan as well as have explained how polarizability benefits SN2 nucleophiles to a university peer a few days after learning it. These varying degrees of familiarity in subject material have helped me to practice recalling material on the spot to then explain it to a student. These different experiences have trained me to meet each student where they are. My schedule of availability begins on July 18 and until mid-August I am...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32

Amanda: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...I have over a decade of experience teaching children. I work with students to break down information into easy to manage pieces and make sure they are understanding each step as they go along. If students still seem to be struggling, I return to more basic concepts and help them build upon what they already know. I use a variety of methods in my tutoring including visual aids, hands-on materials, books, and online sources to...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Education

Joshua: San Francisco-Bay Area Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in San Francisco, CA
...them achieve their goals. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Oberlin College. I am currently studying at San Francisco State University, pursuing my Master's of Science in Physics. Between my undergraduate and graduate studies, I served in the United States Peace Corps to teach English in rural Panama. In San Francisco, I have been enjoying helping my students improve their test scores on the SAT. I have a strong connection to...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
San Francisco State University - Master of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 770
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