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Jean: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...Im not working remotely as a CRM consultant or shooting photography, Ive been working on Prezi presentations and reviewing various test prep books to gather meaningful and common practice problems to teach. I would credit my teaching philosophy to my mom - a college psychology professor prior to immigrating to the U.S. The methods she...
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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

Matthew: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...of roles from principal instructor of college math classes to 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...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168

Edwin: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...BS in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Chinese. I have about two years of experience in tutoring students. I tutor high school and college level mathematics and SAT/ACT preparation. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, the subjects that interest me the most are calculus, college level mathematics, and test prep. I have...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Mei: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...tutoring my brother and sister and seeing them begin to develop confidence in school and finally make better grades. What makes me different from most tutors and educators is my strategic mindset. Most teachers recite their curriculums like clock work and take the key details for granted. For example, when solving for the length of...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730

Elizabeth : Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...division mechanical engineering classes. I attended one of the most rigorous high schools in California, taking the highest level math lane classes offered each year. I am very confident in my abilities to teach or tutor in difficult Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus classes, as well as math subjects below that level. Outside of tutoring,...
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Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 730

Kevin: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...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...
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Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance

Neel: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, 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

Alok: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, 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.
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32

Tiffani: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...organic fruit & vegetable distributor in San Francisco. I discovered my passion for working with students while I served abroad in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. As a student of languages since I was 6 years old, studying Spanish and Russian, I'm familiar with the difficulties of language study and have a lot...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Political Science and Russian Language and Literature
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey - Masters, Environmental Policy

Jennifer: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking for the additional guidance, practice, or...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Shannon: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...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...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 162

Christie: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...have trained me to meet each student where they are. My schedule of availability begins on July 18 and until mid-August I am free from Monday through Saturday beginning at 8 AM and Sunday after 1 PM. I can work up to 30 hours/week. I look forward to working with you as a tutor! Christie...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32

Vivek: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, 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.
Education & Certification
Indian Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - PHD, Nuclear Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 168

Rebecca: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that can develop over time, and the learning and...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities

Evan: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...I have over three years of teaching experience at 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...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Audrey: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...school's writing 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...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Joshua: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...In San Francisco, I have been enjoying helping my students improve their test scores on the SAT. I have a strong connection to all the subjects I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics and math, but I excel in every subject I teach. Throughout my life, I have had...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
San Francisco State University - Master of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 770

Jennifer: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...a better way to explain a difficult concept. Being able to be a part of a student's learning progress and helping them reach their potential is very fulfilling. And seeing how a student can surprise themselves with their own abilities is the best thing a tutor can ask for. For mathematics, I've taken up to...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 780

Grace: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...courses related to biology, ecology, environmental science, astronomy, and geography. I have a strong background in math, physics, and chemistry. And although it was not my focus, I am a proficient writer and am comfortable with the mechanical and conceptual composition of written assignments. My major-specific classes included a great deal of field work as...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

Talia: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...majoring in Psychology and Sociology. In 2011, I received my 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...
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Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
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Portola Valley, CA, is an incorporated town in western California. It is in the San Mateo County and has a population of 4,400 residents. This town is one of the wealthiest in the country, with an average household income of $244,700.
Woodside High School, in Woodside, is the primary High School students in the valley attend. It is served by the Sequoia Union High School District. An enthusiastic Portola Valley tutor is eager to help you in your private test prep instruction, whether the tutoring session is in-home or online. Are you hoping to go to an elite university after High School? it's possible for you in Portola Valley, CA. Stanford University, in Stanford, ranks in the top five best higher education institutions in the United States. Attending Stanford University will set your future up for a lot of success. Another excellent college near the valley is Menlo College, which is in the top 10 colleges in the region. Perhaps Santa Clara University is the college for you, as it is ranked in the top five best colleges in the West by US News and World Report. A Portola Valley, CA, tutor can offer you private instruction, through either online or in-home tutoring sessions, to help with your test prep and try to get into your top school choice.
There are several attractions in Portola Valley for you to enjoy. Visit the Portola Valley Town Center for a variety of events and activities to take part in. The Center has a cozy library with free Wi-Fi access, a children's room, a Community Hall where various classes for all ages are held and can be rented for special events, and more. Outside the Center is a plethora of fields for the community to use, including baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, and a playground for children. One of the most beautiful views in the Portola Valley can be accessed by trekking the Windy Hill Preserve trails. The preserve is 1,335 acres, and dogs are allowed on all but two specific trails. Biking is permitted on specific trails, as well. The Preserve is known for being great for kite flying because of the breeze that comes through. People are also allowed to hang glide, paraglide, and remote control glide by obtaining a special activity permit, which is a great Saturday afternoon trip with some friends.
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