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Gregory: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...UC Santa Barbara as a French major and I have been all over the beautiful country of France. My interests include soccer, chess and reading books in both English and French. I can help students with their reading, writing, listening and speaking of the language as I am a fluent French speaker. I look forward...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, French

Anya: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...I am a student at Mills College. I am experienced with students of all ages and subjects, though the humanities are my greatest strength. Often times students are just lacking a background in academic structure and organization, so I put a lot of overall emphasis on helpful organizational habits, study tactics, paper writing, test prep,...
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Cuesta College - Current Undergrad, Sociology

Jose Luis: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...so I am very patient and resourceful. I am majoring in economics and I'm proud to consider myself a big nerd who geeks out on math, world history, ethnic studies, English, Spanish, creative writing, poetry, political science, music and fine art. I am also a painter, graphic artist and cartoonist. I have a sense of...
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San Francisco State University - Bachelor of Economics, Economics

Nico: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
Hi, I’m a professional who is passionate about entrepreneurship and cricket (yes the game cricket). I have extensive experience in financial operations processes and love a good challenge! In my work, I value three things: 1. Honesty, 2. Transparency and 3. Hustle.
Education & Certification
Westminster College - Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting and Business Management

Kailash: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
I like to help students understand the fundamentals.
Education & Certification
Amrita University - Bachelor of Technology, Electronics Technology
Hult International Business School - Masters in Business Administration, Project Management

Catherine: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
As a teacher entering my seventh year in the classroom, I want to work with the goal for all students to have access to an equal and fair education.
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University of Vermont - Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Alliant International University - Masters in Education, Education

Ayana: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...Claremont Colleges in Los Angeles, CA. During my undergraduate experience, I was able to thrive at a highly ranked university with a rigorous course load. Furthermore, I worked for a tutoring company where I was able to discover my passion for helping other students to overcome obstacles. I found the student's personal growth to be...
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Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Organizational Behavior Studies

Sara: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...of experience working with diverse international populations, I believe that our differences, whether they be cultural, cognitive, behavioral, linguistic, or simply in terms of our interests, deserve to be honored throughout all of our educational journeys. Our backgrounds, as much as our prospective futures, shape who we are and what we need. I believe in...
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Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
Jon: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...in mathematics and experience with graduate level math classes and numerical research. Math is one of the subjects I really love thinking and talking about. I have tutored students to prepare the SAT/ACT and have taught calculus and linear algebra as well. My Masters degree was very math/computation heavy so it is a subject I...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of California-Berkeley - Master of Science, Theoretical Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 160

Heather: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
My goal is to help students in college, high school, or middle school learn Math.
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750
Anjali: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...help, especially at a big school. I recently took the MCAT and struggled a lot with studying strategies and learning the tricks of the exam. I want to make it easier for those who are studying hard and putting in effort but still having difficulty excelling. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology and chemistry...
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University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad Student, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Sorjo: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
I'm currently a student at UC Berkeley studying computer science and statistics. I'm experienced in math, computer science, and standardized testing.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

James: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
I am a fairly laid back person, who is determined to help students learn, not just memorize, the necessary material. I believe that everyone has the capability be successful and I feel that it is my job to help students show off their full potential.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 33
SAT Math: 730

Shivani: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...would love to continue doing it in the future! Outside of tutoring, I dance Bharatnatyam, sing in a choir, play violin, and read books. My interests vary with the seasons, but the two loves of my life are Biology and English. Science has always been my passion, and as such I work in two biology...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740

William: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...my academic success, but also the growth of me as an individual. I strongly believe that with correct and steadfast guidance, anyone can achieve anything. I was inspired by my own teachers to become what I loved, which turns out to be a mechanical engineering student, and I hope to reciprocate that to the upcoming...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Engineer, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Zephyr: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...was born in China, later educated in Singapore, and now I am here in the States trying to become a hippie. As a Berkeley engineering student, I am really good at math and physics. Moreover, I have worked as a tutor in both China and America for more than 2 years. So here I am,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740

Elena: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...I also taught undergraduate students for a year in courses pertaining to environmental sustainability and climate change. As part of my graduate program I went from 2012-2014 to Peace Corps in Mexico helping with water projects. In June 2015 I completed my M.S. in Environmental Studies from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Since 2015,...
Education & Certification
California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Florida International University - Master of Science, Environmental Studies
Marty: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...me strong conceptual foundations that found me fascinated by mathematics as a discipline. So when I entered college, I put my two loves of teaching and mathematics together as a "Mathematics For Teaching" major at UCLA. In five years, I earned my bachelor's degree, CA Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics, and Master's in Education....
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of California-Los Angeles - Master of Arts, Education

Alexandra: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
I am a current graduate level student with a background in technical, science, and humanities coursework. I have years of experience putting this coursework into action through both teaching and technical positions. I enjoy tailoring my teaching methods to each individual student, and I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Education & Certification
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University - Master in Public Health, Public Health

Patrick: Portola Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Portola Valley, CA
...a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at MIT. I am patient and will take as much time as you need to thoroughly explain concepts. In my free time, I like to make video blogs with a cinematographic feel to them. I will do my best to make learning as fun and enjoyable as possible!
Education & Certification
California Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, Materials Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
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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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