Literature Tutors in Atherton, CA
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics
Experience
My goal is not simply to assist students in learning the material presented, but to aid in the development of critical thinking skills . My approach to teaching reflects my belief that identifying the correct answer is not the ultimate goal . When I have done my job well,...
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SFSU - BA, English with Computer Science Minor
Experience
After college, I started working in Silicon Valley as a project manager and programmer . I've worked for several companies, such as Intuit as a Quicken project manager . I also spent time at Aclara BioSciences, where I served as a biotech manager and programmer . I began...
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State University of New York @ Albany - BA, Spanish Language & Literature , State University of New York @ Albany - MS, TESOL
Experience
Having knowledge of multiple languages and an interest in culture and travel, I can offer tutoring in English, Spanish, world history, cultural awareness, writing (creative, expository, fiction, and persuasive), and business management . I can also assist with preparing for...
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Wheaton College - BA, English, Writing
Experience
I am able to work with a variety of age groups, from elementary age all the way to the graduate level .? I am available to assist students in Reading, Writing, Essay Editing, Phonics, Literature, Grammar and Mechanics, College Essays, American History, European History,...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
Experience
I attended Cornell University for my bachelor's degree before going to Georgetown University to earn my juris doctor . As an undergraduate, my majors were French and Russian, and I had the opportunity before law school to teach English in the Ukraine as a member of the Peace...
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University of San Francisco - BA, History , University of San Francisco - MS, Education
Experience
My tutoring style is different for each student . I assess the student's?abilities and needs on an individual basis . After all, it is really all about the student and what works for him or her . I?am currently a senior at the University of San Francisco, where I am in an...
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University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language , Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design
Experience
10 years later, I moved to the San Francisco-Bay Area . As a Japanese language tutor, I introduce students to the traditions, language, and history - valuable components to thoroughly understanding the language . I can tutor advanced and college-level Japanese language,...
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Middlebury College - BA, English Literature
Experience
I've also tutored graduate students and undergraduates through long writing projects like theses and academic papers . I like to tutor any subject where writing is involved, and I get great enjoyment from helping students express their ideas succinctly, competently, and...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BA, Geography/French , San Francisco State University - MA, French Literature and Language
Experience
I feel confident tutoring French, Reading, Literature, Advanced Placement French Language and Culture, Social Studies, Geography, English, Advanced Placement Human Geography, Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, among others . I can also work with students on...
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University of California, Berkeley - Bachelors, History , San Francisco State University - Masters, English
Experience
I have worked as an 8th grade physics teacher, and a writing instructor to college students . I am well versed in the areas of research, writing, and reflective thinking, and I enjoy tutoring Literature, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, SAT Verbal, SAT Writing, ACT...
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University of Southern California - Unknown, Electrical Engineering
Experience
I get to know each student in an effort to make them comfortable to fully engage in the learning process . I have experience working with all levels of students in all levels of math, as well as with SAT and college writing and Spanish . My specialty is in essay writing and...
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Stanford University - BS, Management Science & Engineering
Experience
for a first-year dorm . As an R.A ., I acted as a mentor to new students, and I helped them to adjust to the college experience . I also tutored extensively in the areas of Rhetorical Analysis and Writing . I enjoy teaching Finances, Computer Science, and Engineering,...
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Western Michigan University - BA, Org Communications , Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana - MA, Mexican Literature
Experience
I love the study of nutrition and cooking . I try to cook different types of foreign foods from all over the world . Besides?cooking different foods, I engage in physical exercise and especially hiking . I study economics as a side hobby . I love playing chess for mental...
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Oberlin College - BA, English , San Francisco State University - MS, Physics
Experience
I have also helped students improve their understanding of calculus, Spanish, geometry, physics, pre-calculus, and ESL/ELL . I am knowledgeable of the SAT and ACT Subject Tests . My students excel in the subjects as we work through them together . While I am most passionate...