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Kristine: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Rutgers University with a double major in Genetics and Psychology. Currently, I am applying for dental school with a DAT score in the 98th percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710
Audrey: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...senior at Pomona College with a specialty in critical reading and writing skills. I have prior experience working at my 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...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Kevin: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...and worked at the tutoring center, EDU4U, for the last 7 years. My own experiences as a student receiving 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...
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Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance
Matthew: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...years of teaching experience in a variety 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 machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168
Mei: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...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 oldest child of three...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730
Samantha: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...teaching and tutoring college level chemistry for the past 7 years, the last 2 of college obtaining my bachelors (B.S.) at Sonoma State University in chemistry and 5 years while obtaining my Ph.D. at UC Santa Cruz in chemistry (bioinorganic). I love chemical research and teaching chemistry to others. While not teaching or tutoring I enjoy running and hiking on trials because I think you have to put in effort to see some of the...
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Sonoma State University - Bachelors, Chemistry
University of California-Santa Cruz - PHD, Chemistry
Jennifer: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged 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...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Neel: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, 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
Moiz: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...him how to prepare and study for exams. By the end of the semester, he finished with a B+ and went on to get his Engineering degree. I felt so satisfied by that experience that it got me hooked on tutoring. For the next year, I helped college students pass their math courses. I focused my efforts on the practical applications of what they were learning to make the subject matter more interesting. Tutoring students...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University - Master of Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering
Tiffani: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...Area environmental policy professional working for an 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 of experience working with students to overcome these obstacles to learning. When I...
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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
Terry: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...manager. In 2006 I transitioned to teaching and have taught Computer Science and Philosophy at the high school and middle school levels. I am currently a Computer Science teacher at The Nueva School in Hillsborough, CA. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Computer Science and English. My students have gone on to MIT, Stanford, and UC. I am a firm proponent of the "growth mindset", believing that focused...
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SFSU - Bachelor in Arts, English with Computer Science Minor
Daniel: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...the University of California Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. I am applying to medical school this year. I have tutored fellow classmates throughout college in a variety of subjects; I have tutored biology, physics, math, history, chemistry, and ecology. My teaching method is to make complex ideas more relative to simple concepts and everyday life. I believe that making connections to concepts while learning is the easiest way to grasp...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Christie: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...lessons learned through high school and two years at Cal to help a student excel in any material. Because both of my parents are teachers (one high school-level and one university-level), I have both observed their teaching methods in the classroom and have received their teaching. I have had the opportunity to communicate through difficult concepts with them, evaluate methods, and test approaches occasionally with my own tutees. I have taught the English language, a...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Cody: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and...
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Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Kathleen: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...disadvantaged and underrepresented minority students. This ultimately will increase the number of minorities in biomedical research. Working with students and empowering their minds is uplifting because it is wonderful to be able to promote a fun environment while encouraging the students to stay focused in their education. I am currently tutoring science, biology, and math. I am truly passionate about the sciences and am determined to help students who are struggling in this area as...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Katherine: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...curriculum-with reading comprehension (how to engage with a text critically and analytically), organization, grammar and the writing process. Starting with brainstorming ideas, to actually writing words on paper, to the structure of their ideas and how to edit, I instruct students through the writing process without being their editor (the person who 鈥渇ixes鈥 the writing). My goal is to boost their skills and confidence, and inspire them to do their very best work.
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Holy Names University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Holy Names University - Masters, English
Simon: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...in geography, essay and research writing, and analysis of primary and secondary sources. History is my first love, but I plan to continue my studies in the direction of an Earth Science for my Masters in several years. After completing the extremely competitive Southwestern Advantage internship this past summer, during which I worked 80 hours a week selling educational aids and study guides to families, I have been left with a desire to continue positively...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700
Amanda: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...grade teacher, I love working with students to achieve reading and writing goals. I am a great tutor because 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....
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SFSU - Bachelors, Education
Eric: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...in a variety of disciplines as needed. I plan to continue substitute teaching in the 2015-2016 school year in the San Francisco Bay Area. While my teaching certification is in instrumental music, my primary interest in tutoring is high school core subjects like math and English. I believe these fundamental subjects are the basis of effective thought and communication that set students up for future success. My goal is to guide students to find their...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Education
GRE Verbal: 164
Izabel: San Rafael tutor
Certified Tutor in San Rafael, CA
...and for a variety of ages: from kindergarteners to my peers at college. Math has definitely been my favorite subject to tutor; I find joy in helping people who are struggling get to a point where concepts finally make sense. There is a sort of instant gratification when you are able to find a solution to a tricky math problem. Through my experience with standardized tests like the SAT, I have found many tricks to...
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Economics, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700
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Located just 20 miles north of San Francisco, the scenic seaside town of San Rafael, California, offers residents the best in both natural beauty and advanced technology. The city is home to several parks dedicated to preserving the unique combination of plant and animal life, as well as some of the best educational opportunities available in the state.
The San Rafael City School District operates two public high schools: San Rafael High School and Terra Linda High School. Each of these schools were mentioned in an article on the "Best High Schools in America" published in U.S. News and World Report magazine. While there are no colleges or universities in San Rafael, several highly ranked聽schools, including the University of San Francisco and San Francisco State University, are within a short drive.
Professional in-person or online tutoring in San Rafael, CA, is a great way to work to improve in your class or test prep. If you are looking for private tutoring, whether in-home or online, you may enjoy working with San Rafael, CA, tutors. Their instruction and test prep could take you far.
San Rafael has been home to some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry and has an extensive history in the worlds of film and video games. Director George Lucas filmed parts of his groundbreaking films "American Graffiti" and "THX 1138" in San Rafael. Lucas also launched his production company, Lucasfilm Ltd., and his special effects company, Industrial Light and Magic, in San Rafael.
San Rafael is also home of the California Film Institute, which has hosted the Mill Valley Film Festival since 1978. The Festival screens both Hollywood premieres and screenings for breakout independent films. The CFI also operates a film educational program that includes filmmaking workshops, a film appreciation class, Q&A sessions with notable filmmakers, and more than a hundred free film screenings for students.
For nature lovers and students of marine life, San Rafael is an ideal destination. The city sits near several nature preserves, including the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Hamilton Wetlands Preserve, and the Cascade Canyon Open Space Preserve.
San Rafael also offers a wealth of outdoor activities. China Camp State Park has hiking and biking trails all along its 1,500 acres. The upgraded Boyd Memorial Park has fitness classes, tai chi lessons, and kid-friendly events. Peacock Gap Golf Club hosts a championship level course and has been rated one of the area's best golf venues.
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