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Neel: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, 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
Audrey: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...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 and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out. I look forward to...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Mei: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...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 the longest side of a right triangle "ABC" (Pythagorean theorem), they will show 2 examples in class without explaining why side "C" is "C". Then on standardized test, the sides are now labeled "EFG", and the child struggles to properly choose the correct...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730
Kristine: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...graduated from 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...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710
Abigail: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...aimed at students much younger. In order to keep him engaged, I had to get creative. We would practice reading comprehension using the sports section of the newspaper, and did short creative writing exercises. I learned a lot about how to get students excited about subjects that at first seem intimidating or frustrating, how to think on my feet, and how to connect with and engage students from different backgrounds than my own. In my...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Elizabeth : Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...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, I am working towards an entrepreneurship minor. I am currently the COO and CFO of two early-stage medical device startups, and I will be employed as a healthcare consultant after the upcoming summer. I working towards an MBA. I have a passionate for...
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Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 730
Paul: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
'Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. Ryunosuke Satoro. Im passionate about Ocean Conservation, Marine Exploration and protecting the environment. I've worked hard to become a better teacher and mentor. I recently completed my Masters degree at Utah State University as an Environmental Engineer. I love working with students and get them interested in science and maths, especially chemistry! ... Make it fun, relevant, and interactive. Find common ground.... Find out about the...
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University of Melbourne - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Utah State University - Masters, Environmental Engineering
Matthew: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
My entire educational background was spent in science and math classes, often it wasn't easy for me, so I understand what it's like to struggle with something and feel like you will never understand. But if you work the problems enough times and never quit you'll get through it. And asking for help is never a bad thing, no one has ever gotten through all of this without help.... Understanding what it is you're doing is...
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University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelors, Physics
Alok: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, 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.
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32
Vivek: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, 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.
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Indian Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - PHD, Nuclear Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 168
Jennifer: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...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 working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Moiz: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...my efforts on the practical applications of what they were learning to make the subject matter more interesting. Tutoring students also opened up a part of me that truly enjoys helping others. I have volunteered as an after school mentor to teach inner city students about math and science and in the Peace Corps in Panama as a water/sanitation engineer. In my free time, I love to listen to NPR, ride my bike, and perform...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University - Master of Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering
Talia: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...obtained my B.A. from Williams College in 2008, double 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 needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working...
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Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Josh: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.
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University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Terry: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...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 effort can lead to mastery of any subject, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, baseball, basketball, backpacking,...
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SFSU - Bachelor in Arts, English with Computer Science Minor
Amanda: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...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 ensure that all students' learning styles are compatible with my lesson...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Education
Jean: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...college psychology professor prior to immigrating to the U.S. The methods she used to help me learn and to drive my curiosity still influence how I think and learn concepts today. From her, I learned that a meaningful education requires more than just knowing facts and how to find the right answers. A good teacher must help students recognize their individual learning styles, discover any flaws in their foundation knowledge, set reasonable goals, and look...
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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
Dallas: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...technique. I have found that most of the time, students are eager to understand the big picture but can sometimes get tripped up by confusing subtleties before they get there. It is my job to patiently translate that jargon into understandable concepts that enable the student to better understand the subject. I love teaching all sciences, as well as Spanish and reading techniques. Outside of teaching, I love being outdoors, and you can often find...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
John: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...eventually full time at an English Language school. Upon finishing my Master's, I decided to stay in Japan and pursue my career there and found my first job at Japan's largest advertising agency Dentsu. About a year later, I was later recruited to join Dentsu's sister company The Goal which is a fashion advertising agency. I spent about 10 years living in Japan before returning back to the United States. I have an excellent understanding...
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University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design
Melissa: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Clara, CA
...use scaffolding to break concepts down into manageable parts. I have experience teaching Computer Science to a classroom of 20 high school students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. This included daily lectures, mentoring, and one on one tutoring/debugging, among other responsibilities. I also gained experience tutoring college students during my time as an undergraduate. I emphasize understanding the concepts behind a problem, not just getting the assignment working, and use real world examples to allow the...
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Sonoma State University - Bachelors, Computer Science
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The Santa Clara School System
Located 45 miles from San Francisco, the city of Santa Clara, California, is Silicon Valley鈥檚 high-tech hub. Over 115,000 people live in Santa Clara, and almost 15,000 of them are students attending the schools within the Santa Clara Unified School District. The district鈥檚 facilities include more than 20 schools for K-12 students.
The student-to-teacher ratio of Santa Clara鈥檚 best high schools matches or slightly exceeds the California state average, yet this fact doesn鈥檛 necessarily correspond with rank or performance.
Santa Clara Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Cupertino High School has a 26 1 student-teacher ratio.
Adrian Wilcox High School has a 24 1 student-teacher ratio.
Santa Clara High School has a 24 1 student-teacher ratio.
Abraham Lincoln High School has a 23 1 student-teacher ratio.
Del Mar High School has a 23 1 student-teacher ratio.
California State Average has a 23 1 student-teacher ratio.
The majority of Santa Clara high schools students who enrolled in Advanced Placement courses earned a score of Qualified, Very Well Qualified, or Extremely Well Qualified on their AP exams. Here's how Santa Clara's schools rank in the state.
Santa Clara High School Rankings
High School | Santa Clara Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Cupertino High School | 1 | 30 | 92% |
Adrian Wilcox High School | 2 | 140 | 76% |
Abraham Lincoln High School | 3 | 314 | 45% |
Santa Clara High School | 4 | 516 | 63% |
Del Mar High School | 5 | 583 | 42% |
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This chart shows how the students of Santa Clara fared on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBSA), the state exams given by the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress system.
Santa Clara Test Scores
Children enrolled in the third through eighth grades as well as 11th-grade students in Santa Clara take the SBSA, which covers a broad spectrum of English Language Arts and mathematics topics taught within the Common Core curriculum. The results of these exams are an indicator of a student鈥檚 academic knowledge and his or her level of preparedness for college, career, and beyond.
Students of all ages can benefit from the attention of a personal tutor. Whether your child is a kindergartner who needs to work on the ABCs or a college freshman who could use help adjusting to the faster pace and higher expectations of college, working alongside a tutor in Santa Clara is a smart choice. Current college students can also enjoy the perks of private tutoring. Santa Clara is surrounded by several nationally ranked higher education establishments, including Stanford University, which is frequently cited as one of the top ten universities in the world.
Santa Clara University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
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Stanford University | 1 | 5% |
University of California - Berkeley | 42 | 17% |
Santa Clara University | 101 | 48% |
University of San Francisco | 209 | 71% |
Mills College | 347 | 84% |
California State University Maritime Academy | 420 | 68% |
Saint Mary's College of California | 566 | 80% |
Dominican University of California | 708 | 78% |
Menlo College | UNAVAILABLE | 41% |
Holy Names University | UNAVAILABLE | 48% |
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