1,839 San Mateo Tutors

...I am available for tutoring at middle school, high school, and college levels. My students feel comfortable telling me what they didn't get in class in school or from their textbook, and so we are able to address those issues right away. I like to first establish the knowledge base of my student. We then work together to build on it, with lots of... read more

I am working on my PhD in Classics from the University of Pittsburgh, while living in the Bay Area. I have received my Master's in Classics from UPitt and graduated cum laude from Pomona College with a double major in Classics and Geology. I have taught college-level Latin, semesters 1-3 as a TA and TF in Pittsburgh, as well as courses in classical... read more

...And even if more studying is necessary you should go 5 minutes on, ten off. This will help you remember more of the things you are trying to. It also helps to study different chapters or sections of a topic in different rooms. Your brain will remember easier with a setting change that can be matched with certain information. I know it's not a lot,... read more

...I remember how and why I used to struggle with a subject when I was in high school, and have used that knowledge to craft an understanding and patient approach to help the students not only learn the material, but to comprehend it and ultimately, enjoy it. My approaches vary based on the student's needs and progress, and I do not hesitate to adapt... read more

...The goal is to write a 5-paragraph essay with ease and enjoyment, a first step toward life-long learning. I am certified with a California Lifetime Certificate. I taught in Cleveland, Ohio, for two years, and in South San Francisco for two years, followed by substituting in grades K-6. I tutored for many years with Pacific Island Outreach, Reading... read more