165 Woodside Philosophy Tutors

...) However, it takes more than just knowledge to be a good tutor. As an teacher, I am friendly, patient and encouraging to those learning about a subject. I take care to ensure understanding through quizzes, and by conversing with the student about the subject. I also am talented at breaking down difficult material and explaining it in a way easy... read more

...I studied organic chemistry as part of my undergraduate and graduate degree programs (both in chemical engineering). Organic chem is a bit more complicated than basic college chemistry, but the principles you learned there will carry over, and help make sense of this new material. I have a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering from MIT, and 10... read more

...Before college I played bass in the MA jazz band, orchestra, wind ensemble, and the Woodside and Foothill jazz bands. I played percussion in the Woodside marching band and drums with the First Congregational Church, and had taken guitar lessons at Gelb for a few years. I teach all levels of bass, upright and electric, and beginning guitar and drums... read more

I greatly enjoy working with students, having tutored, taught, and coached students for the past twenty-five years. My degrees are from Harvard College (B.A.) and the University of Chicago (M.A., Ph.D.). During the past six years I have tutored for Wyzant, Tutor.com, Baytutor, The BuddySystem, and TeamUp!Tutors. When I begin a new tutorial, I take... read more

...I teach many styles: pop, rock, folk, country, strumming, fingerpicking, theory--guitar tab and traditional music theory. I had my own guitar teaching business for 8 years and have taught over 70 students to play the guitar successfully. I have a Masters degree in music and am qualified to teach music history. I believe the art of studying is an... read more