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Experienced Tutor Specializing in Algebra
Kirsten W.

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About Kirsten


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I'm Kirsten and I firmly believe that anyone can excel in algebra! I graduated with a masters degree in physics, and a doctorate in biophysics. In college, I managed a university tutoring center for undergraduates and tutored high school students across all science and math subjects through a local Upward Bound program, focused on empowering high schoolers who were the first in their family to attend college. I continued teaching and tutoring math, physics, and biology throughout graduate...

I'm Kirsten and I firmly believe that anyone can excel in algebra! I graduated with a masters degree in physics, and a doctorate in biophysics. In college, I managed a university tutoring center for undergraduates and tutored high school students across all science and math subjects through a local Upward Bound program, focused on empowering high schoolers who were the first in their family to attend college. I continued teaching and tutoring math, physics, and biology throughout graduate school, and 10 years ago I published an algebra curriculum designed for middle and high schoolers.

Everyone learns a little bit differently. There is no one size fits all and so you shouldn't feel bad if a course you are taking gives you trouble. It is just a matter of figuring out how you learn, in this case, algebra. I have developed an arsenal of explanations for each of the topics you learn in algebra 1 and algebra 2 and together we will find your perfect fit so you can master and (hopefully) enjoy algebra!

I am easy to reach, flexible, and will respond quickly. Please contact me with any questions you have or to schedule a lesson.


Education

San Jose State University
Physics
San Jose State University
Masters
University of California, Davis
PhD

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have been tutoring algebra students at the high school and college level since the 1980's. I also wrote a popular algebra 1 curriculum for homeschoolers. My focus is to help you when you are stuck, yes, but also to show you how algebra works to solve problems. If you can unlock the key to understanding why algebra is used, you will master the subject, get a good grade, and maybe even become a math nerd like me!
Cello

Cello

I have been playing cello since I was nine in the San Francisco Bay Area in chamber and full orchestras. I began in the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra under William Whitson and was first chair in both the El Camino Youth Symphony under Art Barnes and later in the San Jose State University Orchestra under Bill Jackey. In addition I played in pit orchestras for Stanford Savoyards (Gilbert and Sullivan musical series), as well as numerous gigs in Palo Alto while studying under the first chair of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra. Later I taught cello in a wonderful group called Free Music School, dedicated to providing free music instruction to any middle school child willing to practice.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I homeschooled my twins, one autistic and one dyslexic, from elementary through high school. I wrote my own algebra curriculum for homeschoolers based on experiences tutoring and teaching others and my own children. I have the greatest expertise in physics, chemistry, biology, and math that stems from my experience homeschooling and also my PhD in Biophysics.
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