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	...I am helping a number of 10th grade students in algebra and trigonometry (honors) at Paly and Gunn, and my approach is to help them with their basic understanding as well as the reasoning ability in solving problems. The aim is to increase their self confidence as well as their performance when ... 15 Subjects: including ACT Math, calculus, physics, algebra 2	Peter T. $60.00/hr Palo Alto, CA View Tutor >>

	...One method I use to teach phonics is by analogy. In analogy phonics I teach students unfamiliar words by analogy to known words (e.g., recognizing that the rime segment of an unfamiliar word is identical to that of a familiar word, and then blending the known rime with the new word onset, such a... 36 Subjects: including ACT Reading, ACT English, reading, English	Linda R. $50.00/hr Palo Alto, CA View Tutor >>

	...I am a social liberal and I have my hands in many human rights campaigns, including racial equality and gender equality. I believe that needing help and acknowledging your shortcomings is the greatest strength a person can have, because sometimes all you need is a helping hand to get back up. T... 24 Subjects: including ACT English, reading, English, algebra 1	Sagarika R. $45.00/hr Palo Alto, CA View Tutor >>

	...I have used a variety of methods and lots of different materials, so I can adapt to the needs of the individual student. While phonics is foundational to reading, some students need to use other methods in addition to phonics in order to have success with reading. I have earned a multiple subje... 39 Subjects: including ACT English, ACT Reading, ACT Math, ACT Science	Angie S. $50.00/hr San Jose, CA View Tutor >>

	...I have a Masters degree in Biological Sciences as well as undergraduate degrees the related fields of exercise physiology and psychology with an emphasis in biology. I have also taught high school Biology or Biology Honors for 9 years as well as tutoring in Biology, Biology Honors and AP Biology. I have taught chemistry at the high school level for 3 years. 16 Subjects: including ACT Science, chemistry, physics, geometry	David C. $65.00/hr San Jose, CA View Tutor >>

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