Matthew W.
Private tutor in Gilroy, CA
Education
Haverford College - BA, History
Experience
My time at Haverford College, where I earned a bachelor's degree in History and Classics, instilled the desire to tutor in me. While spending a year at Oxford University, I received tutoring and realized how important it is for students who need it. I have either tutored or taught since that time. I began by tutoring chemistry and found it enjoyable. However, history and writing quickly became two of my favorite subjects to tutor. I enjoy history because the dynamics are so complex and writing because I get to help my students express their thoughts. In addition to those subjects, I tutor literature, ESL, geography, religious studies, and the subjects tested in the SAT. I believe in creating a pleasant environment of trust where students can focus on learning to decipher and communicate thoughts and ideas. I show students ways to determine how small parts fit into a whole - a skill that translates into other areas of life by helping them become thoughtful individuals. In addition to tutoring, I have taught ESL at a Chinese university. This experience also helped me further develop the strategies I use when I tutor. My interests outside of graduate school and tutoring include backpacking, playing the clarinet, hiking, reading, and learning new languages.
Subject Expertise
HistoryChemistryCollege ChemistryCollege EssaysEnglishESL/ELLEssay EditingEuropean HistoryGeographyHigh School ChemistryHigh School EnglishLiteratureOtherPSATPSAT Critical ReadingPSAT MathematicsPSAT Writing SkillsSATSAT MathSAT MathematicsSAT Subject Test in United States HistorySAT Subject Test in World HistorySAT Subject TestsSocial studiesStudy SkillsStudy Skills and OrganizationTest PrepWorld HistoryWorld ReligionsWriting
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
Hiking, backpacking, reading, music
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