When your student is in a MathEdge class, you know they are in good hands. Our instructors have kindly written a short biography about their experiences, skills, qualifications, and desire to give your child a real appreciation for math and English. Below is just a small sample of who our instructors are.

 

Math Teacher Profiles

English Teacher Profiles

 

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Math Teacher Profiles

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I have a Ph.D. in Graph Theory and a master’s degree in Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Technology in Madras, India. I have previously taught math to children as a volunteer at a school and helped my own son advance his math skills to be at the next grade level. Teaching math is not just my career but also my passion. I'm working as a part-time teaching faculty member at West Valley College, Saratoga. I'd like to teach different levels of math to diverse student groups. I'm interested in teaching for MathEdge mainly for its competitive programs. I believe such programs challenge the students and encourage them to perform to their full potential.

 

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I have a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. I have been teaching/tutoring Mathematics for the last 7 years at various schools. This will be my third year at MathEdge. I inspire students to like mathematics and believe in setting challenges to improve their skills.

 

I believe in raising the expectations of each student. If the challenge is there, I know a child will extend himself or herself to the fullest in order to meet it. The drive to "give your all" can be achieved by setting competitive goals and creating work that goes beyond being satisfactory. I feel that a child needs self-discipline to start refining time management skills in classroom work, guidance in developing work independence, strategies to strengthen academic foundations and opportunities to enhance social skills. A positive approach will be utilized to make learning as worthwhile and enjoyable as possible for all children.

 

It is a pleasure to have your children in my class and I am looking forward to another fun-filled year of learning.

 

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I hold a master’s degree in Mathematics and I also have a bachelor’s degree in Education. I have been teaching math for the last 12 years and this is my second year at MathEdge. I have also tutored kids from Monta Vista and Lynbrook high schools.

 

I am extremely comfortable with Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Trigonometry, and Statistics. Math has always been my favorite subject and I started tutoring in math when I was still studying for my bachelor’s degree.

 

I had a great time with kids at MathEdge last year and I hope to have many more fulfilling years at MathEdge.

 

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I have a M.S. in Mathematics from San Jose State University and from Vikram University in Ujjain, India. Before joining MathEdge, I gained experience teaching math to children at another math center and as a private tutor. I have been teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra-2,  Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus to grade 6-12 students in groups and one-on-one. I have helped students prepare for pre-Algebra and Algebra STAR tests too. I think math is one of the subjects that people find easy to dislike, but I find it very interesting to break down problems into easy steps that children can understand. I appreciate the challenge of making hard things look easy so as to motivate students and have them develop an interest in math.

 

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I have a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley.  At college, I was named Outstanding Senior in Chemical Engineering, graduated with Highest Honors (magma cum laude), and was named to the Phi Beta Kappa humanities honor society and the Tau Beta Pi engineering honors society.  I've been working for almost 10 years as a professional tutor of math and science.  I have a LOT of experience teaching pre-algebra, algebra and geometry to students 5th thru 12th grade. As a senior in high school, I received 730 out of 800 on the Verbal section of the SATs and 790 out of 800 in Math. Both the combined score and the Math score were the best in my high school’s history.

 

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I graduated from San Jose State University with a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Before joining Mathedge, I had about 7 years of teaching/tutoring experience from working with San Jose State University, Brain-Child Education Center, and doing one-on-one tutoring since 2003. During my career as a math tutor, I have taught almost all the subjects, including Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Trigonometry, and Statistics as well as the PSAT. I have worked with all levels of ability, from beginner to advanced level math students and successfully helped students achieve great improvements in the area of math-related subjects. My students have said that I am a friendly, accessible, and effective tutor. I have a great passion for math and to work with children by constantly providing them challenging work.

 

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I am a computer engineer and have an MBA degree. I am currently working at Cisco Systems. I have two sons who go to Mission San Jose High School and have one daughter who is in 4th grade at Gomes Elementary School. This is my first year at MathEdge as a teacher, but I have been a MathEdge parent for many years now. I am very impressed at the way core math concepts and problem-solving techniques are being taught at MathEdge.

I have a strong passion for math and science. My two boys have been participating in various math/science programs and have won at the national and international levels. I have been mentoring them to prepare for various contests/exams such as GATE, Center for Talented Youth (CTY), AMC, PMWC, Math Count, Math Olympiad, National Science Bowl, Science Olympiad, Odyssey of the Mind, Robotics/First Lego League (FLL), and more.

 

I love working with young children. I am looking forward to a year full of opportunities to challenge young minds and have fun!

 

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I have a doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I have taught math to middle school students as a private tutor, served as a Math Olympiad volunteer, and tutored my own two children in math. I love math and find it very satisfying to get kids interested in math. I also love it when concepts become clear to them and they can see correlation between different math concepts.

 

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I have a master’s degree in Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi, and two B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Education from universities in India.

I currently teach for the Cupertino Union School District, teaching math to 7th grade students or serving as a substitute for grades K-8. I taught high school classes for 6 years in Delhi, India. These classes served as a launching stage for students to go onto higher education in mathematics or take professional courses for engineering or computer applications.

 

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I graduated from the University of Southern California with a master’s degree in Computer Science. I have a strong background in mathematics and computer science. I have taken mathematics from the beginner to the advanced level, including Algebra, Calculus, and Trigonometry.  My experience includes teaching math and computer languages in India. I have tutored students from 9th to 12th grade in L.A. I have 2 master’s degrees and 1 bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. I won a Best Teacher award while I was teaching undergraduate students in India. I personally love reading books, drawing, listening to music, and traveling. I enjoy teaching and helping students, and I am very excited to join MathEdge.

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I have a Ph.D. in Physics from the UC Berkeley and a M.S. in Physics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I also have a double B.A. in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Rochester in New York. I have served as a graduate student instructor at Berkeley and tutored students there. My successful experience will give students the knowledge and underlying background to continue onto high learning institutes. Prior to working in the private sector, I conducted research and teaching at UC Berkeley, establishing common rapport and respect through intellectual dialogue, research and analysis. I am confident that my pedagogic and research expertise will produce results for you.

 

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I am a post-graduate from India and have been teaching for the last 5 years in the U.S and taught in India in a renowned private school for 6 years. Currently, I am working as a substitute teacher in the Cupertino Union School District, and I am working towards getting my teaching credentials. I have experience teaching students at various levels. As I have a great passion for teaching students, especially in math and science, I joined MathEdge to make concepts clear to students and to assist them in achieving their academic goals. I look forward to making a difference in your child's life.

 

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I love to see the smile on a child's face when they solve a problem without help. Every solution they figure out themselves boosts their confidence and takes them to a higher level. It all begins with a little bit of coaching. We can guide them to think out of the box, maybe help them practice so it becomes second nature to find innovative solutions to all practical problems. I promise to do just that at MathEdge, make them independent, give them the springboard that they so deserve.

Here is a bit about myself, I have a master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. I design and develop software for a small medical device startup in the Bay Area. I am blessed with two daughters ages 10 and 7, who are also benefiting from MathEdge's unique style.

 

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I have a degree in Computer Science, graduated with Honors, and have worked in the information technology industry as a software engineer, project lead, and consultant for 10 years. I decided to quit when I had my kids. I enjoy teaching and have coached Math Olympiads the past 4 years. I also teach and coach my kids for their math competitions.  

 

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For several years, I have been employed in the computer software industry, but I have also provided individual and small group tutoring at San Jose City College for over 6 years, including 2 years as Math Tutor and Instructional Assistant in the campus Tutoring Center. I have coached students from kindergarten through college in multiple subjects, including math, language arts, and SAT and PSAT prep. I have passed the CBEST and have a B.A. in Mathematics as well.

 

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I have a B.A. in mathematics and I have extensive experience in teaching/tutoring middle school and high school students.  I not only teach students problem-solving and test-taking skills but also help them identify their academic strengths and weaknesses and help develop individual study plans and good study habits.

 

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I graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. I have a strong passion for math and science. My style of teaching is to give the theory of the subject and then show really in-depth examples. I am looking forward to meeting your child and teaching them.

 

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I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UC Davis. I have been a substitute teacher in the Cupertino and San Jose school districts and tutored children. I want to use my expertise in the classroom to provide 1-on-1 help to students who need extra help or a jump start in their area of interests. I want to work uniquely with students on an individual basis or as a group to help them grasp the subject and understand it to the level of enjoyment.

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I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Statistics from UCLA with a strong emphasis on math. I have over a year of experience teaching classes from pre-algebra to calculus BC as well as the competitive math contest training courses at MathEdge. I have a great universal rapport from my students and am planning on a college teaching career in the future. I love all my students and will give the very best attention to each child's individual needs.

 

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English Teacher Profiles

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I have been teaching and tutoring English/writing for five years in the public schools in Fremont. I have  a Masters in English and a California teaching credential. Using the Six traits of writing, I teach academic as well as creative writing. My philosophy is that writing should be enjoyable as well as educational, and I try  to incorporate student interests in the writing assignments as often as possible. The goal is to teach students to express themselves thoughtfully, creatively and articulately. For the last two years I have taught many students to become successful writers. I am excited to get to know the students and parents of Mathedge this school year.

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I will be assisting your children in their academic endeavors pertaining to English composition.

My profile:UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY  

August 2002, Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric (English Composition)

·         1999 to 2002, Dean’s list and graduated in 3 years

·         1999 to 2002, The Achievement Award Program Scholar

·         2000 to 2002, The Leadership Award  

 

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO

June 2007, Post-graduate studies in various subjects

 

More specifically, I majored in the most writing intensive program at the University of California at Berkeley. Also indicated above, I received a full scholarship and committed myself to community outreach. Overall, I am a professional with a passion for academia.  I will encourage your children to bring voice and coherency to their writing

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I graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with an emphasis in creative writing. I have several years of experience teaching English, SAT, and technology courses at Stanford and elsewhere. I am a freelance writer in my spare time and have received several awards and prizes for my writing. I enjoy sharing my love for literature and writing with students and inspiring them to be active rather than passive learners through lively discussions and challenging assignments.

 

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I graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz with a BA in American Studies, an MA in Education, and a California Teacher’s Credential. I have over eight years of experience as a teacher and a tutor and I am a freelance writer in my spare time. It is also my firm belief that teachers play the role as the gatekeepers to the world and it is my goal to not only educate but relate with the students to make learning fun.

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I graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with an emphasis in creative writing. I have been a MathEdge Writing+ instructor for over a year and draw upon my background as an experience English tutor, editor, and an assistant to the Stanford University Program in English Language Learner Education to help students become better readers and writers.

 

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I graduated magna cum laude from Santa Clara University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in Creative Writing. I enjoy reading and writing and have been published in the Santa Clara Review and the award-winning Santa Clara Magazine. This is my first year as a MathEdge instructor, but I enjoy helping people learn and improve their skills.           

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I have five years of teaching experience as a full-time and substitute teacher in the Mount Diablo Unified School District teaching English, Journalism, and Creative Writing. I have also been a contributing journalist to a variety of Bay Area publications for over 30 years including the Oakland Tribune, the Contra Costa Times, and more. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing from San Francisco State University and my California State Teaching Credential from the California State University at Hayward. I pride myself in my ability to organize concepts into a cohesive whole and bring order out of chaos in the classroom.

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I have 7 years of experience of teaching language arts, math, social studies, and science to elementary and middle school students in Bay Area schools such as Redwood Middle School and Blossom Hill Elementary. I also have experience working with at-risk youth to improve language and behavioral development. I received my Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and am currently enrolled at San Jose State University to earn my Multiple Subject Elementary Education Teaching Credential.

 

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I have over 8 years of experience tutoring students in English, Math, and Spanish as well as coaching students in standardized test preparation such as the AP exams, SAT, and more. I also spent 20 years working as a technical writer in the software industry. I graduated Magna cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a minor in English from the State University of New York at Potsdam.

 

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I have been teaching at Math and Writing at MathEdge for over 2 years. I also have over 6 years of instructional experience at San Jose City College and other Bay Area learning companies where I worked with both gifted and struggling students to improve their academic or standardized test performance. Before I became a teacher, I spent 20 years working in the software industry as an engineer. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a focus on Computer Mathematics from San Jose State University. I am extremely patient and understanding of students from all background and levels and enjoy sharing in my students' successes.

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