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Esther earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Uyo and currently works as a private and IELTS tutor. She has 5 years of tutoring experience and has helped over 100 students reach their academic goals. Her interest in tutoring began when she was a course representative, creating tutorials for her colleagues in various subjects they struggled with. This experience sparked her enthusiasm for imparting knowledge.

Esther’s passion for tutoring stems from the satisfaction she feels when she’s able to help students solve their problems and reach their goals. She offers expertise in various courses, such as English, accounting, economics, social studies, biology, business studies, business management, and math. She also excels in ACT and SAT tutoring. 

As a tutor, Esther embodies kindness, patience, understanding, encouragement, and a fun learning approach. She strongly believes that teachers can either build or break students, so she always leads with encouragement and aims to create a safe learning environment where even the smallest achievements are celebrated. Her teaching techniques involve creating lessons that fit the pace at which each student learns and finding fun ways to keep them engaged and motivated.

Esther excels in understanding students’ individual strengths and weaknesses and customizing lessons to meet their needs. Recognizing the diversity in learning speeds, Esther adeptly gauges students' understanding through body language and adjusts her teaching methods accordingly. In moments of uncertainty or disengagement, she is dedicated to identifying and promptly resolving issues, ensuring effective tutoring. 

When she’s not tutoring, Esther enjoys spending time with her friends.

Brian's educational journey began at the University of Tampa, where he earned his undergraduate degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA. He then went on to pursue a Master's degree at the University of South Florida and a postgraduate degree at Syracuse University. Throughout his academic career, Brian excelled in math and physics, which remain his favorite subjects to this day.

Brian began his professional career as a mathematical physicist working in the areas of quantum gravity and unified field theories. During graduate school, he discovered how much he enjoyed teaching math and physics to students. While working as a physics professor, he won several national teaching awards which led to him writing 25+ textbooks for Pearson and McGraw-Hill.  Today, he owns several academic publishing, curriculum development, and curriculum resource companies

As a tutor, Brian is driven by his love for showing students how easy math and physics can be when explained clearly and engagingly. He believes that all content needs to be relevant to the student, and he excels at tying complex concepts to their personal lives and experiences. By doing so, Brian helps students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for subjects that they may have previously found challenging or uninteresting.

In addition to his extensive tutoring experience, Brian is also the owner of several curriculum development and academic publishing companies. In these roles, he has hosted workshops, mentored students and faculty, created student support materials, and contributed to the field of education in numerous other ways. This diverse experience has equipped Brian with a unique perspective on learning and has honed his ability to adapt his teaching style to meet the needs of each individual student.

When working with students who are hitting a learning block, Brian employs a variety of strategies to help them overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. He is skilled at explaining material in different ways, breaking down complex concepts into more manageable pieces, and providing targeted support to address specific areas of difficulty. Brian is also committed to keeping his students motivated, using his enthusiasm and passion for math and physics to inspire and encourage them along the way.

Outside of his work as a tutor and educational entrepreneur, Brian is an avid ultrarunner and hiker. He brings the same level of enthusiasm to these pursuits as he does to his teaching, and he enjoys sharing his love of the outdoors with his students and colleagues.

Shawn earned his Bachelor of Arts in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. Motivated by the belief that 90% of learning occurs beyond the classroom, he embarked on his tutoring journey several years ago. His extensive experience includes tutoring math, science, and reading for low-income students, teaching English to students in China, tutoring for UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology department, and serving as a teaching assistant for a biology course at Berkeley.

Shawn's passion for tutoring stems from his belief that true understanding of subjects goes beyond the confines of the classroom. He considers it a privilege to facilitate the learning of others, finding immense fulfillment in assisting others to grow, flourish, and grasp challenging concepts. He specializes in ACT, SAT, and HSPT tutoring, as well as biology, chemistry, math, and computer science at all levels, including AP. 

Shawn adopts a hands-on tutoring approach, tailoring his sessions to suit each student's unique needs. He firmly believes that engaging in thorough discussions and providing well-curated resources enables students to attain academic success more efficiently. Shawn's sessions feature active discussions, rigorous practice problems, and comprehensive textbook readings. He prioritizes individualized attention, rejecting the notion of speed limits or predefined approaches to content. With his interdisciplinary professional expertise, he adeptly guides students to discover their own learning paths across science, math, and reading.

Shawn excels at providing positive reinforcement and fostering a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to make mistakes and embrace the learning process. When students encounter challenging subjects, he employs various strategies to break them down into manageable problems. He emphasizes understanding the broader significance of learning and relates concepts to real-world applications, hobbies, or interests to enhance engagement. By incorporating analogies, humor, or pop culture references, he offers fresh perspectives on topics, motivating students to stay focused. Additionally, Shawn utilizes visual aids, drawings, diagrams, and mnemonics to provide new insights and facilitate comprehension from various angles.

In his free time, Shawn likes playing electric guitar with his friends in their band and biking the trails around the East Bay area. He also enjoys creating video games, writing stories, and collecting interesting books and textbooks. One time he stuffed so many books in a box that it disintegrated and he had to pick through a book-valanche!