I am, admittedly, an American history nerd and have been since I was a kid. I have extensive knowledge that I've built through the classes I've taken, including Honors US History in high school and Am... erican Politics at UC Berkeley. Additionally, I've undertaken individual study projects about America in World War II and the pre-Civil War era. I'm comfortable with both memorization-type tests and analytical essay writing as it pertains to American history.read more

Hello, I'm Owen! I'm a born-and-raised San Franciscan studying economics with a minor in Spanish at UC Berkeley. I'm excited to be tutoring in Spanish, Algebra 1 and 2, Art History, American History, ... English, and SAT Reading! I've been tutoring ever since I was in middle school and have always been passionate about working with kids. Through my time at the YMCA, where I worked as a summer counselor for three years, I have demonstrated experience working with kids of various ages in order to ensure that they (and their parents/guardians!) have the best experience possible. I think the best way to approach tutoring is through communication and mutual respect. As a kid, I always respected the adults who took the time to truly listen to and understand me, and made my opinions and thoughts feel valuable. I will be bringing a similar mindset to tutoring, where my main focus is to build students' confidence and engage them in learning in a way that feels rewarding, so that they can build their study habits and knowledge to the point that they don't need a tutor anymore! As someone who attends, and has attended, rigorous schools, I know how it feels to struggle and feel "behind" my peers. However, more importantly, I know the type of dedication it takes to overcome those difficulties and succeed in competitive environments. It is this dedication and attention to detail that I hope to bring to tutoring, so that students can achieve their academic and life goals!read more