Insight’s one-on-one tutoring program, Academic Insight, offers support in both Academic Subjects & Standardized Test Prep as students pursue GPA and test score improvement. At Insight, improving grades or test scores involves more than simply understanding the material. With expert tutors who have mastered their subject area(s), along with thoroughly researched and well-executed curricula, our one-on-one tutoring sessions focus on teaching and encouraging students to have greater self-confidence, increased motivation, and an understanding of how to apply more effective study skills, in addition to enhancing and solidifying their conceptual and content knowledge.
Our tutoring program may begin with a diagnostic test in the subject of choice; this test serves as the basis for the first tutoring session. Moving forward, our instructors customize their lessons to the needs of the individual student. Students can meet with their tutors for as many or as few hours as they need. We know just how busy our families are, so our tutors work around students’ schedules and all sessions take place in one of our conveniently located centers.
We offer Academic and Test Prep tutoring in the following areas:
English Language
- SAT- Evidence based Reading & Writing / ACT- English & Reading
- High school courses on English Language Development
Math
- SAT- Math / ACT- Math & Science
- SAT Subject Test Math Level-2
- High School Math- Algebra 1, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus Honors, Math Analysis, Application of Advanced Math
- AP Calculus AB/BC
- AP Statistics
Chemistry
- High School Chemistry & Chemistry Honors
- SAT Subject Test Chemistry
- AP Chemistry
Biology
- High School Biology & Physiology
- SAT Subject Test Biology
- AP Biology
Physics
- High School Physics & Physics Honors
- SAT Subject Test Physics
- AP Physics 1/Physics 2/Physics C-Mech / Physics C-E&M
AP Environmental Science
History
- High School U.S. History, World History,European History
- SAT Subject Test U.S. History, World Histor
- AP U.S. History, World History,European History
Our Tutors & Class Instructors
Ben
SAT- Reading & Writing, ACT- English & Reading, High School English Language Development, US History, World History
Ben is a passionate instructor who loves the English language and he brings that passion to his students every day. He holds an undergraduate degree in English, an MA in English and an MFA in English-Creative Writing. All of his degrees are from San Francisco State University. Ben is an alum of the Kings Academy and grew up in the Bay Area. Ben has been with Insight Education since 2011 teaching numerous SAT boot camps, SAT Classes, AP US History Classes, World History Classes, and private 1-1 SAT & ACT Prep and other private tutoring assignments. Ben is currently also a lecturer at San Francisco State University and Ohlone College.
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Read more…Chinmayi
SAT Preparation in Math and English, SAT Subject test tutoring
Chinmayi is a recent graduate of Williams College with a degree in Mathematics, and a Fulbright grantee to Bulgaria teaching English and coaching debate to high schoolers. She grew up in Saratoga and attended Lynbrook High School. She has five years of experience tutoring students of all grade levels in English and Math and is excited to help her students at Insight prepare for the SAT and university.
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Read more…Gary
All levels of Chemistry- Chemistry Honors, SAT Subject Test Chemistry and AP Chemistry.
Gary holds a PhD in Chemistry from UC Santa Cruz. He served as a tenured professor at De Anza College for over 12 years and has over 22 years of teaching experience in Chemistry. Gary is also a current member of the faculty at West Valley College and has previously taught at a number of California Community Colleges and CSU campuses. Since 2011, Gary has taught all levels of Chemistry- Chemistry Honors, SAT Subject Test Chemistry and AP Chemistry in Classes and extensive 1-1 tutoring at Insight. He is a fantastic instructor who keeps his students engaged and learning throughout the course with a sprinkle of humor and storytelling.
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Read more…Jennifer
SAT- Reading, Writing& Math, ACT- English, Reading, Math & Science, All levels of Physics, Chemistry, Biology & Math
Jennifer holds an undergraduate degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University and a Master’s degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Stanford University. She led various research projects at the NASA Ames Research Center before shifting gears to academics. With more than 15 years of experience in teaching high school academics, Jennifer prides her expertise across all levels of Mathematics, including SAT Math and ACT Math/Science, Math Level-2, Calculus and Statistics. Her knowledge and teaching expertise of high school and university-level science subjects includes Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Engineering, as well as English, History and Economics. Her forte lies in collaborating with the students to support them in achieving their academic goals through personalized approach and instruction.
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Read more…Natalie
ACT- English & Reading, High School English Language Development
Natalie has been teaching English and Reading for more than 30 years after earning her B.A. In English at Yale University and Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist from Purdue University. After retiring from De Anza College, Natalie specializes in ACT- English and Reading, and High School English Language Development tutoring and class instruction at Insight. She loves to read and believes that reading is one key to contentment and success.
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Read more…Nicholas
CalTech graduate tutoring in Math, Biology and Chemistry
Nicholas is a recent graduate from CalTech where he studied Bioengineering. He is from sunny Southern California originally but enjoys the exciting environment of the Bay Area. At CalTech, he served as a TA for several courses and is looking forward to helping students with Math, Biology, and Chemistry.
Read to meet with an Insight tutor? Email us at info@insight-education.net to find out more information and request a time to meet!
Read more…What Are Insight Students & Parents saying?
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15 April
SAT Chemistry Boot Camp
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ACT Summer Boot Camp
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