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
Biology
- High School Biology & Physiology
- SAT Subject Test Biology
- AP Biology
Chemistry
- High School Chemistry & Chemistry Honors
- SAT Subject Test Chemistry
- AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
History
- High School U.S. History, World History, European History
- SAT Subject Test U.S. History, World History
- 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.
Tutor accepting new students: No
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…Gary
All levels of Chemistry - Chemistry Honors, AP Chemistry, and SAT Subject Test 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.
Tutor accepting new students: YES – limited availability
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…Jennifer
SAT all sections, ACT all sections, All levels of Physics, Chemistry (up to Honors), Biology, Math (up to Calc AB), US History, Economics
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.
Tutor accepting new students: YES
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…Matt
All levels of Math, Computer Science, SAT/ACT English
Matt has a Master’s in Mathematics from the University of Oregon and taught all levels math there for five years. After a brief stint in the software industry, Matt also taught English in Taiwan and tutored primary school students in phonics and readAll ing at Lindamood-Bell. He also has experience in editing and proofreading essays for history and English classes.
Tutor accepting new students: YES
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…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.
Tutor accepting new students: YES – limited availability
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!
More about Natalie, from her students!
“A section that I improved the most on was both Reading and English. What accounts for this improvement was not only practicing but having an amazing teacher (Natalie)”
“The practice tests really helped. And Natalie’s teaching methods were so helpful and wonderful to have.”
Read more…What Are Insight Students & Parents saying?
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“Our ACT instructor methods were so helpful and wonderful to have.”
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“Zach, thank you so much for helping me become a confident and successful writer”
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“We were extremely happy throughout the process – got much more than what we invested in Insight counseling.”
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“From their knowledge of all the colleges and resources, professionalism and the hands-on coaching, Insight has raised the bar! ”
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“Insight counselors truly care about students not only during their time at Insight but further along the road.”
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“I am currently a student at Carnegie Mellon University and I can honestly say that without Insight Education, I would not have gotten in.”
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“Sarah was a great mentor & worked with our kid in keeping him motivated & focused along the way. She is extremely knowledgeable ”
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“I wanted to thank Purvi from the bottom of my heart for guiding both of my kids through the maze of high school education.”
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“Our counselor really helped in educating us – the parents – on the process.”
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“I took an Insight SAT Boot Camp, and afterward I got 1570 on the SAT! 800 in MATH!”
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13 August
3-Day SAT Boot Camp
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13 August
SAT 5-Day Express Boot Camp
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13 August
SAT August Boot Camp (Online)
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13 August
SAT August Boot Camp (In Person)
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13 August
SAT Fall Express Boot Camp
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