Arjun Gadkari

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Offers online services

About

My practice promotes critical and investigative learning, engaging students with thought-provoking questions and cross-subject connections, and giving students tools to think independently. My approach is patient and judgment-free, with the goal of sparking curiosity.

Much of my current work is centered on giving unique support to students with ADHD or challenges with executive function, study skills, and organization. As someone with ADHD, I’ve built a base of knowledge both from life experience and dedicated study on how to support students with executive function.

I offer online or in-person sessions for individuals or groups between 30 minutes and 4 hours. I also provide a personal Drive folder to each student with session reports, assignments, and other resources for a structured experience.

It's important to me that our time together is productive and engaging; I seek to engage with students who want active support in their learning, rather than passive supervision during homework. If you're looking for a tutor who will actively support your goals and engage your curiosity, I’m here to help!

Highlights

Serves SF , CA

Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay, Google Pay

Specialties

Age

Child, Adult

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate

Topic areas

Understanding my PC, Understanding my Apple computer, Spreadsheets (e.g., Excel, Access), Word Processing (e.g., Word), Email (e.g., Outlook, Gmail), Presentation (e.g., Powerpoint), Creating a website, Programming (e.g., Javascript, PHP)

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

Before I can teach, I first have to learn about the student. I begin by asking assessment questions regarding their learning style, particular academic challenges, what strategies they have tried in the past, etc. to help me carefully understand their unique learning needs.

I give students the power to lead the flow of the session and communicate their needs to me. It's important to me to not dominate the conversation or assert myself above the student. This empowers them to take responsibility for their education, and this allows me to better understand what support is actually needed.

I use Google Drive to keep online resources organized so that the student always has notes, worksheets, and readings available to them outside of our sessions. For online sessions, I can use Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, or other video conferencing tools.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Education

UC Berkeley: B.A. Political Economy & Emphasis in Int’l Environmental Politics
De Anza College: A.A. Political Science & Certificate in Leadership & Social Change

Tutoring Experience

2012-2019: Independent Private Tutoring, intermittent
2019-2022: In-Center Group Tutoring at C2 Education in San Jose, CA
2022-present: In-Center Tutoring, Teaching, Executive Function Counseling at Classroom Matters in Berkeley, CA

Mathematics

Foothill College: Differential Calculus
De Anza College: Integral Calculus
De Anza College: Elementary Statistics and Probability
Homeschooling & Independent Study: Geometry, Trigonometry, & Algebra

Spanish

De Anza College: Spanish (5 quarters)
UC Berkeley: Spanish (2 semesters)
Conversational experience with native Spanish speakers in USA and Mexico

English, Writing, Literature

UC Berkeley: Comprehensive writing experience across various disciplines, including history, political science, and environmental studies
De Anza College: Composition & Reading
De Anza College: Critical Reading, Writing & Thinking
De Anza College: Intro to Peer Tutoring in Writing

Economics

UC Berkeley: 20th Century World Economy
UC Berkeley: Climate Change Economics
UC Berkeley: Theory of Political Economy
UC Berkeley: International Environmental Politics
UC Berkeley: Microeconomic Theory
UC Berkeley: Macroeconomic Theory
UC Berkeley: Economic Geography of Industrialization
De Anza College: Principles of Macroeconomics
De Anza College: Principles of Microeconomics
De Anza College: Introduction to Political Thought and Theory

Political Science

UC Berkeley: Theory of Political Economy
UC Berkeley: Political Ecology
UC Berkeley: International Environmental Politics
De Anza College: Introduction to Political Thought and Theory
De Anza College: American Government & Politics
De Anza College: Comparative Politics
De Anza College: Intro to Community Organizing

History

UC Berkeley: Cuban History
UC Berkeley: Revolutionary History of Latin America
De Anza College: History of the U.S. 1900-Present
De Anza College: History of Western Civilization
UC Berkeley: Survey of World History

Geography

UC Berkeley: Economic Geography of Industrialization
UC Berkeley: Intro to City Planning
De Anza College: World Regional Geography
De Anza College: Physical Geography

Natural Sciences

De Anza College: Concepts of Physics
De Anza College: Preparation Physics
De Anza College: General Intro Physics
De Anza College: Stellar Astronomy
De Anza College: Intro Geology
De Anza College: Intro Biology
De Anza College: Environmental Science

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

Please contact me for information on my rates. I do offer sliding-scale pricing if you have special circumstances restricting your budget.
I also offer:

Free 15-minute introduction call or video chat
25% off of the first hour
Refer a student who completes 2 hours of tutoring with me, and your next hour is free!

How did you get started teaching?

When I was 15, my neighbor asked me to help her homeschooled 12-year-old son pass the California High School Proficiency Exam, and I worked with him throughout the summer to improve his math skills to a high school level. This was a deeply rewarding experience for me, especially upon hearing that he passed the exam, which allowed him to enroll in community college the very next year to pursue his aspirations. This showed me how much of a difference it makes to offer support to learners with unique goals and learning styles, and it marked the beginning of my interest in becoming an education professional.

I tutored intermittently during college, and after graduation, I began to tutor and teach full-time, branching out into new subjects I had learned through my studies. I've continued to learn and grow, gaining experience with diverse learning styles, critical-thinking based approaches, and creative use of educational resources both online and in-person. I strive to leave a lasting impact on every student in the way they think about themselves, others, and the world we live in.

What types of students have you worked with?

I have worked with hundreds of students across a wide range of contexts from kindergarten through college, as well as homeschoolers and adult learners. I have recently specialized further in support for ADHD students and other neurodivergent students, assisting with organization, study skills, time management, sleep habits, and building a growth mindset.

I’m interested in working with any student seeking support in curiosity-driven learning or with academic and life skills!

Services offered

Math

Spanish

Computer Engineering

College Admissions

Special Needs

Science

Social Sciences

Test Prep Tutoring