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About Our founder
Who Is Michael Zaleski?
Mike Zaleski is a UC Berkeley graduate in Political Economy who began his tutoring career in 1995 as the co-founder of TLC Tutoring in Marin County, and Think Tank Tutoring in Rancho Palos Verdes in Southern California. Mike studied abroad at both the University of Vienna in Austria, and the University of Kwazulu, Pietermaritzburg in South Africa where his philosophies on inclusion, empowerment, and cultural awareness were unfurled and broadened.
A proud father of four daughters who collectively attended UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkeley, and SF State for their undergraduate degrees, he loves time spent with his family - whether it be in the ocean, mountains, or woods on a hiking trail.
With over 25 years of experience in tutoring, teaching, and mentoring, Mike Zaleski has helped thousands of students achieve and exceed their academic goals. Mike's specialization in Math, Science, English, History, SAT & ACT prep, SSAT & HSPT prep, and start-to-finish college application guidance provide personalized services catered to each student's learning styles.
Mike is an avid outdoorsman, and when not tutoring students he can be found in the ocean with his speargun or surfboard, or in the mountains and woods with his mountain bike or skis.
Personalized Tutoring
Private Tutoring Services
Private One-on-One Math Tutoring
Homework Support, Study Skills and Academic Coaching
We offer individual instruction for all levels of basic math tutoring through calculus. The focus is on meeting the student where they are, then focusing on taking them forward at their individual pace. We look for gaps in understanding, for what students are missing, and review and preview material as needed. We make sure students are up to date on regular assignments while preparing for upcoming quizzes and exams. The goal is to strengthen students' math foundation in order to promote academic independence.
Homework Support, Study Skills and Academic Coaching
Homework Support, Study Skills and Academic Coaching
We assist our students in prioritizing, organizing, and strategizing the approach of weekly school work and projects. Exam and quiz preparation are given the highest priority while staying abreast of ongoing projects, essays, and daily homework assignments.
We offer academic coaching to help students set goals, stay organized, and develop strategies for academic success. We also help students build confidence and motivation and provide ongoing support through every step of the academic journey.
History and Humanities Tutoring
Our history and humanities tutoring services are engaging and effective. Our expertise includes American History, World History, AP European and AP US History. Also, Zaleski Tutoring offers services in economics, government, and other specialized humanities subjects.
We help students develop critical thinking skills to gain a deeper understanding of history and prepare for exams, while applying one's knowledge to excel academically.
College Essay Coaching and Preparation
Comprehensive College Application Guidance
Our success in helping students write their personal statements for university applications spans over two and a half decades. We brainstorm together, draft ideas, and create the best possible personal statements and applications. In addition to writing polished statements, we offer specialized assistance in the Common and UC apps.
Essay Writing Tutoring
Comprehensive College Application Guidance
Comprehensive College Application Guidance
We coach students in the essential and more refined aspects of essay writing. We help students brainstorm ideas and organize their thoughts while building the structure for their overall thesis and topic sentences.
To keep the writing stress and anxiety at a minimum, our staff is expertly trained in plotting the step by step approaches to create a sense of ease and confidence for our students.
Comprehensive College Application Guidance
Comprehensive College Application Guidance
Comprehensive College Application Guidance
We provide start-to-finish guidance for the entire college application process: from strategically choosing schools, filling out applications, and helping write personal statements. We also provide intensive tutoring for both the SAT and ACT entrance exams. We will begin by reviewing your interests, high school grades and classes, AP assessments, sports and extracurricular activities, and more. We will make sure your most powerful and authentic voice is represented.
SAT/ACT Preparation Course
SAT/ACT Preparation Course
In this 25 hour course, Zaleski Tutoring Services provides testing strategies, math and writing review, personalized coaching and test anxiety management. These services are offered roughly six weeks leading up to the test dates.
Science Tutoring
SAT/ACT Preparation Course
Chemistry tutoring, Physics tutoring, and Biology tutoring is available for most levels. Our tutors are well-versed in the subject matter, and are excellent at explaining complex information in a straightforward way.
Exclusive Collaboration With Jake Weylin Coaching
Exclusive Collaboration With Jake Weylin Coaching
In collaboration with Jake Weylin Coaching, Zaleski Tutoring Services bridges the learning gaps with additional coaching in communication, relationships, and professional development.
For more information about Jake Weylin Coaching, visit jakeweylin.com.