Where They Are Now.
At Mateo Tutoring, a scholar is anyone who is willing to show up. Here are a few who have come through the Mateo Method:
Alex
“Tutoring gave me the confidence in my own learning abilities. It taught me how to understand academic material in new ways and how to study efficiently and achieve my goals.”
Communication & Criminal Justice at Chico State University
Angie
“Mr. Libres opened up his office and opened up a million opportunities for me that I didn’t know about. As a first-generation student, he helped me navigate my entire college process, being there for big moments like acceptances and financial aid packages.”
Political Science at University of California, Davis
Aryanna
“Luckily, I had Mr. Libres during my junior and senior years to help me understand the college process. Mr. Libres helped me with PIQs, essays, application deadlines, FAFSA, and the Cal Grant which was especially helpful as a first-generation student. He always made himself available and was super easy to chat with. I appreciate him opening my worldview about college and how to navigate this new terrain.”
Education at University of California, Davis
Ash
“Mr. Libres helped me understand all of my financial aid offers and grants, and even helped me look for scholarships that I could apply to. Although I could’ve chosen to attend any other college, Mr. Libres helped push me to USF because it has many different aspects I like.”
Business at University of San Francisco
Cody
“Tutoring turned my learning experience around. With one-on-one time to learn without eyes on you as in a classroom, I worked with someone I trusted and who gave me confidence in my abilities. I wouldn’t be the same person without the years of individualized learning outside of the classroom.”
International Business Management at University of Nevada, Reno
Evie
“I grew as a person through the experience of working consistently with a tutor. You have someone who serves as a witness of your progress, holds you accountable, and shapes your mindset toward your academic goals.”
Film Making at University of North Carolina
Jessie
“What really stood out to me was how Mr. Libres had the ability to bring clarity to complicated processes. He didn’t just tell me what classes to take. He took the time and really explained why and how they would fit into my long-term goal of nursing. His ability to listen as well as explain things step-by-step made a really big difference helping me feel confident about my path.”
Nursing at Nightingdale College
Jonas
“Thanks to Mr. Libres’s expert knowledge and his unwavering patience with me, he assisted me with my FAFSA, all of my PIQs, and any other questions I had. Due to his good-hearted nature and confident demeanor, every student, including myself, felt very confident in going to him no matter what the situation was with outstanding questions we had.”
Certified US Army Helicopter Mechanic & Biochemistry at University of California, Davis
Moses
“Mr. Libres’s friendly personality, patience, and informal yet casual approach created an environment that allowed for stronger connections that in turn, helped him curate his suggestions to meet the students where they’re at.”
Biochemical Engineering at University of California, Davis
Qamar
“What really stood out to me was how approachable and easy Mr. Libres was to talk to. He was always able to meet, answer questions, and genuinely listen. I honestly don’t think I’d be on this campus without him.”
Human Biology at University of California, Los Angeles
Sam
“Mateo Tutoring not only contributed to me passing math classes in high school but helped me develop a structured work ethic that I use in college.”
Business Administration & Psychology at University of San Diego
Sienna
“As a first-generation college student, I truly could not have achieved my collegiate goals without Mr. Libres. One moment that stands out to me was his advice to apply for the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars program during my junior year. I was unaware of this program before Mr. Libres, and even put off applying at first, but he consistently encouraged and reminded me. Because of his guidance, I became a College Prep Scholar and later a finalist for the national college match, an opportunity that ultimately helped me become a Quaker at the University of Pennsylvania.”
Political Science at University of Pennsylvania
Sophia
“Tutoring allowed me to get the grades to be successful when applying to college. It also developed my study habits — moving from easy concepts to difficult ones, producing study guides with key topics, and creating useful practice problems.”
Psychology at Loyola Marymount University
Virginia
“I think I wouldn’t have ended up getting into Wake and getting through some of my classes without the one-on-one tutoring sessions. They made learning things that initially didn’t make sense fun. I needed passing grades in those courses to get here to do the things that I love.”
Critical and Creative Media & Communication and Creative Writing at Wake Forest University
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