Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Poway, CA

...to travel around to many different San Diego City Schools as a visiting teacher. I have extensive experience teaching/tutoring English in all ages as well as test prep and college essays. I am extremely passionate about education. I am a firm believer that every individual has the right to equal education. The power of language and the written word is vital for human survival and success. I hope that I can be there to help...

...students with written assignments, from understanding prompts and organizing content to choosing the best word or developing effective sentence structures. Building on this experience, I am excited to tutor. My favorite aspect of teaching is finding a way to relate a homework problem or question to something that students find deeply meaningful, helping to make the solution intuitive and personal rather than simply correct. Whenever I can, I play my tubas, cook, run, and read...

...my students with mathematics so that they learn as a result of their own curiosity. My passion is in creating a space where students are excited to learn mathematics. I have watched my students regain confidence in their mathematical abilities, find motivation to ask probing mathematical questions, and take on challenges they did not think were possible. I greatly enjoy working with students of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to increase their understanding and enthusiasm...

...it to my own life and experiences. I truly enjoy working one-on-one with students and mapping out an individualized success plan for each student. By doing this, we can track progress and celebrate successes. I also like to get to know my students and establish professional relationships, as I feel this helps me understand a student's individual needs. In my spare time I enjoy reading, hiking, snowboarding, playing tennis, and watching sports, mostly football. I...

...MCAT preparation for all three sections. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I am most passionate about topics relating to biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. As a tutor, I focus on making the material approachable and relatable for students--after all, I believe that the most important takeaway from any tutoring session is the desire to learn more! Balance is an important part of life and, for that reason, neuroscience, tennis, photography, reading and pets are all...

...further perfect my math skills while pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree at UCSD and to perfect my ability to teach in various ways in order to reach contrasting individuals. My six years in the Navy as a reactor operator has also prepared me. This position required constant training and learning, as I became more senior, I had the privilege of conducting training sessions. My time in the military taught me valuable skills that are appropriate...

...as a volunteer when I was still in high school. Many students at my high school came from lower-income families and didn't have expensive test prep classes or professional tutoring agencies within their means, yet still aspired to some of the best universities in the country. To help them achieve their dreams, I started my own six-week ACT prep program after school, free and open to everyone regardless of background or socioeconomic status. I ran...

...American Population. I completed two years of graduate work at the Scripps Research institute where I studied cancer biology, immunology, and glycobiology the science of sugars! Ive performed well on standardized tests (SATs and GREs) and am excited to help others conquer these necessary exams! I took calculus up to Calc IV (differential equations) so I can also help with those pesky integrals. In my spare time, I love to cook and watch TV. I...

...throughout my time in the Corps and I have edited successful application essays for Ivy League MBA programs. In my current tutoring, just as in these past experiences, I help students reach and exceed their goals by first developing my own understanding of their current skill and knowledge base, working with them to develop an action plan, and guiding them along that journey. My teaching philosophy is rooted in my commitment to leadership, which has...

...tutor, but expanded my subjects to include chemistry and test prep. Accompanying this change was a change in clientele to include several high school students, as well as students from elementary-level algebra and fractions to graduates preparing for the GRE. I most enjoy helping the students who are interested in physical science or math; this subject is to me very beautiful and deep, and I love seeing the feeling of wonder that often accompanies making...