Award-Winning ACT Tutors in San Diego, CA

...of academic subjects. I served as a teaching assistant for the Intro to Biology course for two years. This class had over 500 students! Biology is my passion. I am well-versed in human genetics; my senior thesis is titled Work Toward A Minimally Invasive Diagnosis of Hereditary Fructose Intolerance in the North American Population. I completed two years of graduate work at the Scripps Research institute where I studied cancer biology, immunology, and glycobiology the...

...experience is in SAT prep, and I am passionate about working with students to maximize their scores and help them with SAT-specific strategies they can use on test day. I am a strong proponent of asking questions and building problem solving skills, and I encourage this in all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, outdoor activities like running, playing soccer, and rowing, and taking my labrador to the beach.

...now have another opportunity to interact and connect with students. Coming from a family of teachers, observing my own tutors, and personally instructing students have all taught me the importance of educational adaptability. No two learners are the same, and while different strategies may be utilized, all students deserve communication and understanding. I will always strive to create a positive learning environment that satisfies each student's individual needs. That is a guarantee.

...subjects, and think about many the core concepts a lot outside of class, so I have a wholesome understanding of them. I always like to emphasize "the basics" or "the building blocks" when I tutor, because oftentimes these concepts can be easily forgotten, and having a more wholesome understanding of the basics can almost always make the rest of a subject "click," especially in math or hard sciences. In my own spare time, I enjoy...

...School of Medicine with the long term goal of a career in academic medicine. My teaching experience includes volunteering to tutor low income students as well as TA'ing for several introductory biology classes at Caltech. I was also a Dean's tutor in subjects such as biology and chemistry. Currently, I tutor in MCAT preparation for all three sections. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I am most passionate about topics relating to biology, chemistry, and...

...at the University of California, San Diego. This past September, I received my Master of Science in earth sciences with a focus in geophysics. I really enjoyed presenting my research over the past five years, but I believe tutoring and teaching to be the ultimate opportunity to share my passions with the community. For over a year, I have been teaching acrobatics to students of all ages at the San Diego Circus Center. I have...

...the same way. What works for one would not always work for another, so you have to approach each person differently and adapt your teaching method to meet the needs of the individual. As for my experience, I started out helping my classmates in school and have not stopped since. In high school I was an AVID tutor that dealt with good study habits, note taking, and preparation for college. Since then I have done...

...them when they did not understand the concepts they were learning. These unique experiences have molded me into a flexible, compassionate, and relatable yet focused tutor who can work with any age and culture. I love kids and care about them deeply, and I believe that tutoring is about so much more than ensuring that someone passes a class. I firmly believe in showing students respect and keeping them on track, while also keeping a...

...State University with the major of English (in preparation for the English single-subject teaching credential). I am a dedicated, hard-working person who enjoys spending time with students. My career goal is to become a teacher after all! I enjoy discussing subject matter and helping others achieve their goals. I want to help students understand course material in a way that can be applied to other areas and want to make learning enjoyable and exciting.... Students must first be driven and willing to learn. Then I play the role of support and mentoring - addressing the gap between goals and current standing. My purpose is to find where the student is at and where they want to be, and then give the student the assistance they need to get to where they want to be.

...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 am new to the San Diego Area and am enjoying getting to...