Award-Winning ACT English Tutors in Santa Barbara, CA

...Anthropology from the UCSD with a focus on historical archaeology and how the application of social network theory can be used to examine Viking Age Iceland. I value using an interdisciplinary approach in my work, a style that has profoundly shaped my teaching philosophy and my commitment to helping students build a well-rounded and productive academic foundation that draws upon both the hard and social sciences. My unique teaching approach and passion for learning has...

Hello! My name is Symone Evans, and I am excited about being a Varsity tutor. I am a credentialed teacher who has a passion for teaching children. I understand that not all students learn the same , so I strive to find multiple ways for individuals to interact with the material. My goal is to give every student an equal chance for academic success!

...enjoy yoga, petting dogs, and going to concerts all over southern CA. I started tutoring in high school and have continued helping students all over the world since then. My first job was helping students from Korea, which included ESL help and assistance with essays, as well as eating delicious snacks and learning about Kpop! For the last year I have been studying abroad, where I continued to tutor. While I studied in Paris I...

...with tutoring began through a community outreach program put on by my fraternity. We tutored underprivileged children in an after-school program in East Los Angeles. Later, while still an undergraduate, I tutored a wide variety of subjects from pre-school to college levels. Having studied engineering, my favorite subjects to tutor are mathematics and physics. I enjoy SAT tutoring, as well, because of the logical thinking and vocabulary skills the test requires. I believe a thorough...

I'm the first to graduate college in my family for two generations. I can testify that education has been economically empowering, enriching and enlightening; I embrace lifelong learning and want to help students reach their academic goals and beyond. I'm most thankful to my teachers and tutors for helping me reach goals outside my comfort level by raising my expectations.

...with kids! I graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor's degree in 2013. I have experience working in a one on one environment with high school students in English Language Arts. I've also worked for an after school program where I supervised a classroom of 7th grade students and helped with homework and educational activities. I also have experience as a certified ESL teacher's assistant with Los Angeles Unified School District. Currently, I...

...receive one. Well, actually, my biggest wish would probably be the ability to fly, but you get the point. I am only too happy to be a tutor, as I feel playing any role in education is incredibly fulfilling. I have previously mentored high school students. These were students that had fallen very behind in their academics. They were in dire need of supplemental support, separate from the school system. In this role, I felt...

...students with: AP US History, AP Environmental Science, AP Composition, AP Statistics, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, SAT and ACT preparation, and ESL/English language acquisition. As a tutor I focus on developing student organization and interest. I usually recommend that my pupils keep an organized binder and adhere to a formal note taking method: Cornell, outlining, or mapping. In addition helping foster study habits, I try to use activities such as quiz-bowls or wikipedia races...

...believe in demeaning someone to push them to become better. I believe everyone has potential and just need a patient, understanding and encouraging force. I believe that writing is a very powerful tool and can be the most valuable skill you learn in school. I love to tutor people on how to write better and read more effectively. When I am not tutoring with Varsity Tutors, I am teaching youth how to build websites for...

...a Bichon Frise); play competitive Scrabble; and spend time with family and friends, preferably at a high-end or ethnic restaurant. As an adult, I have moved to every region of the country, which is not uncommon among people who work in higher education, and have found things to love about all of them. That said, the beauty--natural and man-made--of my adopted hometown of Santa Barbara makes it hard to imagine living anywhere else.... In a first session, I would aim to form a supportive connection, identify the student's goals, and seek to discover how he or she learns best. If time permits, I would also assess his or her skills in and knowledge of the subject matter.