Certified Tutors From San Diego State University

...language and culture of Espaa! I spent four months taking all of my courses in Spanish as well as living with a host family. Among my friends I am considered a great listener and counselor. I have a younger sister in the 7th grade and can understand the demands of today's youth in academics. In...

...show you unique ways to remember any steps for any problems you are facing. You will learn the process of thinking, not just solving. Instead of showing you how to do one single problem at a time, I will show you different ways to look at a problem and figure out the best approach to...

...efficiency, and logic. In second grade, at my elementary school, I was asked to tutor some of the 5th graders in math. Weeks later they skipped me a grade. By 13 years old I taught myself Euclidean Geometry, Calculus at 16. During the summer I enjoy going out bodysurfing when the water temperature permits. I...

...a half and I taught English and Spanish in a kindergarten class, a middle school, and privately. Now that I am back in the U.S, I have had the opportunity to continue to teach Spanish as well as Mandarin. I have over three years of tutoring experience (Kindergarten, Middle School, High School and adults). I...

...Chemistry. I've always been a good test-taker and I know what it takes to get the grades. I know that it can make a huge difference to have some one-on-one help. I like to have fun with whatever I do, but more than anything, I want to make a difference. In my free time I...

...Political Science, Math, Writing, and Reading for over two years with students from seven years old to college level. I also have experience with special education students that have A.D.D and dyslexia. I thoroughly enjoy helping and watching the progress students make. In my spare time, I bring my son to the zoo and take...

...graduate degree in public policy. I have a wealth of experience working in groups professionally as well as in my academic career, which has taught me to be an excellent collaborator and I am able to quickly develop friendly, productive relationships. While I am experienced in a broad range of subjects, my specialties are economics,...

...working with younger children, difficult math problems become a fun and exciting game. Although I am most passionate about Psychology and Neuroscience, I am capable of providing exceptional tutoring for a wide range of subjects. Regarding my teaching philosophy, I am a proponent of active learning and creative problem-solving. I adjust the tutoring techniques that...

...than happy to devote extra time to my students because I feel, as a teacher, it is my passion to reach all of my students by meeting their unique needs. I believe in using various techniques to tailor instruction to the needs of my students in order to encourage and motivate them to reach their...

...science help for their respective classes. I tutored all levels of mathematics offered at SOU and General Chemistry, Physics and Biology. I prefer to tutor subjects in mathematics ranging from Algebra 1 up to and beyond Differential Equations. I have graduated Cum Laude from Southern Oregon University in the Mathematics Department's honors program. I will...

...is my good fortune to have been influenced and molded by an impressive parade of scholars. The foundation of my education was built by my parents, who not only instilled in me a lifelong love of reading, taught me always to treat all people with kindness and respect. While I feel at home as a...

...involves helping students find their ideal learning style based on their individual strengths and unique way of perceiving information. I try to focus on teaching "how" to think constructively rather than "what" to think. In my free time, I enjoy exercising in some form outdoors, exploring good coffee shops and local restaurants, planning my next...

...the gamut of student types and situations and I enjoyed the challenge of adapting to the learning needs of each different case. Outside of school I have engaged in a variety of hobbies and skill building. My current hobby of choice is painting. The process of learning engages me and experiencing many things has created...

...the classroom. I teach and tutor a broad range of subjects, however the subject I enjoy teaching the most is math. Mostly due to it being a subject that is not gray, you either got the answer correct or you did not and it helps to teach logic. Over the years while tutoring and teaching...

...abroad in Spain during my last semester in college, immersing myself in the Spanish culture, history and traveling to several different cities throughout Spain. To add real world experience to my political science degree, I interned with the California State Assembly. My interest in tutoring is to take two subjects which can sometimes seem very...

...social person and love meeting people and talking to them on different topics. One of the reasons my students love me, is because they can talk to me, more like a friend. For my hobbies, I can do anything and everything that can keep me busy during my spare time. I am an outgoing person...

...science classes is being able to see the big picture and how science concepts fit into everyday life. In teaching any subject I like to first explain the concept or problem in depth and then have the student teach it to me. I believe that when you are able to teach a subject, you understand...

...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 you become more confident in the subject of English and therefore become more confident in school and the...

...north to beautiful Sonoma County where I completed a Master's degree in English literature. During my time as a graduate student, I began teaching freshman composition classes and worked with small groups of beginning writers, many of whom were the first in their family to attend college. I stayed on as an adjunct instructor teaching...

...and tutoring is preparing students for college. I learned very early in my college days about the importance of studying and critical thinking, since the classes were much more difficult than high school. I firmly believe that forming great study habits and developing the skills for studying with others are crucial for success, especially in...