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Eric: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...students for the ACT and SAT math sections as well as the calculus AP tests which I have a great amount of experience in scoring a 5 on both calculus AB and calculus BC. I tutor anyone from a pre algebra level up through calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. I am also currently tutoring Physics as I have a great amount of experience with it in high school and in college. I tutor for...
Education & Certification
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
ACT Math: 35
SAT Math: 760

Aaron: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...of the sciences, especially in ACT format, I find passion in helping students perfect their writing skills and develop strong, academic papers. Outside of school, I love playing sports such as volleyball, track, basketball, and baseball as well as going on hiking trips and adventures. I am a huge traveler, love reading new books, and love meeting new people. Besides helping students learn, I want the student to have fun, enjoy the tutoring session, and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Bio-Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33

Garrett: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
Garrett Hazelwood recently completed a term as interim prose editor of The Southern Review. His MFA is from Louisiana State University, where he taught English composition and was the 2017 and 2018 recipient of the Kent Gramm MFA Award for Literary Nonfiction. He's currently at work on an essay collection about his experiences as a commercial fisherman in Alaska.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, English
Louisiana State University and Agricultural Mechanical College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 167

Haley: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. I majored in history and completed a high honors awarded thesis. I am passionate about academia and education. In university I taught my own accredited course and worked as a research apprentice. I also work as an essay specialist helping high school students with their college admissions and scholarship essays. I am excited to bring my teaching and educational experience to you.
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History

Ashley: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...a lifelong student of many subjects and love sharing my passion for learning and engaging with our wondrous world with others. I believe deeply in the power of compassion and human connection and think that a kind and open-hearted presence is one of the greatest gifts we can give to those around us. My goal is to make learning a truly enjoyable experience and to offer instruction that is warm, empowering, and tailored to meet...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Antoinette: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...I knew I wanted to be in the field of education. While earning my BA in English Education and Single Subject Credential in English, I took every opportunity I had to tutor students in need. I have been tutoring children and adults for more than 10 years now, and I have been working as a private language instructor and cultural trainer for almost 4 years. I have experience teaching first grade and high school, so...
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California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor of Education, English

Danny: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of California-Riverside. I am great at subjects revolving around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I am also skilled at technical writing and college level English. I am a great listener. My hobbies are: Making/Playing video games, cooking, and socializing.
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 33

Drey: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...as all sorts of accounting courses. Accounting problems are really just simple step by step processes that follow a few principles and I love showing students how these principles relate to what seems like a complicated accounting problem. I honestly believe the more people who understand economics the better our world will be so I get a certain satisfaction from knowing I'm passing on information pertaining to such an important topic in today's world.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, Economics Accounting
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Julia : Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...I teach students by working together, encouraging practice, requiring them to demonstrate what they've learned, and verbalizing positivity towards their success. I am a tutor for HSPT, ISEE, SSAT, SAT Writing, SAT Mathematics, and Algebra 1 and below. My favorite subject to tutor is math because it is a subject where you can, without ambiguity, prove that something is exact and correct. In my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer, zumba, baking, card games, and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, General Biological Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 750
SAT Writing: 800

Asusena: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
There are different ways to teach a student, you just need to be patient and learn how the student learns best.... Every child can be successful. We just need to encourage and never give up on them.... In my first session, I like to break the ice so the student feels comfortable with who is tutoring them.
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Oxnard College - Current Undergrad, CSU: Transfer - Nursing Administrator

Rachel: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...a mentor for graduating high school students through the Dream Project. As a tutor, my main duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790

Steve: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...experience including: an English Literacy tutor for grammar school students, an SAT Math instructor, and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) tutor for college students. I believe my strongest subject to tutor is Standardized Test Prep (SAT, ACT, and GRE). Performing well on these tests can truly bolster a student???s application for undergraduate or graduate education, and I truly enjoy helping him or her achieve their best. I am also passionate about tutoring Algebra,...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular

Ema: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...tutoring math. I have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from basic arithmetic to pre-calculus. My favorite math topic is algebra, particularly because of its usefulness in solving real-world word problems. In addition to mathematics, I find joy in teaching/elucidating Shakespeare to high-school students. As a classically trained actor, I find it fun to tackle Shakespeare’s dense texts from a performance and...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Akhil: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...knowing the answer is not enough. I work with students to recognize errors, and to help students be able to answer questions by themselves. I have a similar approach in English subjects, where it is very important to develop a thought process when thinking analytically about a piece of writing. Students will learn to recognize grammatical structure and parts of speech, as well as to recognize important literary terms and techniques in writing, and how...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, English and Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Nisarg: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...hanging out with my friends, or at club meetings! In my free time, I love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying new things, exploring the city, and traveling. My teaching philosophy is that teaching is a responsibility and a privilege; I'll put 110% into...
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University of Minnesota - Bachelors, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Ben: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...for students to miss certain tidbits or whole subjects in the classroom, and it can quickly feel like it is too late to catch up. My goal is to work together to pick up the pieces that were lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes...
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George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Molly: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

David: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...with their learning style, learning happens much faster and more effectively, and doesn't feel like work. I endeavor to interest students in any topic (but especially math) by giving them a sense of a larger context. In particular, I love to bring college-level math concepts to students in a way anyone can understand, which often demonstrates WHY the math they're doing matters. It also shows that math can be just plain cool, which I don't...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Jared: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...am fluent in Spanish thanks to a two-year mission for my church. Because of this I am now part of a Hispanic volunteer group helping children learn to read more fluently. I played rugby and football, and I love doing things outdoors, whether it be hiking, going to the lake, skiing, or backpacking. I have also traveled to many parts of the world and enjoy having new experiences and learning about other cultures.
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Pre-Information Systems
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Max: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
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