Jaleesa
Certified Tutor
...develop in various areas of their education, but the key to retaining information is making the learning process an experience. If students are able to explore these topics they will experience a higher level of learning. I always establish a sense of respect with my students by being genuine, transparent, and receptive to students' ideas...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Africana Studies
Dave
Certified Tutor
...from Pomona College, I have been writing and editing for most of my adult life. My father, a professional journalist, taught me well! After a 3-year stint teaching English in Japan, I settled into the San Francisco Bay Area and became a small business owner and entrepreneur. I love tutoring people in how to write...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature
Justin
Certified Tutor
...help you improve in any area you'd like to. I am a writer by trade and have written countless pieces of creative and academic writing. Some have been published, including assisting a professor in college during the writing phases of one of her books. I have worked with students of multiple age groups and diverse...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology (Politics Minor)
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 36
Valentine
Certified Tutor
...loves good music, dramatic movies, and travel. Another one of my favorite things is working with students from all walks of life; I've been happily tutoring and mentoring for more than four years. I practice student-centered tutoring, which means I like to spend a little more time in the beginning trying out various learning techniques...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Politics
Margaret
Certified Tutor
...Pomona College and am in my last year of medical school at New York Medical College. I've worked with high school, middle school, and elementary school students and can teach any Math subject up until Algebra II, Biological sciences, and SAT prep. The most important thing to me about tutoring is making sure that what...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Neuroscience
Current Grad Student, Pediatrics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 730
David
Certified Tutor
...I am excited to be tutoring in the area. I've studied a variety of topics over the course of my academic career, but I feel especially confident in my knowledge base and tutoring ability in math, history, and standardized testing (especially the ACT). Over the past few years, I have been involved with an organization...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
David
Certified Tutor
...living in California and the New York area. I have worked as an environmental policy analyst, Peace Corps volunteer, and (mostly) as a biology high school teacher. I enjoy the outdoors, exercise (Crossfit), reading, walking my dog, and cooking. I also enjoy international travel. I have spent considerable time in Latin America (Ecuador and Mexico),...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Master of Arts, Science Teacher Education
Michael
Certified Tutor
...Merit Scholar and graduate of Pomona College, one of the elite liberal arts colleges in the United States. I am excited to help students through all sorts of academic challenges. I bring patience, integrity and a positive attitude. I am a writer, so for reading and writing help especially -- come my way!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 780
Kristina
Certified Tutor
...tuition scholarship to study at Pomona College, where I am now a junior neuroscience major. After I graduate, I plan to apply to medical school. My dream is to one day work with a humanitarian organization doing disaster relief work. I spend my free time studying, volunteering, playing sports, and practicing the cello. I love...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
Lea
Certified Tutor
...editor with a B.A. in English from Pomona College. I mostly enjoy tutoring English, but math and science come easily to me as well. I love helping students get the most from their education. That moment when the material finally connects is everything. Outside of academia, I enjoy making music, reading, and working on my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Olufela
Certified Tutor
...It gave me the leadership and interpersonal skills needed to become a physician. I entered a rigorous graduate program to become a more competitive applicant. While in school I volunteered at the Ronald McDonald house also while working 20 hours a week as a server and 20-30 hours a week performing research. This taught me...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Joseph
Certified Tutor
...in a variety of subjects, but especially enjoy tutoring STEM-courses, qualifying exams and Spanish. I have always enjoyed the opportunity of playing a supportive role in the academic growth of students and look forward to also playing a mentorship role with students as it relates to their academic and personal growth, as well as helping...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 750
Jacob
Certified Tutor
...- not the way the book describes it. Almost everything that we learn is pretty easy when you boil it down, the real problem is that not everyone learns the way that the book or the teacher teaches it. So the first step is always to figure out how YOU learn, and we'll get started...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
GMAT: 750
Lena
Certified Tutor
...5th grade spelling and Calculus simultaneously. I worked in classrooms doing writing workshops and even taught English as a part of my internship while studying abroad in Senegal. Working at a tutoring center, I focused on upper level math and advanced placement courses. When I am not tutoring, I am studying to be an EMT....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34
Derek
Certified Tutor
I have a stats PhD and expertise tutoring or TAing stats and math for high school, college, graduate, and professional level. I'd also be comfortable tutoring for SAT, SAT math, and GRE in that order.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy, Statistics
Justine
Certified Tutor
Graduate student in top International Relations masters program as well as a graduate from Pomona College with degrees in both History and Politics. Experience in essay editing, SAT prep, AP test prep, and humanities/ social science tutoring. Experience working with students of all ages.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Ben
Certified Tutor
...problems and then use questions to lead the student to the correct answer or efficient approach. This approach allows students to understand the material through their own discoveries, making the learning more engaging. In high school and college, I competed as a long-distance runner in both track and cross country. In addition to running, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Current Grad Student, Physics
Victoria
Certified Tutor
...the SAT, PSAT, ACT, MTEL, ACCUPLACER, and AP Lang and Comp test. All practice materials are included with my test prep curricula! I graduated cum laude from Pomona College, studied mental health counseling at USC, and I am currently pursuing my master's degree at Harvard. Each student is unique, and I excel at determining your...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Composite (2400 scale): 2100
SAT Math: 760
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...learn Chinese or Japanese no matter where you are in the learning process. I am an experienced translator and mentor with a bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from Pomona College. I concentrated in East Asian History and minored in Japanese Literature and have lived in Japan, Taiwan, and Mainland China. I also have experience as...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Netta
Certified Tutor
...a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Turkey, where I taught English to university students. I have experience with students of all ages as a tutor at Upward Bound and local community organizations. I have also worked as an American Literature teacher at Breakthrough Twin Cities, where my favorite part of the job was seeing my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 740
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