Certified Tutors From San Diego State University

...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 my free time, I love going to coffee shops to read and people watch and keeping active in a non-conventional way. I live...

...not a boring tutor and I absolutely hate going ONLY by the book. I'll use real world examples and 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...

...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 try to go out for runs on the beach during the entire year. In the mornings I watch the stock market and keep...

...studying, and working in South America, China, and the U.S. I lived in China for a year and 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...

...was, and still is, my favorite subject. As an Engineer I am also well grounded in Physics and 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...

...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 him to the...

...broad range of subjects, my specialties are economics, algebra, geometry, statistics and related quantitative subjects, as well as academic essay and professional business writing, government and history. I am also well versed in a range of science subjects, particularly physical and earth sciences. In my family education is extremely important. Both of my older siblings...

...try to make the subject as interesting and engaging as possible. For example, if I am 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,...

...to encourage and motivate them to reach their goals. I tutor all elementary subjects, ISEE prep, Literature, and Essay Editing. My passion and specialty is teaching reading. My goal is to instill a love for reading in my students because books allow for discoveries, imaginative thoughts, and new ideas. Aside from teaching, I have a...

...and Science Learning Commons. At this institution, SOU students were able to receive further math and 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...

...just want to get to the heart of my students' needs, and make the learning experience a positive one. I would describe my teaching style and philosophy as flexible, friendly, open-minded. I prefer discussion to lecture. I can be loose and funny, or strict and serious, depending on the situation. The one on one relationship...

...offers particularly rewarding experiences given the potential impact on students' future academic endeavors. My teaching style 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...

...I worked as a substitute teacher during a break between undergrad and grad school. My experience with teaching ran 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....

...logic. Over the years while tutoring and teaching I would design and implement lesson plans for several tutored students ranging from ages 8 to 18 if not designed and implemented lesson plans for five high school resource/general classroom math classes. I also would organize, track and implement study materials for all my students daily. My...

...university, I gained "real world" experience for both of my degrees. To complete my Spanish degree, I studied 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...

...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 and have been of immense help to my students so far. It is one of the things that I am really good at,...

...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 it best and will perform better when tested. In my free time I enjoy playing guitar and listening to music. I also enjoy...

...therefore become more confident in school and the future. While I dedicate a great amount of my life to education, in my spare time I enjoy running, hiking, yoga, healthy eating, the arts, music, and watching movies with friends and family. I also love traveling and experience new cultures. I look forward to meeting you...

...tests (including district and state assessments from elementary through high school, and college entrance and exit exams), and am very familiar with the type of analytical and persuasive writing prompts that students are asked to tackle for such assessments. Despite my extensive experience with argumentation and expository texts, my first love continues to be fiction...

...with others are crucial for success, especially in preparing for college. With that said, I think what one does outside of class cannot be overstated; exercising, volunteering, and engaging in enriching hobbies tempers what one accomplishes at school. I like to do all three of these things, whether through going to the gym, hiking, fly...