Certified Tutors From University of California-Davis

...priceless to me. I am also an avid snowboarder and certified snowboard instructor in the winter. When I am not on my local mountain, I enjoy basketball, volleyball, electronic music, and dancing, and I have recently begun to dabble with deejaying. I have a young personality that my students can easily relate to, but with...

...beautiful city and feel so fortunate to be embarking upon my graduate education. I have always been passionate about learning and enjoy helping others reach their personal and academic goals. As a dedicated facilitator, mentor, tutor and coach, I look forward to working with you to build upon your strengths as a student. Whatever your...

...Exercise Biology (Kinesiology). Previously, I was a Manager in the Melanoma Program at the University of California, San Francisco, where I investigate novel therapeutics in early and late stage melanoma. Currently, I am pursuing a Master in Health Administration (MHA) at Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health. Having a strong science and math background,...

...right answer does not help them to deeply understand the material and prepare themselves for any type of problem. Every time I am told I have changed the way someone thinks and helped their understanding it is a personal victory for me. When I am not teaching, I am working on my own side projects...

...My research involves studying peptide influences on maternal behavior in mice, specifically peptides related to stress and alertness. I have a passion for statistics and research methods. My goals for the future involves getting a Ph. D. in behavioral neuroscience and eventually working as a researcher and/or college professor. Through the Master's program, I have...

...harsh demands of academia. For students of any age level, I believe striving for the best is a huge indicator of future success. Having an academic guide can truly be the key to the future, and I would love to help you and your family in the pursuit of the best education!

...studied bird flight physiology. I also worked as a teaching assistant at Cal State Long Beach and have taught Biostatistics and Human Physiology. I have a background teaching children at science camps, at an environmental non-profit, and at the therapeutic horseback riding center I currently volunteer at. I am passionate about biology because I am...

...a student at UC Davis, where I obtained my BS in physics. I am currently looking to pursue my Ph.D. in physics once accepted to a university. Since my graduation in December, 2013 I have been in the teaching work force. I am currently teaching part-time at both Santa Ana College and Cypress college, where...

...so I have plenty of experience helping students find the right way to learn the skills and information they need for school. As you may have guessed from my interest in libraries, I love reading. Mostly I read fiction, but also some non-fiction when I find a particular book that sparks my interest. I'm also...

...primary focus in Environmental and Structural Engineering. Upon graduation, I moved to Tanzania to pursue a Fulbright Research Grant where I was able to work with community members to help establish a water distribution system for a rural village. After returning, I completed my Masters level coursework at the University of California, Davis in Civil...

...Education. During my high school and college career, I've been helping many people revise and write their essays and helping them to think critically about the books/texts they're reading for class. I'm currently in the process of applying for MFA programs in Creative Writing and also MA programs in English with an emphasis in Creative...

...I am a lifelong learner who periodically takes college level courses to stay current. I enjoy tutoring students in Math, Spanish, and English language arts. I have worked with elementary age students for the past year and employ educational technology to help them learn. I also enjoy teaching dramatic art in my spare time as...

...a story. To let the student know that the people in history were real people and at times they had to make difficult decisions. I truly believe that education and knowledge is the key to success in this world. In my spare time, I enjoy writing, working out, gardening, computer programming-with python and of course...

...as well as a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English, with an emphasis in Literature, Criticism, and Analysis. I have worked as a tutor for six years. During this time, I have had the most experience tutoring pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, Spanish and college-level algebra. I think based on the amount I have tutored...

...in mammals. I also worked with Roy Britten, the discoverer of "junk DNA," on retrotransposons in marine invertebrates and published a paper with him. Since then I have completed my PhD from New York University and contributed to the field of neuroscience with a long history of high-impact publications in ion channels and neurotransmitter receptors,...

...in a variety of subjects. A month after my graduation from Villanova, I was on a plane to California to start work on my Master's degree. I studied Entomology at the University of California, Davis and conducted a field research project that investigated how pesticides affect honey bee behavior. I also worked as a teaching...

...each student. Every student is different and will benefit from varied methods. In general it's important to minimize lecturing and to give a student the opportunity to try and succeed at problems with gentle guidance. Outside of teaching, my interests are diverse. I enjoy reading, movies, CrossFit, theater, and dancing, specifically Salsa and Swing.

...a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. I have taught at many tutoring facilities including Chadbourne Elementary School and Hopkin's Junior High School in Fremont, UC Davis, and Yocha Dehe Wintun Academy. Many of the tutees I have taught range from elementary students to undergraduates. I am competent in basic arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, biology, and...

...intention of transferring to a different 4 year university. I have been tutoring math, science, and test preparation for 4 years for students of all ages. I am strongest in high level math, which is my favorite subject to tutor as well. My teaching style involves guiding the student through exercises instead of just showing...

...four years teaching experience, including two years in the Hillsboro School District teaching in a fifth grade classroom and a bilingual first grade classroom. I also taught second grade at the International School of Panama for two years. I am currently working part-time as a substitute teacher for Portland Public Schools. I have also tutored...