Certified Tutors From University of California-Santa Cruz

...so much. My teaching philosophy focuses on the idea that different students learn different ways, and as a TA or a tutor, I strive to express different ways of thinking about problems. The teacher presents information one way, and I'll express it two or three different ways until one sticks! I also think that college-bound...

...taught students of all ages in traditional and non-traditional settings. Everything I do with my students is designed to build confidence, develop critical thinking skills and encourage them to believe they can succeed. I strive to see each student as a talented individual and help them to develop a love for learning and a strong...

...My favorite subjects to tutor are Physiology and Anatomy since these subjects are the basis for understanding medicinal practices. Students that I tutor will have a plan aimed toward success in their class and they will gain study skills to help them better develop as a student. In my spare time I enjoy running and...

...broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Women's Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Writing, and Research. Few things are as rewarding to me as helping others to achieve their goals in and out of academia. I find that passing on healthy work and study skills provides the highest long-term success rate for my students, so...

...year olds, and folks old enough to be my parents, all with great success. If you find math and physics difficult, and are looking for a tutor who can demystify them for you: I would love to help you out! If you love math and physics, and have exhausted other teachers' knowledge but would still...

...a year teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to a wide range of classes from Fundamentals for pre-kindergarteners to Business English for adults. During this time, I began tutoring college level students in Speaking, Listening, Reading or Writing with a specific topic focus. I also have experience teaching the Language Arts, Grammar, Essay Writing,...

...tutor, I'm most passionate about Literature and Writing. I love helping students with reading comprehension and writing skills. My time in the classroom over the last eight years has given me a lot of experience and resources to help students of all levels improve their skills and confidence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading,...

...development through my school, and the Columbia Teachers College Reading & Writing Project all gave me valuable skills for teaching students of all different abilities and readiness to learn. These organizations also taught me how to motivate students and keep them invested in learning. After deciding to return to school, I began working as an...

...prep for SAT subject tests or Spanish Language AP tests. I also tutor Japanese, clarinet, and public speaking. My favorite subjects to tutor are any involving ESL or foreign language as I have a passion for language learning and teaching. I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and have also studied Japanese, German, Brazilian Sign Language,...

...and scholarships that acknowledged my achievement and dedication. But it was not always so. Truth be told, I struggled greatly through high school. This path taught me, on a personal level, that not every student learns the same way. Therefore, my approach to teaching and tutoring is centered around uncovering the unique challenges each student...

...a connection to children and learning. I am well versed in all Language Arts and Math. I mainly work with students in Elementary school. I love seeing the lightbulb come on for students when they start to understand something. I like to make a personal connection with kids and see them as individuals. I meet...

...published a great book that covers many of the topics from that class called "How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking"! Back in Los Angeles, I worked as a tutor and coached a high school wrestling team. As a tutor, I spent a lot of time working with high school students working...

...it be to make up a song, go outside, or do creative brain storms to understand the material, I like to cater learning to the individual. I was an honors student in high school, and really enjoyed it. While getting a degree in Biology at The University of California, Santa Cruz I also loved the...

...foreign children and adults to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills as well as aiding students to improve their scores on the TOEFL exam. For the last ten years I have worked at Jenks Public Schools teaching middle and high school students a wide variety of subjects including ESL, Spanish,...... I believe that tutors prepare students for success not by asking if they know the answer but by training them to identify a problem,...

...a desire to make sure students understand the topic from the ground up. Many people get discouraged from math because they see it as a large set of rules and equations that they have to memorize, when really it can make sense on a much simpler, fundamental level. I have experience teaching at a YMCA...

...ability to inspire inquisitiveness in children. My goal is to cultivate an active, curious mind in my students. Completing homework on time and correctly is only part of whole equation. I am a lifelong learner with a restless curiosity. I attended the University of California, Santa Cruz where I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree...

...Regarding standardized tests: I received the highest score on the A.P English exam, a perfect score on the SAT literature exam, and a perfect score on the logic portion of the LSAT. I traveled in my youth and spent significant time in Mexico, Spain, Japan and Argentina. I like meeting new people and have great...

...in linguistics and German language study. I am proficient in German language tutoring, including grammar, phonology, reading, and composition, and I am happy tutoring beginners or more advanced students! I understand that the language learning process is challenging, and different for everyone. I also have extensive experience with academic and creative writing in English, including...

I'm a professional journalist and teach kids yoga on the side. I've taught SAT/ACT/AP test prep in the past with great results, and I'd love to help make writing, reading, history and grammar way more fun and accessible for you! ... I think learning should be an interactive experience. I don't teach by lecturing or droning on and on about a topic. I involve games, topics the student is interested in, and make our study sessions...

...in Latin America. I am eager to work with students to help them achieve their personal goals and realize their full intellectual potential. I am fluent in Spanish and have taught students in Peru. I also published peer reviewed papers in Spanish. In addition to Spanish language skills, I am also an experienced and published...