Award-Winning Calculus Tutors in Burbank, CA

...how teachers think. In addition to helping students learn the material itself, I help them manage teacher expectations (which unfortunately are often not properly communicated to students). Additionally, I recognize that learning is more than memorization. I have training and experience in educational techniques that teach students valuable problem-solving skills. These research-based strategies help simplify complex problems and give students the skills to succeed even when they don't have someone to guide them.... I believe in guiding students to solve problems themselves. That way, students can take ownership of their work and can succeed even when I'm not there to help them.

...I love math and the sciences, I also have a passion for music, which I'm also currently pursuing at the conservatory level. My tutoring style is very student-based, where I pay close attention to what concepts they are most struggling with and break down complex ideas into more manageable chunks. Also, I believe the SAT tests more critical reading than any other skill, and I encourage students to be very detail-oriented about what the question...

...face when he or she finally understands a problem. I have tutored Math, Science, English, and GED prep, in addition to spending two years throughout my time at Cornell as an Introductory Psychology Teaching Assistant. I have spent a lot of time working one-on-one with students, getting to know various personalities, and learning the best ways to facilitate comprehension. The connection between teacher and student is what I find to be the most important part...

...it's not easy to quickly grasp a concept, but with guidance, clear explanations, and practice, mastering the material is possible. I am a fan of simplicity and I always try to make things as easy to understand as possible. When faced with a math problem, I break it down to the core so that students are able to see the logic behind each step. As a young mathematician, I can never give up on a...

...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 I am an instructor pf physics and astronomy. I also am teaching at local academies as an AP physics instructor for the summer. In addition to this experience, I was teaching for three years during my graduate program teaching lab...

...Spanish. My favorite subject to tutor is Mathematics, as it is a subject I have always genuinely enjoyed and excelled at. In regard to my tutoring style, I am a very patient, methodical tutor, explaining each step, making sure that the student fully understands and can replicate these steps. Furthermore, after having studied and tutored these subjects for years, I have many tips that I can provide to help bolster students' understanding and efficiency at...

...levels of students. I have also tutored in other areas, from a middle school in Los Angeles to Hope Gardens, a transitional home in Sylmar. As someone with a very strong math background, I am adept at communicating tips and tricks of mathematics and the sciences to students who struggle in the subjects. In my spare time, I enjoy learning about unique topics such as the Federal Reserve or new developments in the sciences, along...

...person to help others understand material covered during classes. The subjects I tutor and am most passionate about are Chemistry and Math. These are my favorite subjects because I see principles to explain technology and everyday phenomena. My teaching philosophy is based on questions and on concepts that are difficult to grasp directly but are simple to grasp by analogy. I work with my students so that they develop an internal sense that enables them...

...much the student knows and most importantly, where there are gaps in the student's knowledge base. Once we accomplish this, it's a simple matter of figuring out the best teaching method and angle to help the student fill in those gaps. Further, I firmly believe in helping my students develop into independent learners, equipping them with the proper learning skills to eventually be able to evaluate, deconstruct, and solve challenging problems independently. For leisure, I...

...I have traveled extensively (I am a citizen of three countries) and have worked with children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping my students with their Study Skills and Organization. I believe education and love of learning is the best way to set a child up for success in their adult life. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, spending...