Award-Winning Calculus Tutors in Los Angeles, CA

...because I hope to travel to many Latin American countries. I’ve recently enjoyed visiting Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and China, and I am excited to explore and learn more. In my free time I like to read psychology books, practice yoga, and play volleyball. I love playing and watching all sports from football to soccer to basketball to ping-pong. And of course, I love teaching. Time goes quickly when I teach because I really enjoy...

...the past few months while attending graduate school at USC. I really enjoy math. I always tell my students that to recognize that math is challenging is to take the first step towards being successful in it. No one learns math in one day. It takes time, lots of effort and at times you will be confused and frustrated. That is not to say that math cannot be fun. Once you know the rules you...

...process of finding new and creative ways to explain concepts. I have found that with the right explanation, and the appropriate upbeat and positive attitude, every student can learn. There is nothing more rewarding for me than that "I get it!" moment. I love tutoring because it provides a unique experience to work one on one with a student! Working one on one lets me find the unique learning style of a student, allowing learning...

...California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Currently, I am in the process of applying to medical school. My teaching philosophy is to provide the student with a comfortable learning atmosphere, where we can figure out how 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...

...tutored my three younger siblings in many math and science courses up to Trigonometry/Algebra II and Geometry. I was also a fishing counselor for two summers at Roughing It Day camp, and I worked with kids from the ages of 3 up to 16 years old. I have always had a passion for solving puzzles and understanding how things work, leading me to obtain my degree in engineering, and I find it very rewarding when...

...Columbia University, where I received a BA in economics. At school I was involved in peer tutoring programs and pre-professional organizations for students interested in finance and economics. After graduation, I worked for two years at an investment bank before returning to Columbia to take additional courses in math and economics analysis. I especially enjoy tutoring higher levels of math and economics, but I also enjoy history and writing from personal interest. In my spare...

...order to answer any problem. Also, it is always fun to be able to reach the correct answer after a few lines of work! In order to teach the concepts, I believe in teaching to simplify the idea. In this manner, the student is able to rationalize the theory on their own, allowing them to apply it in any manner. In addition to teaching them the subject, I always hope that my patient attitude and...

...current articles on artificial intelligence programs and scientific innovation. However, having been raised in San Diego, I always make time for surfing during the summer and snowboarding during the winter. I have been a tutor on and off since I started college and have worked with a myriad of student grade levels and subjects, from 5th grade math to college chemistry. I have a passion for teaching that may only be rivaled by my passion...

...to do calculus, or tie his shoes but he did not let anything stop him from learning. I believe that this is most important, not giving up when you get stuck, trying to think about problems differently and knowing that many have come before you and you are no less capable than them. Maybe we all can't be Einstein, but we can all learn to help ourselves and each other understand the world a little...

...refrain I'm not afraid to challenge. I hope to give students a new perspective on not just the importance, but the utility and beauty of math, no matter what field they plan to go into. Coming from a large family, I spent many a family gathering helping my younger cousins—from ages 5 to 22—with their math homework. I've worked closely with kids, teens, and college students in several capacities: as a Big Sister, an advisor...