Award-Winning Calculus Tutors serving University of California San Diego, CA

I graduated from UCSD with a double major in Math and Economics. I specialize in helping students understand difficult math concepts. I am also able to help with JAVA and C++ course work. I look forward to working with you to help you build confidence and boost grades.

...believe that it is essential to communicate well with a student, and the only way to understand what they don't understand is by discussing with them what confuses them without any pressure or reproach. I also focus in on areas that students lack mastery of, particularly the basics (such as arithmetic), and add extra review...

...understand the thought process of how a certain method is chosen to solve a problem. Higher levels of math and science are built based on their fundamental concepts. Therefore, a solid understanding of these basic concepts is very important as students move forward into more advanced courses. Showing students steps to solve a problem is...

...and capable of making learning enjoyable and efficient! I believe that putting in time to study will get the best results, and sometimes all you need is a little encouragement. My professional goal is to get a Masters in Genetic Counseling. In my spare time, I coach women's Ultimate Frisbee at UCSD and volunteer at...

Recent Grad with a Master's in Structural Engineering, Based in San Diego CA

...teaching students of all levels. My approach towards teaching is to assist the students when they need help but let them make the mistake first so they can learn where they went wrong. I have traveled all around the world and feel my vast experience makes me a more relatable tutor. I also enjoy robotics...

...in white-tailed deer. I have spent the last two years in a residency program with the veterinary medical teaching hospital at UC-Davis, and I am now completing my final year of training here in San Diego studying conservation medicine. I have tutored students at all levels, from middle school to graduate school, and I have...

...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 and Environmental Engineering. I have had a variety of tutoring experiences over the course of my studies, ranging...

...progressive graduate school training. I could not have asked for better students, and we even went out as a group to lunch and a local amusement park after the year was over. Part of my inspiration is to help all students of differing performance and interest levels since I truly feel that we are all...

...style involves breaking complex subjects down into smaller fractions and slowly building up to the whole concept, which is quite effective. Additionally, I try to relate the subjects to the real world so that the student can identify why it is important and fun to learn. Outside of the academic world, my hobbies include playing...

...playing music (guitar and drums), and although I listen to all kinds of music, I primarily enjoy playing blues, jazz, and rock. I also like to read (I was definitely a bookworm as a child) both fiction and non-fiction. My favorite fiction author is by far Proust, and my interests in non-fiction include math, music,...

...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 whatever I do, but more than...

I am a San Diego State University Applied Mathematics student. I have experience leading a workshop for a Calculus 2 class and have been a tutor for over a year now in Calculus.

...years of my undergraduate experience. I was born and raised in San Diego, and attended La Jolla High School. During my high school years, I played varsity football and lacrosse, and completed a rigorous course load. Because of my 8 years as a student-athlete, I understand the complexities of time management that students face when...

...environment that is challenging but also supportive. I have also had a lot of experience with the SAT's, AP exams, and the college process, and I look forward to sharing my tips and strategies with my students. In my free time, I love to run, play tennis, read, write, and explore San Diego with my...

...any subject requires hard work, but the reward is in knowing and having the confidence to say "I am an expert in this field." I believe in actively engaging the student while teaching, rather than just disseminating information. In my free time, I love to go hiking and camping, read, and play organized sports.

...in life. In my teaching experience, when students actually learn the concepts and logic, not only does their math vastly improve, but they also learn to enjoy math, which is the ultimate goal. My qualifications include excelling at all high school math competitions including finishing second at the 1989 Colorado Math Olympiad. I also graduated...

...UC San Diego. I enjoy teaching students and would like to help students improve with subjects in school and standardized tests. I have a strong background in Biology, Chemistry, Math, and standardized tests like SAT. I find that active learning is important to facilitate improvement and implement this by incorporating many questions/ practice problems in...

...to share my learning tips I got when I was a student. Besides statistics, I am also interested in tutoring algebra and calculus. I like to encourage students to ask questions to ensure they completely understand the content and could apply to new problems. The sudden moment when the students understand something they've been struggling...

...economics because I could apply math for the good of society and teach, do research and help people. I continued studying international economics in Graduate school too and received a Masters degree. I have applied math and economics for most of my career either in big companies, for the government or for consulting firms. I...