Award-Winning College Essays Tutors in Santa Barbara, CA

...an interdisciplinary approach in my work, a style that has profoundly shaped my teaching philosophy and my commitment to helping students build a well-rounded and productive academic foundation that draws upon both the hard and social sciences. My unique teaching approach and passion for learning has lead to numerous academic positions, teaching courses most recently at UCSD and at Stanford University. While I have taught a wide variety of courses, I enjoy teaching writing instruction...

...Mathematics and Science! I am from San Diego, and I love playing tennis, going to the beach, and hanging out with friends in my free time! I have a passion for teaching, and working with kids! I want to not only be a tutor, but be a mentor to my students. I want to be someone they can look up to and feel comfortable with. My main goal in tutoring is not only teaching students...

I am a fourth year transfer student at UCSB pursuing a BA in Psychology. I transferred from Pierce College in my hometown of Woodland Hills, CA. I have an Associate's Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects but particularly love algebra because I enjoy the feeling of victory that comes from teaching a student how to solve equations. Outside of tutoring I love playing soccer, watching movies, and traveling.

...of young adult identical twin daughters and live in Phoenix, Arizona with my husband, Roger, and our dog. I am a published author, so I enjoy tutoring reading and writing at all levels. I also tutor math grades K-8 and help students prepare for high school entrance exams. I like to apply my education and experience to help students develop their skills, do their best work, achieve their goals, and ultimately find learning enjoyable. My...

I am an experienced math tutor and available to assist with anything from addition to algebra. I graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University where earned my Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Human Rights, and now I am an Assistant Director of a public health nonprofit. I love working with students and seeing the impact that a few hours of dedicated personalized instruction can have.

...forget. Although this is important for standardized testing and good exercise for your memory, it is not true learning. Education is truly about seeking and gaining knowledge and understanding for yourself. It is learning to question, to research, to think deeply about what stirs your curiosity, and how to relate and assimilate what you discover with your own life experiences and understanding of the world. Everything is interconnected, and learning is like a treasure hunt....

...students. However, a simple statement of fact, like "Your letters are so well formed that I can easily understand your ideas," to a first grader, or "This sentence uses the evidence about how bullfrogs' skin blends in with pond water so well to prove your argument. What other evidence might you want to add?" to a fifth grader, can help them reach for their highest level of productivity. Having strong skills in the basic subjects...

...tutoring began through a community outreach program put on by my fraternity. We tutored underprivileged children in an after-school program in East Los Angeles. Later, while still an undergraduate, I tutored a wide variety of subjects from pre-school to college levels. Having studied engineering, my favorite subjects to tutor are mathematics and physics. I enjoy SAT tutoring, as well, because of the logical thinking and vocabulary skills the test requires. I believe a thorough understanding...

...Bichon Frise); play competitive Scrabble; and spend time with family and friends, preferably at a high-end or ethnic restaurant. As an adult, I have moved to every region of the country, which is not uncommon among people who work in higher education, and have found things to love about all of them. That said, the beauty--natural and man-made--of my adopted hometown of Santa Barbara makes it hard to imagine living anywhere else.... In a first session, I would aim to form a supportive connection, identify the student's goals, and seek to discover how he or she learns best. If time permits, I would also assess his or her skills in and knowledge of the subject matter.

...spent the last two years at UCI studying business and computer science. I'm really patient and I definitely know how to take the edge off of stressful school work, as I've spent a majority of my time studying for an endless amount of midterms, finals, standardized tests, and thesis essays. My knowledge of the current educational system, specifically primary education, is vast, and I can help you with anything from passing the CAHSEE to basic...