Top Summer Tutors serving Downey
Steven : Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...times per week. I spent my junior year abroad in Santiago, Chile at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. As a language-learner and teacher, I'm aware of what areas of the Spanish language are most difficult for English speakers and how to effectively navigate challenging concepts. In addition to leading larger groups of students, I...
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Sociology
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 32
Naama: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730
Ayesha: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...can be in 5 years (at my age). I generally prefer tutoring SAT math, Geometry, and Algebra 2; using mathematical reasoning to approach a challenge appeals to me because it's a skill that requires experience. I enjoy helping students reach the answer, emphasizing not the final solution, but instead the process used to find the...
Education & Certification
Pasadena City College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
Layan: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...and time management skills, and reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults in New York public schools as well...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Nathan: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...step by step. I love to play basketball and am an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers. I spent a year as a sports writing intern for www.Lakersnation.com and so I really got to put my interest to work. This experience also helped me in my writing skills and my ability to engage readers....
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Biology, General
Armando: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...the Fall. I have been in the classroom for almost four years teaching social studies, religion, and English to grades 5 - 12. I have experience at both the high school and middle school levels. I also was previously a coach for the Catholic School's Junior High Academic Decathlon for multiple subjects. I regularly hold...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Regional Studies
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
Patrick: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...Social Science, English, and Literature. I love these subjects because I often feel they are our greatest keys to understanding why the world behaves as it does. I have taught numerous forms of standardized tests for admittance to high schools and colleges. It is not uncommon for my students to see significant increases in math,...
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Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies
Brandon: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...is volunteering for the YMCA. He has been a summer camp counselor/director for the past 7 years, and just recently became an advisor with the youth government program aimed to develop public speaking/debate skills of high school students. Through his volunteer work he has gained a great appreciation for leading the lives of youth in...
Education & Certification
Pepperdine University - Bachelors, Physics
Scott: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...a student get a strong foundation and be comfortable with the material to continue to progress in their academia. Everyone is more than capable of learning math, and getting them to subscribe to that notion is my specialty! Please don't hesitate to reach out so we can get on the fast track to success together!
Education & Certification
Orange Coast College - Associates, Math
Katie: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
As a graduate of the UC Davis Linguistics department, I can empathize with the harsh demands of academia. For students of any age level, I believe striving for the best is a huge indicator of future success. Having an academic guide can truly be the key to the future, and I would love to help...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Samantha: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...students (when in a group) to make learning engaging and relatable. I am personable and open with my students because I believe that forging an honest and mutually respectful relationship is fundamental for us to be successful in learning together. I hope to bring my experience, dedication and eagerness to work with a variety of...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Current Undergrad, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Rom: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...to art history and essay writing and even volleyball. I thoroughly enjoy both the humanities and sciences, which is why they are my favorite subjects to tutor. When I begin tutoring a student, my goal is to tailor learning strategies to the student and have the student understand the why behind what they are learning...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Biological Sciences; Art History
University of Arizona - Master in Public Health, Family and Child Health: Global Health
Amanda: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...out about) teaching science, especially topics in Biology and Life Science, because I love learning about how our living world works! My teaching philosophy revolves around students harnessing their strengths to become independent learners, and my job is to facilitate making those connections. Outside of education, I love spending time outdoors and doing yoga (a...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Psychology, Pre-Med
Loyola Marymount University - Unknown, Single Subject Teaching Credential
Jack: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...parallel interest in preservation strategies. Outside of academics, I'm passionate about all manner of developing sciences and technologies as well as current events and the history behind them. When it comes to tutoring, I try to understand how a student is thinking about a problem before deciding on a specific course of action. My job...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Double in Integrative Biology and Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Marissa : Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...After college, I began tutoring language arts for elementary and middle school students. I help students improve their reading comprehension, phonetics, and grammar. My favorite subjects to tutor are language arts and American literature. Knowledge is power, as the saying goes, and knowledge comes through reading and writing. Literacy is the path to liberty, independence,...
Education & Certification
Providence Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts with English and History Concentrations
Lily: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...the side. I have done many presentations in front of boards of directors, taught a high school and college class and kidz church with kids ranging from 4-12 yrs old. I also organized and co-lead a Kool Kidz program reaching out to a low-income community of kids from 4-15 yrs old, mentoring and teaching them...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Business Admin
Katrina: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...and Media Studies and Sociology double major. I believe that crafting text can be a fun hobby and a very useful skill. Yet, it can often be challenging. I know what it is like to need help with schoolwork, and I know what it is like to provide that help for others. I believe that...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, Sociology (Intensive); Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 36
Michael : Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...a passion for learning and really enjoy helping other people learn as well. As a tutor, I focus on explaining each topic thoroughly at its core so students can understand base concepts more easily. My favorite subject is English and I love writing. I am now studying for law school with hopes to become a...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Tara: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...build rapport with young people and help them discover the joy of learning. I have over ten years of teaching experience in all subjects: as a full-time elementary school teacher, a substitute in all grades, and a summer-school teacher doing math review with high school freshmen. I have also tutored in French and English as...
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, French
U.C.L.A. - Masters in Education, Education
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Rebecca: Downey Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Downey, CA
...I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163
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