Award-Winning Economics Tutors in Santa Barbara, CA

...from ages 8-18, I have ample experience working and communicating with children. People usually come to me for help with the introduction to economics courses as well as all sorts of accounting courses. Accounting problems are really just simple step by step processes that follow a few principles and I love showing students how these principles relate to what seems like a complicated accounting problem. I honestly believe the more people who understand economics the...

...am currently attending the University of California, Santa Barbara and majoring in Economics/Mathematics. I'm very friendly and down to earth, and I have tutored at the elementary and high school levels. My teaching style is mostly inquiry based (meaning I like to help students figure out the answers themselves by asking them questions, but it can vary depending on the subject). My greatest strength is economics, but I am also proficient in Spanish and math...

...skills necessary to teach successfully at all levels independent schools. As a tutor, I have the ability to adapt to each individual student and work with a range of learning styles in order to ultimately achieve subject mastery. With a focus in math and finance, I am a believer in the real world application of subject content and strive to include real-world examples so that my students understand the bigger picture of what we are...

...the sunny skies, golf courses, cultural attractions and hiking trails that Arizona has to offer! My hobbies and interests include playing the guitar, ice skating, golfing and watching football. As a Finance major, I have always been interested in investing, real estate, capital markets and entrepreneurship. These fields require ambition, persistence, knowledge and initiative to achieve success. Solving problems in the business world can be very similar to solving problems in the classroom. I believe...

I recently graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in International Relations and Economics. I have experience tutoring students in high school and college, and am tutoring in both Manhattan and Brooklyn.

...I spend time getting to know the individual needs of my students and then tailor a program of study that best addresses both subject matter gaps and test taking strategies and skills. I develop a rapport with my students often utilizing my quick wit and good humor and this relationship helps to motivate them and elicit their best performance. In addition, I utilize frequent testing and feedback to reinforce their progress. My academic credentials are...

...I am an MBA graduate from the Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business which is constantly ranked as one of the best MBA programs in the nation. I received my undergraduate B.S. in Business - Accountancy from Eastern Illinois University. Now, I work as a Financial Analyst for PetSmart performing testing and measuring the financial effectiveness and impact of proposed new store initiatives. The best part is bringing our pets to work on...

I work to provide students with the tools and knowledge necessary for academic success.

...are math and writing. I truly enjoy mathematics, and that passion becomes a part of my teaching. From pre-algebra to statistics, I love finding new ways to explain challenging mathematical concepts. I also believe that the ability to communicate effectively through written language is crucial for academic and professional success. As students develop better writing skills, they gain confidence in a variety of subjects and are more prepared for college and their career. I am...

...hard as possible. The second type helps the student really "understand" the subject by making it as easy, and clear, and straight forward as possible. I always try to be the second type. My goal is that every student will get a 100% on every test. I taught economics and statistics at the college and university level for twenty years. I then moved to the US Department of the Treasury, where I mentored research scientists...