Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Burbank, CA

...which I helped elementary school students create their first screenplays. I am also writing my third novel, which will be the beginning of an intergalactic sci-fi trilogy. I tutor students on the GMAT--with a focus on the Writing, Reasoning, and Verbal sections. My favorite area of the exam is Sentence Correction, since grammar is one of my nerdy passions. I still love watching Schoolhouse Rock! and singing along with “Conjunction Junction” and “A Noun is...

While still in high school, I tutored fellow students to help them achieve their academic goals. After four years of undergrad, my experiences and abilities as a tutor have grown in breadth and depth but my passion has not changed. Even now, I enjoy helping people understand and even come to like challenging subjects, like math and the sciences.

...is anchored in this creative spirit--helping students see these patterns is the first step to feeling empowered as budding mathematicians. I am committed to personalizing learning for each of my students. I use diagnostic assessments to help identify areas of need and use one-on-one targeted instruction to focus on filling in these gaps. For young writers, I believe finding confidence in their natural voice gives them the courage to take risks and this is where...

...a board member of a student organization, I prepared a unique lesson to present to thirty peers on a weekly basis. Two years of experience in this leadership role provided me with strong communication skills, expertise in various instruction strategies, and the ability to excite students about learning. I’m particularly passionate about chemistry, and am excited to share my enthusiasm for science with others. With the life sciences, I emphasize overall understanding in place of...

...Between my MDiv and PhD programs I worked as a youth pastor for six years in a southern California church. Over the past decade I have tutored students from upper elementary through graduate school in subjects ranging from writing and math to theology and classical Greek, but I have most frequently worked with students preparing for various standardized tests (having received a perfect score on my SAT in high school). Whenever possible I try to...

...of California, San Diego. I then went to New York Medical College to receive my master's degree in the basic medical sciences. I am currently writing my thesis on the cerebellum's affect on the development of autism. While completing my masters, I tutored high school students in math and taught them lessons on various topics in the medical sciences. My goal is to not only make sure that a student understands the material, but also...

...AP level). My degree in psychology from UCLA helps me provide the attention each unique student needs for one-on-one tutoring to be an ultimate success. Moreover, tutoring is all about teamwork. I give my students the tools to succeed in each course and they use them to ace exams and get their desired grades. I design my curriculum based on the way a particular student learns to make sure they are getting the most out...

...that I am very passionate about working with children of all backgrounds. I feel rewarded when I see students succeed and achieve their academic goals in life. I have worked as a tutor in the past with elementary and high school students as well as being a substitute teacher at a number of private schools. In addition, I have enjoyed working as an instructional assistant for over 10 years in special education with moderate to...

...to trigonometry). I have also had the opportunity to tutor at the collegiate level in both statistics and psychology. Recently I have been teaching an introductory psychology course at a local university. What draws me towards education is my passion for helping others succeed. I enjoy helping students find alternative methods for solving a problem; one that is best suited for them. I know that the only way that I can judge my success as...

...math-related subjects. I love tutoring because I am able to help students build their confidence and create a desire for them to continue their education. I also believe that a more personal approach to learning can be extremely more effective, as I am able to find and build from students' strengths. I like to use this so that students can not only learn, but can honestly enjoy the process of learning and expanding their knowledge....