Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Hollywood, CA

...LA recently and am loving it so far! I've been tutoring since I was in high school and love working with young people and helping them achieve their academic and test-prep goals. I have a personal, friendly teaching style and believe in creating a highly individualized tutoring plan for each student that is tailored to their specific strengths. While I love helping students understand and gain confidence in a variety of subjects, my favorites are...

...well as applied physics. I have worked with students of all background and pride myself on not only teaching testing strategies, but new ways to think: an engineering education does not teach you how to "fix stuff," but rather teaches the willing student how to approach problems in a systematic way. I feel that this approach can be successfully applied to many pursuits outside of the technical world and am happy to tutor in written...

...limits and mental exhaustion. While a student may forget some of the content after a test has been completed, I believe that the test-taking skills I provide will help them throughout their education to tackle tough exams and essays. A Texas native, I have lived in the North East, Midwest and South before finally landing in beautiful, sunny Southern California. When I'm not working I enjoy rock climbing and camping throughout our wonderful State.... I believe that great teachers inspire students to strive for their best, and give students both the resources and confidence to excel in their education.

...calculate a favorite quarterback's passer rating), and I have a particular passion for teaching grammar, as precise language is essential for clear and unambiguous communication of ideas. When not applying for college faculty positions, taking care of my toddler daughter, or tutoring, I enjoy hiking in beautiful locales, watching basketball, doing crossword puzzles and playing Scrabble, being a coffee snob, and singing Baroque choral works (currently a tenor in the Pasadena Master Chorale).

...in large group settings. I am passionate about math and being able to make it an enjoyable experience for all types of learners. I believe all students learn differently and will need to be taught based on their learning style. I most enjoy middle school math subjects as they are the foundation for any higher level math and a good math base will help any student succeed. With various tools and teaching styles I have...

...my Long Beach community, working with students from middle school to high school. I believe the key to my success as a tutor is both my ability to empathize and relate to students, as well as my excellent communication skills. Each student learns differently, and I try to cater to his/her needs specifically. It's really important to me that students know how to think critically and apply what they know, rather than memorize facts.

...tutor in some of my college classes when I would get together with friends in a study group. I also have a lot of experience working with tutors, so I feel that I know how tutoring works when it is working well. Tutoring is a great opportunity to focus on learning at your own pace. I always take as much time as necessary for a student to learn what he or she needs to learn....

...one of my nerdy passions. I still love watching Schoolhouse Rock! and singing along with Conjunction Junction and A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing. Outside of the world of academia, my interests lean toward entertainment and fitness, often both at the same time. I like to listen to comedy podcasts like How Did This Get Made?, The Dork Forest, and Go Bayside!, while doing an Insanity workout or practicing yoga. I also enjoy...

...everyone processes information in different ways; I identify a students' strengths and put the material in a form that plays to them so as to maximize retention for the long haul. Mathematics builds on what is learned year after year, so it's of utmost importance that 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...

...I accredit to my four years as a member of my high school debate team. Additionally, I can provide help with Spanish, as I studied the language for 12 years. I have an endless amount of patience with students in any subject area; I simply want each student to have the chance to succeed. During my free time, I like to go to the gym or practice yoga. I spend a lot of time playing...