Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Santa Ana, CA

...at TRW and later Northrop Grumman until recently retiring. Mathematics has three main purposes: applications, its inherent beauty, and its ability to teach us to reason logically. Therefore, mathematics has significance in everyone's life at some level. I try to incorporate this philosophy whenever I have an opportunity to share mathematics, whether I'm doing a classroom presentation or tutoring a student. I find that integrating some calculation shortcuts and mental mathematics promotes intrigue, interest, and...

...in Pasadena, California. I have been tutoring high school students in mathematics and science for the past 3 years. While my methods in teaching rely on a few fundamental principles, I realize that each student I come into contact with learns in very different ways. I believe I am a good fit for your student not because of my knowledge in specific subjects, but my ability to cater to each student's individual learning strengths -...

...graduated from the University of Southern California in May 2014 with a B.S in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and a minor in Law and Society. I am able to tutor in multiple science subjects, standardized tests (SAT, ACT) and social sciences (public health, political science). I would be happy to help with any age. I help students by getting to know their background and understanding of the subject and helping them build upon that...

...easy to understand and manipulate. I have a degree in marketing management but spent several years as a senior technician in both nuclear power and nuclear waste remediation. When not studying for the healthcare degree that I'm pursuing, I am learning to paint, snowboard, golf, and am also learning to play the guitar. I just graduated from the professional program at Second City which provides invaluable skills in adapting to different students' styles and for...

...and Biodiversity and Psychology. I love doing research with animals, which is why I interned in several projects during my stay at UCD. Besides my love for nature, I also enjoy math. It is the main subject I tutor in, and I find it very rewarding helping students understand different mathematical concepts. I have had previous experience in this subject with students from all grade levels. I also tutor in conversational Spanish, since I am...

...Algebra or below, Public Speaking, and Essay Editing/ Writing. From my experience as both a student and a tutor, I find that the best way to teach students is to leave the pen/pencil in their hands for at least 90% of the time. Although it is vital to give examples and work through problems together, the tutor's job is not to give answers and simply show how problems are done. This may cause students to...

...am a graduate with a Bachelor's in Nutrition and a minor in Spanish from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where I competed on the tennis team for four years. I tutored throughout college for peers, high school students, and middle school students. I also taught private tennis lessons for six years after high school. I am very passionate about teaching! I have just applied to dental school and am planning to start in...

...finance, math, and English courses. As an avid reader and amateur writer, English has long been a favorite subject and I enjoy discussing alternative viewpoints and thoughts on contemporary and classic literature. Outside of the classroom and the board room, my favorite hobbies involve sports, movies, and my friends and family. Football, basketball, tennis and soccer are my favorite sports, both to play and watch. Having grown up in the mountains of West Virginia, I...

...earned a MS in Math. I then got drafted by the NSA and did cyptopgraphy for a few years. Now I'm back on (the education) track. I've been teaching math and statistics at ITT-Tech for a few years and, so far, I've taught two sections of college algebra at El Camino Community College. I've also been tutoring math since high school. When I attended Central Virginia Community College, I worked in the math lab, administering...

...(Biology,Chemistry,Earth Science, Physical Science) but I am comfortable and have experience tutoring and teaching all subjects at the middle levels including math. I am passionate about tutoring because it allows me to witness genuine academic and personal growth in my students. I am organized, professional and have an outstanding work ethic. In my spare time I volunteer with a local animal rescue and foster homeless animals. I also love to cook, eat and roller blade...

...of an impact within communities similar to the ones I worked with. Thus two years ago I returned home to Los Angeles to attend USC's Marshall school of Business. This past summer I graduated from USC with my Master of Business Administration. My favorite subject to tutor is math. Any kind of Math including elementary math, middle school math, and pre algebra. In addition, to loving mathematics, I love music and listen to all types...

I'm a communications professional with a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane University, a master's degree in journalism from USC and a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have two years of professional tutoring experience and thrive on guiding students to that "aha!" moment.

...SAT's can be daunting without the right preparation, and my goal is to get students familiar and comfortable with the SAT math by reviewing the topics, teaching them to decode the questions, and offering helpful strategies. In literacy, I have experience working with all different ages from pre-school to entry level college courses. In addition to my literacy training, I also have experience with Lindamood Bell and Quantum Learning. I strive to make the experience...

...saw him as the coolest teacher in the world. One could not wish for a greater role model. If I could connect with one student in my years of tutoring as my fifth grade teacher once did, it would all be worthwhile! The young and eager minds of students have once been compared to me like the seeds of a tree. We must nourish and foster their dreams to allow them to grow and flourish!

...minimize mistakes, but it also gives them new insight on certain problems and on how a certain method can be applied to a different situation. Outside of academia, I have a wide range of hobbies. I like to play badminton competitively and hike though mountain trails. Instead of video games, I opt for playing board games with my friends; my favorites would be Settler's of Catan and Carcassonne. I also like to build and detail...

I love teaching! I have a passion for sharing the knowledge I've acquired. I believe that gaining an understanding of a topic can transform how you view of the world and I believe we all need help sometimes to get from where we are to where we want to be. By first getting an understanding of...... I believe the first step is to see what students know well then use that as the foundation to, brick...

...have extensive experience in managing and working in a classroom, I prefer to work with students one-on-one; it is more rewarding for both of us to discover strengths and weaknesses, find how our teaching and learning styles match, and see improvement. The time I have spent taking and tutoring students for standardized tests has only refined my understanding of what students need and have the most trouble with. Although I enjoy and have experience teaching...

...in LA. I enjoy teaching both Math and Physics. Every time that I step into the classroom I become energized even if I am very tired. My enthusiasm and energy are very contagious, and the students leave behind their negative attitudes towards the subjects and get engaged in learning them. At the end, the students come out with a very positive experience after taking the classes. When I am not teaching, I am out playing...

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.

...character limits and the discomfort of talking about themselves, allowing their personal statements to express their best selves in an eloquent and concise manner. For standardized testing, I can use my experience to provide tips not only to improve vocabulary, reading and math skills, but also about how to deal with the unique problems caused by the nature of these tests. Regardless of one's individual learning needs, I believe that calm, patient guidance and unwavering...