Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

...a tower- every concept builds on the last to increase comprehension, and we need only work one level at a time. I have spent lots of time with children, in elementary school classrooms, as a camp counselor, and as a babysitter for many years. It can often be difficult for children to fully grasp concepts or take the time to ask questions in a large classroom environment. I think every kid can succeed if they...

...I am a firm believer that if a student comes to a conclusion on their own, rather than just being told the answer they will not only remember the information better, but also build confidence in the subject and have a sense of accomplishment. Outside of academia, I grew up singing and performing in community theatre and continue to appreciate the arts, although I do not perform very much myself anymore. I also love running...

...a passion for mathematics as well as a passion for teaching it. Once I complete my masters this fall I will be getting my teaching credentials and then my doctorate in mathematics. Along with my math experience I have also coached (dance/flags) for several years. I love it! I was able to travel around the country and meet new people. Today I spend my free time doing math research, hiking, or family activities. I find...

...my students. I like to use lots of examples to reiterate practice, while also making sure to exhibit the utmost patience when working with my students. I love to laugh, have a good time, and I take that mentality in with me while tutoring in order to promote a safe, healthy, and productive working environment. A stressed student is a student who will be unable to work at full capacity, and that is something I...

...fundamental building blocks of computation and algebra. Outside of tutoring, I am a very busy guy with many hobbies. I am a performer in a locally renown improv comedy troupe; I am an actor in short films and theatre; I play video games; I read science fiction and fantasy novels. I am also a large consumer of movies and television - Netflix is one of my best friends. Ultimately, I like liking things, and that...

...tutoring for high school physics. I love math and science, and getting to share that passion with other students is a really rewarding experience. My strength as a tutor comes from my patience and listening skills. Everybody learns at a different pace, so I think it's important to be open and adaptable to best serve each student's unique needs. I encourage students to ask questions, and see wrong answers as an opportunity for constructive feedback....

...a couple years as a buyer in the fashion industry, I realized something was missing and decided to head back to school to become a teacher. As soon as I started working with kids I knew that was the missing piece! While I went back to school for elementary education, I was able to tutor and work with a variety of different age groups and levels. For tutoring I like to incorporate different ideas, activities,...

...Engineering. I began tutoring when I was in junior high school, and have continued my passion for teaching over the past eight years. I have experience tutoring students of all ages, ranging from preschoolers to university students. While I tutor in a wide range of subjects, I am most adept in mathematics, standardized tests, and writing. Personally, I have found the subjects of calculus and statistics to be the most interesting and fun to teach....

I love tutoring in a way that helps people realize that they can be confident and good test takers. I help students reach their potential by letting them figure out problems on their own, and giving them the tools to do so. I am fun and personable and I like making tutoring fun! Also I love languages, especially Spanish.

...ultimate goal of instilling in my students a genuine appreciation for the material and an understanding that, with the right amount of hard work, they can succeed in any academic endeavor. My background: After finishing first in my high school class with all As, scoring in the 99th percentile on the SAT, and graduating from the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with an Ivy League degree, I had developed a self-discipline and...