
Clara: Pasadena English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...as well as teaching swimming lessons for over four years, so I am very confident in my ability to make complicated topics understandable. My favorite area is standardized testing. I love the look on a student's face when they realize that they don't have to be nervous about an exam - that it can actually be really fun if the questions are viewed as the simple patterns they really are. In my free time, I...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Steven : Pasadena English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...Chile at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. As a language-learner and teacher, I'm aware of what areas of the Spanish language are most difficult for English speakers and how to effectively navigate challenging concepts. In addition to leading larger groups of students, I also tutored individuals who were struggling in the classroom. In high school, I was a National Merit Scholar and National AP Scholar, and I am very familiar with test preparation strategies...
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Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Sociology

Vishnu: Pasadena English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...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 am an avid skier and am excited to tackle the West Coast slopes. I'm a big fan of movies; recent favorites include Lincoln, The Hobbit trilogy, and Interstellar. I also enjoy working with the Joshua...
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West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance

Rebecca: Pasadena English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Ema: Pasadena English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from basic arithmetic to pre-calculus. My favorite math topic is algebra, particularly because of its usefulness in solving real-world word problems. In addition to mathematics, I find joy in teaching/elucidating Shakespeare to high-school students. As a classically trained actor, I find it fun to tackle Shakespeare’s dense texts from a performance and character-driven perspective. In my spare time, I enjoy vegan...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, English

Caroline: Pasadena English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...with a Bachelors degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During my four years of college, I guided K-12 students of the Oakland area in Language Arts and Mathematics and served as a mentor for many high school students. I have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a major. Since I have a wide range of teaching...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

Benjamin: Pasadena English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...but I am also a recent graduate of UC Davis where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with an emphasis on Medieval and Early Modern European History. I love learning and teaching history of all kinds, but I am also available to tutor many other subjects from Math and English to SAT and GRE preparation. While I do not have much formal experience in tutoring, I was a peer tutor throughout high school....
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science

Maria: Pasadena English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...planning to become a neurological physical therapist. In school, I particularly enjoyed learning about the biological sciences and art. I love to draw and always try to find fun ways to integrate visual learning into my tutoring sessions. I also have experience with the ACT and GRE standardized tests and would love to assist any student who is trying to prepare for success on either. Standardized tests are a drag but studying for them doesn't...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Kathryn: Pasadena English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...arts, but still love learning and exercising my brain academically. My favorite subjects to work in are English and History, especially reading and writing. I have been an avid reader since I was a kid, reading every book I could possibly get my hands on. I love sharing my love of reading with others. I also really love helping students work through problems on their own and giving them new perspectives from which to attack...
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Fordham University - Bachelors, Communications and Political Science

Lily: Pasadena English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...an emphasis in Accounting. I also teach basic accounting and nonprofit accounting at UCLA extension. I have volunteered to mentor students in the past and have privately tutored young kids in reading and phonics. I am a business leader and have been a Controller for various companies in the past - from small to large, start-ups, for profit and nonprofit. I love children and teens and am very patient. I am also a Christian and...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Business Admin
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