Certified Tutors From San Diego State University

...lab group for two semesters. I also had the opportunity to study abroad in Granada, Spain. I took four years of high school Spanish as well as an Intermediate course in college before I immersed myself in the language and culture of Espaa! I spent four months taking all of my courses in Spanish as...

...showing you how to do one single problem at a time, I will show you different ways to look at a problem and figure out the best approach to solve it. I am also bilingual since Spanish is my first language. I can read, speak, and write in Spanish very well and that is another...

...school. Anyone with the willingness to learn can be taught. Since college I played poker professionally and I am presently a portfolio manager in the stock market. My life has always centered around the world of mathematics, efficiency, and logic. In second grade, at my elementary school, I was asked to tutor some of the...

...had the opportunity to continue to teach Spanish as well as Mandarin. I have over three years of tutoring experience (Kindergarten, Middle School, High School and adults). I am very patient and can easily adapt my teaching methods to provide my students with a fun and friendly atmosphere to meet their specific goals.

...As an Engineer I am also well grounded in Physics and Chemistry. I've always been a good test-taker and I know what it takes to get the grades. I know that it can make a huge difference to have some one-on-one help. I like to have fun with whatever I do, but more than anything,...

...National University studying to become a Social Science teacher for secondary school. I have tutored History, Geography, Political Science, Math, Writing, and Reading for over two years with students from seven years old to college level. I also have experience with special education students that have A.D.D and dyslexia. I thoroughly enjoy helping and watching...

...for three years in employee benefits specializing in health insurance. My exposure to healthcare reform legislation and long-time interest in the complex interactions between government regulation and private business markets led to my decision to pursue a graduate degree in public policy. I have a wealth of experience working in groups professionally as well as...

...have worked with children and teenagers while volunteering as a therapy aide. When I am teaching or tutoring a student, I try to make the subject as interesting and engaging as possible. For example, if I am working with younger children, difficult math problems become a fun and exciting game. Although I am most passionate...

...San Diego for three years. My most memorable experiences were the moments I spent teaching one-on-one or in small groups. I also spent afternoons after school to tutor my students in reading and math. I was more than happy to devote extra time to my students because I feel, as a teacher, it is my...

...student may demonstrate understanding of the material. Most recently I was the lead mathematics tutor in the Southern Oregon University Mathematics and Science Learning Commons. At this institution, SOU students were able to receive further math and science help for their respective classes. I tutored all levels of mathematics offered at SOU and General Chemistry,...

...my parents, who not only instilled in me a lifelong love of reading, taught me always to treat all people with kindness and respect. While I feel at home as a tutor in history, social studies, and lower level math,I am at my most qualified and effective when teaching any facet of English Language Arts....

...and German (beginner- and intermediate-level). Although I enjoy helping students improve in all subjects, I find that tutoring for standardized tests offers particularly rewarding experiences given the potential impact on students' future academic endeavors. My teaching style involves helping students find their ideal learning style based on their individual strengths and unique way of perceiving...

...students from the resource room to the general education room. And in the general education classroom I would co-teach with the general education teacher. This model of teaching is very beneficial for all students and teachers in the classroom. I teach and tutor a broad range of subjects, however the subject I enjoy teaching the...

...real world experience to my political science degree, I interned with the California State Assembly. My interest in tutoring is to take two subjects which can sometimes seem very conceptual, and to show how they can relate to our everyday lives. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy hiking at Red Rock, SDSU basketball, traveling to Mount...

...techniques to learn the material. My second favorite is math/algebra which serves as a good brain exercise. I love solving the problems, like a puzzle and most of the times do it without a calculator. I am a social person and love meeting people and talking to them on different topics. One of the reasons...

...the sciences. I used to dislike the sciences until I was able to find an appreciation for them. I am fascinated by chemistry and biology because of their complexity . I find that the key to enjoying science classes is being able to see the big picture and how science concepts fit into everyday life....

...travel around to many different San Diego City Schools as a visiting teacher. I have extensive experience teaching/tutoring English in all ages as well as test prep and college essays. I am extremely passionate about education. I am a firm believer that every individual has the right to equal education. The power of language and...

...classes and worked with small groups of beginning writers, many of whom were the first in their family to attend college. I stayed on as an adjunct instructor teaching courses that focused on expository writing, analytical reading, research, and oral communication skills. Over the course of my 15 year career, I have worked with students...

...qualified teaching. I have successfully tutored in both subjects whether for class or standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. I have a good deal of knowledge regarding standardized testing strategies as well. My main goal for teaching and tutoring is preparing students for college. I learned very early in my college days about the...

...focused on Psychology. When I was younger, I used to volunteer and tutored math. In college, I worked as a tutor in English and Math. I also tutor History, PSAT prep, CAHSEE Prep, Spanish and French. For me, it's not like I have a favorite area to tutor. What I do look for are those...