Adam
Certified Tutor
...basic biology and chemistry. Throughout my teaching experience, especially through Academic Decathlon, I have kept my skills sharp across these subject areas. I graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a B.A. in English. By far my best collegiate experience was a one-month travel study program focusing on Shakespeare. We read, discussed, and watched six...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Jon
Certified Tutor
...of time in the classroom for that. Instead, I would rather help you identify your own strengths and weaknesses and develop strategies that work for you. After all, doing well in a class or standardized test is good and all, but walking away with a real understanding of the subject matter that works for you...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science, Math
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 35
Nicole
Certified Tutor
...am determined to make sure my students not only excel in their classes, but also learn the material well and develop an aptitude for academia. I believe education is the gateway to success and feel committed to help prepare my students for their future. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, running, and hiking...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Development Studies
Linus
Certified Tutor
...I have worked with a variety of student ranging from 5 to 35 years old. I am very patient and always using efficient techniques in order to explain concepts to my tutees. I worked with both LAUSD and LA's Best After-School Enrichment program where I had to create age-appropriate lesson plans. I enjoy making Mathematics...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Giselle
Certified Tutor
...they are at and try to mold my tutoring style to what they need. To do this, I employ verbal, visual, and kinesthetic techniques and enjoy facilitating the process in which students learn how they learn best. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, walking my dog, dancing, going to the gym, cooking new recipes,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
Sean
Certified Tutor
...found that students can often learn best when the instruction is tailored to their needs. Each student has unique strengths and weaknesses, and I enjoy the challenge of figuring out how to play on those strengths and weaknesses in order to bring out the best performance from the student. Although law is still my passion,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communication Studies
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
Rosaleen
Certified Tutor
...Biochemistry because I find it fascinating how everything on the planet, from the smallest molecule to the largest organism, is in some way connected to, and affected by, each other; I love understanding how and why those interactions work. I believe that every student is an individual who learns differently than anyone else; therefore it...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master of Science, Earth and Space Sciences, Geochemistry
Chiquita
Certified Tutor
...ages! I love to incorporate role play exercises with my tutoring sessions along with other activities. I like to make sessions interactive. The subjects I am available to tutor are all levels of Spanish, elementary and middle school math up to Pre-Algebra, U.S. government & Politics, and sociology. I look forward to helping you achieve...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Spanish
Spanish Interpretation and Translation
Mary
Certified Tutor
...high school students develop the skills they need to be prepared for the next step in their education. In addition to tutoring the details of the particular subject, I feel it is important to help students learn how to think critically and gain confidence in their academic abilities. It is a pleasure for me to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Alain
Certified Tutor
...of UCLA. I majored in Business Economics and Minored in Mathematics. I began tutoring because I love to teach. My philosophy is that if you can't explain a complex idea to someone who is unfamiliar with it then you do not fully understand it. I plan to attend a graduate program in Mathematical Game Theory...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Business Economics
Michael
Certified Tutor
...have been a tutor of K-12 Maths and Sciences for several years for both groups and individuals. My tutoring style tends not towards lecturing, but rather jointly delving into complex problems with students. Rather than merely arriving the answer, I want my students to understand step by step each fundamental concept that makes up the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biophysics
Master of Science, Medical Physics
Ameer
Certified Tutor
...to ensure that students succeed. My primary subjects as a tutor include English Writing and Composition, History, Political Science and Government, Literature, SAT Verbal and Writing, and Social Science. I strongly believe in making the learning experience both interesting and fruitful for my students. My hobbies include playing basketball, soccer, and tennis as well as...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History (Double Major)
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 740
Tatiana
Certified Tutor
...result, my goal is to cater to a students needs, whether it is through visual, audio, or repetitious learning. I have been fortunate enough continue my passion of tutoring and aiding students in a year-long college program called Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) that tailors towards elementary school students with disabilities and family problems in downtown...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Math: 730
Mike
Certified Tutor
...football, basketball and hockey. While I tutor a range of subjects, I truly enjoy helping students improve upon their reading comprehension and analytical writing proficiency. Writing is about effective communication more than a flashy vocabulary, about recognizing your literary audience and tailoring your efforts accordingly. The son of an elementary school teacher, I have helped...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science (3.83GPA)
Juris Doctor, Family Law & Legal Writing
Shant
Certified Tutor
...to a variety of demographics while simultaneously garnering skills in time management, course preparatory techniques, and teaching. Since graduating, I have been working with teens as a Health Educator at multiple high schools throughout Los Angeles. While I am capable of tutoring on a variety of subjects, my interest in practicing medicine bolsters my passion...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology
Alex
Certified Tutor
...groups. While I tutor a broad range of subjects in Mathematics, I am also passionate about teaching English as Second Language, and Mandarin Chinese. In my experience helping struggling students succeed in their classes, we always seem to have the lots of fun (with remarkable advancements) completing the homeworks and preparing for the upcoming exams....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Thomas
Certified Tutor
...Orleans. I have taught second, third, and fourth grade and while I have taught all subjects, I mainly focused on math. I am currently the Math Specialist/Interventionist at a charter school here in Austin. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about elementary and middle school math. I also have...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, American Literature
Teaching Certificate Level 1
Anna
Certified Tutor
...of ages and subjects. There is no better feeling for me as a tutor then to have a student not only excel but really begin to love the subject matter. I work hard to instill confidence and good study habits in all my students, ultimately helping them achieve in more than just the subject I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certificate, Pre-Medical Studies
Samuel
Certified Tutor
...in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel anxious and confused. (In my experience this is often math or standardized tests, but...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Masters in Education, Education
Andrea
Certified Tutor
...ages 11-15, and have applied to graduate school to become a Physician's Assistant. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most comfortable with Physiology, Anatomy, Biology, Spanish, History, Chemistry, and English. I understand that students all learn differently and that a successful Tutor needs to adapt to their students. My goal is...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physiological Sciences
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