Certified Tutors From University of California-Los Angeles

...college application process, from personal statements to resume-building. My tutoring style combines positive reinforcement with honest assessment. By opening an intellectual dialogue between myself and my students, I seek to create a learning environment where trial, error, and success can occur readily, all with the intention of building confidence through familiarity with the material. I...

...summers working as a Sailing Instructor. My last year I was Head Instructor at Rockland Community Sailing. This was especially rewarding for me, because this particular community sail program welcomed children of Youthlinks, a part of Broadreach Family and Community Services, aimed at serving underprivileged kids in the area. This program, and it's connection to...

...achieve acceptance into London School of Economics, UC Berkley, USC, Cornell University, and Harvard University. Trained by professors from top universities (Harvard, Cornell, Stanford and UCLA), I view tutoring as a way to give back to society. I'd love to share what I have learned, not only from academic endeavors, but also from professional experience...

...moments of teaching were marked by students saying "I get it" -- especially after a long struggle to understand but everything finally makes sense and the light bulb just turned on. In helping students grasp very abstract concepts, I attempt to give examples that are more tangible and that the students can relate to (and...

...in Nursing. I have a passion for teaching and believe that problems must be solved step by step. I love to play basketball and am an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers. I spent a year as a sports writing intern for www.Lakersnation.com and so I really got to put my interest to work....

...use on their own to sidestep mental walls, thus building confidence. I love to see them succeed academically and value the opportunity to be a part of that success. I tutor Mathematics, Physics, SAT Prep and, my favorite, Computer Science. I have experience putting Computer Science to use both in the classroom and in the software...

...my profile! Awards: Quarterfinalist, Creative World Awards for Screenwriting (2013) Semi-Finalist, The Princess Grace Prize for New Dramatists (2006) The Rex Warner Prize for short fiction ('proxima accessit'), Wadham College, Oxford (1996) Student Speaker, the UCLA Humanities Commencement Ceremony (1995) 2nd Place, The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Senior Art Award (1986) Book Publications: Chiaroscuro:...

...with students at all levels and from a variety of backgrounds. I enjoy hands-on, one-to-one interactions with my students and use an approach based on mutual respect and cordiality. I particularly like helping students to develop reading, writing, and analytical skills that are useful in the social sciences and business. I also enjoy teaching music...

...(mainly in Math, Statistics, and any business subjects). I have had a successful career outside of tutoring as well so if you are aspiring to work in business after college and want to know about things like how to break into a certain career path then I can be a great resource for you as...

...remotely as a CRM consultant or shooting photography, Ive been working on Prezi presentations and reviewing various test prep books to gather meaningful and common practice problems to teach. I would credit my teaching philosophy to my mom - a college psychology professor prior to immigrating to the U.S. The methods she used to help...

...I have helped numerous students understand difficult concepts as well as drastically improve their grades. I am extremely patient, and I make sure that each of my students thoroughly understands every concept before test day. I think my greatest accomplishment in tutoring was helping a girl who was failing Algebra get a B+ in the...

...recently, I received my National Board Certification for life sciences, which is the highest level of certification a teacher can achieve in the United States. After teaching in downtown Los Angeles for 7 years, my family and I moved to Memphis and began teaching at GRAD Academy Memphis as the Biology facilitator. I wholeheartedly believes...

...I took the full General and Organic Chem series with labs, Life Science Physics including labs, Calculus, Biology including labs, and completed an honors thesis for the political science department. I took one gap year between UCLA and medical school where I worked in a Neuroscience and Biophysics Research Lab while TAing (teaching assistant) for...

...Credential in Chemistry III and IV, I am confident that I would be a great addition to your team. During my 6-year tenure as Professor of Chemistry and Chemistry Area Coordinator at Lane College, I taught Undergraduate Research in Chemistry, General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry; lecture and lab. I set up the Chemistry labs...

...achieve their academic potential. Sometimes it just takes someone's coaching to get yourself back on track towards attaining your desired goals. I pride myself on being adaptable, patient, and encouraging--traits that have become invaluable as a tutor. I enjoyed learning math and science in school, and I look forward to sharing that enthusiasm with you!...

...educational settings. I have gained valuable work experience while working with children. My first work experience after graduating UCLA was as a Group Leader for middle school students in New York. I advised them on the importance of developing necessary skills while transitioning to young adolescents. Soon after, I worked as an Elementary School Counselor...

I am a graduate of UCLA with a major in Physiological Science and a minor in Spanish. This past year, I worked in a third grade math class with City Year New York. I have years of tutoring experience, and I am passionate about learning and working with children.

...very fun experience that inspired me to continue teaching and tutoring. I think it's important to work with students to develop problem solving strategies that are tailored to their unique ways of thinking. My background in engineering has taught me to approach problems from many angles in order to find the best solution. I look...

...that I have received in my academic career has allowed me to accomplish the most difficult of my goals. I know the difference that knowledgeable guidance can make, and this is where my passion for teaching stems from. My experience working with students in a diverse array of subjects has prepared me to adapt to...

...BC and have taken numerous other APs, passing the APs in Physics, Biology, Literature, Language and Composition, Environmental Science, Economics, US history, and Chemistry. I was the President of my high school's only tutoring club and only math club, Infinity Math Club, where I dedicated my time tutoring struggling students in all math levels. I...