Certified Tutors From University of California-Santa Barbara

I look forward to working with you to improve your understanding of any math or physics concepts you may need help with!

...a French major and I have been all over the beautiful country of France. My interests include soccer, chess and reading books in both English and French. I can help students with their reading, writing, listening and speaking of the language as I am a fluent French speaker. I look forward to meeting you. Au...

...Research has shown that humor improves memory. I aim to create an atmosphere of lightheartedness, engagement, and alertness by using targeted humor throughout learning activities and lectures. My humor is perhaps the most frequent comment I receive when students evaluate my classes—a great indication that the method is working. My use of humor not only...

...was born and raised in Orange County. I went to UCSB but then moved back to Orange County to be near my family. After working in accounting and finance for a few years, I went back to school to get my masters and credential in teaching. I now teach high school math and truly love...

...love to see people grow in their confidence with any subject. The journey there requires work & focus, but it is all worth it in the end! I love school and I love learning. I hope to share my passion with every student I encounter and I promise to do my best in helping them...

...mindset may seem to make the most sense for math, I also like to apply this framework with writing and other subjects. As a tutor at Larkin Street Youth Services, an organization devoted to serving homeless youth, I faciliated and led a storytelling group. The youth worked through some of the issues they faced by...

...in education through The Family Literacy Program where she worked with undocumented elementary students. Her interest in Chicano Studies and education grew thanks to a course on educational barriers and the teachings of Brazilian educator Paulo Freire. Working as an Elementary Teaching Assistant, one special student made her want to become an educator focusing on...

...about mathematical problems. My goal is to help motivate why mathematical solutions work and help students better understand how they should approach similar problems. I believe this approach to learning mathematics makes the process much less problematic---rather than feeling fearful when trying to attack problems, you begin to ask yourself "How should I think about...

...AP level language and composition, plus electives such as journalism and creative writing in between. Public education has evolved in a way that makes me feel I'm no longer comfortable trying to evolve with it, so I've given up teaching and have begun working as a real estate agent in the south Seattle area. I...

...love to take advantage of this amazing city with my friends. My favorite courses in college were neuroendocrinology and psychology. What I've learned in med school about the process of learning is that one needs to approach the material in a way that makes the most sense for that individual. Whether it's visual, auditory, or...

...I hope to help students who need extra time and an extra resource to succeed in their math pursuits. I have helped students who are taking independent study classes, students who are behind in their public school classes, and students who are studying for state exams. I know that most people don't share my love...

...and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German, and Greek. In my ideal job I serve as a medium to help people develop their interests and ideas; at the same time, I love having the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions, brain-storming, and critical thinking. In the future,...

I am a physics major at UCSB with the primary goal of becoming a physics professor at a leading university while doing research in particle physics. My hobbies include music composition, designing board games, and learning new things in general. I also enjoy reading, adventure, travel and nature.

...was a high school student in Palo Alto, CA where I scored a 2200 on the SAT and excelled in AP coursework (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, U.S. History, Biology, Chemistry, English and Calculus), receiving an 'AP Scholar with Distinction' award for my performance in the classes. I have experience tutoring for SAT preparation and various subjects related...

...live by the concept of learnability -- the idea that one should constantly be adapting to their surroundings. In tutoring, no student is the same. That is why I will always make sure to adapt to their academic and learning abilities, conforming to each of my students' needs. I look forward to helping you achieve...

...of California, Santa Barbara) tutoring organization. I got my B.S. in Physics, but my years of tutoring specialize in mathematics and physics from any baseline, up to the college level. I have flexible hours and would love the opportunity to work with you! In my spare time I enjoy playing volleyball, spending time outdoors, and...

...also have experience with the SAT Subject Test in Literature and the AP Art History exam. I am extremely passionate about English and the language arts, and love being able to help students achieve their best in these subjects while making their studies enjoyable. In my spare time, I love reading nonfiction books, creative writing,...

...with my students, so that they learn exactly what they need to know in the most efficient way possible. I am super patient, and I really love seeing my students make progress. I also feel like I learn as much from my students as they learn from me, and it is a privilege to do...

I always try to learn using Einstein's approach to understanding: "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it enough." In my tutoring , I try to impart that same philosophy to my students.

...I love nothing more than working one-on-one with a student as they grapple with the challenges that writing poses. As a tutor, I aim to provide as much guidance as I can, while ensuring that it is you, the student, who is ultimately doing the work of putting words on the page. I aim to...