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...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 experiences in both academic subjects and test preparation, I am highly adaptable to different learning styles and cater my teaching methods to meet student needs. Apart from being flexible, I am also very accessible for additional questions or help that...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

Benjamin: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...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. Also, as the oldest sibling, it fell to me to help my younger brother and sister through the difficult times in their studies, so I have plenty of experience helping students find the right way to learn the skills and...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science

Rebecca: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...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 interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to perform onstage, so we...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Clara: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...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 love watching movies, reading, swimming, and exploring the city. I also play in a weekly...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Maria: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...and am 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...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Weiss: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
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I have been tutoring students in science and math for over 6 years and enjoy every moment of it! I am fully aware that no two students are the same and that various teaching modalities should be employed to ensure a strong foundation for every student, regardless of their baseline level of understanding of the subject matter. ... I am fully aware that no two students are the same, and that various teaching modalities should be...
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, Public Policy, Management, and Planning
University of Vermont - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Medicine

Michael: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...the SAT. My consistently high levels of academic achievement are due to my dedication and solid study habits, and I know I will be able to impart my passion and dedication to any student I tutor. Before deciding to pursue a career in medicine, I graduated from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and worked in the Transaction Services division of Ernst & Young, a "Big 4" accounting firm. While I no longer...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
California State University-Fullerton - Certificate, Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate

Amanda: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...working with middle school students in Life & Physical Sciences. I have a broad range of subjects that I am comfortable tutoring in, ranging from English and essay editing to Algebra and middle school math. But I am most passionate (and get most geeked out about) teaching science, especially topics in Biology and Life Science, because I love learning about how our living world works! My teaching philosophy revolves around students harnessing their strengths to...
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, Psychology, Pre-Med
Loyola Marymount University - Unknown, Single Subject Teaching Credential

Christina: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...science. I have worked at the NIH and at Caltech as a bioinformatics researcher, and I am starting graduate school this fall. My experiences as a student and scientist help me explain concepts and work through problems in a clear and engaging manner. I love teaching, and strive to make each personalized lesson enjoyable and productive. In addition to math and science, I can teach the skills and strategies students need to reach their goals...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Computer Science

Mayank: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...of Arts in Business Economics. Since graduation, I scored within the top 2% on the LSAT, spent a few years working at leading investment bank, and I am currently building a technology startup. I have significant tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects from math, biology, test prep (SAT / LSAT), finance, and economics. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing sports, and watching reruns of my favorite 90s / early 2000s tv...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Business Economics

Will: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...University's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), where for three years I taught academic reading and writing, communication skills, and standardized exam preparation. I enjoy tutoring, and have experience giving private instruction in English reading, writing, and speaking, and preparation for the following standardized exams: SAT, ACT, GRE, TOEFL and IELTS. It's been my pleasure to work with students from a variety of national, cultural and social backgrounds to help them achieve their...
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Letters, International Studies

Carla: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...idiomatic speech, and culture. This past year, I received my master's in English at the University of Cambridge, writing a dissertation on trans-Atlantic/trans-cultural poetry with a focus on Walt Whitman, T.S. Eliot, and Jules Laforgue. Many summers have found me working as a residential assistant for Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, where I often would run the ever popular Seuss & Silverstein appreciation session. My ultimate goal is to become a high school...
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Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Cambridge - Unknown, English

Yon: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...these kinds of mini-lessons immediately and without additional preparation because I myself have conceptual mastery of nearly the entire math and physics curricula from elementary through the first 4 years of college. When I am not tutoring: I am seeking employment in the medical device and aerospace industries as a Quality Engineer or Reliability Engineer, creating heart and mind expanding experiences for my wife and daughters, supporting my daughter's acting career and rigorous talent development...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Math & Physics
Southern Methodist University - Master of Science, Physics

Sarah: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...preparation for exams like the SAT. I especially enjoy tutoring in Biology because I love watching my students get excited about what they are learning and how it relates to different everyday experiences. For that reason, my teaching style focuses on helping students gain not only mastery of the material but also an enthusiasm for the subject that makes studying easier. Outside of tutoring, I love to spend my time baking, reading, and watching sitcoms.
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Vishnu: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...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 R. Zontek Scholarship Fund, to help high school students achieve their dream of attending college....
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West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance

Jonathan: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...hard work. My favorite things to tutor are the GRE and the SAT, in part because I feel like a high score on these exams should be accessible for anyone if they are given the tools for success. As a former high school and college debater I enjoy having an opportunity to help students talk their way through the various logical challenges within these exams, as well as develop the kind of self-awareness and mental...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Matthew: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...Pre-dental student over time because I loved learning about the sciences. I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects, including Chemistry, Biology, and Math. I have worked with students of all ages. My belief is that if the student understands the material presented, it is much easier to learn and incorporate. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports; mainly basketball. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind and a healthy mind can do powerful...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/ Pre Dental

Anna: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis

Elizabeth: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...is my strongest attribute as a tutor. I am available to work up to thirty hours per week. Friday through Sunday I would generally be free to tutor at any time; on Mondays, I am available during the day, and on Wednesdays, I am available from mid-afternoon (starting around three) through the evening. I am usually not available on Tuesdays or Thursdays. I would not need to take any month off.
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Occidental College - Bachelors, Biology, General

Steve: Los Angeles Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...policy. I have a wealth of experience working in groups professionally as well as in my academic career, which has taught me to be an excellent collaborator and I am able to quickly develop friendly, productive relationships. While I am experienced in a broad range of subjects, my specialties are economics, algebra, geometry, statistics and related quantitative subjects, as well as academic essay and professional business writing, government and history. I am also well versed...
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San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, Business/Hospitality Mgmt
University of California-Irvine - Masters, Masters of Public Policy
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