Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

...am receiving my Ph.D. in Economics at Claremont Graduate University. I have 3-4 years of experience tutoring students from elementary up to college. I have a great deal of passion when it comes to teaching. It is a great feeling knowing you are able to help someone reach their education goals. After I finish my doctorate, I will look to find a professor position at a 4-year university. My areas of expertise are in junior...

...teach me to teach them. Everybody learns differently and struggles with different concepts, and as long as these learning styles are discovered and communicated, learning is always possible. When it comes to the SAT and essays, understanding exactly what the question is asking and regularly practicing the methods for finding the answer seem to be key in building both confidence and high scores. And when it comes to learning, finding some enthusiasm for the subject...

...Arts degree in Creative Writing. I taught English as a Second Language in Ilsan, Korea to elementary students and at Ball State University in Indiana, to international students. Since 2001, I have been teaching various forms of English (composition, speaking, listening, grammar, creative writing). Most recently, I spent nearly two years tutoring grades K-12 in an after-school Homework Help program, assisting with math, science, social studies and English. For me, the most enjoyable part of...

...recently completed my M.S. in Global Medicine from USC, I plan to attend medical school while continuing my work as a tutor, and look forward to working towards improving health care access and delivery. As a tutor with over 2 years of professional experience, I am dedicated to my students and strive to teach in ways that best facilitates students' individual learning styles and focus heavily on explaining concepts in relatable terms.

...school classrooms (2nd and 5th grade), and have tutored students at YOLA. No matter what the subject, my focus has always been on finding the unique strengths of each individual student, and building on those strengths to approach areas of struggle. I enjoy working with students with diverse learning styles and discovering the unique ways each student takes in and understands information. I firmly believe that everyone is smart in their own way, and I...

...great outdoors are my passion. I often catch my students chuckling at me for sounding so excited when I am teaching them. I might be explaining the wonder in how intricately designed our bodies are or exhorting students to appreciate our environment for a plethora of reasons and, therefore, seek to conserve it as best as possible. In any case, I know that the more engaging the teacher is, the easier it is for the...

...elementary through graduate school in subjects ranging from writing and math to theology and classical Greek, but I have most frequently worked with students preparing for various standardized tests (having received a perfect score on my SAT in high school). Whenever possible I try to teach using the Socratic method, as I find that the process of guided discovery helps with the retention and application of new concepts. I enjoy the challenge of trying to...

...interviewed hundreds of college admissions applicants, and participated in numerous Admissions Committee meetings at which admissions decisions were made. I have also taught high school students preparing for the Georgia High School Graduation Test and coordinated the student workers in the Office of Admission at Sarah Lawrence College. My favorite subjects by far are History and Religion (obviously, or I wouldn't be getting my PhD in Religious History), but I also have a background in...

...trying to say is that I understand that exams are an unfortunate fact of life. I have felt that stress and disappointment that arises after expending so much effort to prepare only to receive a score that was less than what you were expecting. My experience, having taken so many standardized exams and having to hone my test-taking skills each time, has taught me to not just study hard, but study smart by recognizing patterns...

...methods to begin mastery of any subject area. I tutor SAT/GRE test prep, as well as writing in general, biology, and French. However, my favorite subject to teach is ecology because I am passionate about environmental/ecosystem stability and would ultimately love to work in biodiversity conservation. Appropriately, I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and camping. I also practice wushu--a Chinese performing martial art that is great in building core strength. Thank you kindly...