Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Pasadena, CA

...have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from basic arithmetic to pre-calculus. My favorite math topic is algebra, particularly because of its usefulness in solving real-world word problems. In addition to mathematics, I find joy in teaching/elucidating Shakespeare to high-school students. As a classically trained actor, I find it fun to tackle Shakespeare’s dense texts from a performance and character-driven perspective. In...

...the Institute of Reading Development, where I saw that, as my students' reading skills improved, their overall confidence skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this...

...I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and...

...me through this problem and explain your thought process" or "How are you thinking about this problem?" It's normal to get confused responses to these questions, but whatever response is offered, I can dig deeper by asking additional questions. Upon finding underlying areas that are not understood, I deliver focused learning experiences designed to quickly, easily, and enjoyably bring about conceptual understanding. I can off these kinds of mini-lessons immediately and without additional preparation because...

...having received my Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, from Art History to to Web Design. In addition to Art, I love History, Philosophy, and geeking out on Math & Technology. More than anything, I love to learn, and I hope to collaborate on a learning experience that is as much fun as it is...

...order and liberty." This statement gives me great inspiration as I work with my students. As a tutor, I have worked with students from ages 5 to 25. I tutor many academic subjects, but my favorites are always History, Social Science, English, and Literature. I love these subjects because I often feel they are our greatest keys to understanding why the world behaves as it does. I have taught numerous forms of standardized tests for...

...part because of my love for the subject. I strive to inspire this love of ELA in my studentswhether or not it's your strong suit. I believe that anyone can come to appreciate these arts, and get better at them, too. The strategies come first, then understanding, then improvement and appreciation. One such strategy is called scaffolding: we'll work through the text together, and I'll explain what I'm seeing as we go along. Then we...

...in SAT 1 math, SAT 2 math. I have scored 760/800 in SAT writing. I received scores of 5/5 in AP Calculus AB and 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...

...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 become independent learners, and my...

...teacher for a couple of months. After completing two Master degrees in business and bioscience, I worked as a product manager in the medical device industry for the past 10+ years. My kids are now four and six, and I decided to take some time to be a stay-at-home mom to be more involved in their lives. Taking on tutoring jobs during my free time gives me the opportunity to interact and help others, which...

...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 is needed. In my spare...

...tutoring, I have cultivated the strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills necessary 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 reading, playing guitar, and volunteer work.

...the meaning behind novels, short stories, poetry, and other types of works. Its also about using those tools to draw ones own conclusions. In addition to having the right tools, I also believe that confidence is important to build in the classroom as well. During my junior and senior year of high school, I took International Baccalaureate classes in English. I sometimes struggled with writing essays and speaking up during class discussions. It was only...

...tutoring English literature and composition. Although, there are no subjects that I dislike tutoring. Because my experience tutoring college students has given me insight into some of the difficulties of transitioning into more rigorous college level work, my goal is to help middle school and 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...

...for high school students from 2004-2007, where I trained them in English Literature, Communications, and Public Speaking. We focused on stage presence, diction, confidence, and articulate communication delivery. After high school, I moved to France to be an Au Pair for a French family, where I tutored the children (ages 8-12) in English and became proficient in French myself. When I returned to the United States in 2006, I continued my studies in French grammar...

...in computer 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...

...United States, I moved to France when I was seven years old. Because of that slightly jarring move and my BA in Linguistics from Georgetown University, I have a wonderful understanding of how languages are learned and how to teach them. I have tutored French and ESL to students of all ages. I thoroughly enjoy sitting down with a student of mine, pinpointing their problems, and then addressing them in an efficient but exciting manner....

...to connect with them as a near-peer. My goal is to help each and every student I work with find the academic subject that sparks their passion for learning. Being a visual learner myself, I have always had to create tools, draw pictures, or make games for myself in order to learn, and I bring that to my tutoring style. I truly believe that any student has the capacity to learn and excel in academics--it's...

...of ESL teaching experience. I enjoy teaching students and seeing the progress that they make as they learn English. I like helping my students reach high fluency and comprehension levels, while having fun. During my time teaching English in South Korea, I especially liked being greeted with Hello, Robyn Teacher, by my youngest students every day and seeing their faces light up when it was time to sing English songs, learn phonics, or practice new...

...various companies in the past - from small to large, start-ups, for profit and nonprofit. I love children and teens and am very patient. I am also a Christian and am doing consulting for small businesses as needed on the side. I have done many presentations in front of boards of directors, taught a high school and college class and kidz church with kids ranging from 4-12 yrs old. I also organized and co-lead a...