Award-Winning History Tutors in Brentwood, CA

...School, taught theater to middle school students, and tutored high school students in test prep, history, and writing. I love working through the writing process with students to develop creative essays, streamline ideas, improve structure, and produce polished finished products. I believe in the power of education to help students reach towards a greater understanding of how their world came to be, and discover how they want to fit into it. At heart, I'm a...

...in helping the student understand concepts and strategies on their own through dialogue and questions, to ensure that they are truly comprehending and not simply repeating what I have said, and also so that they develop skills for learning new material and taking tests in general. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing volleyball and singing in choirs, as well as exploring all the interesting things there are to do around Los Angeles.

During my high school career I was a paid tutor who effectively boosted grades in Mathematics and English. I was selected as a member of the World Youth Science Engineering Program on grounds of excellency for Mathematics and English. I have tutored underprivileged youth in multicultural non English speaking cities, notably for Communities in Schools...... My philosophy is that every student is capable of success through their own specific style of learning and knowledge acquisition. I like to make a personal connection with students by way of helping them understand their learning needs and then approaching the material in such a way that can benefit them in and out of the classroom.

...over 10 years in special education with moderate to severe and mild to moderate students with various disabilities ranging from Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Intellectual Disabilities. I love tutoring all types of students and I enjoy watching them excel in all subjects. I was born in Rome, Italy and my family moved to California when I was five years old. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Northridge in Speech Communication....

...to approach tutoring with the same creativity and excitement that I bring to making art. Whether it's using games, visual worksheets, or multi-media as tools, I strive to tailor my approach to the learning styles and interests of each student. For me, I can get excited teaching almost any subject because I am most passionate about helping students learn how to be better learners, so that as they encounter future material that is seemingly boring...

...organization with my students. In order to be successful, I believe students should develop as strong writers and critical thinkers. I feel my experience would be most valuable tutoring students in English, literature, writing, history, and English language development for English language learners. In my teaching career, I have worked with students of various skill levels and abilities. I currently teach students with special needs, students in the English language program, and students in the...

...that they find challenging. I enjoy teaching, and I have tutored Spanish to native English speakers as well as taught English as a Second Language (ESL) for the state of Arizona. As someone who has learned both Spanish and Russian through classroom instruction, I find it rewarding to help students enjoy the challenges of learning a foreign language at school. As someone who loves to read and write, I also enjoy working with students on...

...to 12th grade in both Math and English Language Arts. I also work as a residential counselor in a group home for homeless teens ages 12-17. Part of my job at the group home includes helping these youth catch up with their academics and assisting them with homework. Throughout my experiences as a tutor, I have found it is important to make education enjoyable. I have discovered that clients retain more information if they are...

...someone on a journey, even for a short time, and assist them in reaching their dreams in the process. Thus, having the opportunity to continue tutoring while I am in college is such a great honor and joy that it hardly seems like a job. Outside of tutoring and the classroom I enjoy playing sports, playing guitar, songwriting, rock climbing, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends and family. I look forward to...

...- and I am particularly passionate about subjects pertaining to reading, writing and Chinese. My teaching philosophy centers on building a solid foundation of comprehension because knowledge, just like good habits, is cumulative. Prior to joining Varsity Tutors, I tutored elementary students in math and reading for a nonprofit after-school program in Cypress, CA. Outside of tutoring, I work in the legal field and I am also a seasonal camp counselor at Camp Ronald McDonald...