Award-Winning History Tutors in La Mesa, CA

I have more than five years of tutoring and teaching experience, from elementary school to high school to adult learners, having taught English, English as a Second Language, Geography, Social Studies, General Educational Development classes and SAT prep. I have experience working with students for whom English is not their first language or who have non-traditional educational backgrounds, as well as advanced students and students in the creative field.

I am a Structural Engineering graduate from UCSD. I specialize in tutoring Math, Science, and test prep (SAT, AP, etc.), though I feel confident tutoring in a wide-range of subject areas. Some of my hobbies include sports (football and soccer) and video games. I look forward to working with you!

...certification program. Since graduating from San Diego State University, I have primarily been employed as a teacher’s assistant at a local charter school. At the charter school, I help middle school and high school students in a wide variety of subjects. I spend a significant amount of time tutoring students in math courses, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry. In addition, I grade and review assignments which allows me to better identify areas for improvement and...

...to develop a handful of studying, writing, and thinking skills that I try to teach to every student. I believe that all subjects that I teach can be exciting and fun, and it is the job of the teacher to approach the subject in the right way for the student to appreciate the subject. This is not to say, however, that I don't have expectations. In fact, I believe that it is my duty to...

...in this capacity I was twice awarded as an outstanding teaching assistant and consistently received extremely high student feedback for quality of instruction, attention to student learning, and overall satisfaction. I also spent a great deal of time helping students with written assignments, from understanding prompts and organizing content to choosing the best word or developing effective sentence structures. Building on this experience, I am excited to tutor. My favorite aspect of teaching is finding...

...studied film, but I would spend any extra time I had in the offices of renown History and Philosophy teachers. I sat in on their classes, even though I was not officially enrolled, and even interviewed some of them for public television. At the University of Washington I spent time in the homes of my English teachers and in the department of Political Science, and at San Diego State I would trade theories with my...

...and one thing's for sure: no matter how much or how little you want to improve, it's never too late! Lately, I've been teaching English at a local university, and I love it! I enjoy helping students improve their reading, writing, and researching skills. Many of my students contact me to assist with writing their college application essays. I have also begun specializing in Exam Prep - AP, ISEE, ACT, and SAT. I have an...

...to graduate school, and I have formally lectured undergraduates, graduate students, veterinary students, and technical college students. I love learning and am an enthusiastic teacher. My teaching philosophy, in a nutshell, centers on involving the student learner. How do they think? What interests them? Engaging students and working to avoid frustrating them is vital to effective teaching. It can be very challenging in a classroom setting, but in tutoring, it is usually a thoroughly adaptable...

I have a true passion for reading, writing, and all things concerning logic and reasoning. I recently graduated from law school and teach mock trial. I have had great success with my students, and wish to bring that success to you! When it comes to the LSAT, I can help you to significantly increase your scores. This test seems daunting, but there are countless tips and tricks I can give you to tackle it.

...of specific topics in English. All of these are subjects for which I have a great passion and enthusiasm myself, so helping students understand them, and perhaps even appreciate and come to enjoy them, is a real pleasure for me. I believe strongly that enjoyment and interest are among the greatest keys to learning, and also perhaps the most important thing any tutor or teacher can hope to bring to their students. Aside from academic...