Award-Winning History Tutors in Santa Barbara, CA

...well-rounded and productive academic foundation that draws upon both the hard and social sciences. My unique teaching approach and passion for learning has lead to numerous academic positions, teaching courses most recently at UCSD and at Stanford University. While I have taught a wide variety of courses, I enjoy teaching writing instruction and analytical thinking the most. I have seen firsthand how learning proper reading and writing skills profoundly changes the way students think, providing...

I strive to create a positive learning environment around students, and help them cultivate an appreciation for knowledge. ... My mother, an educator for 35 years, always told me: "fairness is not giving each child the same thing, but giving each child what he or she needs." I have a firm belief in the power of individualized lesson planning and attention to detail, in order to provide each student with the personalized attention necessary to help them make the most of their own unique learning style.

...anything else- recognizing and heeding the opportunity to foster growth and a love for learning in people. I began my career in education during my senior year at the University of Oregon. I tutored ESL to international students, taught fourth graders philosophy, and taught creative writing to juvenile delinquents. After I earned my BA in English, I left the US to teach ESL abroad in Thailand, Myanmar, France, and Morocco to all ages. I am...

...abstract concepts in science and math to physical processes. It's my belief that the real factors for success are time and effort, everyone has the ability to be an expert with practice and the true challenge is learning to focus on the skills someone wants to improve. I'm a huge fan of live music, hiking, swimming, running, movies and tea or ideally any combination. I enjoy anything that can represent scientific concepts, which is pretty...

...edge off of stressful school work, as I've spent a majority of my time studying for an endless amount of midterms, finals, standardized tests, and thesis essays. My knowledge of the current educational system, specifically primary education, is vast, and I can help you with anything from passing the CAHSEE to basic grammar rules to SAT subject tests, and even college application essays. In my spare time, I love being at the beach, hiking, swimming,...

...Angeles. Later, while still an undergraduate, I tutored a wide variety of subjects from pre-school to college levels. Having studied engineering, my favorite subjects to tutor are mathematics and physics. I enjoy SAT tutoring, as well, because of the logical thinking and vocabulary skills the test requires. I believe a thorough understanding of logic, scientific reasoning, and the physical sciences along with good communication skills will guarantee students success in and out of the classroom.

...my life. Learning and teaching have always been my passions. As a tutor, I understand that every student is different. It is my job to work individually with each student to create a personal approach to their needs. I have extensive experience tutoring students in a wide range of age, foundational knowledge, and learning techniques. I hope that through this platform I am able to reach out to more students and encourage them to succeed.

I am a fourth year transfer student at UCSB pursuing a BA in Psychology. I transferred from Pierce College in my hometown of Woodland Hills, CA. I have an Associate's Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects but particularly love algebra because I enjoy the feeling of victory that comes from teaching a student how to solve equations. Outside of tutoring I love playing soccer, watching movies, and traveling.

I am a Computer Science major at UCSB. As a tutor, I care most about whether or not my students understand that material being taught. I understand that different students learn in different ways. And I do my best to find the methods that work for my students.

...the LSAT. I have experience tutoring students with a variety of learning styles, challenges and goals. In each case, I set objectives with the student and then track progress, while adapting to individual learning methods. The ultimate goal is to move students from uncertainty, and potentially great frustration, to confidence and understanding. I enjoy all the subjects that I tutor and hope to make them enjoyable to students as well. Outside of academics my primary...