Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Los Angeles, CA

...our own society! I'll use any creative strategies you need to help motivate you in a similar way. I have a Masters' in Education and a B.A in English, both from UCLA, which provided me with excellent strategies that I have used in the classroom, teaching both public and private school. I've worked with students who are gifted, students who are English learners, students with special needs, and students that appear "average" but really just...

...get ahead in math. As a visual and verbal learner, I implement highly interactive methods when tutoring my students. I like to use lots of examples to reiterate practice, while also making sure to exhibit the utmost patience when working with my students. I love to laugh, have a good time, and I take that mentality in with me while tutoring in order to promote a safe, healthy, and productive working environment. A stressed student...

...am a graduate student from California State University, Long Beach, with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. I come from a small suburban city and after moving to Long Beach for schooling, I discovered how much I adore the city life. Prior to working with Varsity Tutors, my previous tutoring experiences include three years of freelance tutoring with students mainly in middle school and high school. I also have two years of experience working in...

...and writing. I have been an avid reader since I was a kid, reading every book I could possibly get my hands on. I love sharing my love of reading with others. I also really love helping students work through problems on their own and giving them new perspectives from which to attack problems. Basically I like to make learning fun! When I was studying for the LSAT, I made games out of taking practice...

...the process of guided discovery helps with the retention and application of new concepts. I enjoy the challenge of trying to connect academic subjects with the interests of my students (abstract mathematical principles are less likely to capture a young football fan's fancy, for example, than is trying to calculate a favorite quarterback's passer rating), and I have a particular passion for teaching grammar, as precise language is essential for clear and unambiguous communication of...

...school levels. I also was previously a coach for the Catholic School's Junior High Academic Decathlon for multiple subjects. I regularly hold tutoring for my students have much experience tutoring a variety of subjects at the middle school level. I am in education because it is a constantly changing field where one can always work on improving one's teaching. I enjoy the challenges of teaching and tutoring because it means that no two days are...

...grew up in Redondo Beach, California, where I excelled in academics, music, and tennis. I went on to attend the University of California, Berkeley where I studied Social Welfare. During my undergraduate years, I further developed my abilities in music and Spanish. I credit my strong academic background for my extremely well-developed writing, test-taking, and study skills. After graduating from UC Berkeley in 2007, I had many experiences working with youth and children in social...

...Under my tutoring, a student will develop their own approach to academic success that will build their confidence and resilience in school, allowing them to tackle ever more difficult subjects with perseverance. I help students achieve this goal by providing them with logical and structured support along with kind and steady encouragement. If a student is having trouble with a subject, I am patient in providing them with alternative methods of solving their problems. My...

...ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I studied math at the University of Virginia. I was a transfer student, as I started my education in the community college system. I ultimately got my BA in Mathematics with a minor in Education. My plan was to finish college and go immediately into teaching high school math. As it turned out, that didn't happen. I got side-tracked and, enjoying math so much, I stuck around UVA...

...a University of Washington graduate (class of '10) and a former Education Volunteer with the U.S. Peace Corps. I recently completed two years of volunteer service in Rwanda where I taught 8th grade English and 10th grade English Communication Skills for two years. Before that, I tutored middle and high school students in Seattle Public School District. My favorite subjects to tutor are English writing and composition, ESL and social sciences. I also know what...