Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Oxnard, CA

...grades K-8 and help students prepare for high school entrance exams. I like to apply my education and experience to help students develop their skills, do their best work, achieve their goals, and ultimately find learning enjoyable. My approach is to guide and encourage, listening carefully to find successes we can build on. Before jumping in with solutions or suggestions, I strive to see how far the student can develop an answer or approach on...

I worked as an Aerospace Design Engineer for an engine manufacturer in Connecticut for the past four years. I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UConn. My strongest subjects are Math/Physics/Chemistry, but I am very strong in Geography/History as well. I was a U9 soccer coach in Connecticut last spring and mentored multiple interns and new hires at my previous job in Connecticut.

...struggling to read at grade level. In college, I taught eight grade US History and some elective courses to middle school students in a summer enrichment program in Norfolk, Virginia. Additionally, I have supported students in the college application process working with them on parts of their PSAT and in college essay writing. In past jobs, I have assisted students studying for Accupulacer exams to enter into Community Colleges. One of my favorite quotes is...

...double majored in Classics and Classical Civilizations, focusing on linguistics, grammar, ancient philosophy and ancient government. While at Colby, I tutored Latin and Ancient Greek, and I occasionally tutored students learning Roman and Greek History. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, European History, and anything to do with grammar! My teaching style is fluid; I like to incorporate other disciplines so that I can help my students...

...I worked with individual tutoring and planned curriculum schedule for students. My favorite subject to tutor is math and anything quantitative because many things are driven by logic and reason. To arrive at an answer based on sound analysis is rewarding and provides an argument that's difficult to dispute. I believe education is a way to a more enriching and enlightening life, and to share that thirst to learn more is what I hope share...

...and scientific principles in the context of real-world problems, and I encourage critical thinking and problem solving whenever possible. My primary academic interest is string theory, which tries to combine Einstein's theory of gravity and general relativity with quantum mechanics, the physics of the subatomic realm. One of my advantages as a math tutor, in particular, is that I have first hand experience with many of the applications of mathematics, i.e. to Astronomy, Physics, Economics,...

I am currently a junior at Rice University, majoring in biochemistry and cell biology. I am particularly interested in tutoring math, science, writing, and test preparation. I have a strong background in tutoring over many years, and I am very comfortable working with many different kinds of students. My goal is not only to ensure success in the classroom today but to equip my students with lifelong skills that will help them to be successful...

...consider my approach to be as much creative as it is logical. As a Tutor, I offer my students a patient, open-minded attitude toward teaching, an opportunity to build confidence in their own voice, help in strengthening critical thinking skills, and a genuine desire to see them succeed. In addition to tutoring, I remain an ardent fan and historian of music. I am an amateur songwriter and composer. I love good sketch comedy, cats, and...

...Reading, Writing, and History. I believe in working with students in a way that empowers them to build their own skills- an approach with an eye on long term sustainability and skill development. I think that it is important to be able to find fun in the learning process and I try to incorporate that in all of my sessions. My main hobby is learning, but outside of that I love to be out doors....

...Washington. As a tutor, I believe that test preparation is a solvable problem, and I am excited about using my solutions to help students achieve their goals. Preparing for a standardized test can feel overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don’t run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types...