Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Pasadena, CA

...success and achievement. It has been an occupation of mine for many years. Initially I taught mathematics, and as I have studied more subjects the areas in which I tutor have also gotten broader. I have a language focus now. I enjoy the richness of the English language and even the challenge of following all of the rules, punctuation, etc. The job of a writing coach is also very important. While we all learn from...

...and have enjoyed every minute of it. I work well with students of all ages, including elementary students through post-graduate students. After tutoring a variety of personalities, I have learned to cater my lessons to the individual student's needs. I understand that each student is unique and will be faced with different challenges, which can be overcome by developing a personalized studying skill-set. Throughout my career I have become proficient in higher level subjects, including...

...much, I stuck around UVA for another two years and earned a MS in Math. I then got drafted by the NSA and did cyptopgraphy for a few years. Now I'm back on (the education) track. I've been teaching math and statistics at ITT-Tech for a few years and, so far, I've taught two sections of college algebra at El Camino Community College. I've also been tutoring math since high school. When I attended Central...

...years, I've been a substitute teacher with the Los Angeles Unified School District, where I've had the pleasure of teaching for extended periods in both classroom and tutoring settings. Through my work in Los Angeles public schools as well as private tutoring sessions, I've cultivated a tutoring philosophy that is oriented toward student-centered problem solving and confidence building. Under my tutoring, a student will develop their own approach to academic success that will build their...

...and graduate school, my friends would ask me to proofread their papers or clarify some of the topics from our classes. After my studies, I returned to my old high school as a substitute teacher where I spent a semester teaching algebra and geometry classes and directing the school play. Among my peers, I tend to be the go-to guy for any questions about math or grammar. When I'm not tutoring or working at a...

...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 in District 131 in Aurora, IL. I have received ACT Test scores in the 99th percentile and having innumerable leadership experience.... 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.

...the sciences, I studied both Anthropology and Sustainable Development at Columbia University. I have experience tutoring most subjects, but my strengths are test prep, studying and time management skills, and reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults in New...

...other students. Despite majoring in Biological Sciences, Mathematics is my favorite subject to tutor because there are usually so many correct ways to approach each problem, and once a student truly grasps a concept in their math studies, it tends to stay with them for a long time. I will be tutoring various levels of math from Elementary Math and Arithmetic to Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry. I have taken my fair share of standardized testing...

...College of Wooster. I started tutoring casually by helping out my friends in calculus. This soon transitioned into more formal tutoring. Recently, I have spent my time tutoring elementary and high school students in math. I do not have a preference for what age I work with, as long as I feel I can pass along my enjoyment of the subject. It is easy to get bogged down in the details, but I like to...

...life. I have worked as a tutor in the past with elementary and high school students as well as being a substitute teacher at a number of private schools. In addition, I have enjoyed working as an instructional assistant for 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...