Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Garden Grove, CA

...improvement. The time I have spent taking and tutoring students for standardized tests has only refined my understanding of what students need and have the most trouble with. Although I enjoy and have experience teaching a vast array of subjects (especially during my time at a graduation lab at Irving High School), I am especially...

...overcome that feeling. I hold my students to high standards and ensure that I work to give them the support and guidance they need to achieve those standards. I am patient and will employ a variety of strategies to ensure my students relate to and understand the material we are working on. When I am...

...a corps member resign, I was given the added responsibility of tutoring and providing specialized support to 25 fourth grade ELA and Math students for 20 hours a week which has resulted in 75% of the students experiencing 5 to 10 point gains in their course grades. I am passionate about learning and developing youth...

...centralized around giving students a good foundation in their respective subjects. Given a solid foundation of the fundamentals, learning and piecing together new information and concepts becomes easier for the student. While learning, I believe small mental breaks are important in order to retain information, and mentally prepare for the following information. During these small...

...was offered a position as the sports editor for the student newspaper at Pasadena City College. My tutoring strategy is centered around the idea of a conversation. I use my clients' interests to create examples that will help them understand the concept in question. I always try to have my clients figure out the problem...

...teaching assistant in medical school. I have tutored various middle and high school students, as well as teaching college courses. Over the course of my 8 years of biology and medical background, my approach towards teaching has always been fun-filled, interactive, and focused on relating the topic to real life context. AS a tutor, I...

...banking. My approach to teaching economics is that you cannot live in the US and not have a basic understanding of economics. The terminology and the drawing of graphs may elude you, but the concepts are embedded in you. I use aspects of my students lives and their interests to create meaning. Economics can be...

...I believe that any student has the opportunity to do better with the right resources and attitude. I can help with most math and english ranging from elementary to high school as well as ACT test prep. I especially like helping with essays (providing I have read the book or material it is based on)....

...succeed in the class and their future classes. This in and of itself was very rewarding, but it also allowed me to continue improving my understanding of the subject area as I searched for new ways to challenge them and analyzed different ways they approached those challenges. Thus, I am looking forward to continuing to...

...me. I am also an avid snowboarder and certified snowboard instructor in the winter. When I am not on my local mountain, I enjoy basketball, volleyball, electronic music, and dancing, and I have recently begun to dabble with deejaying. I have a young personality that my students can easily relate to, but with the experience...

...I have developed a very unique approach to simplifying scientific subjects for my students, helping to break down complex topics and make them more approachable, ultimately allowing for my students' better understanding of the basic concepts, and for better performance on exams. I have experience in tutoring all math, science, and pre-med subjects (including MCAT...

...School Math. My favorite subject is Calculus (both AP and regular) because it challenges students to integrate multiple concepts and apply them to real situations. Calculus is also inspiring to me because of its real world applications and uses. My tutoring style focuses on how the student learns, not simply what they are learning. I...

...love motivating students with energetic, active, fun tutoring sessions, and there's nothing more rewarding than watching students gain confidence in their abilities to tackle the material at hand. As your tutor, I promise to be flexible and patient, but I will also make sure to challenge you so you can reach the goals you have...

...you can do. I have previously tutored family members and peers in math and biology. I like helping others learn and guiding them to get the motivation to become independent learners. I studied and received my Bachelors of Science in biology at the University of California Irvine. Biology is one of the greatest passions in...

...in order to properly learn a new language, practicing the immersion technique will be most beneficial. The more a language is used and practiced the faster we learn. I will also supplement traditional teaching methods with a constantly changing array of context based interactive activities that will help children learn and retain Chinese language, culture,...

...in Math from the University of South Florida. I also have a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in Math Education from USF. I recently moved to California from Tampa, FL with my husband when he accepted a research position at UCI. Since moving to California, I have become an avid backpacker and hiker. I also...

...me that education can be extremely fun and exciting! I was one of many misguided students who saw him as the coolest teacher in the world. One could not wish for a greater role model. If I could connect with one student in my years of tutoring as my fifth grade teacher once did, it...

...and more fun! I love watching students master concepts and gain confidence as they excel in their courses. One of my main goals as a tutor is to contour our sessions to your learning style! I want you to feel confident and comfortable learning and reviewing material. Personally, I am a visual learner but have...

As a graduate of the UC Davis Linguistics department, I can empathize with the harsh demands of academia. For students of any age level, I believe striving for the best is a huge indicator of future success. Having an academic guide can truly be the key to the future, and I would love to help...

...express for my help stay with me to this day. By working with Varsity Tutors I hope to apply what Ive learned as well as gain more field experience. I recently came to DC from California to do an internship with the Department of State. Being born and raised in California, DC is quite different...