Award-Winning ISEE Tutors in Lakewood, CA

...the Young Storytellers Foundation through which I helped elementary school students create their first screenplays. I am also writing my third novel, which will be the beginning of an intergalactic sci-fi trilogy. I tutor students on the GMAT--with a focus on the Writing, Reasoning, and Verbal sections. My favorite area of the exam is Sentence...

...History tutor at the Making Waves Education Program, where I helped urban high school and middle school students refine their reading, writing, and test taking skills. In my time there I watched even the most jaded and disheartened students transform into independent, confident learners. I valued the opportunity to forge relationships with so many students...

...educator. I have volunteered in after school programs, conducted ACT preparation courses, and worked at my college's writing center. The same passion for teaching drives my passion for tutoring. Often, there are various reasons to why a student may desire tutoring. I believe that it is impossible to make a difference for a student without...

...I'm a sucker for good storytelling. I began tutoring during high school when an underclassman's parents asked me to help their son review the material for his algebra class. In college and graduate school, my friends would ask me to proofread their papers or clarify some of the topics from our classes. After my studies,...

...English literature, grammar and composition, math from elementary school through Algebra 2 and Geometry, and ISEE preparation. My expertise in Spanish and English comes from years of translating and especially editing translations (nine years). My expertise in math comes from me being a bit of a nerd (ok - maybe more than a bit). I...

...These experiences have given me the opportunity to get to know hundreds of students. I am a passionate and compassionate educator, who understands that students have many different learning styles. Though I graduated from college years ago, I still consider myself a student in many areas of life. I love to visit historical sites while...

...becoming a strong presenter. In the fall of 2013, I returned to graduate school to pursue a PhD in School Psychology from the University of California, Riverside. My passion is education, and I love being able to provide students the customized support they need to thrive in the classroom. I have been tutoring since 2005,...

...these proficiencies in speaking with Caltech students, faculty, administration, and trustees throughout my time as the Vice President of the Caltech student body (2009-2010). I dealt with controversial campus-wide issues requiring compromises that I often had to engineer and present to multiple parties for approval. This leadership position also allowed me to connect people who...

...For the past 15 years, I have taught courses at various universities in Southern California. The courses I have taught include both beginning and advanced composition, as well as courses involving critical thinking about such topics as literature, history, critical theory, and visual culture. My experience equips me to tutor students in all levels of...

...it so far! I've been tutoring since I was in high school and love working with young people and helping them achieve their academic and test-prep goals. I have a personal, friendly teaching style and believe in creating a highly individualized tutoring plan for each student that is tailored to their specific strengths. While I...