Award-Winning ISEE Tutors in Vacaville, CA

...comes with teaching Mathematics as well. For the last few years I have also been tutoring English grammar and pronunciation to adults in Japan via Skype. In tutoring there is always that fine line between teaching and telling, and I always strive to make sure that the student is truly learning and figuring things out for him or herself with just a small nudge in the right direction. Too often students become reliant on a...

...my students. I find that many students shy away from the core concepts in physics and, preferring instead to learn only the specific problems assigned. This can result in the confusion when the student is confronted with a new problem. For this reason, I first ensure that the student grasps the basic concepts, and I then illustrate the concepts with a variety of examples. Learning in this way leads to a more thorough understanding of...

...I knew I wanted to be a teacher in the 5th grade. I enjoying helping students believe in their abilities and strengthening what they are weak in. Working through these weaknesses and getting them to believe in themselves and what they are capable of opens so many doors to them and makes anything they put their mind to possible in the future. I went to Sonoma State University for my BA in History and went...

...I have a lot of experience teaching at all levels from elementary school through high school. Before I begin teaching, I like to find out what my student already knows and how he or she learns best. Then I can find the best way to teach. My goal is that my students enjoy learning, build confidence, and learn a lot. Although I believe it is important to learn facts and procedures, it's most important to...

...instance, I have an enduring love for literature and writing, and I am also completely fluent in German, having lived in Germany for fourteen years. I would love to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I love...

...I really enjoy helping others to learn, especially when it comes to Math. It can be a difficult subject, so it's extra satisfying for me when I see students finally understand a problem. I graduated from UCLA in 2011 with a B.A. in Interpersonal Communication Studies. I currently live in Midtown and I plan to start substitute teaching soon. If there is any subject that a student is struggling with or wants to improve upon,...

...of students' specific roadblocks to understanding, as well as positive encouragement and inspiring interest in the subject matter. Together, these approaches open the space necessary for real learning. I strongly believe in the transformative importance of learning, and strive to communicate that passion to my students. I have extensive experience tutoring across many ages, subjects, and cultures and countries. I am particularly skilled in SAT/standardized test tutoring, math subjects, and English writing and literature. I...

...Peace Corps Volunteer in Ghana, West Africa. Once I returned, I began my career as an IT consultant for Accenture and remained there for 3.5 years. I now am returning to school to get my degree in Graphic Design. The experiences and path I've lead through my career choices - opening my eyes to the world as Peace Corps Volunteer, working in a technical field, returning to school to be a student again - makes...

...build a relationship with them, learning their interests, learning style, strengths, and weaknesses. By catering my teaching style to meet their needs, I've seen drastic improvements in students' understanding of material, test scores, and self-confidence. Angela Lee Duckworth, a former math teacher turned psychologist and TED speaker (can you tell I watch a lot of TED talks?), set out to discover what separated successful students from struggling students. To her surprise, IQ was not always...

...inspire all types of learning and intelligence, building curriculum based on the works of Howard Gardner and other pioneers of differentiated learning models. I believe that all students have the ability to learn and do great things when they are empowered with the appropriate tools. When I am not educating students, I enjoy many outdoor activities including hiking and camping. I am also an avid reader and I love discovering new crafts. Learning is an...