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Travis: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect answer, they attain a better understanding of why an answer is wrong and how to arrive at the correct one. I specialize in essay writing, elementary-high school math skills, college admissions essays, and test preparation. I am confident that by tailoring personalized learning sessions to individual student needs and giving students the...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Vishnu: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...and my friends and family. Football, basketball, tennis and soccer are my favorite sports, both to play and watch. Having grown up in the mountains of West Virginia, I am an avid skier and am excited to tackle the West Coast slopes. I'm a big fan of movies; recent favorites include Lincoln, The Hobbit trilogy, and Interstellar. I also enjoy working with the Joshua R. Zontek Scholarship Fund, to help high school students achieve their...
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West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance
GMAT: 780
Rebecca: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163
Luke: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...am a college professor with over 10 years experience teaching in higher education (and have loved every minute of it). I am an artist, having received my Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, from Art History to to Web Design. In addition to Art, I love History, Philosophy, and geeking out on Math & Technology....
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Northwestern College - Bachelors, Art
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Masters, Sculpture
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
Mark: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
I am a recent Yale graduate with a B.S in chemical engineering. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, and I am very passionate about math and science. My favorite part of tutoring is instilling confidence into students and making them feel that they can understand and enjoy a subject.... Everyone learns differently, but everyone can learn anything.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineer
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Clara: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...I am very confident in my ability to make complicated topics understandable. My favorite area is standardized testing. I love the look on a student's face when they realize that they don't have to be nervous about an exam - that it can actually be really fun if the questions are viewed as the simple patterns they really are. In my free time, I love watching movies, reading, swimming, and exploring the city. I also...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Paul: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...bulb come on in my student's head at that moment of understanding is priceless 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 of a veteran teacher.
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Philosophy
University OF PHOENIX - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
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Marissa : Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...plans around their interests. I communicate with my students to make sure they are understanding and they feel like we are moving toward their goals. All people are smart and able, so even when students seem disinterested, I hold them to a high expectation. I care about my students as human beings in the pursuit of their dreams which means I will do my best always to teach them and respect their time. I am...
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Providence Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts with English and History Concentrations
Ada: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...creativity, enthusiasm and patience. My promise is to present subject material in logical steps promoting Common Core curriculum through motivation and a variety of teaching strategies. My personal interests include movies and television shows. I like to play online games such as Disney Tsum-Tsum or group games such as Pictionary, Uno, Clue, and Speed. I like to watch funny You Tube videos such as Sad Cat Diary. My nephew and nieces keep me updated on...
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University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
University of Phoenix - Master of Science, Education
Ameer: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...am a proud graduate of University of California, Los Angeles, where I double majored in Political Science and History. Over my 6 years of tutoring, I have cultivated the strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills necessary to ensure that students succeed. My primary subjects as a tutor include English Writing and Composition, History, Political Science and Government, Literature, SAT Verbal and Writing, and Social Science. I strongly believe in making the learning experience both interesting...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History (Double Major)
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 740
Aline: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...and that passion when I began teaching at Landmark School in Massachusetts. At Landmark, a school for students with language-based learning differences, I especially sought to strengthen students' reading and writing skills. Since coming to California to pursue my master's and doctorate degrees, I have continued to develop students' reading and writing skills so that they too can develop a love for the written word. Other than tutoring and studying, I can be found riding...
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St Johns College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Graduate Theological Union - PHD, Religion
Patrick: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...world behaves as it does. I have taught numerous forms of standardized tests for admittance to high schools and colleges. It is not uncommon for my students to see significant increases in math, reading, and writing sections of these tests. I always find that the best tutoring results come from keeping sessions as fun and engaging as possible while still covering the material. When not tutoring, I teach performance classes in subjects like magic, comedy,...
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Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies
Nanor: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...been teaching private lessons since 2011 and am currently available to teach lessons online, at your local library, or home. I have helped students with critical thinking, writing papers, and improving test scores. I received my training at Mills College in 2014 where I received a M.F.A. degree in Creative Writing, Poetry. As an expert in my field, I look forward to helping new students achieve their goals. My teaching style is patient, engaging, and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry
Jessica: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...I am most passionate about teaching skills for Writing, Reading, Grammar, and Spanish. In my opinion, languages, both those that we are native to and new ones we wish to acquire, are fascinating but also take a lot of work to stay fresh. I understand the struggles many students face while grappling with reading and writing in English, and I especially understand the difficulties of mastering Spanish, as it is not my native tongue. I...
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University of the Pacific - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations; Spanish
UC Irvine School of Law - Juris Doctor, n/a
Taylor: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...individual student. Some of my most rewarding teaching experiences have been young students learning to read, but also love to see a student who goes from struggling to success on their standardized tests. I believe that an education is one of the most influential things a person can possess, and am passionate about helping students succeed academically and helping them overcome frustration they may feel to begin to enjoy their education, too. Beyond academics, I...
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University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Sherley: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...is if you aren't trying to engage the student then they won't try to engage you! It is very import to have fun when you're teaching! Happy students learn faster and will retain what you just taught them! My favorite thing in the world to do besides teaching is going to Barnes and Nobles to relax. At Barnes and Nobles, I can truly be anywhere I like! I mean there are just so many books...
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Columbia College of Nursing - Bachelors, Theatre arts
Layan: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...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 York public schools as well as outdoor summer schools. I speak both French and Arabic and am learning Spanish, and in my free time I love...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Brittany: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...tutor and mentor for my fellow students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Women's Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Writing, and Research. Few things are as rewarding to me as helping others to achieve their goals in and out of academia. I find that passing on healthy work and study skills provides the highest long-term success rate for my students, so they can continue being confident learners even when I...
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University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Bassey: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...study skills techniques. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor are reading and writing because I enjoy doing both. I have always enjoyed school and feel that education is one of the most important things we can obtain in life. I hope to be able to share my appreciation for education with my students so that they may know from a young age how important it is. In my...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
California State University-Long Beach - Master of Science, Kinesiology
Anna: Pasadena Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Pasadena, CA
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790
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