Award-Winning Math Tutors in Baldwin Park, CA

...centers on building a solid foundation of comprehension because knowledge, just like good habits, is cumulative. Prior to joining Varsity Tutors, I tutored elementary students in math and reading for a nonprofit after-school program in Cypress, CA. Outside of tutoring, I work in the legal field and I am also a seasonal camp counselor at...

...Some people find it easier to color code things when organizing a paper, while others make lists. Once we identify what works best, moving forward is a snap! In my spare time I enjoy watching films, writing, hiking, exercising and reading. I am always looking for new experiences and taking time to enjoy the small things...

...struggling student needs to gain confidence in the subject and improve his or her performance. I graduated valedictorian from Santiago High School in Corona. I continued my education at UC Irvine, where I earned my B.S. in Earth and Environmental Science. I completed my Certificate in Global Sustainability through UCLA while I simultaneously met my...

...always understood. I have always enjoyed working with numbers, and still do! I really wish to pass on this trait to others, which is the reason I like to tutor in math. I feel that it is a very important subject that can be used in everyday life, from just counting to percentages. Apart from...

...the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and games instead of as an intellectual brick wall. I firmly believe that the majority of people can find great joy in academics once they discover the individual approach...

I believe in being a life-long learner. An academic course should be designed to optimize a student's success. My goal is to teach mathematics, along with life skills at all levels, observation, critical thinking, organization, hard work, and reflection.

...tutored fellow students to help them achieve their academic goals. After four years of undergrad, my experiences and abilities as a tutor have grown in breadth and depth but my passion has not changed. Even now, I enjoy helping people understand and even come to like challenging subjects, like math and the sciences.

...I tutor a variety of subjects including pre-algebra, finance and accounting, ISEE and essay writing. I think the first step in studying, for anything, is first finding out how you learn best. After going to school for many years I finally found out that I was a mix between a visual leaner and a read/write...

...Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Remedial Math, and Remedial Algebra 1 in my time in the classroom. I prided myself in excelling when I was teaching, and consistently had over 90% pass rates on state testing. My approach to tutoring is to empower students to learn the material well enough to teach it themselves.... My teaching philosophy is simple. I want my teaching to encourage students to be lifelong learners. That means encouraging them to enjoy learning, and empowering them to know how to learn on their own. I also want students to know a concept well enough they can teach it to others. I strive to incorporate both of these concepts into my teaching.

...concentration on Yiddish literature. I also spent a semester studying at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina. My tutoring experience ranges from tutoring local high school students in Algebra, the California High School Exit Exam, and the SAT to running an immersive English program in Uruguay. I especially love tutoring language and literature. In...