Award-Winning Math Tutors in Irvine, CA

...of teaching and drove me to become a tutor for my university. While I love math and the sciences, I also have a passion for music, which I'm also currently pursuing at the conservatory level. My tutoring style is very student-based, where I pay close attention to what concepts they are most struggling with and break down complex ideas into more manageable chunks. Also, I believe the SAT tests more critical reading than any other...

My name is Raymond, and I recently graduated from Stanford University with dual degrees in Economics and Film Studies. I started working with Varsity Tutors as a freshman in college, and I have been with the company ever since. The favorite part of my job as a tutor is giving students the confidence to master subjects they previously struggled with or found difficult.

...for several years. While in graduate school I taught discussion sections for both general and organic chemistry, in addition to tutoring students on the side. Even though I'm no longer in school, I hope to continue helping students understand organic chemistry and perhaps get them to love it as much as I do. Through all of my teaching I have found that patience is most important and the more I can understand the student's perspective,...

...mind and body must have proper exercise. While I may not be the best when it comes to running, I have started weight training and am looking for other ways to get cardio into my routine which includes hikes. Drawing, however, remains my passion. While it is time consuming and I do not have as much time for it as I used to, I love figure drawing, impressionist painting, and illustrating cartoons.

While still in high school, I 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.

...good rapport, setting a good example for others, and sharing commonalities and even how one has learned from previous mistakes. Students are often responsive to extrinsic motivators, but the most effective motivation comes from within, including self-esteem, increased performance, life changing events, and job and educational satisfaction. It is important for educators to model a genuine enthusiasm for lifelong learning and to get to know individual students and their learning styles and needs. Acting as...

...teamwork, communication, and believing in myself and others. In addition, I was a 4-time designated PAC 10 All-Academic for my outstanding academic and athletic contributions (back when it was called the PAC 10, of course). In my free time, I enjoy being with friends & family, reading, pilates, volunteering, and traveling. And finally, one odd hobby that I am especially passionate about is watching and closely following major and minor league baseball.

...Through my work in Los Angeles public schools as well as private tutoring sessions, I've cultivated a tutoring philosophy that is oriented toward student-centered problem solving and confidence building. Under my tutoring, a student will develop their own approach to academic success that will build their confidence and resilience in school, allowing them to tackle ever more difficult subjects with perseverance. I help students achieve this goal by providing them with logical and structured support...

...the case, there are those who struggle to stay afloat, and their learning needs aren't met. I have been a Mathematics teacher for three years. I earned my Bachelor's from Loyola Marymount University in Mathematics. While I have not been in the classroom for very long, what I have seen is hundreds of students yearning to learn. Some learn through practice, some learn through other students, and others are more visual and auditory. Regardless, I...

...of typical questions and difficult concepts and how to explain these topics in multiple ways. In addition to my academic endeavors, I was also a highly competitive varsity cross-country and track athlete in both high school and college. Because of the demanding nature of sports, it was important for me to develop excellent time management and study skills in order to be successful. As such, one of my goals as a tutor is to impart...