Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Encinitas, CA

I am a 3rd year student at UC San Diego studying for my B.S. in Computer Engineering. I first started teaching /tutoring before I finished my last year of high school at a speech and debate summer camp where I was an assistant instructor. I later taught my own courses at that same camp the following year. Outside of tutoring, I really enjoy following and playing basketball, and I am currently working on coding my...

Hi! I'm Oyuna. I'm passionate about teaching kids & college students to learn math, physics, TOEFL and Chinese. I had to take TOEFL to get accepted to engineering program in Rochester Institute of Technology. When I graduated, I had to prepare for 6 months for 2 eight hour professional engineering exams. I have lots of experience preparing for and taking tests and I am open to share my secrets with people like you.

There is nothing better than seeing a child finally understand a concept! That is what drives me; it is why I love being an educator. My background in literacy and writing, as well as my degree in Liberal Studies, helps me deliver lessons to students in different ways. Thus helping the student to understand or see the materials in different ways.

...puzzle and most of the times do it without a calculator. I am a social person and love meeting people and talking to them on different topics. One of the reasons my students love me, is because they can talk to me, more like a friend. For my hobbies, I can do anything and everything that can keep me busy during my spare time. I am an outgoing person and have been of immense help...

After completing a two year service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa, I earned my teaching credentials in both English and Special Education and taught in Philadelphia for four years. I recently relocated to sunny San Diego with my Master's degree in Education in hand and tutoring experience under my belt. English and Math are my strong suits, and I'm excited to put my tutoring skills to use through Varsity Tutors.

...volunteering to tutor low income students as well as TA'ing for several introductory biology classes at Caltech. I was also a Dean's tutor in subjects such as biology and chemistry. Currently, I tutor in MCAT preparation for all three sections. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I am most passionate about topics relating to biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. As a tutor, I focus on making the material approachable and relatable for students--after all, I believe...

...it. I believe any person can learn any subject; it just has to be explained in the way that they need to hear it. It's the Teacher's job to figure out how to get through. I love explaining things in a visual manner because that's what makes the most sense to me as a learner. As you might assume, I believe anyone can be a "Math person," and I look forward to helping anyone reach...

...in Mathematics. Throughout my education, I have learned ways to make the material accessible to students with various learning styles and needs. I also taught two years in a private school to students from 5th-12th grades for Algebra 1, Geometry, Precalculus and Calculus. There is nothing comparable to helping students reach an understanding of concepts they once found foreign. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, solving puzzles, and working on...

...the solution. We will work through several problems together until they recognize a pattern that they can comfortably revert back to as reference. I feel that every student needs a tutor to be successful because it's a subject that prompts many questions that are best answered at the personal level, rather than in the classroom. Outside of school, I play college tennis and compete at the men's open level all over southern California. I'm also...

...full-time Teacher and as a Substitute. I have experience with full size classrooms and small groups for Reading and Math support. I also have experience working with English Language Learners, developing their reading skills and vocabulary skills. I believe that it is my job to provide my students with the right tools and strategies to help them succeed. Because your child was not made from a mold, I understand that each student I teach has...

...by my educational background and future goals, I have a passion for expanding my knowledge in psychology, as well as helping other students succeed. When I tutor, I try to make the subject as interesting and engaging as possible, relating as many topics to real-world or personal examples as I can. I like to break down hard-to-understand concepts to their basic elements to make it easier to grasp. I understand that every student learns in...

...Director at a before and after school care program. The program consisted of over 60 students in the AM and over 100 students in the afternoon. During my seven years spent with the company I tutored children extensively as it coincided with information I was learning in college. This provided an excellent platform to practice my one on one techniques and abilities with students. I believe that many students have different learning styles, and it...

...a junior high math class as well as a high school math class. My passion is teaching students math. In the Fall I will be going to get my Master's in Education and my Teaching Credential to teach math at the junior high and high school levels. I also love sports! I played four years of collegiate soccer and I am currently playing for the San Diego Sea Lions Semi-Professional soccer team.

...in the realm of Sales & Marketing for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. I have always had a passion for academia and helping others; this is why I have selected the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors. From the time I was in elementary school I have participated in tutoring, test prep, academic counseling, and other activities. My strongest areas include: Writing, all levels of English Language and Literature, History, and all elementary and junior high...

...at a private tutoring company near UC Davis for 2 years. Through this experience, I proven effectiveness in teaching subjects ranging from Elementary math and Common core, to Algebra and Pre-Calculus, as well as Chemistry, Biology, Reading, and Writing. Out of these subjects, I believe that helping students build a strong foundation in Math and Science are most important. When tutoring, I show where these topics come into play in our daily lives so that...

...working with molecular biology techniques to attempt to identify the gene of interest in a cerebellar abiotrophy in pure-bred dogs. While I did that, I completed training as an Emergency Medical Technician and took coursework in Wilderness Search and Rescue at the University of West Georgia. I started a dual degree in veterinary medicine and graduate school, earning a DVM/PhD. My doctoral work was with viral diseases in white-tailed deer. I have spent the last...

I taught school for 12 years. My favorite subjects to tutor are: all Elementary subjects, American/World History, English, Geography, Arithmetic and Test Prep for GED. I enjoy working with all ages. My goal is for your child to be successful. Looking forward to tutoring your child.

...the "why do I need to learn this" connection is one of my strengths. Seeing the look on a student's face when they have that break through moment is one of the most rewarding experiences I have had in my time with teaching. The best compliment I've received from my students is that I actually take the time to find where the disconnect is and then develop that connection from an established starting point.

...Spanish as well as an Intermediate course in college before I immersed myself in the language and culture of Espaa! I spent four months taking all of my courses in Spanish as well as living with a host family. Among my friends I am considered a great listener and counselor. I have a younger sister in the 7th grade and can understand the demands of today's youth in academics. In my free time, I love going...

...learning takes place when people work together. The help that I have received in my academic career has allowed me to accomplish the most difficult of my goals. I know the difference that knowledgeable guidance can make, and this is where my passion for teaching stems from. My experience working with students in a diverse array of subjects has prepared me to adapt to students' unique styles of learning and help them achieve their academic...