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

...with a minor. As for my passion for physics, it started with a man by the name of Kevin Dwyer. I walked into honors physics my junior year and was as stunned as a deer in headlights from most of the physical intricacies of the world so clearly explained. To quote my university classical mechanics professor, It was almost as if I had a religious revelation when I first learned about physics. I threw myself...

...working as a Teaching Associate for a Microbiology Lab Course for Health Professional Majors at (CSULB). At this position, I am responsible for instruction and oversight of up to 24 students. As this is an introductory class for non-science major students, I make sure that complex scientific theory is explained in a way that is easy for students to understand. In addition, I always try to incorporate real worlds examples to lectures to help students...

...graduate of UC San Diego with a degree in Pharmacological Chemistry. I have years of experience working in a R&D Laboratory. I predominantly tutor high school math and sciences, but I have both classroom and real world experience in higher end math and chemistry (such as Calculus and Trigonometry) and (organic chemistry and biochemistry). I believe in incorporating real world examples to help students understand the application of math and science in the real world.

...a fun and productive learning environment for students. As a past staff member of the Office of Student Accessibility at Pepperdine University, I gained experience working with students with varying degrees of disabilities. Because of this, I and confindant in my ability to work with students with varying needs for accessibility. I look forward to working alongside your student to help them achieve their greatest potential and access the greatest degree of their education.

Hello! My name is Sydney Ellis and I just recently graduated from the University of San Francisco. Before I attended college, I was in the PACE program at Long Beach Poly. I took and passed AP Statistics my senior year and also took Business Statistics when I was a freshman in college. Also, I was a tutor for Statistics for 3 years at USF, tutoring specifically freshman and sophomores in college!

...teach and tutor and enjoy seeing students get a concept after struggling to understand. I break down difficult concepts so that students can understand easily! I've also been a private tutor for four years tutoring all levels of math from elementary math to AP Calculus (except Stats). I am patient and will take time to assess where a student is struggling and then address any misunderstandings of math concepts. My personal philosophy of teaching is...

"You must do the thing you think you cannot do." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Teaching goes two ways: I will provide guidance and support, and the student will provide materials and willingness to learn.

...standardized tests, but to also hopefully understand the subject sufficiently to develop your own techniques in many different situations, or to possibly apply them in your area your interest. This is achieved by identifying your level of understanding, making sure you know or learn any needed background information, and to also sometimes explain and give you an insight into the motivation for the formulas, techniques or procedures pertaining to the subject at hand, and relating...

I crave mathematical knowledge. I hope to instill in every student the same passion. I am amiable, outgoing and cheery. Some say I am overly passionate and highly energetic. Mathematics has made me a valuable asset. I am a tutor but a friend first. I am proficient in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre Calculus, Calculus. My personal hobbies are playing chess, soccer and adding knowledge to my repertoire. ... Re-asses were the flaws may lie...

As an education enthusiast, I am dedicated to the process of learning through interactive efforts. I believe in a holistic approach that incorporates the various learning styles of auditory, visual, kinesthetic and those (like myself) that must physically feel the pen hit the paper. I am fun, friendly, and passionate about helping students succeed and gain confidence in subjects they may have felt uneasy about previously.

I am a physics major at UCSB with the primary goal of becoming a physics professor at a leading university while doing research in particle physics. My hobbies include music composition, designing board games, and learning new things in general. I also enjoy reading, adventure, travel and nature.

...high school Math/Science teacher in the Los Angeles area and design SAT/ACT curricula for various tutoring companies. I received my B.A. in Biological Sciences from the University of Southern California. I love helping students figure out complex concepts and seeing their confidence in schoolwork skyrocket! I also pride myself in knowing unique and effective test taking strategies. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, traveling, reading, and finding new foodie spots to try in my...

I am a sophomore at University of California- Irvine majoring in Biological Sciences. I love helping others learn and am very patient. I hope to be able to cater to my students needs and get to know them too!

I'm a Special Ed Assistant and general education Instructional Aide at Warner Avenue Elementary School in Westwood as well as a trained Clinician with Lindamood Bell in Pacific Palisades. I've been working with children for over two years now and find it truly rewarding. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

...other high school subjects including Pre-Calculus and Geometry. I am very confident in my interpersonal skills and will ensure that all students be met with a teaching style that is catered to their learning styles. I believe that is important to not only ensure understanding of a subject, but also to teach students how to approach subjects that they may have difficulty with in the future. I look forward to working with you and feel...

Hello! My name is Natalie, I am a freshman at the University of Southern California and I'd love to be your tutor! I currently teach SAT Prep through CollegeSpring, a local nonprofit which assists historically underserved high schools in preparing students for the college admission process. Through this position I have realized how rewarding it is to share my passion for learning with others, and I hope to continue doing so by working through VarsityTutors.

I am a junior Chemical Engineering Student at USC who is passionate about providing young students with the opportunities for success I was fortunate to have had.

...an emphasis in Women's Health and a minor in Spanish. Currently I am working towards a Masters of Science in Nursing to become a Certified Nurse Midwife. I have been in the education realm for roughly six years. I have experience with preschoolers, elementary and middle school aged students. The subjects I tutor include: math (pre-algebra, algebra, geometry), Spanish, language arts, reading, writing and flute playing. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and Spanish...

I am originally from Augusta, Georgia and did my undergraduate studies at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. I waited tables through college there and majored in accounting. I am currently a graduate student at the Leventhal school of accounting at USC. I enjoy guitar, reading, and fitness. I have tutoring experience and look forward to helping you any way possible.