Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Encinitas, CA

I have more than five years of tutoring and teaching experience, from elementary school to high school to adult learners, having taught English, English as a Second Language, Geography, Social Studies, General Educational Development classes and SAT prep. I have experience working with students for whom English is not their first language or who have non-traditional educational backgrounds, as well as advanced students and students in the creative field.

...passion to make a positive impact , both professionally and personally, I have developed an excellent work ethic and leadership lifestyle which has been proven to motivate others. This passion has propelled me to become a teacher, seek other opportunities to improve my immediate and global community, and live with a view of obstacles in life as something to be overcome. Currently working towards obtaining my teaching credential and masters in education while cultivating different...

...is no big surprise that Composition, Literature and the Verbal section of the GRE are the subjects I tutor. Of these three my favorite subject has to be the verbal section of the GRE since there are few feelings that are better than knowing that you helped someone get into their dream school. My pedagogical style focuses on finding a student's biggest weakness and then concentrating on negating this deficiency by continuously adding little improvements...

...a debate captain for a national-level debate team. My job was to coach the younger members. I would help them prepare for upcoming topics while working with them to develop their speaking, writing and research skills. I'm currently teaching two after-school classes, one in Pre-Calculus and the other in Biology. I am very comfortable tutoring in Math (up to Pre-Calc), Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Government, Economics, and Essay Composition. I also work with test prep...

...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 two years in a residency program with the veterinary medical teaching hospital at UC-Davis, and...

...the same subjects that I have had to master to earn my degrees. I also enjoy discussing philosophy of all kinds and am happy to tutor students in that subject as well. When I tutor, I like to draw on the methods I have learned from studying philosophy of clarifying and communicating ideas in an understandable way by showing how each concept follows from a previous concept, because it is much easier to learn something...

...be exciting and fun, and it is the job of the teacher to approach the subject in the right way for the student to appreciate the subject. This is not to say, however, that I don't have expectations. In fact, I believe that it is my duty to exploit the intellectual potential of my students. I have a wide variety of non-academic interests; however, the ones that stand out the most are soccer, graphic novels,...

...is invested in your success is a fantastic feeling. Suddenly, my motivation increased, my grades improved and I was accepted into very good colleges and programs. That was my goal. I couldn't reach that goal without my mentor. My mentor taught me more than just English, Writing, ACT/SAT, he taught me humility, determination, and confidence. For these reasons, I am still in contact with him today. As a tutor-- mentor-- I will help my mentee...

...in depth look at my career in academia: I entered my first college (Furman University) with the plan of double-majoring in English and Computer Science because I love to read and love technology. I didn't have any clear career path in mind, but I thought I'd start by following what I'm enthusiastic about. My experience in those classes showed me a darker side of those studies: books like Middlemarch and debugging. Ugh. I found my...

...going so far as to get special permission to TA Logic as an undergraduate due to my passion for teaching the subject, and participating in cross-departmental Physics-Education studies during my two semesters as a Physics TA. I have always gone above and beyond in my teaching efforts, making sure that the learners not only understand the material, but come away with an appreciation of their own intrinsic worth as thinkers and inquirers.

...enjoy teaching certain topics because of their power to bring this about, including languages, mathematics, and (of course) philosophy. All of these areas stretch from an elementary to an advanced level, and I consider it of cardinal importance to equally value the successful communication both of elementary topics, such as algebra 1 or German word order, and complex ones, such as deontological critiques of utilitarian ethics. By valuing all levels of difficulty, I am able...

...future I hope to attend graduate school to study Public Policy and Affairs, with a goal of continuing my work in environmental sustainability. As my degree displays, I'm very knowledgeable across a wide variety of subjects. I have extensive experience in subjects ranging from Mathematics and Physics to the humanities. My breadth across these subjects enables me to take a diverse approach to teaching that extends beyond knowledge of one individual subject area. My favorite...

...experience as a teacher in Creighton's "Philosophy for Children" program, has helped me to understand that teaching, one-on-one or in a classroom setting, is something that I'm passionate about. I believe that dialogue between mentor and pupil, much in the style of Plato's works, is the most effective way of imparting knowledge. Despite how overbearing or intimidating that might sound, I also think that light, informal settings are the best for tutoring. In my free...

I'm a recent graduate of Baylor University with three years of experience working with freshmen and sophomore college students. My degree is in Psychology, Great Texts of the Western Tradition, and Creative Writing. I've read, written, and edited in a range of subjects, from scientific research papers to literary analysis and poetry. I look forward to helping you grow as a writer and reader.

...avid reader, and creative thinker with lots of experience in the university classroom setting. I attended Swarthmore College and have received a handful of fellowships for postgraduate research, including a US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship. My areas of competency include English, Art History, Rhetoric, Spanish, and French. I am also proficient in SAT, GRE, and GRE Subject Test in English. My first Master of Arts is in English from...

...increasing answer accuracy and speed, and building up an understanding of the test dynamics. I work one-on-one with students to develop a custom study plan. Equipped with these skills and background, students will feel confident and primed for success on test day. My tutoring in mathematics and physics draws on many of those same principles and also focuses on intuitive approaches to understanding the methods in a straightforward, meaningful way. I affirm that learning is...

...and skills in your study toolkit is vastly more effective. Success comes not only from applying yourself, but in directing your efforts in the correct ways. You need both proper from and exposure when it comes to how you study and practice, and that is what my tutoring can provide. As your personalized tutor (and an avid runner) I can assist you with directing your effort towards the right areas to ensure optimum success. I...

...studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas and earned my compound M.A. in Historical Geography from Jerusalem University College in 2010. My diverse academic background allows me to tutor a wide variety of subjects including; History, Geography, Earth Science, English, Environmental Science, ESL/ELL, Essay Editing, Hebrew, Languages, Politics,...

...they have in mind, be it an SAT score, a better writing style, or a new approach to studying history. I have helped hundreds of students with SAT preparation, and have worked both around the United States and internationally as a private tutor and college counselor, so I am familiar with many different types of students, from a wide variety of backgrounds, and the various difficulties they face. In short, I work with students in...

...should by no means follow a one-size-fits-all approach. In my tutoring practice I focus on treating students as unique individuals, determining what is effective for each student, and getting to know each student's particular academic needs and goals. When it comes to SAT prep, I believe that understanding the material is always more important than simply understanding the test. I teach specific testing strategies and tricks, but I ensure that at the heart of my tutoring...