Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Irvine, CA

...more fun! I love watching students master concepts and gain confidence as they excel in their courses. One of my main goals as a tutor is to contour our sessions to your learning style! I want you to feel confident and comfortable learning and reviewing material. Personally, I am a visual learner but have helped students who are auditory, verbal, and social learners. If you do not know how you learn best, don't worry! We...

...the college level, for the past four years. I primarily tutor subjects relating to the Humanities, such as Ancient Languages, History, and English Composition. My favorite subject to tutor is Latin, since I regard Latin as the most beautiful and intricate of the human languages. When tutoring I first ask for a copy of the course syllabus/schedule, assess the needs, goals, and expectations of the student in the course, and then set up a tutoring...

...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 that works for them. I see it as my job to help them find that path. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, running, travel, and reading. I am also a section editor for the Los Angeles Review of Books and...

...academic goals has grown. I think it is one of the greatest privileges to accompany someone on a journey, even for a short time, and assist them in reaching their dreams in the process. Thus, having the opportunity to continue tutoring while I am in college is such a great honor and joy that it hardly seems like a job. Outside of tutoring and the classroom I enjoy playing sports, playing guitar, songwriting, rock climbing,...

...in their careers. I believe I'm uncommonly well-suited for being an English tutor because I've come from a place of not really being able to write. I got a C my first quarter of English in high school, and since then, I've averaged an A- in my college English courses. I have a personal investment in helping people with a desire to further their command of the language and a wish to hear their own...

...offered a position as the sports editor for the student newspaper at Pasadena City College. My tutoring strategy is centered around the idea of a conversation. I use my clients' interests to create examples that will help them understand the concept in question. I always try to have my clients figure out the problem themselves through guiding questions. I am a fan of movies, with some personal favorites being When Harry Met Sally, the Godfather...

...for early cultures? Or that early arithmetical and geometrical proofs were found to exist in natural formations? I find that once connections and insights like the previous occur with the learner, passion begins to grow, and education no longer becomes a requirement, but a self-employed pursuit. In my spare time, I love expanding my knowledge of different artists in many different genres, always looking for my new favorite. I also enjoy spending time with friends...

...It means learning to enjoy school, learning how to learn, and learning how to think for themselves. It is an ambitious goal, but it is one for which any progress is cause for celebration. So when appropriate, I take my time to show students not just how to solve a problem but why it is important to solve and how it relates to everyday life. During my free time I like to work on cars....

...a rock face. I used my guiding experience to help one student overcome what had become a debilitating and illogical fear of math in order for her to pass a college placement test (which she had failed many times previously) so that she could go on to pursue her own passion of fashion design. Through all of my experiences, I have continued to pursue my passion for learning, and I hope to cultivate a similar...

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.

...ages. I have worked for an educational camp called College for Kids for seven years as an assistant and as an instructor. I have also volunteered as a literacy advocate for Ready Readers and as a tutor for Girls Inc. In my free time, I like to read books, bake, and train for races; I recently completed my first half marathon! My approach to tutoring is recognizing that everyone has a different learning style. Experimenting...

I am a recent graduate of St. Olaf College, where I received a B.A. (magna cum laude) in Philosophy with a concentration in Film Studies. I plan on pursuing a MA in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research. I am highly dedicated and detail oriented in both academic and professional pursuits.

I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.

...they don't feel as if they are approaching their task with no preparation. I would also like to aid in the development of strategies that are applicable to general assignments instead of focusing on learning a subject simply to get a certain grade on a test. I will share my own strategies of time management, relaxation, memorization, and preparation if needed and use those to help build new sets of strategies specific to each student's...

...they are confused), and so it is vital to maintain interaction with students and to continually check for understanding. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenges of teaching, and I always conveyed my enthusiasm for the subject and the learning process. This is vital to maintain students' motivation and to keep their attention. For my efforts, I was nominated by my students for the Graduate Student Teaching Award at Penn. Since that time, I have continued teaching...

...of Science. I was also a committed Teaching Assistant (TA), 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...

...sharing advice and critique and making sure that everyone has the chance to represent themselves well when those dream schools are on the line (IWU was mine!). In my free time, I am a creative writer, a singer, an amateur artist, and an aspiring vegetarian chef. I love reading anything that broadens my perspective on the worldacademically or otherwiseand I geek out to all things Sherlock and sci-fi. I also love nature, photography, and traveling.

...academic interests range from medieval Scholasticism to contemporary issues in bioethics and law. I believe that tutoring is not only about the transfer of knowledge between the tutor and the student, but also a transfer of skills, which would help the student learn how to find the answer himself or herself and to solve whatever academic problems come his or her way. Equally, important is demonstrating the real-world application of what a student is doing.

...Big Sisters (BBBS) and Girls on the Run (GOTR). As a mentor for BBBS, I often helped my little sister with her homework, and clarified any questions she had about the subject matter. As a GOTR coach I taught participants about a positive self-image and healthy dietary choices. My experiences working with others and my devotion to education make me an effective tutor.I enjoy thinking about problems differently and trying various teaching methods to best...

...of subjects, though most of my experience is with primary and secondary students. I also tutor in test prep, including ACT Reading/Writing, SAT English/Biology, and Nevada state proficiency exams. I am most passionate about teaching psychology, English/writing, reading, and elementary/middle school math. My individual teaching style is flexible, as I feel it is necessary to cater towards a students unique learning style and needs. I believe confidence and self-efficacy play pivotal roles in a students...