Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Placentia, CA

...own learning. This goes for the high school students I taught Physics, Chemistry and other sciences; my colleagues in the software development, testing, and implementation fields; undergraduate students in Philosophy and Intro to Data Science; the professionals taking time and thought to learn advanced use of spreadsheets and databases; and the two students I tutored...

...including Bioethics, Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Ethical Theory, and Intro to Philosophy. In addition to philosophy, I am comfortable tutoring GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing, writing more generally, bioethics/medical humanities, and psychology. I am passionate about helping my students develop their critical thinking skills and learn how to express their ideas clearly. In my...

...from Hillsdale College in Politics and Philosophy. I grew up in the Treasure Valley and spent summers working on a ranch in eastern Idaho. I have worked in publishing and painting. I've taught courses for junior and senior high school. I spent internships in the Idaho Governor's office, assisting a retired US Ambassador at his...

...philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of...

...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...

...of the same challenges and hurtles that I and my peers overcame. Tutoring is a way for me to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others succeed where my teachers helped me succeed. Education is necessary for personal growth and human flourishing as a whole, and I try...

...any subject is fulfilling, including standardized test prep. Having lived abroad in Spain and Chile, I also know the importance of connecting classroom learning in Spanish to the actual experience of the language and am always excited to help Spanish come alive beyond conjugation worksheets. Regardless of subject, I strive to ensure that my students...

...feedback, and begin to see what teaching tools have optimal resonance. Third, I follow the plan while continually checking for acquisition and if there are any new areas that need to be addressed. I am creative, intuitive, patient, and a really great listener. As such, I use these traits as often as possible in order...

...in 2020. I recently completed my Master's Degree in Quantitative Economic Analysis. I am passionate about helping students score their very best on standardized tests. With tutoring and a study schedule, every student is capable of doing well on these exams. I will personalize each tutoring session according to your strengths and weaknesses and work...

...is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because of their power to bring this about, including languages, mathematics, and (of course) philosophy. All of these...