Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Pasadena, CA

...equal 4 whether tomorrow or thousands of years into the future. There are also many different approaches to math many of which are correct, and it becomes a matter of preference to which method you like the most. I think education is the most important thing; it really serves as a mold for the rest of our lives. The better the education the better your life will be. I really enjoy helping students learn, helping...

...SAT prep class and tutoring in the AVID program at a local high school. I can't say that I have a single favorite subject to tutor. I love to tutor English, helping students unpack literature and understand devices, but I also love helping students with college applications! I've found that writing college admissions essays is a daunting task for most high school kids, and I get a lot of enjoyment out of helping students tackle...

...my students so they could learn. High achievement scores on tests were great, and my students had those, but being able to work with them, one-on-one, to see the light bulbs turn on was always most gratifying. Tutoring affords me the opportunity to once again have that more personal relationship with students as we work towards their goals. We collaborate and move in an upward trajectory, overcoming some learning barriers along the way, so true...

...having taught it at high school level for over six years. I taught classes in world history, economics and government. However, I am currently working with a 5th grade student who needs to catch up with two years of math and I find myself really enjoying helping this young lady fast forward to proficiency at her grade level. I approach tutoring with much creativity. I am dedicated to finding out precisely where my pupil's skills...

...a business leader and have been a Controller for various companies in the past - from small to large, start-ups, for profit and nonprofit. I love children and teens and am very patient. I am also a Christian and am doing consulting for small businesses as needed on the side. I have done many presentations in front of boards of directors, taught a high school and college class and kidz church with kids ranging from...

...that the growth of a student is dependent on multiple factors: having a caring person who wants the student to succeed and supports them in their endeavors is vital; having a great support group of teachers is also very important; having the desire to learn new and interesting things is always helpful and instilling this point of view is a collaborative effort by all parties involved. In short, learning and becoming more and more educated...

...levels of education. I am also currently the coach for the USC Women's Ultimate Frisbee Team, where I teach students about the skills and strategies of the sport every year. My favorite subjects to tutor are standardized test preparation and writing. I believe that great test takers are made, not born. Anyone can improve your SAT or LSAT score with the right practice and guidance. I like to use a teaching method similar to how...

...the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible 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,...

...worked with students ranging from Primary level to third grade in a private school. As a co-teacher I have taught elementary math, social studies, and language arts. I enjoy teaching math and reading because both subjects are intellectually challenging and enriching. I enjoy challenging myself and learning new things daily. During my free time I love to read, exercise, and draw. My goal is to provide students with the utmost respect in a comfortable learning...

...metacognitive strategies, using videos, and even songs to help learn and memorize. I obtain a Teaching Credential and am very knowledgable in K-12 standards. I was recently promoted as LEAD Specialist at my school. This means I oversee all the special education programs at our school and coach our special education teachers. I believe being rigorous, positive reinforcement, and 100% in everything is the key to student engagement and being able to achieve and master...