Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in Pico Rivera, CA

...am a native Angeleno with a passion for the history and culture of Los Angeles and California. I taught college composition for two years. I worked at UCLA’s Scholarship Resource Center and helped students find and apply for scholarships based on their unique profiles, which included writing and editing students’ essays and statements of purpose....

...in engineering to one in education because I just love working with kids, teenagers, and young adults. For me, coaching a teenager to improve his jumpshot beats educating a client about a new product; and helping students prepare for the SAT trumps preparing for a design-team meeting. Having taken a year away from teaching to...

...have written, produced and/or directed over 200 episodes of broadcast or internet documentary and reality programming for ABC, AMC, Bravo, Comedy Central, Discovery, Fox, GSN, HGTVGardens.com, History, Spike, SyFy, TBS and TLC. Before working in the entertainment industry, I was a staff writer for the San Francisco Chronicle. I am also an accomplished songwriter and...

...the opportunity to tutor or study with. I pride myself on being especially encouraging, and I think this helps to build confidence in my students, which translates into long-lasting success. My favorite subjects to tutor are Chemistry, Biology, and Algebra, and while each hold a very special place in my heart, I most enjoy tutoring...

...as a Calculus tutor for fellow Yalies; volunteered as a computer tutor for patients at the Mental Health Center; and also, spent two months working as an English teacher at an elementary school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I enjoy tutoring in a broad range of subjects, but specialize in Mathematics (from elementary school level to...

...majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding...

...me to teach. I have been tutoring and editing essays since I was a student in high school. Standardized tests have always come naturally to me, and I love helping students crack the grammar, reading, and writing portions. The best answer is always the most concise. In my personal time, I read many books and...

...not and are simply too scared to admit it. As a result I will make sure that I drive home any concept a student is confused about and explain it in as many different ways as possible to ensure his or her understanding before proceeding to more challenging concepts. My favorite subjects to tutor are...

...psychology, religious studies, Spanish, anatomy and physiology. As a a long-time academic, student, and tutor, I have the experience both as a student and a teacher to help my students succeed. I have extensive knowledge of test preparation and testing strategies, as well as strong subject knowledge in a variety of maths, sciences, and humanities....

...programs. In middle school, I was on the decathlon team and achieved second place in my individual subject. The subjects that I am best fit to help others with include: pre-algebra, algebra 1 & 2, geometry, pre-calculus, and ACT math. I have tutored several individuals in these subjects and have been told that my service...