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Eric: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...and SAT math sections as well as the calculus AP tests which I have a great amount of experience in scoring a 5 on both calculus AB and calculus BC. I tutor anyone from a pre algebra level up through calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. I am also currently tutoring Physics as I have a great amount of experience with it in high school and in college. I tutor for the AP physics test...
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
ACT Math: 35
SAT Math: 760
Danny: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of California-Riverside. I am great at subjects revolving around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I am also skilled at technical writing and college level English. I am a great listener. My hobbies are: Making/Playing video games, cooking, and socializing.
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 33
Panagiotis: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
Teaching is one of my favorite activities. I have spend several hours developing tools and methods that help the students understand the material.
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University of Crete - Bachelor of Science, Physics
University of Crete - Master of Science, Physics
University of Crete - Doctor of Science, Physics
Aaron: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...in ACT format, I find passion in helping students perfect their writing skills and develop strong, academic papers. Outside of school, I love playing sports such as volleyball, track, basketball, and baseball as well as going on hiking trips and adventures. I am a huge traveler, love reading new books, and love meeting new people. Besides helping students learn, I want the student to have fun, enjoy the tutoring session, and actually find a love...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Bio-Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
Lindsay: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...are more readily achievable when concepts are understood, rather than formulas memorized. When helping students prepare for standardized tests I focus on taking practice exams and working with students on the areas they need the most help. Outside of school I enjoy hiking, gardening, reading, and cooking. I like to explore new ways of doing things and being outside. I like to try to strike a good balance between learning, working, and enjoying time by...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
David: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I believe that anything can seem easy if it's presented in the right way, at the right pace. If I can make a student interested in a topic and engage with their learning style, learning happens much faster and more effectively, and doesn't feel like work. I endeavor to interest students in any topic (but especially math) by giving them a sense of a larger context. In particular, I love to bring college-level math concepts...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Haley: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...and Mathematics but it wasn't until college that I realized this passion and strength were driving me towards education. Since then, I've enjoyed working with students of all ages and abilities to further their math skills. I believe that everyone has mathematical abilities and I enjoying working and watching these abilities grow and improve in students. In my free time, I enjoy running with my Border Collie/Lab mix, Sadya, and swimming laps. I tend to...
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University of Northern Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teaching
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
Marvin: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...upper elementary teacher through Teach For America, and I've passed all of my elementary certification exams, while working on finishing my teacher license this academic year from calumet college, St. Joseph. My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710
Rachel: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...my students are non-traditional learners, whether they have learning differences, anxiety, ADHD, and/or are just outside-the-box thinkers. I have worked with math learners from elementary to high school in all areas of mathematics. My goal in life is to get previously frustrated or unhappy students to understand math and stop being so nervous about it. When I'm not striving towards that lofty goal, I'm trying to relax by doing yoga, reading novels, and eating lots...
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University of Michigan - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Earnest: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...and then proceed step-by-step to a solution. This same approach has helped me excel as a tutor because breaking down problems for students and guiding them as they grapple with the concepts involved helps identify sticking points and facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the material at hand. My previous tutoring experience has taught me how to be patient, present information to students in a way that matches their individual learning styles, and communicate clearly and...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
David: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a recent graduate of Brandeis University where I double majored in Neuroscience and Health Policy. I am a veteran of the Montgomery County Public School system. I graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Richard Montgomery, and was an AP Scholar with distinction. I love working with people to help promote understanding, especially in the areas of math and science.... Teaching style should strongly depend on the student, else you risk either wasting time...
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Brandeis University - Bachelors, Double Major: Neuroscience and Health Policy
Mark: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...convey that in life we often are forced into tasks that are not always enjoyable. Whats important is to persevere and understand that there is no other option but to complete the task or learn the material and we can only gain from giving it our best effort. During free time I enjoy reading The Economist magazine, playing table tennis and badminton, and eating Thai food. Thank you for your time.
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Kaan: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...in college, I came back into tutoring with almost 4 more years of studying under my belt ready to get kids to want to learn. I pride myself getting students to be as confident in their answers, as I am in mine. My area of expertise ranges from algebra to physics to test prep and even basic Spanish. Everyone has a different way of learning, and everyone is motivated is different ways. I'm here to...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Alex: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...up their confidence in the material, which directly translates into a willingness to learn and work hard. In addition, I highly value communication during the tutoring process. This involves keeping parents updated with how lessons are progressing and what was covered and could also include reaching out to school teachers to learn more about the material being covered. This also allows both the student and parents to give me feedback if a certain style of...
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Drexel University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University - Current Grad Student, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Alex: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points he was trying to make. While not everything can be taught purely in this fashion, I try to make my lessons focus on principles and processes, creating a deeper understanding of the facts presented in class or in the textbook. I find that this technique works very well with math and physics, where understanding the theory is often the key to...
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Matthew: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...of teaching experience in a variety of roles from principal instructor of college math classes to one-on-one mentoring with high school students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every aspect...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168
Cole: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...I continued to tutor during my undergraduate studies, which was some of the most rewarding work I've ever done. My engineering background has allowed me to take a wide variety of math and science courses, including Caclulus, Physics, and Chemistry, a few of my favorite subjects to tutor. I enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests, as these tests require not only knowledge, but quick thinking and strong decision making skills. During my free time,...
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UW Madison - Bachelors, Industrial Engineering
UW Madison - Masters, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
Lucas: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...earned Level II certification from the Collegiate Reading and Learning Association (CLRA) while tutoring for OSU, which taught me the methods needed to effectively relay information to students. As a philosophy student I also utilize the Socratic method while tutoring, which focuses on asking students questions in order to get them to reach their answers. Throughout my experience tutoring I've found that engaging a student in dialogue about the question at hand is far more...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31
Joy: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and let...
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University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Yesha: Santa Barbara Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...than that, what qualifies me for this job is that I am passionate about education. I have had a very successful school career, and I want to share that with all students. Education is empowering, and every student deserves to feel intelligent. Outside of tutoring and college, I love to read. I'm a big fan of fantasy novels and Harry Potter, but I also like classics such as Dickens' books. I play French Horn and...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
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