Award-Winning PSAT Tutors in Encinitas, CA

...honest, and frank communication with student and parents alike. Recently, I have developed additional special teaching skills related to Singapore Math, (primary through high school), assisting with home schooling, (particularly in math and science), and full test preparation for SAT, ACT, and ISEE tests. I have raised six children and tutored each through good times and the tough spots. Each one of them has achievements beyond my expectations (JD, MBA, BAs and one in process).

...of Philosophy in music from UC San Diego. At UCSD, I taught a variety of courses at the undergraduate level. For my work in this capacity I was twice awarded as an outstanding teaching assistant and consistently received extremely high student feedback for quality of instruction, attention to student learning, and overall satisfaction. I also spent a great deal of time helping students with written assignments, from understanding prompts and organizing content to choosing the...

...plans to the student's needs. I am determined to help each student unlock their potential and find their love of learning through a positive learning environment that is challenging but also supportive. I have also had a lot of experience with the SAT's, AP exams, and the college process, and I look forward to sharing my tips and strategies with my students. In my free time, I love to run, play tennis, read, write, and...

...I started my own six-week ACT prep program after school, free and open to everyone regardless of background or socioeconomic status. I ran this program for two years, working with over 100 students personally in the process. The program is now in its fourth year, and is currently run by my former students. It is also in the process of being made districtwide, not just restricted to my high school. I took all my standardized...

...degree, meaning Ive taken courses that encompass a wide variety of academic subjects. I served as a teaching assistant for the Intro to Biology course for two years. This class had over 500 students! Biology is my passion. I am well-versed in human genetics; my senior thesis is titled Work Toward A Minimally Invasive Diagnosis of Hereditary Fructose Intolerance in the North American Population. I completed two years of graduate work at the Scripps Research...

...Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia. I spent 5 years doing structural engineering analysis on nuclear submarines and am new to the San Diego area. I have previous experience tutoring high school algebra and geometry. I am most interested in tutoring high school or middle school math or science, including algebra, geometry, calculus, trigonometry, statistics/probability, SAT math prep, physIcs, and chemistry. In my free time I enjoy watching and playing sports such as volleyball,...

...in Finance. I then went on to Law School at Washington and Lee University, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree. I tutor students preparing to take standardized tests like the SAT and LSAT. Improving standardized test scores can open up new opportunities when applying for college or graduate school. These tests can be challenging but knowing what to expect on a test, and how to approach it, can give a student a real advantage. In...

...her homework. This sparked my passion for teaching, as well as developed patience and understanding that everyone learns in different ways and at different speeds. I went on to graduate from high school, gain a double degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in Finance and Communication, and earn my Masters from National University for Teaching. My experiences range from tutoring kids in their homes and at school, to teaching in an orphanage in...

I have recently graduated from UCSD in BioEngineering, cum laude and with Provost's Honors. I enjoy helping people understand challenging concepts and I hope to help improve people's lives with the help of Varsity Tutors.

...I hope that I can be there to help you become more confident in the subject of English and therefore become more confident in school and the future. While I dedicate a great amount of my life to education, in my spare time I enjoy running, hiking, yoga, healthy eating, the arts, music, and watching movies with friends and family. I also love traveling and experience new cultures. I look forward to meeting you and...