Award-Winning PSAT Tutors in San Diego, CA

...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 Cambodia. Through all of my experiences, I have learned the three keys to success are to understand how the students learns (kinesthetic, visual, auditory), make the information relevant to their lives allowing for personal connection...

...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 best word or developing effective sentence structures. Building on this experience, I am excited to tutor. My favorite aspect of teaching is finding a way to relate a homework problem or question to something that...

...and I am a junior level mechanical engineering student attending San Diego State University. Math is something I have been very passionate about ever since elementary school, where I became fascinated with math in the real world. This has led me to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering which lets me use my love for math every day. I am comfortable tutoring, and have experience tutoring any level of math up through Calculus BC.... In a typical first session, I would try to identify a student's particular weak areas and address those first. If the student is not struggling with any old material, I would help them get ahead in their class.

...molded me into a flexible, compassionate, and relatable yet focused tutor who can work with any age and culture. I love kids and care about them deeply, and I believe that tutoring is about so much more than ensuring that someone passes a class. I firmly believe in showing students respect and keeping them on track, while also keeping a sense of humor, friendliness, and understanding of wherever they are, both academically and personally.

...fellow students in writing fiction and poetry, leading workshops and facilitating peer critique. I was also one of two undergraduate students invited to enroll in UCSD's first MFA poetry workshop. In my spare time I love to read, write, ride bicycles, hike, surf, garden, cook, and travel. This summer I went on a road trip across America that only left me wanting to see more! I also enjoy bookmaking and linocut printing, though my graphic...

...that I have a great passion for teaching a topic that seems to be a big hurtle for a lot of students. My teaching style is very collaborative; I review all materially thoroughly with a student and ask students to teach back to me, as I firmly believe that teaching indicates a true mastery of a subject. In my spare time I love outdoor sports, distance running, watching sports, and volunteering with my church.

...well as TA'ing for several introductory biology classes at Caltech. I was also a Dean's tutor in subjects such as biology and chemistry. Currently, I tutor in MCAT preparation for all three sections. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I am most passionate about topics relating to biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. As a tutor, I focus on making the material approachable and relatable for students--after all, I believe that the most important takeaway from any...

...and determination. I believe in open, 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,...

...philosophy comes from a lifetime of visiting various homeschooling programs - throughout different forms of education, a priority in my learning was that I know how to gather data, analyze it, synthesize it into my own opinions, and communicate those opinions to others. That goal manifested as extensive reading and writing. I carry these values into teaching, and aim for my students to "grow out of me" by learning how to learn independently and critically...

...for the past five years. My favorite areas to teach and tutor are English, Literature, History and especially Writing. I love reading young adult fiction and relating it to my own life and experiences. I truly enjoy working one-on-one with students and mapping out an individualized success plan for each student. By doing this, we can track progress and celebrate successes. I also like to get to know my students and establish professional relationships, as...