Award-Winning PSAT Tutors in West Covina, CA

...and World History, I've also had the opportunity to teach English, Literature, and Standardized Test preparation. Most recently, I taught English and essay writing one-on-one to some fabulous middle school girls. In my spare time, I play volleyball and ultimate frisbee, bake delicious (I hope!) vegan desserts, and read swashbuckling fantasy novels.

...improve your English abilities, please look no further. I have extensive experience teaching all of these subjects thanks to several years teaching free classes to underprivileged students in the Bay Area for the People's Test Preparation Service (a student organization at UC Berkeley), over a year working at Sylvan Learning Center, and, of course, plenty...

...a deeper level and can apply their knowledge in the future. As an English teacher, I love tutoring writing skills, literature, and vocabulary development, but I also really enjoy tutoring Algebra and SAT math. My well-rounded background gives me an advantage in SAT preparation, and my easy-going personality makes tests less stressful. When I am...

...applicable and useful these subjects can be, ranging from topics in economics to astronautical engineering to the fashion industry. My teaching style is based on breaking down problems into simple steps, and understanding the logic behind each step in the process. If a student understands why they are approaching a problem with these specific steps,...

...find to be the most important part of the tutoring process, and it is something I emphasize strongly in my sessions. I care very deeply about my students, and I want to see every one of them succeed. My most sincere goal is to help my students find as much enjoyment in learning as I...

...math tutor. I struggled with math as a young child and up into my teen years. Although I struggled, I worked hard to understand the subject and that is the key factor that I attribute to my skill as a math tutor. Math was not something that came easily, therefore I can relate to my...

...I like to use a teaching method similar to how I would teach a sport – by simplifying the concepts and strategies necessary into manageable terms, and then practicing specific skills in need of improvement. I believe great academic writing is all about clarity and structure, and I can help you to achieve both.... I think that the best way to learn is by doing something and then analyzing your performance to find ways to improve.

...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 watch many films. I paint, dance, hike, and...

...far back as I can remember with my very own sister who is 4 years younger than me. I helped her with everything from fractions, to AP homework, to college applications and essays. In high school I was a volunteer peer tutor in subjects ranging from algebra to English, and even to this day my...

...and geometry classes and directing the school play. Among my peers, I tend to be the go-to guy for any questions about math or grammar. When I'm not tutoring or working at a day job, I like to attend live theater, write, hike, or participate in anything else that is both active and creative.... I believe that sometimes the best learning happens by accident, when games and mnemonic devices make things stick in the mind. At other times, it takes work to learn, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun. Even standardized tests can be viewed more like puzzles and logic games. Sometimes the trick doesn't come with memorizing lists of information, but from seeing how things work and finding the simple solution.