Award-Winning PSAT Tutors in Yorba Linda, CA

...subject area. I tutor SAT/GRE test prep, as well as writing in general, biology, and French. However, my favorite subject to teach is ecology because I am passionate about environmental/ecosystem stability and would ultimately love to work in biodiversity conservation. Appropriately, I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and camping. I also practice wushu--a...

...language in new ways. Returning to the States, I lived in Massachusetts and San Francisco before moving to Los Angeles. In these cities, I worked with both language learners and advanced writers. I taught at a one-on-one private high school for students with alternative learning styles, and helped these students transform their approach to education....

...grades in various subjects. I am most passionate about English and History. In my opinion, there is more to tutoring than knowledge of a subject. When a student needs tutoring, they often feel a lot of stress related to the subject for which they are seeking help. I can relate - the sound of the...

...and editing (and grammar in general), which I accredit to my four years as a member of my high school debate team. Additionally, I can provide help with Spanish, as I studied the language for 12 years. I have an endless amount of patience with students in any subject area; I simply want each student...

...great test takers are made, not born. Anyone can improve your SAT or LSAT score with the right practice and guidance. 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....

...students through the stages of essay writing. For the past decade, I’ve also privately tutored students in math, reading comprehension, writing, and SAT preparation. Though I’m passionate about all these subjects, math and SAT preparation continue to be my favorite subjects to tutor. It’s so intensely gratifying to watch students gain the tools to succeed,...

...learns differently and struggles with different concepts, and as long as these learning styles are discovered and communicated, learning is always possible. When it comes to the SAT and essays, understanding exactly what the question is asking and regularly practicing the methods for finding the answer seem to be key in building both confidence and...

...goals. I have a personal, friendly teaching style and believe in creating a highly individualized tutoring plan for each student that is tailored to their specific strengths. While I love helping students understand and gain confidence in a variety of subjects, my favorites are English, writing and literature. In my spare time, I love to...

...in everything from elementary writing to advanced college essays. I teach students how to structure their writing and make use of transitions for clear and concise results. Knowing how to organize your thoughts in writing is an invaluable skill for students of any age. My goal is to work with each student, in a custom-tailored...

...English and Music at a high-need middle school. I developed my own Word Study curriculum to assist 6-8 grade students with vocabulary, grammar, and writing. I also tutored small groups of struggling students after school hours. After two years of teaching, I returned to the Midwest and became the site director at a before- and...