Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Chula Vista, CA

...passions is writing. As a student, essays can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming. I love calming students and their fears about essays, guiding them through the writing process by pulling information out of them that was already there to begin with. As an educator and a tutor, I strive to transform information into something understandable and appetizing to the learner. Regurgitating information is simply not enough. We only truly learn when we can take the...

...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 I feel this helps me understand a student's individual needs. In my spare time I enjoy reading, hiking, snowboarding, playing tennis, and watching sports, mostly football. I am new to the San Diego Area and am enjoying getting to know the West Coast culture, especially learning to...

Presenting materials in a way that the students can connect with is a challenge that I love. I am a great tutor because I connect with students well and treat them with respect.... I follow a Socratic method. I ask myself, "how can I bring this student to an understanding based on their experience and knowledge?" I find this style of discovery to be more meaningful and long-lasting.... It is important to understand that student's best learning style - are they visual learners, do they like analogies, is there an activity they enjoy that will help them understand this subject? I would like to learn how to best motivate the student. I would also ask them what they find to be most challenging. Lastly, I would try my best to help them approach the subject with a calm mind.

...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 students find deeply meaningful, helping to make the solution intuitive and personal rather than...

...Baccalaureate Diploma experience and my cross-disciplinary studies in university. My strongest areas for teaching are Mathematics, ranging from Algebra to Calculus and Linear Algebra, a wide range of Sciences including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science, and English and Writing. I've also spent hundreds of hours helping students and younger siblings prepare for SAT tests, IB tests, and AP tests. I believe that education greatly improves the richness with which we live our lives, and...

...Gifted Students, as well as a Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate. I have 21 years teaching experience, and I love to teach. I have taught Algebra, Language Arts, and Computer Science. I believe the best gift a teacher can give is to help a student become an enthusiastic lifelong learner. I am a very patient teacher who believes that every child has unlimited potential. Some of my hobbies include reading, swimming, and kayak fishing.

I have more than five years of tutoring and teaching experience, from elementary school to high school to adult learners, having taught English, English as a Second Language, Geography, Social Studies, General Educational Development classes and SAT prep. I have experience working with students for whom English is not their first language or who have non-traditional educational backgrounds, as well as advanced students and students in the creative field.

...was a debate captain for a national-level debate team. My job was to coach the younger members. I would help them prepare for upcoming topics while working with them to develop their speaking, writing and research skills. I'm currently teaching two after-school classes, one in Pre-Calculus and the other in Biology. I am very comfortable tutoring in Math (up to Pre-Calc), Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Government, Economics, and Essay Composition. I also work with test...

...detailed knowledge on subjects such as political science theory, world politics, and geography. I spend my free time outdoors with my friends and dog or helping in underprivileged communities. I work closely with Mexican and Central American populations both in San Diego and Tijuana. I try to find a balance in life by enjoying the beautiful world around me but also by providing myself with challenges that push me to be the best person I...

...wonderfully varied, ranging from absolute newcomers to the language to students preparing for undergraduate and graduate university programs. In addition to working as a language tutor for over a decade, I have taught English Composition courses to first-year university students and to international students from all over the world. When I'm not tutoring, teaching, or writing, you'll likely find me outdoors hiking around San Diego, practicing yoga in Carlsbad, or playing with my beautiful brindle...