Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Pasadena, CA

...in English. There, I was selected to write a creative thesis in play-writing, and I continue to see my plays performed in small theatres around the country. I was also politically active: I taught a weekly civics class to middle school students, ran a successful campaign for state representative, and volunteered for other statewide races. Currently, I lead post-production on a documentary web series, and I look forward to a life creating socially conscious films...

...area, I believe I bring a unique perspective with my legal writing experience. With this background, I strive to help students not only improve their academic performance in the short term, but also develop the skills they will need in their professional careers. I am available to tutor on weekday afternoons and evenings in and around the Pasadena area where I live with my wife and two children. I also may be able to tutor...

...collaborating with learners on how they best learn. My connection to math is anchored in this creative spirit--helping students see these patterns is the first step to feeling empowered as budding mathematicians. I am committed to personalizing learning for each of my students. I use diagnostic assessments to help identify areas of need and use one-on-one targeted instruction to focus on filling in these gaps. For young writers, I believe finding confidence in their natural...

...of teachers, so the desire to help others learn runs in my blood. I feel that it's most important to connect with students on a personal level so that they trust and respect me enough to engage in the subject I'm tutoring. I have no one method because each student's needs and solutions are unique. I've tutored students of all ages, from homework help for 3rd graders to ESL for adults. I particularly love tutoring...

...lots of practical knowledge hard-won from years of writing. For the other two years, I taught beginning Latin. I love teaching Latin. Students can tell that I am passionate about Latin (or whatever I’m teaching), and some of my enthusiasm rubs off on them. I have experience working with students at different levels (from middle school to college) and with different learning styles. I want learning Latin or any subject to be as enjoyable as...

...(8 years to date). I currently work with public middle school students with severe multiple disabilities, as well as a wide variety of private tutoring clients ranging from early elementary school through college. For 10 years, I worked with high school students, many of whom had special needs, in a variety of courses. I am highly qualified and experienced tutoring students in English and math. I helped many students prepare for the California High School...

...of all ages and setting very clear goals for all of my students: to raise their grades and to help them to aspire beyond what they have ever dreamed about. I lead my tutoring sessions to develop the students to become independent: for they will lack the availability of such help throughout college. I lead my tutoring sessions using a variety of methods, until I find the best method to help the students, because I...

...with a broad range of subjects from reading comprehension and arithmetic, to statistics and economics. I have worked with students in elementary school through college. Although I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, my favorite subjects to teach are math and writing. I truly enjoy mathematics, and that passion becomes a part of my teaching. From pre-algebra to statistics, I love finding new ways to explain challenging mathematical concepts. I also believe that the ability...

...era. When deciding on my major I almost picked literature and I love reading classics.I can help you understand Shakespeare or pick the next book from an assigned reading list. I personally love the insights of Jane Austin and the eerie short stories of Nickolai Gogel, but maybe you might gravitate towards the straightforward prose of Earnest Hemingway. I am also an excellent essay writer and can help struggling students at all stages of the...

...as a tutor under the "No Child Left Behind Act," educating youth from 2nd to 12th grade in both Math and English Language Arts. I also work as a residential counselor in a group home for homeless teens ages 12-17. Part of my job at the group home includes helping these youth catch up with their academics and assisting them with homework. Throughout my experiences as a tutor, I have found it is important to...