Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Vista, CA

There is nothing better than seeing a child finally understand a concept! That is what drives me; it is why I love being an educator. My background in literacy and writing, as well as my degree in Liberal Studies, helps me deliver lessons to students in different ways. Thus helping the student to understand or see the materials in different ways.

...the next year! I have been tutoring since I was in high school and have always enjoyed mathematics. Since then, I have worked with students as young as kindergarten all the way up to high school seniors. Over the years, I have learned that not everyone is as excited about school as I am, so I always try to connect the material to the students as much as possible. I am always willing to go...

...of age levels, from preschoolers to adults. I tutor many subjects, but I am most passionate about language arts, reading (especially reading comprehension strategies), linguistics, English grammar, and German. I especially especially enjoy helping students with test preparation for the critical reading and writing (including essay) sections of the SAT, as well as the English, reading, and essay sections of the ACT. In my free time, I enjoy playing the violin, reading, and running.

...studies, three years teaching special education at the elementary level, and one year teaching special education at the high school level. In addition to teaching, I have been tutoring for fourteen years. I have enjoyed working with students as young as five to as old as eighteen. I love how tutoring allows me to work one-on-one with students to see the progress made throughout the year. I find there to be nothing more rewarding than...

...the legal or public policy fields. Through school I always excelled at math, research and essay writing. I was in academic honors programs starting in high school and continuing through college. I always learned best by teaching others and so spent much of my time in college as a sort of unofficial tutor for friends and classmates. I'm best at editing writing samples and explaining mathematical concepts, but I also have developed study skills in...

...next Jane Goodall. Somehow, I ended up moving to San Diego. Before I go on to delineate my experiences teaching and working as a tutor as outlined in my resume, I would like to introduce to you an education concept that I have adopted and has resonated with my teaching style: growth mindset Growth mindset: developed by psychologist Carol Dweck where one believes that their basic abilities and skills can be learned through dedication and...

...History, and English. In 2007 I returned to Southern California where I continued working with students. Most of the students I have worked with have needed help in Math and English, including Reading and Writing, but I continued to work with students in subjects such as History and some Science. As a tutor, my main goal is to have the students I am working with enjoy the subjects they are struggling with and master them....

...to apply to medical school in June. I have always had a knack for tutoring. I have worked in peer tutoring programs, private tutoring, as a classroom teaching assistant, and in college tutoring. I am available to tutor in a vast majority of science and math areas because of my major and preparation for medical school. In my spare time I love to be outdoors doing activities such as swimming, hiking, and going to the...

...culminating in me earning a Ph.D. in Applied Math and Physics. Through leadership roles in mentoring organizations, undergraduate research programs, and independent tutoring, I have devoted a great deal of time to advancing the education of the next generation of STEM leaders. My teaching philosophy centers around helping students learn at the most fundamental levels. I strive to give my students a highly individualized educational experience, focusing on solutions that address their academic needs. I...

...fellow classmates. Additionally, I am a certified outdoor guide and have experience with teaching outdoor leadership and skills in a formal, yet non-academic, setting which has given me a unique perspective for tutoring academic subjects. In the past I have volunteered with cerebral palsy students, helped ESL students improve their English, and tutored in a public high school setting. I consider myself an adept tutor in a wide range of subjects due to my International...