Top SAT Tutors serving Laguna Niguel
Timothy: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
While still in high school, I tutored fellow students to help them achieve their academic goals. After four years of undergrad, my experiences and abilities as a tutor have grown in breadth and depth but my passion has not changed. Even now, I enjoy helping people understand and even come to like challenging subjects, like math and the sciences.
Education & Certification
Biola University - Bachelor of Science, Physical Science
University of California-Irvine - Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 780
Fady: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...have many teaching strategies that I tend to implement in my tutoring sessions, and they have proved effective during my teaching career. I choose to interact with the family of the student and continually update them on the status of their student, as I believe that the family plays a crucial role as well as the tutor himself. Also, I approach my students in a very friendly way to eliminate any discomfort or stress the...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
SAT Math: 710
Melissa: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...and social science tutor. I tutor in the following subjects: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I/II/College, Geometry, Arithmetic, Statistics (including AP and college level), Psychology, and Sociology. I believe I am a particularly effective Statistics instructor, as I excelled in advanced Statistics courses in the Department of Psychology, including Advanced and Multivariate Statistics. I also absolutely love teaching statistics because it offers us a way to turn real life phenomena into numbers that we can understand around the...
Education & Certification
California State University-Fullerton - Bachelors, Psychology, Women and Gender Studies
California State University-Fullerton - Master of Arts, Psychology
Nicholas: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...can call me Nick or Niko. I am a 24 year old graduate student currently studying Psychology at Columbia University. Prior to moving to New York for grad school, I worked as a behavioral therapist for children with autism and other behavioral disorders. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of San Diego where I majored in finance and biology. There, I fell in love with surfing which is one of my biggest passions!...
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University of San Diego - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Will: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...in Chile from 2009 to 2010, where I first started giving private instructions in English. After graduating from the university, I worked as an English instructor at the University's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), where for three years I taught academic reading and writing, communication skills, and standardized exam preparation. I enjoy tutoring, and have experience giving private instruction in English reading, writing, and speaking, and preparation for the following standardized exams:...
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Letters, International Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Ferid: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
I am a very dedicated and responsible person. I hope to only help students feel comfortable asking me anything they need help with. I have a great deal of patience and determination to help students fully understand topics they need help with. I have had immense tutoring experience, tutoring for the past 6 years. I look forward to tutoring students and helping them succeed in their future endeavors. ... Making sure the student fully understands the...
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, Biology, General
John: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...particular student and tailor my teaching method around that. My first teaching experience was instructing undergraduates while pursuing my master's at UCR. It was a very enjoyable experience in which I was able to help students broaden their knowledge and skills to succeed in the class and their future classes. This in and of itself was very rewarding, but it also allowed me to continue improving my understanding of the subject area as I searched...
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University of Advancing Technology - Bachelors, Computer Science
University of California-Riverside - Masters, Computer Science
Ken: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...teach a wide range of subjects, ranging from test prep to math and history. I am interested in helping any student with a desire to improve their understanding their subject of choice. My personal favorite are history, literature, economics and politics. I have worked with a diverse age group of students, from elementary to university level, with the bulk of my experience with high school and college level work. I have a Master's Degree from...
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The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
Dorothy: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...at Cal State Dominguez Hills. I firmly believe that all learning can be interesting, and I try to impart my enthusiasm to my students. It is important to help students relate content to their own lives and environments so that they learn on 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...
Education & Certification
Loyola University New Orleans - Bachelor in Arts, English
Cal State Dominguez Hills - Unknown, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 710
Emiliano: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...fundamental for children to succeed in life. Working as a tutor allows me to be an active part of helping kids get ahead in life. I personally believe this goal is significant not only for their future, but for that of our whole society. Education allows one to appreciate and understand a variety of cultures, ideas, and events. For more than eight years I have worked as a tutor, working with students of all grades...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, Religious Studies
Aaron: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...privileges to accompany someone on a journey, even for a short time, and assist them in reaching their dreams in the process. Thus, having the opportunity to continue tutoring while I am in college is such a great honor and joy that it hardly seems like a job. Outside of tutoring and the classroom I enjoy playing sports, playing guitar, songwriting, rock climbing, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends and family. I...
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Cal State University Fullerton - Current Undergrad, Human Communications
Emily: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...to believe it is essential as it helps to develop problem solving skills as well as fundamental principles of logic. These skills have helped me through various subjects like statistics and general chemistry. I like to tutor through concrete examples, and my ultimate goal is to help students solve challenging problems on their own. In my spare time, I like to knit and play tennis. I am currently trying to learn how to play the...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computational Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800
Suzanna: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...of Arts in English from Columbia University. While in university, I tutored local elementary school students for the "America Reads" program and adults preparing for their GED examinations. One summer I also worked as an assistant teacher and after school tutor for middle and high school students in Tomepampa, a beautiful small town in the Peruvian Andes. My favorite subjects to teach are literature, writing, and history. I care about helping my students not only...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ben: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...importance of structure and organization over grammar. My philosophy on writing and improving writing is that it's a process. I can't stress that enough. Writing goes beyond just having correct grammar and the ability to utilize an exhaustive vocabulary; it is a way of solidifying your thoughts as a small contribution to the world of education and, perhaps, the world at large. I am willing to invest the amount of time needed to polishing developing...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, English
Biola University - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Paul: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...sought out other tutoring engagements and was afforded the opportunity to be an SI leader at Cal State Fullerton when I transferred. I continue to tutor because I believe that knowledge is meant to be shared and what better way to do so than by tutoring! I've been trained and certified by both Cypress College and CSU Fullerton in tutoring techniques as well as supplemental instruction methodology. Therefore, I am well versed not only in...
Education & Certification
California State University-Fullerton - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Wilfredo: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...to think for themselves. It is an ambitious goal, but it is one for which any progress is cause for celebration. So when appropriate, I take my time to show students not just how to solve a problem but why it is important to solve and how it relates to everyday life. During my free time I like to work on cars. I own a Mazda Miata and a 350 hp STI-swapped Subaru Impreza. I...
Education & Certification
Biola University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Christopher: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...learned very early in my college days about the importance of studying and critical thinking, since the classes were much more difficult than high school. I firmly believe that forming great study habits and developing the skills for studying with others are crucial for success, especially in preparing for college. With that said, I think what one does outside of class cannot be overstated; exercising, volunteering, and engaging in enriching hobbies tempers what one accomplishes...
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Portland State University - Master of Arts, English
ACT Reading: 33
GRE Verbal: 164
Tito: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...Southern California in May 2014 with a B.S in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and a minor in Law and Society. I am able to tutor in multiple science subjects, standardized tests (SAT, ACT) and social sciences (public health, political science). I would be happy to help with any age. I help students by getting to know their background and understanding of the subject and helping them build upon that knowledge base through the sessions.
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Jocelyn : Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...students succeed. When I tutor, I try to make the subject as interesting and engaging as possible, relating as many topics to real-world or personal examples as I can. I like to break down hard-to-understand concepts to their basic elements to make it easier to grasp. I understand that every student learns in his or her own way and I make sure I tailor my lessons and explanations to suit that individual. In my spare...
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
California State University-San Marcos - Master of Arts, General Experimental Psychology
Patrick: Laguna Niguel SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Laguna Niguel, CA
...in Japan. My tutoring specialty is in Verbal, Writing, and Critical Reading for the GRE, SAT, and ACT, but I have an overall passion for English language and literature. I believe that the best teaching is usually calm and fun, which springs from a personal relationship based on care and trust for one another. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy writing, cooking (especially vegetarian and gluten-free/allergen-free cuisines), running, and traveling to new cities.
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Miami - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (English)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
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