Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Pasadena, CA

...with the sciences. I've always had a fascination with trying to understand the world around me. This mentality has fueled my intense interest in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. I prefer to approach the sciences with an introspective lens as a tool to figure out a piece of a grand puzzle, rather than as an isolated unit. In addition to tutoring science classes, I have also helped many students with standardized testing yielding great results. In...

...it! I try to give my students the foundation they need to understand concepts in the LSAT and SAT with a few examples, and then have them apply that foundation to the same concepts in later practice questions. I try to help my writing students develop their own voice -- I believe writing is more art than science, and that students write best when they discover their unique mode of expression. Outside of tutoring, I...

...real satisfaction in watching someone's eyes light up when they realize that THEY figured out a problem that they've been struggling with. Being able to assist in that moment is awesome. Beyond my areas of expertise that you can see listed, the most important thing for me is respect. I pride myself in treating everyone with it, and I think that leads to successful interactions in everything from tutoring to rocket science. Thank you for...

...branching out to Canoga Park and getting recognized as an official organization by UCLA. Additionally, I help tutor in mathematics and science for elementary and junior high students -- geometry, pre-algebra, chemistry, and biology. I've also tutored in World and American History. In my spare time I enjoy art, writing, and reading. I have extensive experience doing professional writing and copywriting for several high-profile companies like Red Bull and The Jace Hall Show.

...parts so students come away from the experience feeling competent. My favorite subjects to teach are writing and math, but I've also tutored in Spanish, literature, history and ESL. I think the most important part of being a good tutor is building up a student's confidence and giving them the tools to succeed independently. In my free time I enjoy playing with my dog, reading, bike riding and exploring different neighborhoods in Los Angeles, my...

Hello! My name is Jocelyn and I am a freshman at Pomona College pursuing a degree in Applied Mathematics.

...on linguistics and politics, and I am thrilled to use that knowledge to continue tutoring students in a range of subjects in the humanities and social sciences. I have tutored for four years, working with middle and high school students in D.C. and Madrid on speech and debate, Spanish, and English as a second language. I focus on building confidence just as much as grasping content, a balance that’s especially important for improving on standardized...

...learning. I'm particularly passionate about chemistry, and am excited to share my enthusiasm for science with others. With the life sciences, I emphasize overall understanding in place of rote memorization. With math, I stress practice to best develop critical thinking and problem solving techniques. These are general strategies that can be adapted to meet the unique learning style of each student. While not tutoring, I love to dance! Jazz and ballet are my main passions,...

...of subjects in Tennessee, Los Angeles, and Melbourne, Australia. I currently tutor in SAT writing and verbal preparation, essay writing skills, English, and Literature. My favorite subjects to tutor are definitely those that involve writing, because they provide fantastic opportunities for students to express their creativity. One of my major goals in tutoring is to help students find a passion for learning the material they are presented with. In my free time I love attending...

...Film and Media studies and tutored and lectured in the public speaking program for over two years. As a public speaking tutor, I helped talented students develop greater communication skills so their presentations could match the strength of their ideas. I also tutor in writing, humanities subjects, and standardized testing, but my teaching goals are consistent throughout: the key to peak performance in any field, particularly in the high pressure scenarios of public speaking and...