Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors in Fountain Valley, CA

...my teaching goals are consistent throughout: the key to peak performance in any field, particularly in the high pressure scenarios of public speaking and standardized testing, is confidence in one's own abilities. I think the competitive intensity of the classroom can hamper many students' confidence, but tutoring can remedy this by creating a safe and individualized environment for learning. Beyond tutoring, I am passionate about filmmaking, writing, photography, and international travel (my recent trips have...

...succeed. I would like to help change student perspectives of their own mental capacity to succeed by showing them *simple*, but extremely effective, studying methods to begin mastery of any subject area. I tutor SAT/GRE test prep, as well as writing in general, biology, and French. However, my favorite subject to teach is ecology because I am passionate about environmental/ecosystem stability and would ultimately love to work in biodiversity conservation. Appropriately, I enjoy outdoor activities...

...Most of my life took place in Southern California with my loving family. Although I moved around frequently (almost on a yearly basis), I never struggled with friends or academics. I want to believe that my good fortunate came with excellent teachers and mentors. It was not until I started tutoring and volunteering at local libraries and school did I realize that not many students had the fortune that I had. I hope that my...

...by volunteering with children in Indonesia, participating in my school's debate team, and doing 5 professional internships. As a tutor, I consider my greatest strengths to be in English, History and French due to my academic background. I did, however, receive extensive tutoring for the SSATs and SATS and thus have strong knowledge of sure-fire techniques to help students master those tests. Though always friendly with my students, my style is primarily efficient; I use...

...to be working with Varsity Tutors! As a tutor, I pride myself on having a sharp ability to key into what each individual student needs. I understand that different students seek out tutoring for a vast array of reasons, and as a result, I opt to use distinctly individualized plans to help achieve each student's goals. I hope to make the SAT fun and manageable for my students, so that they can reap the benefits...

...overall test taking skills. I have previous experience in tutoring all of the previously mentioned subjects through the Upward Bound program, in which college students tutor high school students from local underfunded schools. In addition, I have worked at an elementary school as an assistant teacher, and have worked as a camp counselor at a camp for children with special needs. I think my previous work experience speaks to my skills as a tutor. My...

...been a tutor, a mentor, or a teaching assistant to many students, from elementary school to college. I always enjoy being a mentor in order to assist children not only to do well in school but also to be a good person for his/her community. I want to give my students as much information and guidance as I can so they can go as far as they possibly can. Students today need to be more...

...Harvard Grad student complete and contains over 300 hours courses. I have tutored High School and College students in science, math, economic, and business/finance/accounting type subjects. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I have also tutored student and adults on the CPA Exam, GMAT, SAT, and ACT standardized tests. I have excellent techniques for studying, and I have successfully taught several ADDHD students large amount of experience with this learning disorder. I love...

...English from the University of California – Los Angeles. I spent a year in Thailand teaching introductory English to middle and high school aged students. I also worked after school hours with the students who were having an especially hard time in class, and spent time teaching some of their parents and other school faculty members as well. I've tutored friends and classmates in virtually every subject throughout high school and college, and was sought...

...will assist them to arrive at an answer on their own. Of course, examples need to be given and I may give more help in the beginning, but the goal is to ween students off help after time. I cannot stand over their shoulder during tests or be there as they go through college so they must learn how to approach work on their own. Outside of work and school, I enjoy cooking, exercise, and...