Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors for Students in Placentia, CA

...had the pleasure of serving two years (going on my third) with the national Americorps organization, City Year. City Year is an education-based non-profit organization that is committed to closing the achievement gap by focusing on three critical areas: attendance, behavior and coursework. We are committed to providing students with a quality education and excellent...

...behind them. When it comes to tutoring, I try to understand how a student is thinking about a problem before deciding on a specific course of action. My job isn't to be a second lecturer, and the reason that I'm there is often that simple lecture isn't sufficient, so going for an approach that is...

...because both subjects connect deeply to my love for theatre, and I love French because I have lived in France twice; once when I was 7 in Paris, and again when I was 16 in the Nord Pas-de-Calais region. I would say my teaching style depends directly on the student, but generally, I love acting...

...understand technical concepts and translate them into terms that are easy to understand and manipulate. I have a degree in marketing management but spent several years as a senior technician in both nuclear power and nuclear waste remediation. When not studying for the healthcare degree that I'm pursuing, I am learning to paint, snowboard, golf,...

...and of passing on that same legacy of academic inspiration. After working with a variety of different students in different subjects, I realize that I love stirring enthusiasm in students and helping them understand invaluable concepts that will eventually lead them to their own paths of success. No one student is the same. My many...

...life when I was growing up. Now, as an adult, I feel lucky to be able to give back as a tutor. I love getting to know my students, learning how they tick. Understanding how my students learn allows me to tailor my approach to each student to fit his or her individual needs. I...

...received my Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics. Since graduation, I scored within the top 2% on the LSAT, spent a few years working at leading investment bank, and I am currently building a technology startup. I have significant tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects from math, biology, test prep (SAT / LSAT),...

...with students as well as worked with a group of up to 15 students. In addition to this, I mentored for CollegeSpring, a SAT prep program, during the summer after graduation. At the end of the summer, my student's average scores increased by 200-300 points. Because I was an art major in college, I am...

...and Barcelona. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, Math, and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and games instead of as an intellectual brick wall. I...

...and I have seen many of my students go on to graduate and achieve high success. My biggest goal is to change the mindset of students I tutor from "This is too hard" to "I have this down now" and that is just through through work and an encouraging and positive learning environment.

...my strongest skills are in Math and Science. My experiences with students have taught me that a students education depends on a teachers ability to convey the subject clearly. As a result, my goal is to cater to a students needs, whether it is through visual, audio, or repetitious learning. I have been fortunate enough...

...an ACE Tutor/Writing Lab Drop-in Tutor. I tutored university students of all ages, including graduate students. In the ACE program, worked with first-year EOP (Educational Opportunities Program) students to encourage them in their writing and develop their own voices within their composition. Also, I provided additional peer support during the revision process and helped students...

...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...

...later in sales for a non-profit organization and most recently for three years in employee benefits specializing in health insurance. My exposure to healthcare reform legislation and long-time interest in the complex interactions between government regulation and private business markets led to my decision to pursue a graduate degree in public policy. I have a...

...animal specimens for preservation in a museum. Through my experiences, I have discovered that the best way to learn and teach a subject is to tackle it with a variety of approaches. For example, students intimidated by the technical jargon of math often find problems easier to understand when symbols are replaced with words. Through...

...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,...

...do not have much formal experience in tutoring, I was a peer tutor throughout high school. Also, as the oldest sibling, it fell to me to help my younger brother and sister through the difficult times in their studies, so I have plenty of experience helping students find the right way to learn the skills...

...for exams, and watching them improve in their courses. During this time, I learned how to be a very patient instructor and an effective communicator. As my dad was a high school math teacher, I also learned a few things from him about how to teach difficult subjects to students. Since I am in medical...

...the value of a quality education, and the far greater value of using one's knowledge to help others. After taking assorted private tutoring jobs throughout high school to earn some pocket money, I worked in the College Learning Center and as a academic tutor at the Salk School of Science during my time at NYU...

...at Santa Monica College. I've been tutoring Math for 2 years. I focus on delivering the simplicity and the beauty of Math to my students. Very patient when I tutor as I enjoy tutoring and find my joy when someone says "I got it". People always complain about Math because schools don't teach them how...