Top SAT Math Tutors serving San Marcos

Olivia: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...Science and English because these are the areas I am most passionate about. I love seeing my students discover, grow, and succeed. In my tutoring, I strive to get to know each student's individual learning style and then to adapt my lesson plans to the student's needs. I am determined to help each student unlock their potential and find their love of learning through a positive learning environment that is challenging but also supportive. I...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Undecided
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Hussain: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...did previously, which leads me to understand the subject more deeply even while I am tutoring it. I try to tutor in a way that involves asking the student questions and leading them to discover the answer/procedure for themselves, so that they understand why they are using certain methods and can apply them to novel situations rather than depending on rote memorization. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing music (guitar and drums), and although I...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770

Emre: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...performance and interest levels since I truly feel that we are all capable of having a logically-developed mind, which is what mathematics really is. Of course, many people think that they hate and are bad at math, but this is often more due to a teacher not showing them the beauty of it and how everything makes sense. It is not like other fields that facts from history are disproven with new technologies. I am...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Information Systems
University of Pittsburgh - Masters, Secondary Math
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Kaitlin: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...a Resident Assistant and Community Assistant with the SCAD Residence Life and Housing Department. In these roles, I worked directly with fellow college students every day, creating engaging programs and serving as a resource. I have also worked previously as a camp counselor, teaching Lego Robotics and Minecraft modifications to kids ages 6 to 12. I believe that it is important to bring enthusiasm, compassion, and creativity to any lesson. One of my goals with...
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Savannah College of Art and Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Special Effects
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Chi-Sun: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...just learn how to apply formulas and do well on tests. Although they may get good grades, this will be useless later in life. In my teaching experience, when students actually learn the concepts and logic, not only does their math vastly improve, but they also learn to enjoy math, which is the ultimate goal. My qualifications include excelling at all high school math competitions including finishing second at the 1989 Colorado Math Olympiad. I...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Monica: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...lack mastery of, particularly the basics (such as arithmetic), and add extra review on those subjects, even if it isn't required. I find creating a safe, learning environment with the student essential, especially so that reviewing things that a student feels "they should have known already" doesn't feel embarrassing or reprimanding. When I'm not busy with school or work, I enjoy spending my time with friends watching TV/movies and cooking/eating good food. I am a...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Math/Applied Sciences
SAT Math: 780

Zhenrui: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...AP and IB exams. While I have tutored a broad range of subjects, my concentration lies in test prep and math, physics, and chemistry. The area I have the most experience with is test-prep tutoring. Let me be completely frank: reading and math are fun; standardized tests in reading and math are not. My philosophy is to make the process as easy and painless for my students as possible, by sharing tips and tricks that...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Brian: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
As a recent college graduate from UCLA with an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, I am pleased to offer tutoring in AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, and General Chemistry. My experiences tutoring have honed an ability to understand the different learning habits of students and tailor each individual meeting to ensure all sessions are as effective and beneficial as possible. Together, we can work together to accomplish all of your academic goals. ... I believe that no two...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Mandy: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
Hello! I am a fourth year Physiology and Neuroscience major at UC San Diego. I enjoy teaching students and would like to help students improve with subjects in school and standardized tests. I have a strong background in Biology, Chemistry, Math, and standardized tests like SAT. I find that active learning is important to facilitate improvement and implement this by incorporating many questions/ practice problems in my lessons.
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 750

Marshall: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...excited to share my knowledge with students who are still in the process of learning the same subjects that I have had to master to earn my degrees. I also enjoy discussing philosophy of all kinds and am happy to tutor students in that subject as well. When I tutor, I like to draw on the methods I have learned from studying philosophy of clarifying and communicating ideas in an understandable way by showing how...
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Math: 770

Phi: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...most recently in-house counsel for Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies. I stopped practicing when my son was born 6 years ago and I did some online teaching as an adjunct instructor for Ashford University. Before that I was an SAT tutor (in college), I tutored students in elementary and high school subjects (reading, writing, test-taking skills, exam skills, spelling, grammar, homework), and throughout my career have mentored students and adults. I have always valued education, learning,...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Social Sciences
California Western School of Law - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Mary: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...and French learning. As a university student I tutored adults and children in English and French, and I have also worked as a full time ESL teacher in Korea for several years. My teaching style is very interactive; I’ve found that students learn best when they can engage with the material through active dialogue, and when they feel that what they’re learning has real world relevance. My interests include reading and outdoor sports, especially skiing...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, French; Communications
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740

Daniel: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...can arrive at them yourself. I have always enjoyed being able to help other people and my somewhat unique outlook on mathematics, coupled with my experienced mathematics background, have enabled me to assist many different people in the past. I have experience in teaching people of different ages and different needs, and I understand how to shift my approach to best reach the student. I served as an instructor at a Judo dojo that I...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 34

Ellen: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...learns differently and it's imperative to create ways for students to see incremental success so that their confidence grows along with their mastery of the content. Although I am excited to tutor in a wide range of subjects, I myself love to read and write. I have a great time helping students discover a love of literature and critical thinking, whether that be through an elementary curriculum or critical reading section of the GRE! I...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, International Development Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Verbal: 730
GRE Verbal: 165

Emily: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...as a puzzle a series of steps that solves a mystery. As I have continued my studies in math, I have come 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...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computational Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800

Ellen: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
I'm Ellen and I have earned a B.S. in Biology. I have experience tutoring in many subjects and with various age groups ranging from elementary student to college graduates studying for the GRE. I am enthusiastic and take an individualized approach to each of my students.
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Benedictine University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Katherine: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...a recent graduate of UC San Diego with a degree in Bioengineering and a minor in Chemistry. I have several years of experience tutoring math and SAT/ACT preparation as well as swim lessons. When I am not studying or tutoring I love being active with swimming, surfing, or riding my beach cruiser on the boardwalk! I also competed in college on the women's rowing team and I am an avid sports fan! Go Pack Go!!
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Biochemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Brian: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...Organic Chemistry because I find it intriguing. It's like a visual puzzle and reactions are the steps to solve it. I believe any person can learn any subject; it just has to be explained in the way that they need to hear it. It's the Teacher's job to figure out how to get through. I love explaining things in a visual manner because that's what makes the most sense to me as a learner. As...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 770

Giordano: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...visualize problems by drawing them out whenever possible and explaining every little step of the way in arriving to the solution. We will work through several problems together until they recognize a pattern that they can comfortably revert back to as reference. I feel that every student needs a tutor to be successful because it's a subject that prompts many questions that are best answered at the personal level, rather than in the classroom. Outside...
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California Lutheran University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Hafid: San Marcos SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...(including medical students doing hospital rotations) succeed in academics. I have improved a lot in my teaching methods and make each session high energy and interactive. Most recently I did a pediatrics internship at UCSF-Fresno, but with my background in the biotechnology industry, I'd like to go back into research. I enjoy math almost as much as Biology/Medicine and am willing to teach most math topics through Calculus in addition to the SAT, Biology, Physiology,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
University of California-San Diego - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
SAT Math: 780
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