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

...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 listen to all kinds of music, I primarily enjoy playing blues, jazz, and rock. I also like to read (I was definitely a bookworm as a child) both fiction and non-fiction. My favorite fiction author is by far Proust, and my interests in non-fiction include math, music, and...

...now in its fourth year, and is currently run by my former students. It is also in the process of being made districtwide, not just restricted to my high school. I took all my standardized tests my sophomore year of high school. Since then, I have tutored test prep for the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and SAT IIs as well as for AP and IB exams. While I have tutored a broad range of subjects, my...

...for Chemistry and Physics. I am a strong Writer and can help with English as well as SAT preparation. My favorite subject to teach is 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...

...Not necessarily just earning the grades, but developing confidence and motivation to help them through their remaining academic career. After a career transition from engineering to teaching, I have felt more fulfilled than ever before. Using my real world experiences to help students make the "why do I need to learn this" connection is one of my strengths. Seeing the look on a student's face when they have that break through moment is one of...

...mentor/assist anyone who is thinking of a career path in engineering or medicine, or even both as I am pursuing! I’m excited to be able to apply what I know in a meaningful way through tutoring or mentoring, and I look forward to hopefully helping and getting to know anyone who believes they can benefit from my experiences. And of course, as they say at my university, whatever test or course you are going through…...

...and tutored privately since college years. I enjoy teaching kids and adults of all ages, especially for more advanced topics/subjects/standardized tests. I'm interested in helping people and passionate about education! I have my own teaching methodology and approach that will be tailored to the learner's specific needs and issues. I have great varieties of interests and hobbies, and to name a few, playing violin, ice skating, yoga, traveling and going to concerts, etc.!

...learned a great deal about the craft of teaching. My biggest take away is that every student 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...

...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 each concept follows from a previous concept, because it is much easier to learn something new when the explanation is rooted in something on which we already have a firm grasp. In my spare time I enjoy reading, playing music, and building things in my garage.

...specialty, I also enjoy teaching math and general test prep. I'm an outgoing, approachable person and capable of making learning enjoyable and efficient! I believe that putting in time to study will get the best results, and sometimes all you need is a little encouragement. My professional goal is to get a Masters in Genetic Counseling. In my spare time, I coach women's Ultimate Frisbee at UCSD and volunteer at the Palomar hospitals.

...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 also graduated from...

...science have always been my strong suits. As a matter of fact, Calculus was, and still is, my favorite subject. As an Engineer I am also well grounded in Physics and Chemistry. I've always been a good test-taker and I know what it takes to get the grades. I know that it can make a huge difference to have some one-on-one help. I like to have fun with whatever I do, but more than anything,...

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.

...of numbers and an exercise of memorization. I was fortunate enough to be able to view math 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...

...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, and the MCAT.

I just recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and a minor in chemistry. I am in the process of applying to medical school. I enjoy teaching others what I have learned. In my free time I like to watch sports and spend time with friends and family.

...preparation. I especially like tutoring Spanish, literature, and history. I really enjoy tutoring because I get to help people and I love learning! I believe that it is easiest to learn when we can make personal connections with what we are studying, so I seek out ways to connect the learning to your experiences. I also believe that learning is more effective when it is fun and when it is done in a multi-sensory manner,...

...help. I personally feel math is the funnest subject to learn once you have the right direction. With my tutoring style, I help the student 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...

...difficult math and science problems without being intimidated, and I hope to relate the importance of a solid education to students. I am very patient, attentive to students' needs, and can tailor lessons to address specific needs that you might have. I enjoy tutoring Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and can help with SAT test prep. When I'm not in the lab or working with students, I spend time practicing yoga, running, scuba diving, traveling,...

...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!!

...what they don't understand is by discussing with them what confuses them without any pressure or reproach. I also focus in on areas that students 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...