Top SAT Reading Tutors serving Los Angeles
Kamilah: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...my category - Non-Profits. After that year, I joined the Teach for America Fellowship, where I fell in love with teaching. The Teach for America Fellowship is 2 years; however, after my first year due to the recognition and growth in my classroom I was invited to start a school. I spent 2 years at that school prior to getting married and moving to California, a few months ago, with my amazing, aerospace loving, husband....
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Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
GRE Quantitative: 157
GRE Verbal: 151
Sara: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...educational pursuits, whether that be improving grades or getting accepted by the college of their dreams. I have over seven years experience tutoring and teaching, and I pride myself in helping students become proficient and comfortable in English and history-related subjects and testing. I believe my professionalism and friendly approach greatly benefit my students' learning, and my years of living abroad in both Europe and Africa make me very comfortable interacting with people of all...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, European Studies
Kellie: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...leadership role provided me with strong communication skills, expertise in various instruction strategies, and the ability to excite students about 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...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Ari: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...center to leading writing workshops for disenfranchised boys at the Juvenile Detention Center near my university. I believe that anyone can learn anything as long they approach it from the ground up. As such, I strive to ensure students understand material at a foundational and conceptual level before advancing into specifics. Furthermore, I believe the learning process should be as exciting and collaborative as possible, and that each lesson should be tailored to a student's...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, English and Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Whitney: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...student I work with find the academic subject that sparks their passion for learning. Being a visual learner myself, I have always had to create tools, draw pictures, or make games for myself in order to learn, and I bring that to my tutoring style. I truly believe that any student has the capacity to learn and excel in academics--it's up to the tutor/teacher to find a creative way to teach! The sciences are my...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 740
Tito: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...in May 2014 with a B.S in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and a minor in Law and Society. I am able to tutor in multiple science subjects, standardized tests (SAT, ACT) and social sciences (public health, political science). I would be happy to help with any age. I help students by getting to know their background and understanding of the subject and helping them build upon that knowledge base through the sessions.
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Sarah: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...as an instructor for children with developmental disorders, using applied behavioral analysis therapy to decrease their maladaptive behaviors and increase behaviors that will help them to be successful in life. I love my job and working with children of all ages and will soon be applying to a Masters of Science program in clinical psychology. My past experience and current work have taught me that any student can learn any material no matter what her...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, English
Wilfredo: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...oftentimes, how to assess the quality of these ideastwo of the most crucial and universal skills we need in life. My goal is to help students get the most out of their education. This means more than just earning good grades. It means learning to enjoy school, learning how to learn, and learning how to think for themselves. It is an ambitious goal, but it is one for which any progress is cause for celebration....
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Biola University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Chrishon: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...left home to go to school at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. I earned a BA in Political Science and minor is Spanish Language and Literature (after studying abroad for a year in Madrid, Spain). I graduated from Washington & Lee University School of Law (ranked #24 among law schools at the time). As a tutor, I have worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Charlotte, NC; the Lexington City Schools Reading Program in...
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George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Washington and Lee University - Juris Doctor, Law
Travis: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect answer, they attain a better understanding of why an answer is wrong and how to arrive at the correct one. I specialize in essay writing, elementary-high school...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Nina: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...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 like I'm a student too and find fun ways to address the issues they're facing in practical ways. I always try...
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Southern Methodist University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Sophia: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...to a wide range of subjects. Having a deep understanding of these concepts makes it easy for me to share this knowledge with others. My primary goal is to make others passionate about their education and help them understand the lessons that they are being taught. While school can be seen as a chore, I try my best to make assignments and teaching as interactive and interesting as possible. I tend to personalize my tutoring...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Astrophysics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 800
Jon: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...as well as on the SAT to prepare them for a strong college career. I also spent considerable time with college students in my field and similar programs. Students have always given positive reviews when I ask them about the experience, commenting that the time was enjoyable and that learning came naturally. In my opinion, this is the best way to truly learn something. Outside of the classroom, I have a large set of hobbies...
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Western Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of California-Riverside - Master of Science, Biochemistry
Elizabeth: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...become invested in their progress and academic success and never have a 'my-way-or-the-high-way' mentality, but am flexible to trying to find new ways of teaching for however a particular student learns. I think this flexibility and dedication to making school work as easy as possible for my students is my strongest attribute as a tutor. I am available to work up to thirty hours per week. Friday through Sunday I would generally be free to...
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Occidental College - Bachelors, Biology, General
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 167
Helen: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
I'm a communications professional with a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane University, a master's degree in journalism from USC and a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have two years of professional tutoring experience and thrive on guiding students to that "aha!" moment.
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Rhodes College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Journalism
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 32
Luke: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...years experience teaching in higher education (and have loved every minute of it). I am an artist, having received my Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, from Art History to to Web Design. In addition to Art, I love History, Philosophy, and geeking out on Math & Technology. More than anything, I love to learn,...
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Northwestern College - Bachelors, Art
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Masters, Sculpture
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
Ben: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...importance of structure and organization over grammar. My philosophy on writing and improving writing is that it's a process. I can't stress that enough. Writing goes beyond just having correct grammar and the ability to utilize an exhaustive vocabulary; it is a way of solidifying your thoughts as a small contribution to the world of education and, perhaps, the world at large. I am willing to invest the amount of time needed to polishing developing...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, English
Biola University - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Kai: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
Always teach at the appropriate level...first listen to the student, understand their needs and goals, and then provide both comprehensive academic assistance and emotional support to help them attain those goals. If you can't understand the student, you can't teach them effectively.
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Rebecca: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...their overall confidence skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163
Zach: Los Angeles SAT Reading tutor
Certified SAT Reading Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...and writing for as long as I can remember, and I use that passion to make critical reading, comprehension, and testing much easier and less daunting. I tutor English, Writing, and SAT Prep for Critical Reading and Writing. One of the things that make me stand out as a teacher is that I remember well what it's like to struggle in a subject. I was not good at math or science, so I understand what...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/English
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