Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Elk Grove, CA

I am currently a student at Ithaca College pursuing a degree in physics. I am very passionate about math and science especially, and I have found that teaching students is another passion. I have experience tutoring high school students in areas including algebra, algebra 2 and AP Physics 1. I love working with students to help them achieve their goals, and finding exactly what teaching style works best for which students.

...and English. I also work in general homework help, test prep, and organization skills. I like to tutor history and English especially, because being able to have a conversation about a subject really helps me learn. When I begin working with a student, I like to start out by getting to know them and their interests, and trying to pinpoint exactly where they are having trouble in a subject. By finding these leverage points, I...

...them, and the key is finding a match. For myself, the most important attributes in my teaching ability are passion, patience, and perception. Bringing life to the material with creativity and insight kindles and a greater interest in the learner. Having the patience to follow the plan of execution helps the student feel at ease and puts them in a better mindset for success. Perception is crucial for understanding how a student can maximize their...

...a total of eighteen years that includes working with students in person and online. The subjects I tutor are English, Spanish, History, Study Skills, Science, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Mathematics, and many other academic subjects. I enjoy tutoring English and Spanish the most because it helps in so many ways with grammar, public speaking, and using it properly in conversations. My teaching philosophy is that I gear towards all types of learners whether they be...

I am interested in helping others reach their fullest potential. I am a Varsity Tutor and a Behavior Analyst. I am an experienced teacher and liaison for families, staff, and administrators. I was a founding teacher for the summer TK program and School Age Kindergarten program for a corporate child care center and school. I have also served as a mentor to novice teachers and employees.

Ambitious and yet Capable, Courageous but still Realistic. Many might define my goals in life to be quixotic and visionary but the inspiring phrase "Nothing is impossible" clings closely to my every decision. I am passionate about living life to the fullest and making a difference in the lives of others.

...matriculating into a Master of Arts program in English at NYU in 2018. I have extensive experience tutoring K12 reading, writing, and literature, as well as both SAT and GRE test preparation in the Critical Reading, Verbal, and Writing portions of the exams. I also have experience with the SAT Subject Test in Literature and the AP Art History exam. I am extremely passionate about English and the language arts, and love being able to...

...fiction and fantasy, which my writing reflected -- I had teachers patiently bear my unruly, unfocused, and disorganized writing style. They looked beyond the clumsy prose and alien subject to look at me, the student, and encouraged me to explore all ideas. Hence, they used material I loved to teach me how to plan my writing before putting it to paper. Later experiences gave me appreciation for planning. As a writing tutor in college for...

I am currently a sophomore at Concordia University Irvine, pursuing bachelor of arts degrees in English and psychology. I am passionate about helping students learn and I love the subjects that I tutor in, especially reading. My favorite thing is to introduce a book to a student and see a whole world become real to them.

The only thing I love more than learning is helping other people to learn!

...as Algebra and ESL) and provide any homework help students need in our school's learning center (such as revising essays, time management etc.). At Princeton, I volunteered to tutor at local prison facilities in New Jersey. I tutored inmates who were trying to get their GED/high school diploma. During a summer in college, I received a grant to organize a youth education and empowerment program for Syrian refugee and native youth in Jordan. There, I...

...of computational complexity, - history of logic, as well as other areas of research with heavy reliance on formal methods, such as general algebra, tensor calculus, non-standard analysis, decision theory, game theory, probability, philosophy of language, and philosophy of science. I received a score of 170 on my GRE Quantitative (i.e., Math) Section. I have tutored over a hundred students in both K-12 as well as college-level mathematics, from introductory algebra to test prep in...

...or linguistic concepts.) I have taught courses in music theory, history, and composition at the University of Washington, and I have tutored students of all ages in school subjects ranging from biology to social studies. I especially like working through math and standardized test questions since I enjoy puzzles and problem solving though helping someone to express their feelings and opinions in writing can also be very rewarding. In my spare time, I am an...

...be. My years of teaching experience have helped prepare me with two important abilities: seeing language arts as a means to develop students' awareness and ability to communicate more effectively, and a greater appreciation for the individual student through balanced and effective classroom teaching and management. I teach because I have a passion for teaching, but mostly, because I care about reaching and inspiring each student from a wide array of backgrounds and abilities.... Being a...

...ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away...

...learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it with the right tools, and I am eager to pass along what I have learned from years of studying for and...

...Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy...

...Prezi presentations and reviewing various test prep books to gather meaningful and common practice problems to teach. I would credit my teaching philosophy to my mom - a college psychology professor prior to immigrating to the U.S. The methods she used to help me learn and to drive my curiosity still influence how I think and learn concepts today. From her, I learned that a meaningful education requires more than just knowing facts and how...

...work in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My teaching experiences outside of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students at annual disaster response training exercises for the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education. I apparently aspire to have a resume similar to The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World's. As a teacher, I try to "guide learning" rather than just reciting facts...

...took classes in literature, history, religion, neuroscience, and more. I assistant taught in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application...