Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors in Pasadena, CA

...was also politically active: I taught a weekly civics class to middle school students, ran a successful campaign for state representative, and volunteered for other statewide races. Currently, I lead post-production on a documentary web series, and I look forward to a life creating socially conscious films and plays. Few challenges animate me more than teaching Literature, Writing, History, and how to prepare for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. No matter how tough you...

I am here to help students achieve their dreams. I graduated at the top of my class in high school, college, and dental school and am currently a dental resident at UCLA School of Dentistry. Let me share my knowledge and love of learning with you and guide you towards your goals!

...8-40 and I can proudly say each have show improvement in their knowledge base. I have experience in tutoring math, physics, acting, and creative writing. I love to teach each of these subjects. Each of these subjects, in my opinion, really add to the enrichment of the world as we know it. Aside from the world of academia, I love to be active. My most recent obsession is rock climbing. I enjoy the challenge and...

...get excited about the material, and so I strive to tailor my tutoring style to each individual. I believe education is critical to personal success, and I try to teach my students better learning practices and intellectual curiosity so that they can take away something permanent from our interactions. My main interest is Creative Writing. Poetry, fiction, and screenwriting are my passions. My favorite genre is science fiction. For the last three years, I've worked...

...students and am happy to modify lesson plans to best fit the learning style of the student. I have an excellent command of written and spoken Spanish, as demonstrated by my ACTFL certification as a Superior Spanish-speaker. I am also a strong writer and editor, having scored very well on the SAT Writing test. Furthermore, I received a prize for best Senior Essay in my major at Wesleyan University. I truly enjoy passing on my...

...student at UCLA, and have a younger sister about to go through the college application process, herself. So I am still well-versed in the challenges that face high school students today as the enter the increasingly competitive application process. My goal is not only to help a student get better grades and scores that afford he/she more opportunity, but also to help that student develop the self-confidence he/she needs to articulate to colleges why he/she...

...have used in the classroom, teaching both public and private school. I've worked with students who are gifted, students who are English learners, students with special needs, and students that appear "average" but really just need an extra boost of individual support to excel! My favorite subject is English literature--and grammar, essay writing, critical reading--anything that has to do with the English language, in fact! I have tutored K-8 ELA and 9th-12th grade students in...

...with my students. I love to laugh, have a good time, and I take that mentality in with me while tutoring in order to promote a safe, healthy, and productive working environment. A stressed student is a student who will be unable to work at full capacity, and that is something I take very seriously. Outside of school, I love to play football and basketball, and I proudly support my longtime favorite team, the Los...

...schooling in several forums. I attended universities to study Political Science, Pre-Health, and Biomedical Engineering; community colleges to study Business Administration; and a trade school to study Massage Therapy. I also received military training at the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates School. Through these experiences, I have been exposed to various teaching styles that I have used to tutor all different types of students. My goal is to make the learning experience more enjoyable for...

...work hard at discovering your learning strengths and weaknesses, and I will tailor our study sessions to build upon your strengths and comfort zones. I take a personal interest in the academic success of each student I tutor, and through my dynamic teaching skills I will help you understand those complex scientific ideas and solve your perplexing math problems. Further to this, I utilize precise techniques and teaching methods to better your reading comprehension and...