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

...tough material and get interested in material that can sometimes seem dry at first. I especially enjoy helping students with improving their term papers. I have found that many students have good ideas, but struggle with putting them onto paper in a clear and concise manner. I also think good grammar is becoming a lost art, and I love helping students improve their wording and grammar. In my spare time I love to read, especially...

...to teach is Biology because it is wonderful to teach students about the miracles of life and help them appreciate the intricacies of not only their own bodies, but also the world around them. I firmly believe in building and maintaining a supportive, encouraging relationship with each student I teach, and I see helping them improve their academic performance as a way for them to attain their goals. I collaborate with the students and the...

I am currently teaching Independent Studies in Sacramento. I have tutored in the past with all ages plus I have done some SAT tutoring as well. To me, a great tutor is someone who uses different ideas to help a student understand. A great tutor makes sure to help the student grasp the concepts, so he or she can apply them with future learning experiences. ... Since I have been teaching Independent Studies for almost 7 years, I have developed strategies such as time management, schedules and other resources that can help a student become an independent learner.

...to a variety of audiences. Active in study groups in college, I gained skills in peer tutoring. I’ve been through the process of grasping difficult science concepts--I know it can be done! With hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm for knowledge, I am ready to assist students with their study and test goals. Dedicated to quality preparation, my tutoring style not only includes subject mastery, but also focuses on study organization skills. I encourage every student...

...enjoy tearing apart the Collegeboard's tests and their patterns?). To me, the most crucial part of tutoring is new understanding. I absolutely relish the process of deconstructing an idea and reforming it in a way that clicks for my students, and trying new methods of explaining until a student can explain the concept back to me. But more importantly, tutoring should be fun for both of us, and I really enjoy making the teaching experience...

...International Business from San Jose State University and a Bachelor's of Art in Educational Psychology from Notre Dame University. I spent two semesters abroad in Aix-en-Provence completing my minor in French. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, living and working in France and Lebanon (tutoring French, SAT, TOEFL, and ESL). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about French and ESL: English as a Second Language, as well as test...

...a teaching and learning style that works best for 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...

...alumna with a passion for teaching kids that learning can be fun and rewarding. I know I've struggled with certain subjects over the years, and I wouldn't have gotten where I am today if it weren't for some wonderful tutors and teachers who supported and inspired me. I'd love to pay it forward and help you or your child excel in a tricky subject - or several! As for standardized test preparation, I've actually studied...

...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 can help them develop good habits and new strategies to create success in their schoolwork. I believe that everyone can be successful in school, but it's a matter of finding a custom...

...sure to find ways to establish problem areas with each individual, despite preconceived notions. I am interested in teaching students at both a high school and college level, especially early in their science education, as I see this as an opportunity to give them one of their first experiences of what the field can hold for their future. I want to inspire the same awe and enthusiasm that I remember so well at that stage...