Top Social Studies Tutors serving Downey

Rebecca: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...where I saw that, as my students' reading skills improved, 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...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Varun: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800

Mark: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...am a recent Yale graduate with a B.S in chemical engineering. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, and I am very passionate about math and science. My favorite part of tutoring is instilling confidence into students and making them feel that they can understand and enjoy a subject.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineer
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Vishnu: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...and extensive. That said, I am most passionate about business, finance, math, and English courses. As an avid reader and amateur writer, English has long been a favorite subject and I enjoy discussing alternative viewpoints and thoughts on contemporary and classic literature. Outside of the classroom and the board room, my favorite hobbies involve sports,...
Education & Certification
West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance
GMAT: 780

Benjamin: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...and English to SAT and GRE preparation. While I do not have much formal experience in tutoring, I was a peer tutor throughout high school. Also, as the oldest sibling, it fell to me to help my younger brother and sister through the difficult times in their studies, so I have plenty of experience helping...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800
LSAT: 165

Brandon: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...the knowledge for all humanity. During his undergraduate career he spent most of his afternoons tutoring and assisting teachers at an Elementary school in Malibu focusing primarily on math and science. Another passion of his is volunteering for the YMCA. He has been a summer camp counselor/director for the past 7 years, and just recently...
Education & Certification
Pepperdine University - Bachelors, Physics

Patrick: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...gives me great inspiration as I work with my students. As a tutor, I have worked with students from ages 5 to 25. I tutor many academic subjects, but my favorites are always History, Social Science, English, and Literature. I love these subjects because I often feel they are our greatest keys to understanding why...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies

Nicholas: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...world around me. This mentality has fueled my intense interest in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. I prefer to approach the sciences with an introspective lens as a tool to figure out a piece of a grand puzzle, rather than as an isolated unit. In addition to tutoring science classes, I have also helped many students...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Anna: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790

Paul: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...I believe it is essential for a student to enjoy our tutoring sessions. I build on every success, small or large, with lots of praise, and I correct students' mistakes without judgment. Watching the light bulb come on in my student's head at that moment of understanding is priceless to me. I am also an...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Philosophy
University OF PHOENIX - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher

Derek: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...helping students in American and European History. I am most passionate about tutoring students in History and English, including AP courses. I feel that I bring a creative and unique approach to my tutoring, and I actively work to help my students find a personal connection to a subject or topic they have previously struggled...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History/Theater
State Certified Teacher

Rom: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...of coaching and teaching experience from the middle school to the graduate school level. I love teaching and have tutored many students, peers, and friends in a vast range subjects from epidemiology and physiology to art history and essay writing and even volleyball. I thoroughly enjoy both the humanities and sciences, which is why they...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Biological Sciences; Art History
University of Arizona - Master in Public Health, Family and Child Health: Global Health

Desiree: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...for any student looking to improve their grades, their confidence, and their educational experience. I greatly enjoy watching my students improve their logical thinking processes, become clearer written communicators and, of course, see higher grades! I believe that writing is a skill similar to any other: with practice, dedication, and a little help, anyone can...
Education & Certification
CSU Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, History
CSU Northridge - Master of Arts, History

Nick: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...help them create effective work and study strategies in school and universities in the UK. My passion for tutoring is in helping students gather a "learning kitbag of tools." I like to help set in place a way of approaching work that students feel confident with and can implement without supervision. My personal literary interests...
Education & Certification
University of Huddersfield, UK - Bachelors, Fine Art (Theatre)
LAMDA - Unknown, Acting

Armando: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...Credential with an authorization in social science. I am currently in the process of adding an English authorization to my credential. I will return to Loyola Marymount to work on a second Master's degree in the Fall. I have been in the classroom for almost four years teaching social studies, religion, and English to grades...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Regional Studies
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education

Cristina: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...believe that education can (and should) be fun, and that teaching and tutoring are much more effective when the student is happy and engaged. My approach to tutoring is to listen carefully to each student so I can get a sense of what it is about the particular subject that they find challenging. I enjoy...
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
U.T. Austin - Masters, Public Policy/Russian

John: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...worked as a tutor in New York, Los Angeles, and Barcelona. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, Math, and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Nicholas: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...for children with autism and other behavioral disorders. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of San Diego where I majored in finance and biology. There, I fell in love with surfing which is one of my biggest passions! I specialize in ACT/GRE test prep, but can tutor many other subjects as well.
Education & Certification
University of San Diego - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Sara: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...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 backgrounds. I look forward to making lessons interesting and being of service to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, European Studies

Gelsey: Downey Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Downey, CA
...tutor are English writing and composition, ESL and social sciences. I also know what it takes to succeed on standardized tests like the SAT, SSAT and ACT. If you're a student struggling with timed essay writing, I can help you out. If you're about to take the SAT and you're worried about the math section,...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Verbal: 730
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