Top Social Studies Tutors serving Placentia
Rebecca: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163
Travis: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...arrive at the correct one. I specialize in essay writing, elementary-high school math skills, college admissions essays, and test preparation. I am confident that by tailoring personalized learning sessions to individual student needs and giving students the resources and skills they need to succeed, any student can ace their next exam, get the best grade,...
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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
Alan: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...Cramming only works for the short term, and is not favorable to learning the material well. My hobbies include reading speculative fiction, biking, and music. I have played the viola for the better part of a decade, and enjoy playing in quartets. I also very much enjoy travelling to places out of the country, and...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Biology
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 36
Mark: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, 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.
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineer
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Varun: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...reach their educational 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...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
Graham: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...grad with extensive experience in math, linguistics, English, political science, and law. I've also helped people study for the LSAT and bar exams. A great tutors listens and offers advice that helps someone and inspires confidence and enjoyment in learning. I'm easily approachable and available on and offline. I have worked with people from different...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of San Diego - PHD, Law
Jonathan: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...like a high score on these exams should be accessible for anyone if they are given the tools for success. As a former high school and college debater I enjoy having an opportunity to help students talk their way through the various logical challenges within these exams, as well as develop the kind of self-awareness...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 750
Patrick: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...schools and colleges. It is not uncommon for my students to see significant increases in math, reading, and writing sections of these tests. I always find that the best tutoring results come from keeping sessions as fun and engaging as possible while still covering the material. When not tutoring, I teach performance classes in subjects...
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Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies
Andrew: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...and attitude. I can help with most math and english ranging from elementary to high school as well as ACT test prep. I especially like helping with essays (providing I have read the book or material it is based on). My biggest interests outside of tutoring are beach volleyball and comedy, but I also love...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Business
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Nick: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...player of the ukulele, guitar, and bass, and as an actor, I have worked for The Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London, The Royal Court Theatre, London as well as West End and Regional Theatre. On screen my credits include work for Warner Brothers, Paramount, HBO, BBC & TNT. I currently live in Los...
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University of Huddersfield, UK - Bachelors, Fine Art (Theatre)
LAMDA - Unknown, Acting
Marissa : Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...students lots of questions to invoke discussion that leads them to the right answers. I learn what my students are interested in, and I shape my lesson plans around their interests. I communicate with my students to make sure they are understanding and they feel like we are moving toward their goals. All people are...
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Providence Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts with English and History Concentrations
Aaron: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...privileges to accompany someone on a journey, even for a short time, and assist them in reaching their dreams in the process. Thus, having the opportunity to continue tutoring while I am in college is such a great honor and joy that it hardly seems like a job. Outside of tutoring and the classroom I...
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Cal State University Fullerton - Current Undergrad, Human Communications
Brandon: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...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 became an advisor with the youth government program aimed...
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Pepperdine University - Bachelors, Physics
Virginia: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...a tutor training coordinator and as an adjunct professor has given me a unique perspective on tutoring. I have experience writing and implementing training modules to help tutors prepare to provide students with a writing skill set up to the graduate level. I also currently teach Developmental Reading and Writing at a local college. As...
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Florida State University - Bachelors, Humanities
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Modern European Studies
Desiree: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...public speaking, and study skills classes to students as young as Kindergarten all the way up to graduate students. Reading, study habits, public speaking, and organization are all skills that, like writing, can be honed with guidance and practice. I truly believe that cultivating these skills leads not only to improved academic performance but to...
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CSU Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, History
CSU Northridge - Master of Arts, History
Maritza: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...students, and peers. I have learned the importance of being sensitive to the needs of all. I believe learning takes place every day. Therefore, I am open to new learning techniques and methods. My goal is to help students achieve their maximum potential, and feel successful. SKILLS Spanish Read, Write and Speak Fluently, Electronics, Computer...
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CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Anthropology
National University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Michael: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...dedication and solid study habits, and I know I will be able to impart my passion and dedication to any student I tutor. Before deciding to pursue a career in medicine, I graduated from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and worked in the Transaction Services division of Ernst & Young, a "Big...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
California State University-Fullerton - Certificate, Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Steve: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...a range of science subjects, particularly physical and earth sciences. In my family education is extremely important. Both of my older siblings are teachers, my sister teaches high school English, my brother teaches middle school Algebra and Geometry. Like them, I genuinely enjoy helping students find new ways to understand and relate to material which...
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San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, Business/Hospitality Mgmt
University of California-Irvine - Masters, Masters of Public Policy
Rom: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...and physiology to art history and essay writing and even volleyball. I thoroughly enjoy both the humanities and sciences, which is why they are my favorite subjects to tutor. When I begin tutoring a student, my goal is to tailor learning strategies to the student and have the student understand the why behind what 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
Saagar: Placentia Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Placentia, CA
...will be very difficult for them to learn it. I strongly believe I will be able to not just teach my students anything they'd wish to learn, but also help them enjoy it and foster a desire to learn more than just what was required. Communication is key; I am always available to help via...
Education & Certification
Wright State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Chemistry
Wright State University-Main Campus - Masters, Chemistry
ACT Reading: 31
ACT Science: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
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