Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Orange County, CA

I personally believe that every student has the ability to succeed. No matter how many times you have tried and not succeeded in the past, you still have the opportunity to prevail. That's why my approach to tutoring is simple: be flexible, be compassionate, and be patient. I will work with students in a way that works for them until we reach their goals, no matter what.... My teaching philosophy is to be patient, be kind, and be flexible. When tutoring students, it's imperative to work in a way that suits them. Not every person learns in the same way. Some students may prefer using flashcards, while others may prefer speaking about a subject. Thus, I utilize patience, kindness, and flexibility to help students achieve their goals.

...for high school students, even organizational skills for adolescents. My favorite subject to tutor is without a doubt mathematics, ranging from calculus to algebra. I love to tutor math because I enjoy the straightforward, "one-solution" nature of arithmetic and I find communicating this idea to my students is a fun, easy way to get ahead in math. As a visual and verbal learner, I implement highly interactive methods when tutoring my students. I like to...

...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 games instead of as an intellectual brick wall. I firmly believe that the majority of people can find great joy in academics once they discover the individual approach that works for them. I see...

...have enjoyed every bit of it - learning new things is a productive, enlightening pastime! That's why I want to help others enjoy learning as much as I have. I have 8 years of experience with Spanish language and literature, 2 years with German, and a lifetime with writing - although the past 4 years have been on the college level. I graduated Summa Cum Laude and achieved only A's in all of my language/writing/literature...

...subject is math because it's something that I've always understood. I have always enjoyed working with numbers, and still do! I really wish to pass on this trait to others, which is the reason I like to tutor in math. I feel that it is a very important subject that can be used in everyday life, from just counting to percentages. Apart from math, I also tutor Spanish because it's an important secondary language in...

...my middle school, I was a teacher assistant and would help teach English to young children with disabilities. As I tried to teach them new things I realized that they were not the only ones learning something - I learned that to be able to teach kids with needs I have to be patient and teach at their pace. I was able to cope with them easily and understand how they learned. I have also...

...Mid City Los Angeles with my girlfriend of four years. I recently graduated from Pomona College with a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology. I have a passion for science, education, music, the outdoors, and cooking. I consider myself qualified to teach biology and chemistry at any level below the MCAT, including AP's and Honors. I have received a 5 on the AP biology exam, and a four on the AP chemistry exam. I also feel...

...I discovered how much I love instructing students and eventually went back to school for my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with BCLAD from CSU East Bay. Teaching has also given me amazing opportunities to travel to Oaxaca, Mexico, and Barranquilla, Colombia, where I taught various age groups and subject matter. I am a native Spanish speaker and specialize in tutoring Spanish of all levels to all age groups. Over the years, I have learned how...

...Literacy and Public Health. I returned several times and witnessed the power of education in transforming impoverished communities. At North Carolina State University, I taught children how to eat healthy on a fixed income through Cooking Matters. I am currently teaching CPR and First Aid with the Red Cross and volunteer at a free clinic in Santa Monica while I apply to Medical School. While I have taught a broad range of subjects, Biology and...

...in high school, and have loved it ever since. Meanwhile, I began getting tutored around the same time. Having been a tutor, and a student in the very recent past, I understand what it takes to be a great student and a great tutor. Since education has been the most powerful and valuable thing that I have done with my time, I intend to educate myself as much as possible. However, I also understand that...