Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Huntington Park, CA

...year I linked students' knowledge of the Hunger Games to rigorous dystopian texts by Ray Bradbury. The students learned to analyze complex literary themes from the book to pop songs, and created essays and projects comparing dystopian fiction to our own society! I'll use any creative strategies you need to help motivate you in a...

...tutoring since I was in high school and love working with young people and helping them achieve their academic and test-prep goals. I have a personal, friendly teaching style and believe in creating a highly individualized tutoring plan for each student that is tailored to their specific strengths. While I love helping students understand and...

...students in all levels of English, helping them with writing, reading, and critical-thinking. I can assist students in all of their classes by helping them to improve their organization, argumentation, grammar, and vocabulary. I can work with more advanced students (such as those preparing for the SAT and AP exams) in honing their analytical reading...

...focus now. I enjoy the richness of the English language and even the challenge of following all of the rules, punctuation, etc. The job of a writing coach is also very important. While we all learn from getting feedback about our composition, we also want to work with a tutor that can help us express...

...in one's own abilities. I think the competitive intensity of the classroom can hamper many students' confidence, but tutoring can remedy this by creating a safe and individualized environment for learning. Beyond tutoring, I am passionate about filmmaking, writing, photography, and international travel (my recent trips have included Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Bosnia, Japan,...

...others did not just stop with assisting friends and family. Mandatory group projects became study sessions for other subjects and coffee dates turned into mentor meetings. When I have the privilege of working with students on lessons that I have learned in the past, I become nostalgic and find it exciting to approach them in...

...I love to travel and have frequently integrated that into my career as an educator: I worked as an ESL teacher at a language magnet school in China, tutored English while spending the first year of my MA studying in France, and developed French curriculum materials as part of a Fulbright visit to Cameroon. I...

...toward the academic realm, and in January of 2012 I entered a Master of Arts and teaching credential program in Special Education at the California State University, Dominguez Hills. For the past three years, I have been tutoring students in elementary, middle school, and early high school subjects, with a particular emphasis on Algebra and...

...tutor at many places around Los Angeles while doing research on the side. I tutor a broad range of subjects. I am most passionate about English, Mathematics, and Science. I have prepared students for a variety of standardized exams, from the SAT and ACT to the GRE and MCAT. I love learning, and try to...

...Greek, but I have most frequently worked with students preparing for various standardized tests (having received a perfect score on my SAT in high school). Whenever possible I try to teach using the Socratic method, as I find that the process of guided discovery helps with the retention and application of new concepts. I enjoy...