Award-Winning STAAR Tutors serving Glendale, CA

...old psychology major at my university, I am programmed to assess behavior and thoughts from children and parents alike to better cater to them. My success depends on the enabling of a child and their families to gain the most educational value from their studies and day to day activities by using them to relate and help make the comprehension process much easier. My goal is to get students to the point where they can...

...British Literature and also creative fiction. I also, however, understand and advocate the importance of writing skills. In working with students, I strive to make the content accessible and work with the student's interests to help them relate to the literature: I incorporate pop culture, modern day films, and television references to help build a solid foundation to tackle the harder literature they might find difficult. These strategies make the material more interesting and relatable...

...and STAAR tests. I had amazing experiences with teachers who helped me learn, I hope to give a student the same experience in learning. I have my Bachelor of Science degree in Learning and Pedagogy. I have taken many classes in elementary education as well as practicums in 4th, 3rd, and 5th grade classrooms. I was a high school tutor in AZ for 2.5 years. I also was a head start teacher for a year....

...about a variety of subjects. I currently work for MD Anderson Cancer Center in their Radiation Physics department. We perform output calibrations for particle accelerators that give radiation therapy to patients. I plan on continuing my education to become a medical physicist. Although I am passionate about science and mathematics, it didn't always come easy for me. Some things made sense at first, some things just didn't. But believing that I was intelligent enough to...

Hi! I can't wait to help you grow in your education. I currently am a certified flight instructor. I also was a 7th grade and 4th grade teacher. I have experience teaching math, science, reading, and writing. I also have 3 years experience of tutoring experience with students ranging from elementary to high school in many subject areas. My college degree is in education and I am certified to teach grades 4-8.

...I work very closely with each student. I consciously provide individualized support for academics as well as their personal nurturing and the praises they require for continued encouragement. I have provided effective classroom management, creative lesson plans, and have maintained proficient and distinguished ratings on evaluations. As an outstanding teacher, it is vital to stay connected and collaborate with all parties involved (e.g. clinicians, staff, and families) to ensure success for each student. I believe...

...students. I'm a retired educator of 40 years. I'm a graduate of Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University. My specialization is Special Education. I'm certified to teach English, ESL and Elementary Education. When I'm not working with students, I love traveling and spending time with family and friends. I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. I have 2 beautiful daughters and a spoiled Shorkie named Bella. I'm looking forward to working with you.

...parts they don’t know or guide them into discovering how to work the problem. After that, I will provide examples or use similar problems to have them work it out themselves to make sure that they understand the process. I will also have the students return to that same type of problem later on in the session to reinforce what they have learned. Of course, I understand that each student is different and may need...

...education since 2003 and taught in the public school system for the last 16 years as a classroom teacher, and 4 years abroad in China and Thailand. My teacher certifications are in General Education, Special education, and English as a Second Language. I also have a Masters Degree in Education Administration and Leadership. I received my Bachelor's from Texas State University, Teaching Certificates through Huston-Tillotson University, and Master's Degree from Capella University. I have taught...

...Biology and SAT/ACT prep in San Antonio, Texas. Despite the extraordinary socioeconomic barriers to academic success that students faced in my school, I was able to lead them to substantial academic gains. My students – many of whom had not passed science in 8th grade – passed their STAAR Biology EOC exam at one of the highest rates in the entire school district. I attribute this outcome not only to my engaging teaching style, but...