Top Summer Tutors serving Pasadena

Naama: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...and studied Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied Linguistics Masters here in California. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730

Marissa : Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...groups for struggling students. After college, I began tutoring language arts for elementary and middle school students. I help students improve their reading comprehension, phonetics, and grammar. My favorite subjects to tutor are language arts and American literature. Knowledge is power, as the saying goes, and knowledge comes through reading and writing. Literacy is the path to liberty, independence, and fulfillment and I want to help students succeed in their reading and writing to empower...
Education & Certification
Providence Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts with English and History Concentrations

Brittany: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Women's Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Writing, and Research. Few things are as rewarding to me as helping others to achieve their goals in and out of academia. I find that passing on healthy work and study skills provides the highest long-term success rate for my students, so they can continue being confident learners even when I am not aiding them. Anyone studying hard deserves...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Katie: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
As a graduate of the UC Davis Linguistics department, I can empathize with the harsh demands of academia. For students of any age level, I believe striving for the best is a huge indicator of future success. Having an academic guide can truly be the key to the future, and I would love to help you and your family in the pursuit of the best education!
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Jason: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...of experience tutoring students ages eight and above in simple to complex Math, Chemistry, Essay Writing, Study Skills, and more. I find great reward and drive in assisting students work through challenges. I am not one to teach as much as guide because I believe in individuals' capacities for growth in efficient learning. My goal is to provide as much information as possible to every student in how to best develop personalized methods for maintaining...
Education & Certification
Central Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Whitney: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...students from 2nd to 12th grade. I am passionate about working with students and being able to connect with them as a near-peer. My goal is to help each and every student I work with find the academic subject that sparks their passion for learning. Being a visual learner myself, I have always had to create tools, draw pictures, or make games for myself in order to learn, and I bring that to my tutoring...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 740

Brandon: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...the nearby Griffith Observatory to continuously study the stars. Eventually he wishes to pursue a PhD in Astrophysics, hoping to advance 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...
Education & Certification
Pepperdine University - Bachelors, Physics

Christina: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...as a student and scientist help me explain concepts and work through problems in a clear and engaging manner. I love teaching, and strive to make each personalized lesson enjoyable and productive. In addition to math and science, I can teach the skills and strategies students need to reach their goals on the ACT, GRE, or AP tests. I also enjoy working with elementary age students to increase reading and math proficiencies.... All students learn at...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Ayesha: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...with it; as a college student I myself study with friends/study partners quite frequently. Working with clients feels almost similar to these relaxed and enjoyable - yet highly productive and efficient - study sessions. I find joy in demonstrating to students that these tutoring sessions don't have to feel like tribulation; although I am their tutor, I am also a student just like them so I know how to study (and thus help them study)...
Education & Certification
Pasadena City College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry

Armando: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...Los Angeles Education (PLACE) Corps. There I earned my Master of Arts in Secondary Education and my California Single Subject Clear 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...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Regional Studies
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education

Rom: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...in Family and Child Health with a subspecialty in Global Health from the University of Arizona. I have over 8 years 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Biological Sciences; Art History
University of Arizona - Master in Public Health, Family and Child Health: Global Health

Jessica: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...student's pace and work with their unique learning styles. I'm personally very visual and need to draw a picture to figure out a problem. I enjoy learning about the student's interests and incorporating them into the lesson to make it more fun and interesting. I've been working in education for about 5 years. I taught preschool and 4th grade and have tutored ages 4 to 18. My favorite subject is Math, but I enjoy working...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Taylor: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
I am a recent graduate of the University of Rochester in upstate New York, with degrees in English Literature and French. I have experience tutoring students of all ages, from those who have just finished kindergarten all the way up to college students. I tutor in English (including reading for both younger and older students, essay prep including...... I believe in communicating with students--and their parents--to best tailor teaching styles for each individual learner. Some students...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790

Layan: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults in New York public schools as well as outdoor summer schools. I speak both French and Arabic and am learning Spanish, and in my free time I love to cook, read, and travel!
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740

Jack: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...environmental reconstruction, with a parallel interest in preservation strategies. Outside of academics, I'm passionate about all manner of developing sciences and technologies as well as current events and the history behind them. When it comes to tutoring, I try to understand how a student is thinking about a problem before deciding on a specific course of action. My job isn't to be a second lecturer, and the reason that I'm there is often that simple...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Double in Integrative Biology and Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Wilfredo: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...thinking and communications skills by tutoring while I apply for graduate school. I tutor math and English, but between the two I favor English. It teaches us how to communicate ideas and, oftentimes, how to assess the quality of these ideastwo of the most crucial and universal skills we need in life. My goal is to help students get the most out of their education. This means more than just earning good grades. It means...
Education & Certification
Biola University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Bobbie: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...China. I tutor Spanish and Math, with an immense passion for both! My passion for tutoring comes from the ability to aid a student perform as well as they want to, in the end realizing their full potential and going beyond what they expect of themselves. I firmly believe that every student has the ability to become whom ever they wish to become in their adult lives. My style of tutoring involves discovering which learning...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Nick: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...taught English Language, Comprehension, Composition and Critical Analysis. I have also worked with students with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, to 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...
Education & Certification
University of Huddersfield, UK - Bachelors, Fine Art (Theatre)
LAMDA - Unknown, Acting

Samantha: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...challenges is the most impactful and rewarding undertaking and is something I hope to continue for the rest of my life. Through patience and understanding, I seek to support my students in whatever ways best accommodate their learning needs. I enjoy being creative in my approaches to teaching, using games, songs and interaction between the students (when in a group) to make learning engaging and relatable. I am personable and open with my students because...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Current Undergrad, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Thomas: Pasadena Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...with a B.S. in Chemical-Materials Engineering. I just moved to the San Gabriel Valley area and I am looking to do both online and in home tutoring in my spare time. My main tutoring subject is math, and I have experience tutoring from elementary to collegiate levels. My schedule is very flexible at the moment, so I can make adjustments as need be to accommodate. I look forward to meeting new students and helping them...
Education & Certification
Florida State University - Bachelors, Chemical-Materials Engineering
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Pasadena Summer Tutoring FAQ
Summer learning loss is a hot topic lately. What is it? Summer learning loss can be described as when young people lose their academic skills over the summer break. This could equate to losing two months of math skills and two months of reading skills. It can take up to two months once the child gets back into school to get them back on track, and teachers spend up to six weeks at the beginning of each school year re-teaching old material so students can re-learn what was lost.
How can you prevent summer learning loss? Our educational directors can help you find a qualified, professional summer tutor in Pasadena, CA. If a tutor spends just two to three hours a week with your child, the learning deficit can be prevented. We will find a skilled summer tutor in Pasadena who can offer your child individualized one-on-one attention. Your child's tutor can assess his or her learning needs, and focus on the specific skills that are needed to maintain or even increase their learning over the summer.
Learning in the summer doesn't have to feel like learning at all with a highly-trained tutor. Each session will be individualized to what your child needs to learn, and because of that, their tutor can not only teach using standard teaching techniques, but also use games, toys, and other fun learning tools. Your child and their tutor can read books that not only challenge your child, but keep him or her engaged.
Summer learning loss can be seen as early as first grade, so make sure you contact a tutor in Pasadena today, so you can prevent your child from summer learning loss. Students who do experience summer learning loss over the summer, by grade six, will be an average of two years behind their peers. There are lots of new and inventive ways to keep your child from succumbing to the summer slide, and your child's tutor could help you pick a great ways to keep your child's mind active.
Remember, you can help your child prevent summer learning loss. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an independent tutor in Pasadena who can assist you in understanding summer learning. If your child is taking summer school to boost their education, or to supplement for a class in which they needed extra assistance, your child's tutor can also assist with that. For assistance in connecting with an experienced summer tutor in Pasadena, CA, contact one of our educational directors.
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