I am a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley (Cal). I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a focus on British and American Literature. I also received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, with an A in the Honors Program. My program in philosophy was an advanced interdisciplinary program, requiring me to specialize in logic and the methodology of science; as such, I intensively studied:

I am excited about tutoring students with Varsity Tutors. English is my native language and my qualifications include a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management from California State, University, Los Angeles, a 120-hour TEFL certificate and prior work experience. I have completed a Cambridge CELTA course at Swansea University in Wales and I have over three years of ESL teaching experience.

I am currently working towards my Master's degree in Real Estate Development at Arizona State University. I believe that organization, effort, and patience are the keys to success. Since a child I have been at ease with mathematics which has fueled my interest in business. My unique educational experience and work history have provided me with a solid foundation in financial analysis, cost management, and advanced Microsoft Excel valuation skills. I approach teaching with the same methods I use ...More

I'm a recent graduate of the California Institute of Technology in Economics and Computer Science. I was also accepted at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. I have a broad range of interests spanning science, math, engineering, social science, the humanities, the arts, and athletics (I also played on the Caltech basketball team). My background allows me to tutor general college prep, especially the SAT, ACT and the GRE. I love to teach analytical thinking, ranging from advanced Math and Phys...More

I am originally from Augusta, Georgia and did my undergraduate studies at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. I waited tables through college there and majored in accounting. I am currently a graduate student at the Leventhal school of accounting at USC. I enjoy guitar, reading, and fitness.

I am a people-person, and I love helping people succeed in all discourses--academic, social, and professional. I like to make learning fun and interesting by finding topics people can relate to, and I think hands-on and interactive lessons are key to student success. For English Learners, it is important to incorporate a person's first language and culture into lessons as a way of assimilating and adapting new practices. Learning a new language doesn't mean forgetting our first language, so we w...More

I am most passionate about teaching are: Arabic, Elementary maths, Middle school maths, Algebra 1&2, Finance, Accounting, Economics, and Business. My approach is a step by step approach to reasoning and logic. I take my time with my students to make sure they understand the logic behind the steps required in order to help them reach their goals in the best possible way.

I am a graduate from New York University with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication. I have experience tutoring from elementary level through college level, as well as in SAT prep. I think patience is the key to being an effective teacher, which is something I apply while tutoring students. Furthermore, I think it is important that students never lose the joy that comes with learning.

I am currently in the honors program at USC to receive my masters in social work for clinical counseling. I believe I am patient, understanding and excellent at building foundations that will stay with you for a lifetime.

I am also an avid snowboarder and certified snowboard instructor in the winter. When I am not on my local mountain, I enjoy basketball, volleyball, electronic music, and dancing, and I have recently begun to dabble with deejaying. I have a young personality that my students can easily relate to, but with the experience of a veteran teacher.