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Cosima
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Cosima
BA Pepperdine University

I have been an undergraduate general chemistry tutor for the past two years. I have also privately tutored middle and high school students in math, specifically in algebra and trigonometry, respectively. I believe in the importance of understanding fundamental concepts and skills that can simplify any chemical or math problem. I love working with students who ask questions and getting to see their progress and confidence grow!

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Jocelyn
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Jocelyn
BA Pepperdine University
1+ Years Tutoring

As a recent graduate of Pepperdine University, I am eager to share my knowledge, study skills, and time with fellow students! I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a specialization in Business Management. I also graduated Pre-Med and am currently preparing for my MCAT, in hopes of 2016 medical school matriculation! In the meantime, I enjoy tutoring all ages ~ specifically in science & math!I have a combined total of over five years of teaching experience. I have taught church Sunday school, tutored friends through rough courses, given piano lessons & fast pitch softball pitching lessons, and am now a part-time teacher at a small academy run through my community church. I enjoy teaching because I sincerely love helping students excel and master material. I wholeheartedly believe that if approached with patience, wisdom, and knowledge, it is very possible to instill in students a study method that could reroute their educational career for the better, or strengthen the one they already desire!I love science and I love teaching and helping others to love it too! It is truly an enjoyable and fun subject to learn ~ You just have to know how to approach the material in a fun and engaging manner. Diagrams & color coding are my best friends and they will quickly become yours too! I would love to help you study and master this awesome material. Let's figure out what study methods work best for you!

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Taryn
PhD Northwestern University • BA Pepperdine University
1+ Years Tutoring

I just completed a PhD in Chemistry at Northwestern University. I started teaching in a Big Brother Big Sister program in Florence, Italy in 2006 and fell in love with sharing my knowledge with others. I was the teaching assistant for several chemistry courses at Pepperdine and Northwestern Universities; as well as being involved in Science in the Classroom demonstrations for 3rd and 4th grades. I am eager to share my love of science with students. I am passionate about science and math at all levels and I am a down-to-earth and compassionate teacher. My tutoring style is adapted to each student to focus on the specific areas of improvement. One size does not fit all, so why teach that way! There is nothing better than seeing a student's eyes light up when problems come together, which is partially why I especially love word problems. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and going to art museums. I also try to attend as many ballets as I possibly can every season.

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Jeff
BA Pepperdine University
9+ Years Tutoring

Hi. I am a recent Pepperdine Graduate. I graduated Magna Cum Laude and firmly believe in the importance of education. As a tutor, I work to create a fun and productive learning environment for students. As a past staff member of the Office of Student Accessibility at Pepperdine University, I gained experience working with students with varying degrees of disabilities. Because of this, I and confindant in my ability to work with students with varying needs for accessibility. I look forward to working alongside your student to help them achieve their greatest potential and access the greatest degree of their education.

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Kainoa
BA Pepperdine University • Doctor of Philosophy, English University of Delaware
9+ Years Tutoring

Having taught in both large and small classrooms from the junior high to university level for over twenty years, I know that the best learning occurs during one-on-one interaction. My favorite educational experiences have always been seeing a particular student have that "ah ha" moment when a challenging concept is mastered or the perfect word is discovered. Whether it's understanding subject matter like vocabulary or grammar or producing written argumentation, students always excel when a tutor addresses the student's particular requirements and skills. That's exactly the advantage I strive to give my pupils.My background in helping student writers is extensive, from teaching creative writing classes to working on everything from junior high papers to college admission essays to doctoral dissertations. Spending ten years at the University of Delaware in the English and Theatre Departments, I developed writing programs as well as taught almost all the subject matter courses the English Department offered. While I have a deep connection to literature (especially from the nineteenth century), I also have a background in technical writing that I picked up through my other obsession, which is performance magic.I enjoy sharing my passion for learning and mastering communication skills with others and am eager to share it with students who are ready to excel.

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Junyuan
PhD Tufts University • BA Pepperdine University
1+ Years Tutoring

I'm a current PhD student at Tufts University studying Applied Math, and formerly I attained my Bachelor of Science in Math at Pepperdine University. I have been tutoring math for three and a half years now, including Calculus, Differential Equations, and Algebra. I also have taken and tutored many standardized tests, including AP Calc, A-Level Math/Further Pure Math, and GRE Quantitative Analysis. In addition, as a Chinese native speaker, I'm also tutoring Chinese speaking and writing. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing music and sports. I am currently a keyboard player in my band and a member of the school dancing team and table tennis team. I'm looking forward to meeting my tutees and becoming friends with each one of you!

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Meredith
BA Pepperdine University
4+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Pepperdine University and am currently pursuing a PhD in International Relations at UNT. I have always had a passion for learning and knowledge, and I hope to impart that passion to others through tutoring. My academic interests include languages, politics, and literature. In my free time I enjoy to read, watch films, and travel when I can. I spent a year studying in Lausanne, Switzerland.I am friendly, dynamic, and dependable. My goal is to help you succeed and enjoy the learning process.

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Carsen
BA Pepperdine University
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm a 2016 graduate of Pepperdine University with my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Currently I'm preparing to apply to optometry school; I hope to be accepted for the 2018-19 academic year. During my time in college, I was involved as a teaching assistant for General Chemistry I and II laboratory, as a tutor for General Chemistry I, as a member of the Regents Scholar Student Board, and as a "small group" leader through multiple organizations. I am a member of the sorority Pi Beta Phi and held the positions of Historian, Senior Transition Leader, and member of the Leadership and Nominating Committee during my undergraduate years. As far as tutoring goes, I offer my services to students of all ages and in numerous subjects. I particularly enjoy tutoring the STEM subjects. I also thoroughly enjoy working with female STEM students, which allows me to serve as a role model and to offer additional encouragement for my female students to not lose interest in STEM subjects. A large part of my tutoring style focuses on logical thinking for how to tackle new and difficult problems using previous knoledge and educated hypotheses; I have found that my students find both success and a boost in confidence using my methodology. Aside from my academic interests, I love cooking and baking, my cat, photography, and National Parks.

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Julia
BA Pepperdine University
9+ Years Tutoring

My name is Julia and I graduated from Pepperdine University this past spring and am looking to teach and tutor children. I believe the desire to learn is innate in all children and must be fostered at an individual level in a way that can't happen in adult classrooms. I hope to help students see learning as a 'get to' and not a 'have to.' I have experience with children from birth to 18 years, with a variety of backgrounds and abilities. I integrate socio-emotional learning into all subjects in order to teach the heart, soul and mind of a child.

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Jake
BS Pepperdine University

Hey I'm Jake and I'm a junior studying Finance and Applied Math at Pepperdine University! I've been doing private tutoring for over six years now and have taught all kinds of topics on all different levels of math, from Algebra to AP Calculus BC. I've seen great success in my own studies and scored perfect scores on the math section for both the SAT and ACT, as well as scoring a perfect 5 on my Calculus BC AP exam. As for my teaching philosophy, I believe that any student can learn as long as they combine hard work with an open mind! I've seen this in my over six years as a private tutor and I've been with students from frustrated and hopeless to thriving and confident in their OWN skills that THEY developed! There's nothing more rewarding for me as a tutor than seeing a student achieve their own goals, and that's my main goal: supporting students and meeting them where they're at to take them to where they want to be.

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Ann
EDU Harvard University • EDU Massachusetts Institute of Technology
5+ Years Tutoring

I am passionate about helping students of all ages learn challenging content. I am a National Board Certified teacher with more than 20 years of state certified classroom teaching experience. I have expertise working with elementary students as well as supporting the professional growth of aspiring teachers. I am patient and encouraging and can help students progress to the next level of their learning journeys. I have earned degrees from some of the best schools in the country, including UCLA, Harvard, and MIT.

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Vinh
MS Pepperdine University • BA University of California, Merced
1+ Years Tutoring

In my experience, I have found that everyone is capable of excelling. As a tutor, I see myself as a guide through unknown terrain. The journey across is yours to make; I am just here to help you get to your destination. I have been tutoring since High School working with middle school students to improve their reading and writing abilities. In college, I would help draft essays and research papers. Although I can tutor a variety of subjects, my specialty is with the language arts. I can tutor at all levels of reading and writing on whatever type of reading or writing you are engaging in, be it creative or academic. However, my favorite subject to tutor would be public speaking. Most people hate speaking in front of a crowd, and I used to count myself among them. What changed was that I realized no one wanted me to fail. The crowd was there to listen to me, and they all were rooting for me to get my ideas across clearly.Some final notes about myself: I received my Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and my Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Merced; outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing video games like DA:I or SCII, and watching Anime and TV shows online; my favorite Anime would be either Fruits Baskets or Escaflowne; I also like to sing.

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Pepperdine tutors excel across a wide range of subjects, including business, economics, liberal arts, sciences, and humanities—reflecting the university's comprehensive academic programs. Whether you need help with core classes, major-specific coursework, or standardized test preparation, you can get matched with a tutor whose educational background aligns with your learning needs.

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