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Fiona

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Fiona

Masters, Environmental Science
Fiona's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
Business
Business Writing
Cantonese

As a communications leader and project manager with nearly 7 years of experience, I have developed company-wide communications strategies and led countless marketing campaigns.I am also a writer for Daily Progressive and the Voices of our Nation's Art collective. I have been published in Huffington ...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Masters, Environmental Science

University of California-San Diego

Bachelors, Biology, General

David

Certified Tutor

9+ years

David

Master of Arts, Mathematics
David's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

I have a Masters degree in Mathematics from the University of California at Santa Barbara. I taught all the lower division Calculus courses as a teaching assistant. I taught 7th grade math as well as being a tutor for remedial 7th and 8th grade math. I tutored math in high school, college and since....

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Master of Arts, Mathematics

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Armen

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Armen

Juris Doctor, Law
Armen's other Tutor Subjects
Business
Business Ethics
Business Writing
College Business

My name is Armen and I love teaching and helping others succeed academically!I understand what it’s like to struggle with a subject, since I experienced challenges in school myself. Despite that, I graduated from high school with flying colors, went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from UCSB, a master...

Education

SDSU

Masters, Business

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelors, Political Science and Philsophy

CWSL

Juris Doctor, Law

Anna

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Anna

Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
Abstract Algebra
ACT Prep
ACT Math
Admissions

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Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies

Kevin

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Kevin

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College English
College Essays
Conversational Spanish

I am a fourth year transfer student at UCSB pursuing a BA in Psychology. I transferred from Pierce College in my hometown of Woodland Hills, CA. I have an Associate's Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects but particularly love algebra because I enjoy the fe...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Renee

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Renee

Current Grad Student, Secondary Education, English
Renee's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
Art History

I have been a high school English teacher for 2 1/2 years. Education was always a passion of mine and I became a teacher because I believe that the quality of a young person's education is the strongest tool they have to build success and happiness later in life. I love introducing students to a nov...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelors, Art History

Roosevelt University

Current Grad Student, Secondary Education, English

Adrienne

Certified Tutor

Adrienne

Bachelors, Environmental Studies, Anthropology
Adrienne's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Anthropology
Ecology
Environmental Science

I was a California 5th grade, long-term substitute teacher for the 2014-2015 school year in an elementary school where I taught the core subjects of Math, English, Science and History. I worked at a bi-lingual school, so, I am able to communicate on an intermediate level in Spanish. I am currently r...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelors, Environmental Studies, Anthropology

Brandy

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Brandy

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Brandy's other Tutor Subjects
Basic Computer Literacy
Business
Business Writing
Economics

I love to see people grow in their confidence with any subject. The journey there requires work & focus, but it is all worth it in the end! I love school and I love learning. I hope to share my passion with every student I encounter and I promise to do my best in helping them succeed.

Education

Chapman University

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Science, Business and Managerial Economics

Dmitriy

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Dmitriy

Bachelor
Dmitriy's other Tutor Subjects
CPA
CPA FAR - CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting
Professional Certifications
CIA - Certified Internal Auditor

A goal-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience in corporate accounting and financial reporting, internal and external audit, due diligence, internal control systems implementation and risk assessment, including as a VP of Accounting, Manager at a Big 4 firm and Head of Internal Audit....

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bachelor

Alex

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Alex

Master of Arts, Philosophy
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
American Literature
AP Chinese Language and Culture

My primary experience is in education: I majored in Classics (emphasis on both Latin and Greek) and obtained two masters degrees, one in Classics and the other in philosophy. I am also a certified secondary English teacher in Florida through the online TeacherReady program. I have 5 years experience...

Education

University of California-Santa Barbara

Master of Arts, Philosophy

Reed College

Bachelor in Arts, Classics

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Absolutely. Alumni tutors can offer insights into different majors based on their own experience choosing and completing their degree. They can discuss what courses are like, how majors are structured, and what skills you'll develop—helping you make informed decisions about your academic path. They can also provide targeted support in major-specific courses to help you build confidence and competence.

Yes. A tutor who has succeeded at UC Santa Barbara understands the university's academic standards and can help you meet them more effectively. They serve as both a guide and a proof point—showing you that the material is learnable because they've learned it themselves. This combination of expertise and relatability often helps students feel more confident and motivated to reach their goals.

Your first session is an opportunity to discuss your academic goals, current challenges, and what you hope to improve. The tutor will ask about your courses, learning style, and any specific topics where you need help. From there, you'll work together to create a personalized plan that leverages their UC Santa Barbara background to support your success.

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