Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors in Chula Vista, CA

...asking the student questions and leading them to discover the answer/procedure for themselves, so that they understand why they are using certain methods and can apply them to novel situations rather than depending on rote memorization. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing music (guitar and drums), and although I listen to all kinds of music, I primarily enjoy playing blues, jazz, and rock. I also like to read (I was definitely a bookworm as a...

...received my Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from San Diego State. I've always loved puzzles and problem solving, so naturally math and science have always been my strong suits. As a matter of fact, Calculus was, and still is, my favorite subject. As an Engineer I am also well grounded in Physics and Chemistry. I've always been a good test-taker and I know what it takes to get the grades. I know that it can...

...I am an English teacher with 15 years of classroom experience. After receiving my Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley, I taught 5th-8th grade English in Brooklyn, New York. I am TESOL certified and led courses as a teacher trainer for Americans wishing to teach abroad. I have taught SAT and ACT to high school exchange students at UCSD, during the fall semester, for the past three years. At present, I work...

...firm believer that every individual has the right to equal education. The power of language and the written word is vital for human survival and success. I hope that I can be there to help you become more confident in the subject of English and therefore become more confident in school and the future. While I dedicate a great amount of my life to education, in my spare time I enjoy running, hiking, yoga, healthy...

...a recent Biochemistry graduate from San Diego State University, although I grew up in Northern California (Mountain View to be exact). I have experience teaching a wide variety of subjects but math and science are by far my favorites. My goal as a tutor is to make these challenging subjects easily accessible for my students. I have taught students of all ages and find it particularly rewarding to work with those who have learning challenges....

...understanding of them all. I am naturally patient, thus have no qualms about taking the time to really break a subject down in order to help a student better grasp its fundamentals. If a student has given his or her best and still doesn't understand the topic, it is not a reflection of his or her ability to learn, but of my mode of explanation. When something like this occurs, I first try to determine...

...few. My favorite subject to tutor is Physics because I enjoy teaching students about the laws and concepts which can be applied to everyday life. My teaching style involves showing how each subject is relevant in daily life or how it can benefit the student in the future (beyond simply learning to pass a subject). In my spare time, I enjoy playing my guitar, playing ultimate frisbee, fixing and building computers, and learning about the...

...passed away when I was younger, so I began helping my sister with special needs with her homework. This sparked my passion for teaching, as well as developed patience and understanding that everyone learns in different ways and at different speeds. I went on to graduate from high school, gain a double degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in Finance and Communication, and earn my Masters from National University for Teaching. My experiences...

...a gift that all children deserve, as it provides each child with boundless opportunities. Each child has different abilities and qualities to contribute to our world. I have been lucky to work with children for the past 15 years and have witnessed the power of learning on children and the people in their lives. I truly believe that teaching children is a learning experience for myself and the student. It's taught me more about myself...

...able to achieve 'optimal learning', when their stress level is relieved and an element of fun is incorporated into the lesson. As a mother of grown children, a grandmother and a children's ministry volunteer for over twenty years; my track record is clear - I love working with children. A retired Elementary and Literacy Teacher, I have worked with all ages and academic levels of students over the years. The joy that comes from teaching...