Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors in La Mesa, CA

...subject material or administrative matters. I am well qualified to tutor in French, history, psychology, and a range of specific topics in English. All of these are subjects for which I have a great passion and enthusiasm myself, so helping students understand them, and perhaps even appreciate and come to enjoy them, is a real pleasure for me. I believe strongly that enjoyment and interest are among the greatest keys to learning, and also perhaps...

...University of California, Davis in Civil and Environmental Engineering. I have had a variety of tutoring experiences over the course of my studies, ranging from one-on-one tutoring sessions, to group settings through a classroom internship. I am passionate about a lot of subjects including mathematics, physics, and chemistry. I also love literature and writing and can confidently help students practice critical reading and writing skills. In my spare time I enjoy biking, hiking, climbing, exploring,...

...physics in 2008. After graduation I tutored full time for a year, both privately and for an SAT prep company called Compass Education Group. I continued tutoring as I went back to school to take biology, chemistry, and other medical school prerequisites at Mills College in Oakland. In 2012 I started medical school at the University of Chicago. I had some doubts about medicine as a direction for me, and a concussion brought extra difficulties;...

...While I was a TA I found that I really loved teaching students and helping them learn, which has helped me to identify my future career path of eventually becoming a professor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Physics, and Biology as I find these subjects fascinating both in and out of the classroom. My tutoring style involves breaking complex subjects down into smaller fractions and slowly...

...without being intimidated, and I hope to relate the importance of a solid education to students. I am very patient, attentive to students' needs, and can tailor lessons to address specific needs that you might have. I enjoy tutoring Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and can help with SAT test prep. When I'm not in the lab or working with students, I spend time practicing yoga, running, scuba diving, traveling, reading, and gardening.

...a competitive, diverse and dynamic world. I myself am always looking to build on my knowledge of best teaching practices, and in math theory and history. Currently I teach math at San Diego Miramar College and have also worked for Cuyamaca and Southwestern Colleges. I graduated from UCSD, and a few years later SDSU, obtaining a bachelor's degree and then master's degree both in pure mathematics. Besides teaching, I am very recently married and now...

...style. I have always believed that we live in a vast and interesting world that is full of secrets to be uncovered by just asking why. As a tutor, I make sure that all my students know what they are doing and learning each and every topic. I believe that knowing the why to every topic develops a strong understanding of lifelong fundamentals. I will teach these skills throughout every tutoring session until my student...

...helping my 11-year old son with homework. I really prefer teaching people individually because many people do not learn well in a classroom situation, and it's easy for someone to get left behind without anyone knowing or caring. Every student has different needs, but in general, I want to find the place where you are comfortable with the subject and build from there. Most subjects have a set of basic concepts from which you can...

...which are assets when it comes to tutoring math. I have tutored other subjects over the years, and even if I am not immediately familiar with the topic, I am able to go back and review it so that I am prepared to teach. Although I have tutored all grade levels, I love teaching high school students in particular because they are receptive, focused and bring a mature perspective to the table. I am able...

...comes from teaching a child has an intrinsic value all its' own. Learning begins when a child is assessed and taught at their 'Just Right' level. This is where a students self confidence lies; maximum potential for learning success. In teaching reading, it is imperative to have a balanced literacy approach, as well as being flexible to meet the dynamic needs of the student. Learning should be an interactive, motivating, and a positive experience. I...