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Julia : Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...as a nurse practitioner or physician's assistant. I am passionate about teaching because it has been my previous teachers who have inspired my inquisitiveness about the world around me and my excitement to learn. I now strive to pass on my knowledge to new students because I believe that education is important for a healthy, happy, and self-dependent life. As a result of my experience mentoring young children as a summer camp counselor and advising...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, General Biological Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 750
SAT Writing: 800

Haley: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. I majored in history and completed a high honors awarded thesis. I am passionate about academia and education. In university I taught my own accredited course and worked as a research apprentice. I also work as an essay specialist helping high school students with their college admissions and scholarship essays. I am excited to bring my teaching and educational experience to you.
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History

Ashley: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...and love sharing my passion for learning and engaging with our wondrous world with others. I believe deeply in the power of compassion and human connection and think that a kind and open-hearted presence is one of the greatest gifts we can give to those around us. My goal is to make learning a truly enjoyable experience and to offer instruction that is warm, empowering, and tailored to meet each student's unique gifts and abilities.
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Aaron: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...Outside of school, I love playing sports such as volleyball, track, basketball, and baseball as well as going on hiking trips and adventures. I am a huge traveler, love reading new books, and love meeting new people. Besides helping students learn, I want the student to have fun, enjoy the tutoring session, and actually find a love for the subject they are studying. I used to hate reading and now it is one of my...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Bio-Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33

Asusena: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
There are different ways to teach a student, you just need to be patient and learn how the student learns best.... Every child can be successful. We just need to encourage and never give up on them.... In my first session, I like to break the ice so the student feels comfortable with who is tutoring them.
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Oxnard College - Current Undergrad, CSU: Transfer - Nursing Administrator

Danny: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of California-Riverside. I am great at subjects revolving around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I am also skilled at technical writing and college level English. I am a great listener. My hobbies are: Making/Playing video games, cooking, and socializing.
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 33

Antoinette: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...I have been tutoring children and adults for more than 10 years now, and I have been working as a private language instructor and cultural trainer for almost 4 years. I have experience teaching first grade and high school, so I have a lot of experience working with all ages. I currently tutor and teach private classes in the following subjects: reading, writing, listening, speaking, ESL, literature, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, essay writing, study skills, and...
Education & Certification
California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor of Education, English

Eric: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...Luis Obispo. I am highly proficient in mathematics and an expert in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. I tutor students for the ACT and SAT math sections as well as the calculus AP tests which I have a great amount of experience in scoring a 5 on both calculus AB and calculus BC. I tutor anyone from a pre algebra level up through calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. I am also currently tutoring Physics...
Education & Certification
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
ACT Math: 35
SAT Math: 760

Drey: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...local junior high in Pasadena and academics have been a part of my life both at home and in school. Throughout high school I tutored students at her Junior High in all subjects. I also have extensive experience tutoring for the ISEE and HSPT high school entrance exams. I have completed all the pre-requisite writing requirements for the Writing Minor here at UCSB and have experience aiding students with an array of written works including...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, Economics Accounting
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Garrett: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
Garrett Hazelwood recently completed a term as interim prose editor of The Southern Review. His MFA is from Louisiana State University, where he taught English composition and was the 2017 and 2018 recipient of the Kent Gramm MFA Award for Literary Nonfiction. He's currently at work on an essay collection about his experiences as a commercial fisherman in Alaska.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, English
Louisiana State University and Agricultural Mechanical College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 167

Ben: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...to catch up. My goal is to work together to pick up the pieces that were lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Austin: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
My primary goal is to help students become independent, comfortable, and confident in the fields they are studying. I love helping people get to the "aha" moment when they really understand what's being taught. In my experience, one of the most important parts of tutoring is setting clear expectations at the beginning and working toward a common goal. Given the right goals and assistance, I truly believe that anyone can master any of the subjects...
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Computer Science: Bioinformatics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Rachel: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790

Chloe: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology or writing. In my spare time...
Education & Certification
Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
ACT Reading: 32

Diptesh: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding, dancing, and philosophizing in my spare...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Brianna: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've...
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University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 770

Kevin: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what types of strengths they have, and their motivations for receiving tutoring is key to helping a student achieve their academic goals. My tutors have been some of my greatest mentors, and I want to be able to pass...
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Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance

Keith: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...also my friends, I noticed that I really enjoyed helping people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or you yourself) grow in the field you are currently...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Unknown, International History
Valparaiso University - Masters in Education, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Samantha: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Sean: Santa Barbara Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...previously on many occasions, and I am willing to work with and help you reach your full potential on these tests. I really enjoy teaching test preparation, as there are so many aspects to taking these exams ranging from test taking strategies, the material itself, as well as preparation right before the tests themselves. I believe that every student requires a different teaching strategy, and I believe in treating every student as an individual rather...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
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