Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors in Vista, CA

...school seniors. Over the years, I have learned that not everyone is as excited about school as I am, so I always try to connect the material to the students as much as possible. I am always willing to go that extra mile to reach my students in a way that they will understand the material and maybe even enjoy it! In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, walking around the beach, exploring my...

...then, I have helped students (including medical students doing hospital rotations) succeed in academics. I have improved a lot in my teaching methods and make each session high energy and interactive. Most recently I did a pediatrics internship at UCSF-Fresno, but with my background in the biotechnology industry, I'd like to go back into research. I enjoy math almost as much as Biology/Medicine and am willing to teach most math topics through Calculus in addition...

...am grateful for the teachers that I have and how much they have inspired me to pursue my academic and professional goals. I have had the opportunity to teach science (specifically biology) and health education to high school students and college freshmen, respectively. But I hope to teach other students and clients through Varsity Tutors. I want to help them and guide them in their understanding, to build better learning and study skills to ensure...

...kids in their homes and at school, to teaching in an orphanage in Cambodia. Through all of my experiences, I have learned the three keys to success are to understand how the students learns (kinesthetic, visual, auditory), make the information relevant to their lives allowing for personal connection to the material, and support the student through answering follow-up questions. I am the type of tutor that has patience, understanding, and a good sense of humor...

...reading, writing, and researching skills. Many of my students contact me to assist with writing their college application essays. I have also begun specializing in Exam Prep - AP, ISEE, ACT, and SAT. I have an excellent track record for helping students raise their exam grades. While completing my Master's program at ASU, I realized I have a gift when it comes to teaching languages as well: Spanish, Mandarin, French, and English. Linguistics is a...

I have always been curious to discover other cultures, hence my pleasure to learn various languages I have travel extensively and plan to visit Japan and Portugal in the next couple of years I practice Pilates and yoga. I enjoy short hikes and gardening Besides I give my supportive enthusiasm to my grandchildren's sport's and musical performances. I read a great deals and follow with interest the activities re the International space station. ... Be relevant to the student's goals and personal interests. Create examples and situations enjoyable and amusing to keep the students motivated. Build on previous knowledge. Review often.

...to push me, to be innovative in all that I do in any and all learning environments I encounter. My USC-related teaching experience involved me student teaching at Western Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles. Over 50 percent of students at Western Avenue were English Language Learners with abilities ranging from Below Basic to Above Grade Level. My approach throughout was to set high expectations for students, make lessons personally and culturally relevant, model and...

...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 make a huge difference to have some one-on-one help. I like to have fun...

...a teacher I had the opportunity to work as a tutor for many students who needed some additional help, whether getting ready for a test or working through some new math concepts, developing ideas for a paper or improving reading comprehension. As someone committed to education and the opportunities it creates, I appreciate the opportunity to work as a tutor, getting to know my students and connecting our lessons to their interests. When not keeping...

...MCAT preparation for all three sections. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I am most passionate about topics relating to biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. As a tutor, I focus on making the material approachable and relatable for students--after all, I believe that the most important takeaway from any tutoring session is the desire to learn more! Balance is an important part of life and, for that reason, neuroscience, tennis, photography, reading and pets are all...