Award-Winning Tutors serving Descanso, CA

...any time or place. At Mt San Jacinto College and Southwestern College, I taught Introductory Chemistry, lecture and lab, and at Texas A&M University at Qatar, I taught General Chemistry for Engineering Students, lecture and lab. I set up the weekly laboratory and direct lab technicians to prepare materials for assigned courses. In the past,...

...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...

My main goal when teaching math is for the students to truly understand the concepts and reasoning behind math, and not just learn how to apply formulas and do well on tests. Although they may get good grades, this will be useless...

...in elementary school for four years. I've taught second and third grade. I love teaching students and seeing how much they can grow academically. I love teaching students math and reading. I like to use a lot of manipulatives while teaching math so that the students can see the "why" in math problems.

...from the University of Florida with a Bachelors in Science, Pre-med Biology. I have been working as a Medical Scribe in Ophthalmology for the last year. I tutored throughout college in various science subjects and believe I have a strong foundation in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Essay Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Medical Schoool...

...the California Teachers Exam in November before I apply for teaching credential programs for the upcoming spring semester. I have worked as a teacher's aide at Concordia Elementary School as well as San Clemente High School in San Clemente, CA where I have learned to communicate lesson plans to a diversified age range, ensuring understanding...

...to study abroad in Granada, Spain. I took four years of high school Spanish as well as an Intermediate course in college before I immersed myself in the language and culture of Espaa! I spent four months taking all of my courses in Spanish as well as living with a host family. Among my friends...

...group of girls and took great pride in watching them overcome their differences and truly bond as a team. There is always something new to learn while working with youth and I am always willing to change or adapt to make things more successful. I hope to create this same attitude in those I tutor....

...school to adult learners, having taught English, English as a Second Language, Geography, Social Studies, General Educational Development classes and SAT prep. I have experience working with students for whom English is not their first language or who have non-traditional educational backgrounds, as well as advanced students and students in the creative field.

...my teaching credentials in both English and Special Education and taught in Philadelphia for four years. I recently relocated to sunny San Diego with my Master's degree in Education in hand and tutoring experience under my belt. English and Math are my strong suits, and I'm excited to put my tutoring skills to use through...

...on memorizing formulas and more on understanding why these work and how you can arrive at them yourself. I have always enjoyed being able to help other people and my somewhat unique outlook on mathematics, coupled with my experienced mathematics background, have enabled me to assist many different people in the past. I have experience...

...experiences being tutored have allowed me to pinpoint characteristics and skills that make a great tutor, such as patience, breaking down complex concepts, and an ability to cater towards different learning styles. I have been tutoring for seven years, and have loved getting to know each of my students as they improve academically. I have...

...I have a very specific interest for population genetics of marine fish and fisheries. I understand that not everyone gets as excited as I do about biology (I sometimes binge watch programs like Planet Earth and Life), and I want to help them with their understanding of biology whether it be to just pass a...

...topics to help with intervention. I have also taught summer school to help students before moving on to the next grade level. I think it is very important to use many different types of strategies to help students succeed. Strategies I have used and find very successful are whole brain learning, cooperative learning, hands on...

...for organizing a school exchange with a Chinese high school and also to accompany the group of German students on a 2-week-trip to China. With all that being said, I love teaching and offering as many opportunities as possible to students to gain experience that they can use in real life. As a teacher at...

...the present Ive had the opportunity to help students in many subjects. Weve succeeded in mastering the material because we first focused on how we approached the subject; our approach will be based on your learning style. Once weve established a foundation based on my understanding of your learning style and your understanding of the...

...do I enjoy conveying mathematics to students, but I am also interested in how mathematics is interpreted. Since tutoring frees students from concerns about how they are perceived by their peers, it can provide a clearer understanding of how they interpret the mathematics that is presented to them. This creates the opportunity for more effective...

...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,...

...not doing it right! It's my ambition to help a student become excited about what's in front of them (yes! Of Mice and Men IS exciting and so is literary theory, too!) and really begin to understand the broader implications of the text, as well as how to articulate that successfully in academic writing. Professionally,...

...helping others; this is why I have selected the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors. From the time I was in elementary school I have participated in tutoring, test prep, academic counseling, and other activities. My strongest areas include: Writing, all levels of English Language and Literature, History, and all elementary and junior high level...