Award-Winning Tutors serving Encinitas, CA

...studying with others are crucial for success, especially in preparing for college. With that said, I think what one does outside of class cannot be overstated; exercising, volunteering, and engaging in enriching hobbies tempers what one accomplishes at school. I like to do all three of these things, whether through going to the gym, hiking, fly fishing, playing sports or just working outside. I also volunteer in classes to assist younger students who need the...

...who are new to this country achieve their goals through perfecting their English skills. I also am keen on helping students improve their Spanish grammar. I am an expert at various aspects of Spanish grammar. Regarding Microsoft Office products, I have an expert level of use in MS Word. I have used it in office environments to produce desktop-publishing quality documents. I can tutor on tricky formatting such as tables, headers and footers, and sections....

...confidence and motivation to help them through their remaining academic career. After a career transition from engineering to teaching, I have felt more fulfilled than ever before. Using my real world experiences to help students make the "why do I need to learn this" connection is one of my strengths. Seeing the look on a student's face when they have that break through moment is one of the most rewarding experiences I have had in...

...at the University of San Diego, studying Behavioral Neuroscience and Pre-Med. I love photography, reading, and music. I have helped many people with difficult concepts and homework for a long time, specifically children I babysat or friends in my classes. The subjects I am offering tutoring for are Elementary Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, and Spanish up to level 4. I am also able to help with study skills and organization. I...

...and giving them advice. It were moments like these that remind me how much I love doing this. Every day I tell myself to be the person I needed ten years ago, and I feel like I'm going in the right direction. I graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a BFA - Illustration degree. I ultimately strive to teach classes at the university level, and I would like to continue gaining experience through...

...practice problems together. How I explain the concepts and the examples I use varies depending on the student’s interests and learning style. Throughout the process, I ensure the student comprehends the concepts by having them teach it back to me. In my spare time, I like to exercise, keep up with global affairs, read articles about mass transit, and travel. I have visited about 30 countries and credit the experiences with my passion for learning...

...is Kyle and I am a lifelong San Diegan. I currently attend Denison University in Ohio where I major in Political Science. I've had plenty of experience writing college application essays, as well as helping fellow students with their own essays. In addition, I feel that I can offer much needed clarity and advice about the college admissions process, from crafting your resume to nailing your college interview. Besides tutoring writing, I have a passion...

...a debate captain for a national-level debate team. My job was to coach the younger members. I would help them prepare for upcoming topics while working with them to develop their speaking, writing and research skills. I'm currently teaching two after-school classes, one in Pre-Calculus and the other in Biology. I am very comfortable tutoring in Math (up to Pre-Calc), Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Government, Economics, and Essay Composition. I also work with test prep...

...students, so I am not the only one doing the teaching. Constantly being challenged drives me to become a better teacher. I enjoyed teaching so much I plan to become a college professor so I can continue to share what I know with others. I generally have a laid back style when it comes to teaching or working with students one on one, however, this does not mean I will just provide answers. My approach...

...throughout their tutoring sessions to make sure they have the confidence to succeed in school. My strategy as a tutor is to get to know the student and figure out why they are having trouble with a particular subject. Then, we will work together to build up both their knowledge base, critical thinking skills, and confidence so that the student can effectively tackle their homework and other assignments. When a student has confidence in him/herself,...

...My 15 year teaching career was spent at Francis Parker School where I taught many levels of middle school Spanish. I truly enjoyed seeing the progression of students language acquisition over the years. Leading student trips abroad as well was also a highlight. It was wonderful to see the students experience the language and culture in the native countries and use what they learned in the classroom, expanding their horizons. As a tutor, I strive...

After completing a two year service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa, I earned 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 Varsity Tutors.

Hi everyone! I am a young professional and I used to work as a business consultant for clients active in different sectors (pharmaceutical, facilities, financial, etc.). I am flexible and positive, I like to learn and share. My biggest hobbies are travel, photography and sports.

...alumna and I am passionate about learning and teaching languages. I am a Native Spanish speaker and I am fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. I have acquired my language skills by living, studying, and working in South America, China, and the U.S. I lived in China for a year and a half and I taught English and Spanish in a kindergarten class, a middle school, and privately. Now that I am back in the...

...subject to learn once you have the right direction. With my tutoring style, I help the student visualize problems by drawing them out whenever possible and explaining every little step of the way in arriving to the solution. We will work through several problems together until they recognize a pattern that they can comfortably revert back to as reference. I feel that every student needs a tutor to be successful because it's a subject that...

...if chosen, to the pre-med path. I struggled to find a mentor and tutor while in college and therefore, want to help those as much as I can. Sometimes we all could use a little help, whether in specific subject matter, or general questions. I believe that I can be that person for my students. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors in Science, Pre-med Biology. I have been working as a...

I graduated from UCSD with a double major in Math and Economics. I specialize in helping students understand difficult math concepts. I am also able to help with JAVA and C++ course work. I look forward to working with you to help you build confidence and boost grades.

...I am studying psychological research, which means I habitually write formal papers to be submitted for review. I got a 35 on the ACT and feel comfortable helping students that need assistance with writing. I took the GRE last summer after months of studying. I did not take any preparation classes. Rather, I studied myself using books and practice tests. I scored between the 86th and 93rd percentile on each section. I was able to...

...them what confuses them without any pressure or reproach. I also focus in on areas that students lack mastery of, particularly the basics (such as arithmetic), and add extra review on those subjects, even if it isn't required. I find creating a safe, learning environment with the student essential, especially so that reviewing things that a student feels "they should have known already" doesn't feel embarrassing or reprimanding. When I'm not busy with school or...

...is no big surprise that Composition, Literature and the Verbal section of the GRE are the subjects I tutor. Of these three my favorite subject has to be the verbal section of the GRE since there are few feelings that are better than knowing that you helped someone get into their dream school. My pedagogical style focuses on finding a student's biggest weakness and then concentrating on negating this deficiency by continuously adding little improvements...