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Mark: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...enjoying math so much, I stuck around UVA for another two years and earned a MS in Math. I then got drafted by the NSA and did cyptopgraphy for a few years. Now I'm back on (the education) track. I've been teaching math and statistics at ITT-Tech for a few years and, so far, I've taught two sections of college algebra at El Camino Community College. I've also been tutoring math since high school. When...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Math / Education
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Master of Science, Math / Statistics

Mengyang: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...good teacher. My teaching philosophy is to make sure that my students really understand Chinese and the inner logic of the language rather than memorization. My goal is to open the beautiful Chinese language window for my students and help them to master the language in a short time. In my tutoring, we would do role playing; we'd use Chinese memory cards and we can even bring the class to the park. It will be...
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Wuhan University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Case Western Reserve University - Master of Science, Fianance

Mariapaz: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...with 10 years of experience. I enjoy tutoring and teaching students, and have taught at the middle and high school level. I love all math, but I particularly enjoy Algebra I and II , Geometry, and Statistics. I have a B.S. in Secondary Education in Math from the University of South Florida. I also have a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in Math Education from USF. I recently moved to California from Tampa, FL with...
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University of South Florida - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education in Math
University of South Florida - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction in Math
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 710

Pak-Hun: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...wide range of subjects. I am currently continuing my education in the medical sector, and volunteer at a local hospital with some of my spare time. I'm very confident in my ability to tutor all subjects, but I am most experienced in tutoring students in math and science. Based on my experience, students tend to learn best when they're taught to understand concepts, rather than being asked to memorize. During my study breaks, I enjoy...
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University of California, Merced - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
California State University-Long Beach - Masters, Public Administration

Aaron: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...the greatest privileges to accompany someone on a journey, even for a short time, and assist them in reaching their dreams in the process. Thus, having the opportunity to continue tutoring while I am in college is such a great honor and joy that it hardly seems like a job. Outside of tutoring and the classroom I enjoy playing sports, playing guitar, songwriting, rock climbing, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends and...
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Cal State University Fullerton - Current Undergrad, Human Communications

Vishnu: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...play and watch. Having grown up in the mountains of West Virginia, I am an avid skier and am excited to tackle the West Coast slopes. I'm a big fan of movies; recent favorites include Lincoln, The Hobbit trilogy, and Interstellar. I also enjoy working with the Joshua R. Zontek Scholarship Fund, to help high school students achieve their dream of attending college. I've been fortunate to have had tutoring supplement my early educational development,...
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West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance
GMAT: 780

Brandy: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
I love to see people grow in their confidence with any subject. The journey there requires work & focus, but it is all worth it in the end! I love school and I love learning. I hope to share my passion with every student I encounter and I promise to do my best in helping them succeed.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Business and Managerial Economics
Chapman University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Julian: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...for learning; no matter how abstract or foreign the subject is, I can use my interdisciplinary knowledge to excite and enthrall students of all ages and abilities. I find that my most attractive quality is how I can easily incorporate personal connections to the student's interests. I feel that I can truly personalize the learning experience to make the content feel both real and relevant. I constantly adapt my methods to match the needs of...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelors, Biochemistry

Cherechi: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
I am a medical student with a college degree in Medical Humanities and minor in Biology. During my time in college, I worked as a Supplemental Instructor. I enjoy working with students to help them be able to help themselves through challenges they may face in their academics.
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The University of Texas at San Antonio - Bachelor in Arts, Premedicine

Nicholas: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...University of California Irvine. I am pursuing a degree in Biology and will graduate in 2014. Ever since middle school, I have been infatuated with the sciences. I've always had a fascination with trying to understand the world around me. This mentality has fueled my intense interest in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. I prefer to approach the sciences with an introspective lens as a tool to figure out a piece of a grand puzzle, rather...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Vicky: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...college student pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. I believe in the saying, "If you're the smartest one in the room, then you're in the wrong room." I believe that education never ends and one should never stop learning. I have been tutoring math at my college since my freshman year and I love helping students understand mathematical concepts. I like to apply math to everyday concepts such as pizzas,...
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California State University-Fullerton - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Ruthe: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...with most. I believe that everything can be exciting to learn once a meaningful connection has been made between what we are learning and our lives. I also believe that struggles lead to some of our greatest successes especially in education, growth and development. I am a lover of the arts and entertainment. I grew up in a ballet company in Atlanta and study acting in Los Angeles. I also enjoy reading and writing in...
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Emory University - Bachelors, Philosophy/Journalism
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Science

Daniel: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...Science. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because I enjoy helping my students come up with ideas and synthesize them in an essay. In my tutoring sessions, I like to encourage my students to find their own solutions to problems, because I believe that the best learning results from self-discovery. My role as a tutor is that of a guide, one that leads the student on the right path to find the answer. I...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Neurobiology
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 740

Joshua: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...I tutored my three younger siblings in many math and science courses up to Trigonometry/Algebra II and Geometry. I was also a fishing counselor for two summers at Roughing It Day camp, and I worked with kids from the ages of 3 up to 16 years old. I have always had a passion for solving puzzles and understanding how things work, leading me to obtain my degree in engineering, and I find it very rewarding...
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CSU Long Baech - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Eng.

Julie: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...pupil to utilize the pupils learning style. Moments from being a summer school teacher for 4th-6th graders and a resident assistant for 2 years, fuel my passion for teaching. The joy on the students faces when they achieve a goal or the gratefulness they express for my help stay with me to this day. By working with Varsity Tutors I hope to apply what Ive learned as well as gain more field experience. I recently...
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University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Cognitive Science

Phi: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...in Social Ecology from UCI and I am an attorney with experience in litigation and I was most recently in-house counsel for Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies. I stopped practicing when my son was born 6 years ago and I did some online teaching as an adjunct instructor for Ashford University. Before that I was an SAT tutor (in college), I tutored students in elementary and high school subjects (reading, writing, test-taking skills, exam skills, spelling,...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Social Sciences
California Western School of Law - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Jeffrey : Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...K-12 educator and have college teaching experience as well. I am energetic, fun, and patient while motivating students to subject mastery. I can create individualized instructional programs for all subject levels. I can accommodate students with disabilities as well. I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three children during my free time. We love taking family outings to the beach in San Diego or enjoy the outdoors near our home in Temecula. I...
Education & Certification
Vanguard University - Bachelor in Arts, Organizational Leadership
Concordia University-Ann Arbor - Masters in Education, Education

Alexander: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...I feel that my background allows me to be of help in a variety of tutoring subjects involving writing, from test prep to grammar and mechanics. I was fortunate to do well enough on the PSAT to earn a full scholarship for my undergraduate studies, and I recognize the importance of the PSAT, SAT, and AP tests for other students in achieving their educational hopes and dreams with a minimum financial burden. I am happy...
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La Sierra University - Bachelors, Mathematics
The Juilliard School - Masters, Viola
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800

Angela: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...the English Language Learner students. I absolutely loved those four years of tutoring. I have also taught Spanish classes and been a Spanish tutor. I love helping students reach their goals, and I believe every student has potential - we just have to find the best way to get there together using the student's preferred learning style. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I am very involved with music, hiking, and swimming. I love being outdoors...
Education & Certification
Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Education-Spanish

Matthew: Irvine tutor
Certified Tutor in Irvine, CA
...in Business Economics and an M.A. in Classics from the University of Arizona. I am currently working on completing my Ph.D. in Classics at the University of California, Irvine. I have tutored a variety of students, ranging from the elementary to the college level, for the past four years. I primarily tutor subjects relating to the Humanities, such as Ancient Languages, History, and English Composition. My favorite subject to tutor is Latin, since I regard...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Private Tutoring in Irvine, CA
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The Irvine School System
The city of Irvine, California, is located approximately 50 miles outside of the center of Los Angeles. Irvine has a population of approximately 275,000 residents--a fraction of the 13 million-plus residents who are estimated to live within the Los Angeles metropolitan area. K-12 students enrolled at public schools within Irvine’s city limits attend schools that fall under the jurisdiction of the Irvine Unified School District, or IUSD. IUSD oversees over 30 different schools and has a total attendance of around 34,000 students. The Irvine Unified School District is among the top school districts in the United States.
Though your student may attend a school that boasts a history of notable academic performance, he or she may still encounter any number of academic hurdles. A broad selection of self-study resources are available for struggling students, but for many children, solo study just doesn’t cut it. Subject- or test-specific review workbooks, online resources, and group review courses have the potential to give your child the help he or she needs, but they all lack one vital element: personal, individual guidance. Fortunately, there’s another choice that can give your son or daughter the expertise he or she needs: personal tutoring in Irvine. One-on-one sessions give your child the kind of help that’s required to meet--or even exceed!--his or her goals in school.
In the classroom, students share the attention of their instructor. For some students, this can make it difficult to keep up when they don't understand something or to perform at their full academic potential and move to the head of the class. Here's how Irvine's busiest schools stack up in terms of student-teacher ratios:
Irvine Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Arnold O. Beckman High School has a 28 1 student-teacher ratio.
Godinez Fundamental High School has a 27 1 student-teacher ratio.
University High School has a 28 1 student-teacher ratio.
Corona Del Mar High School has a 28 1 student-teacher ratio.
El Toro High School has a 25 1 student-teacher ratio.
California State Average has a 23 1 student-teacher ratio.
Although most of Irvine’s top ten high schools have student-to-teacher ratios that exceed the state average, the majority of these schools are still within the top 100 high schools within the state of California. Only one of the top ten Irvine high schools has an Advanced Placement exam pass rate under 75 percent.
Irvine High School Rankings
High School | Irvine Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Northwood High School | 1 | 8 | 94% |
Orange County School of the Arts | 2 | 20 | 80% |
University High School | 3 | 22 | 94% |
Corona Del Mar High School | 4 | 26 | 90% |
Woodbridge High School | 5 | 36 | 88% |
Arnold O. Beckman High School | 6 | 38 | 84% |
Irvine High School | 7 | 54 | 88% |
Laguna Beach High School | 8 | 95 | 77% |
El Toro High School | 9 | 269 | 85% |
Early College High School | 10 | 324 | 33% |
Like most other students nationwide, California students are required to sit for standardized exams that evaluate their mastery of knowledge in various subjects. From third through eighth grade and once more during high school (typically in grade 11), students in Irvine must take exams under the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress system in English Language Arts and mathematics. These tests are called the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBSA), and measure your child’s ability to use the skills and knowledge taught under the Common Core curriculum through multiple-choice and open-ended questions. The table below illustrates the performance of Irvine’s students on state assessments. These important exams give parents and colleges insight into how prepared a student is for college-level courses.
Irvine Test Scores
As senior high school students prepare for their final SBSA, many juniors and seniors are also reviewing for standardized college admissions exams, like the ACT and SAT. The wide range of knowledge necessary to earn a high score on these tests can intimidate even the strongest of students. Working with an Irvine tutor experienced in the material covered on these tests can give your student the opportunity to make progress toward his or her goal score. Students who in college can also reap the benefits of private tutoring. Irvine’s location within the Los Angeles metro area places it within easy reach of some of the nation’s most highly regarded colleges and universities.
Irvine University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
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California Institute of Technology | 10 | 8% |
Pomona College | 18 | 9% |
University of Southern California | 19 | 17% |
Harvey Mudd College | 26 | 13% |
Claremont McKenna College | 34 | 9% |
University of California - Los Angeles | 36 | 18% |
Scripps College | 65 | 30% |
Pitzer College | 79 | 14% |
Loyola Marymount University | 121 | 54% |
Occidental College | 127 | 46% |
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