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Ruth: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...passion for science to budding students. I love helping students understand how to approach difficult math and science problems without being intimidated, and I hope to relate the importance of a solid education to students. I am very patient, attentive to students' needs, and can tailor lessons to address specific needs that you might have. I enjoy tutoring Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and can help with SAT test prep. When I'm not in the...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Ellen: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...newcomer immigrant and refugee students. In that time I learned a great deal about the craft of teaching. My biggest take away is that every student learns differently and it's imperative to create ways for students to see incremental success so that their confidence grows along with their mastery of the content. Although I am excited to tutor in a wide range of subjects, I myself love to read and write. I have a great...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, International Development Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Verbal: 730
GRE Verbal: 165

Regina: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
I have always enjoyed going to school and look forward to helping students achieve their educational goals. I offer my professional and educational experience for those who need help improving their writing/business writing skills and business knowledge. Learning can be difficult; however, I am a firm believer in learning can be fun!
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix-San Diego Campus - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
University of Phoenix-San Diego Campus - Master in Management, Business Administration and Management

Esther: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...Spanish 4 Honors. I am extremely organized, and I am able to tutor a group of students or tutor on a one by one basis. I have many resources to help the students excel in their study of the language. I am very knowledgeable in the Spanish culture, and I am bilingual. I have over ten years of tutoring experience, and I like to engage all learners into the culture to inspire them to succeed...
Education & Certification
San Jose State University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus - Master of Arts, Education, Secondary Teacher

Gregory: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...I enjoy teaching students of all levels. My approach towards teaching is to assist the students when they need help but let them make the mistake first so they can learn where they went wrong. I have traveled all around the world and feel my vast experience makes me a more relatable tutor. I also enjoy robotics which is a great way to combine math, engineering and science into an interesting yet rewarding subject.... I think...
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University of Delaware - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Masters, Mechanical Engineering

Monica: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...minor in Health Care and Social Issues. Although Biology and the sciences are my specialty, I also enjoy teaching math and general test prep. I'm an outgoing, approachable person and capable of making learning enjoyable and efficient! I believe that putting in time to study will get the best results, and sometimes all you need is a little encouragement. My professional goal is to get a Masters in Genetic Counseling. In my spare time, I...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 710

Jessica: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...score in my lab group for two semesters. I also had the opportunity 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 I am considered a great listener and...
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Brandon: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...enjoyed Algebra and Calculus, and I am most confident tutoring these subjects. I used to look forward to taking Algebra and Calculus tests because my teachers equipped me with the skills I needed to confidently approach tough test questions. This is the vision I have for my students: that they will be prepared with the knowledge that math questions are tough, and that they will have the skills and confidence to find solutions to these...
Education & Certification
Pepperdine University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730

Lixian: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...biology. I taught undergraduate math and biology courses when I was a graduate student, and tutored privately since college years. I enjoy teaching kids and adults of all ages, especially for more advanced topics/subjects/standardized tests. I'm interested in helping people and passionate about education! I have my own teaching methodology and approach that will be tailored to the learner's specific needs and issues. I have great varieties of interests and hobbies, and to name a...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biology, General
California State University -San Marcos - Masters, Math

Michelle: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...both the Psychology and Spanish Departments. This involved working with students one-on-one and reviewing past course work, quizzes, and tests. I was always willing to meet with students that needed extra help. I also frequently made study guides that were easy to navigate to help students succeed. I love to tutor because it is a way to use my strengths to help others. I also highly relate to students because I am still a student....
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Point Loma Nazarene University - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Marshall: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
I am a recent graduate of California Polytechnic State University with a double major in Aerospace Engineering and Philosophy as well as two minors. I am currently in the process of searching for a position to start my engineering career and have decided in the meantime to use the skills and knowledge I have learned to tutor students who could benefit from the help of someone...
Education & Certification
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Math: 770

Jacqueline: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...private school in San Diego for three years. My most memorable experiences were the moments I spent teaching one-on-one or in small groups. I also spent afternoons after school to tutor my students in reading and math. I was more than happy to devote extra time to my students because I feel, as a teacher, it is my passion to reach all of my students by meeting their unique needs. I believe in using various...
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor in Arts, Literature
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Aleksandra: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...on many topics including homework, current school and grade level topics and old 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 and engaging activities, manipulatives, and technology.
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Jeff: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...at her elementary school. Anyone with the willingness to learn can be taught. Since college I played poker professionally and I am presently a portfolio manager in the stock market. My life has always centered around the world of mathematics, efficiency, and logic. In second grade, at my elementary school, I was asked to tutor some of the 5th graders in math. Weeks later they skipped me a grade. By 13 years old I taught...
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics emphasis in Electrical Engineering

Caroline: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...tutor in 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...
Education & Certification
California Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Math: 800

Alyanna: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...takes place when people work together. The help that I have received in my academic career has allowed me to accomplish the most difficult of my goals. I know the difference that knowledgeable guidance can make, and this is where my passion for teaching stems from. My experience working with students in a diverse array of subjects has prepared me to adapt to students' unique styles of learning and help them achieve their academic goals.
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, English Literature, Italian Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Writing: 770

Demmy: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...I believe that all subjects that I teach can be exciting and fun, and it is the job of the teacher to approach the subject in the right way for the student to appreciate the subject. This is not to say, however, that I don't have expectations. In fact, I believe that it is my duty to exploit the intellectual potential of my students. I have a wide variety of non-academic interests; however, the ones...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History

Jeanine: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...in Civil and Environmental Engineering. I have had a variety of tutoring experiences 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, hiking, climbing, exploring, reading, and going to...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of California-Davis - Master of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Jocelyn : La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...and Research Methods. As a Teaching Assistant, I have tutored students in one-on-one settings and in group settings, such as review sessions before exams. As evidenced by my educational background and future goals, I have a passion for expanding my knowledge in psychology, as well as helping other students succeed. When I tutor, I try to make the subject as interesting and engaging as possible, relating as many topics to real-world or personal examples as...
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
California State University-San Marcos - Master of Arts, General Experimental Psychology

Sowmya: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...science and math anxiety. Teaching techniques: I have teaching experience on Algebra 1,middle school math. I first talk to my students with one example and covering the motivations behind the techniques. I try to pick examples that can be greatly extended over the course of the semester as the knowledge base expands.When I am teaching a course, I often give questions to excite the students about the material and to get them thinking. The problems...
Education & Certification
SDM College of Engineering - Bachelors, Electrical and electronics
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La Jolla is a community of approximately 42,808 people. It is located within the city of San Diego and occupies a lovely place on the hilly coast of the Pacific Ocean that stretches on for 7 miles.
One of the highest ranked schools in La Jolla is the Preuss School UCSD in the San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked 9th in all of California and 98th in the whole country. Another top school in the area is La Jolla High. La Jolla High has a 98 percent graduation rate and rates 61.2 for college readiness. With in-home or online tutoring in La Jolla, CA, you could potentially increase your odds of getting into these top schools, especially through private instruction for test prep. A private La Jolla, CA, tutoring session can give you expert in-home or online instruction to potentially help you improve in your test prep or course.
Instruction at the college level is not quite like high-school, but you will be prepared for this by building a solid foundation of knowledge in core subjects or areas of study you are considering for your college major. One-on-one tutoring will help prepare you for a successful college career at any of the fine schools in La Jolla, including the Academy of Art University, the California Institute of Technology, or any of the California State University campuses. Each of these colleges offers a unique learning experience and will challenge you to rise to the occasion of higher learning.
It's all about fun in the sun in La Jolla! There are plenty of beaches to visit, like the La Jolla Shores. Visitors and residents alike can enjoy a peaceful kayak trip at La Jolla Kayak. The Children's Pool is a super spot to let your little ones splash and play in the beautiful water that is plentiful in the La Jolla area. Add a little education to your water play with a visit to the Birch Aquarium at Scripps to take in a view of the aquatic animals there. The views and fresh sea air make it a popular destination for living and visiting. If you have settled here to live, you enjoy the sea and the laid back culture that comes with a seaside life. La Jolla provides beautiful, active, and low-stress living.
Tutors in La Jolla, CA, might give you a boost through flexible online tutoring and help with test prep. One-on-one tutoring in La Jolla, CA, could potentially help with understanding your classes and exams.
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