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Melisa: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...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 to make students more comfortable in learning the concepts so they can therefore practice and improve their speaking skills. A few of my interests include cooking, travel, skiing and pilates. An upcoming goal for me is to become fluent in Italian.... I adjust...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelors, Spanish Language & Literature

Katelyn: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
I've been teaching 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.
Education & Certification
Texas Tech University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian
Western Governors University - Masters in Education, Education
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Ethan: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...experience. I was born and raised in San Diego, and attended La Jolla High School. During my high school years, I played varsity football and lacrosse, and completed a rigorous course load. Because of my 8 years as a student-athlete, I understand the complexities of time management that students face when balancing difficult coursework and other activities. Throughout my higher education, I have enjoyed tutoring. My strengths and passions are in math and science. Growing...
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Lafayette College - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Katherine: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...a long-distance independent study. I also scored a 2040 on my SAT's. Last year, I worked as a tutor in a classroom of high-school students at West Philadelphia. The focus of our sessions was on creating dramatic monologues to be performed at an Arts Festival. I have also worked as a teacher's assistant at Northern Virginia Community College. In this capacity, I worked with 25 students of disparate ages and backgrounds including a number of...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, English

Chi-Sun: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...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 later in life. In my teaching experience, when students actually learn the concepts and logic, not only does their math vastly improve, but they also learn to enjoy math, which is the ultimate goal. My qualifications include excelling at all high school math competitions including finishing second...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Holly: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...lived there for a year teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to a wide range of classes from Fundamentals for pre-kindergarteners to Business English for adults. During this time, I began tutoring college level students in Speaking, Listening, Reading or Writing with a specific topic focus. I also have experience teaching the Language Arts, Grammar, Essay Writing, Public Speaking and Debates, Literature, Phonics and Arithmetic here in San Diego. I find that I am...
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University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, History of Art

Katherine: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...I am a recent graduate of UC San Diego with a degree in Bioengineering and a minor in Chemistry. I have several years of experience tutoring math and SAT/ACT preparation as well as swim lessons. When I am not studying or tutoring I love being active with swimming, surfing, or riding my beach cruiser on the boardwalk! I also competed in college on the women's rowing team and I am an avid sports fan! Go...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Biochemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Clayton: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...passionate in tutoring the sciences. I used to dislike the sciences until I was able to find an appreciation for them. I am fascinated by chemistry and biology because of their complexity . I find that the key to enjoying science classes is being able to see the big picture and how science concepts fit into everyday life. In teaching any subject I like to first explain the concept or problem in depth and then...
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments

Aaron: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
Hello! I am graduating UCSD with a degree in Computer Science. I have interviewed at many major technology companies such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and more. In addition to programming, I have a love for business and I intend on getting my MBA in a few years.
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
GMAT: 730

Alex: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...San Marcos. My favorite areas in which to tutor would hands down be statistics and research methods. As a tutor, I value the interaction with students, as I love to be a mentor and provide guidance in both academics and life management strategies. I have many other interests outside of academia, including rock climbing, juggling (I can juggle 7 balls), playing guitar and piano, snowboarding, riding my road bike, going on hikes, and playing board...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
CSU San Marcos - Master of Arts, Experimental Psychology

Yunkai: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
A passionate college student who majors in Statistics and minors in Computer Science Engineering.
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 35

Daniel: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...- before learning each new topic. My approach to tutoring thus focuses less 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 in teaching people of different ages and...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 34

Brian: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...preparation. My favorite subject to teach is Organic Chemistry because I find it intriguing. It's like a visual puzzle and reactions are the steps to solve it. I believe any person can learn any subject; it just has to be explained in the way that they need to hear it. It's the Teacher's job to figure out how to get through. I love explaining things in a visual manner because that's what makes the most...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 770

Kyle: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...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 for civics and love teaching government, especially since I have had real-world experience working on political campaigns. Every AP student I have tutored, in english, history and government, has passed their exams with a three or higher. I am very proud of...
Education & Certification
Denison University - Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government
ACT Science: 32

Sabrina: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...analyzing samples from performance animals, looking for illicit drugs using thin-layer chromatography. I left Florida to start a Masters Degree program at the University of Georgia, working with molecular biology techniques to attempt to identify the gene of interest in a cerebellar abiotrophy in pure-bred dogs. While I did that, I completed training as an Emergency Medical Technician and took coursework in Wilderness Search and Rescue at the University of West Georgia. I started a...
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University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Zoology/Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
University of Georgia - PHD, MS, DVM/PhD (Veterinary Pathology)
SAT Math: 780

Jose: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...wide variety of subjects. I spend a significant amount of time tutoring students in math courses, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry. In addition, I grade and review assignments which allows me to better identify areas for improvement and tailor my tutoring approach to fit the student’s needs. I have a noted ability to build rapport with students and am genuinely interested in seeing them improve and excel. As a tutor, my teaching style is adaptive...
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San Diego State University - Bachelor in Arts, International Security & Conflict Resolution

Hannah: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...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 love to tutor math, mainly because it makes sense and is a lot of fun once it makes sense! My philosophy is to make learning fun, because loving school makes it way more bearable, and increases a students chance in success.... I believe...
Education & Certification
University of San Diego - Bachelor in Arts, Behavioral Neuroscience

Trevor: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...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 each week. When I am not teaching or tutoring you...
Education & Certification
Loyola College Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SDSU - Master of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
GRE Verbal: 167

Amy: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...finished my Master's degree in Oceanography/Marine Geology. While completing my degree, I was a teaching assistant for several courses where I helped college students learn concepts, test their understanding, and also boost their confidence in the material. During my research, I used a variety of Math skills on a daily basis. I'm excited to assist in your tutoring needs as we work towards your academic goals, but also to promote an interest in learning.
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Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, Geology
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Master of Science, Chemical and Physical Oceanography

Dore: La Jolla tutor
Certified Tutor in La Jolla, CA
...of topics while enjoying the process of learning as well. Being able to figure out what study methods worked best for me (regardless of the subject I was studying) is the reason that I believe I was successful in my undergraduate studies and is crucial in any kind of learning in my opinion. I strongly feel that focusing on what a person enjoys and using their strengths toward their advantage is the only way to...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Physiology and Neuroscience
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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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