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Gray: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
I am a recent graduate of the University of Virginia living in Los Angeles. While at UVA, I earned a 3.95 GPA and graduated my major program with Highest Distinction. I have eight years of tutoring experience (including starting my own tutoring program) and have worked with students of all ages. I'm looking forward to helping people with their studies in any way I can.
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Gregory: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...I'm a native Texan and current resident of Los Angeles. I'm pursuing a career in Television Writing and have always had a passion for learning and student engagement. I take a realistic, individualized approach to every student I mentor, making sure they understand the material, why they're learning it and how it applies to their life now and beyond. I'm inspired to work with hard workers who come prepared and motivated to get something out...
Education & Certification
Chapman University - Bachelor in Arts, Radio and Television
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34

Justin: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
As a college student, I understand what it takes to excel in education. I enjoy tutoring others because I was once was a young child being tutored by many people for subjects in math and language arts. I personally excel in tutoring elementary and middle school math, as well as elementary and middle school language arts. I am also knowledgeable in a portion of algebra based physics.
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Jacob: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...attended with the intention of graduated with a Biology Pre-Med degree. I had full intention to commit to both these parts of my life despite the sometimes overwhelming difficulty. Sometimes practice would leave me too exhausted to study some nights. Sometimes classes overlapped with my practices. The cycle never ended during my 4 years at the university, but I like many facing difficulty, I adapted. Having understanding coaches allowed me to practice at later by...
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University of La Verne - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Math: 34

Greg: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...below basic students are having a hard time understanding math concepts, far below basic students don't understand anything about math. Many can't count! At the end of year, in June, Harmony Elementary was one of highest scoring schools in California in math. It was because of me that the math scores changed so dramatically. Please see; YouTube anderson sequence system. (2 minutes and 36 seconds.) I can do the same for your student. Just because...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, History
National University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Jacy: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
Hi, I'm Jacy, a rising junior at Princeton University. I am currently studying Sociology with certificates in Theatre, Creative Writing, and Asian American Studies. Although I am based on the East Coast now, I grew up in Los Angeles and hope to return there after college.
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Simon: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...a Nursing Assistant. When I'm not working or studying, I'm usually running, practicing guitar, or cooking with my fiance. I love to teach as much as I love to learn. I have experience tutoring in math but would be more than welcome to help out in other subjects as well. I like to keep the atmosphere fun and engaging. If you would like to know anything else about me, feel free to contact me!... My teaching...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Sociology

Christopher: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
B.A. of Music Undergraduate from Michigan State University. Focus on Composition and Conducting. Studied at William Esper Studio in NYC. High passion for the arts, written and voiced. Can help with reading, writing, and math.... Every student learns differently. There is no blanket teaching technique that works 100% successfully for all. An engaged and active learning process always leads to the best results.... I'd definitely want to get to know them, and not just at a...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 31

Hope: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...of it as a rigorous academic exercise worth striving to ace. Working with adults on reading and writing skills proved to me that with enough encouragement and guidance, anyone can improve their language skills, at any age. I have over ten years experience as a professional writer, including grant writing, copywriting, ghost writing, et al. I love to help students with the fundamentals of the language, getting closer to seeing the magic I find in the...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, English
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Sherry: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in Psychology and Healthcare Management. I tutor a variety of subjects including test prep and AP courses. I enjoy working directly with students because I like to personalize my instruction and cater it to each student. By understanding your background, I hope to deliver instruction that will motivate you and help you conquer that next test or tricky concept. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Health Management and Clinical Assistance
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Elizabeth: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
I love helping people of all ages. I have a passion for writing and English and it's something that I love to share with others. I know how helpful tutors can be and I hope that I can help with these subjects.
Education & Certification
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona - Bachelor of Science, Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations

Paige: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
It is my belief that every student can succeed. I was a student who would not have succeeded had a teacher not noticed me struggling and given me extra help. Because of this, I want to become a teacher to help other students like myself who just need extra guidance. I am very passionate about mathematics education and hope to pass that joy on to others.
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Ziyu: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
I'm an affable chemistry-loving person whose joy come from delivering knowledge :D
Education & Certification
California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Colin: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...addition to being a fan, I've played hockey my entire life and love everything about the sport. I love hiking, playing frisbee, heading to the beach to watch a sunset, and have recently taken up distance biking. Currently, I'm training for a 1,000 mile bicycle ride through California to raise money to send children suffering from life threatening illnesses to The Painted Turtle, a Summer camp designed to house children with serious medical conditions.
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiotherapy

David: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...in order to solve the problem in its entirety. Additionally I scored a 5 on my AP Calculus AB exam while in high school so I'm familiar with the curriculum. In order to get a degree in biology I had to take courses in chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics along with biology. Most recently this culminated in taking the MCAT where I scored 131 (99th percentile) on Chemistry/Physics, Biology/Biochemistry, and Psychology/Sociology with a score of...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Janani: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...Technology (Caltech) with a BS in Biology. As an undergrad at Caltech, I was a TA for the introductory biology class and lab. I am able to tutor in a wide range of subjects and am passionate about helping students succeeding. I've never been that student who 'got things' right away, but I learned how to work hard and ask for help when I needed it. I hope to pass this on to my students.
Education & Certification
California Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
GRE Verbal: 165

Shoshana: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...field of education began while pursuing my undergrad degree at Northeastern University in Boston, where I tutored my peers in both Spanish and English. I continued to privately teach English while living in South America, and I teach private Spanish classes in my hometown of LA. My understanding and compassionate approach to tutoring provides a safe space for students to clarify and express their misunderstandings of the material, and I take great care to really...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Spanish
Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine - Current Grad Student, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Michael: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...mastery over their desired subject matter. After receiving my Bachelor's in English Writing from Azusa Pacific University and my Master's in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, the bulk of my tutoring experience comes from my work as a Consultant for Fuller's Writing Center. Working as a Consultant for Fuller's Writing Center has given me extensive experience in providing writing and editing instruction to graduate students, which I have also put to use as I have...
Education & Certification
Azusa Pacific University - Bachelors, English Writing
Fuller Theological Seminary - Masters, Theology
GRE Verbal: 164

Kelsey: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
An engineer by day, I'm hoping to help others expand and deepen their understanding of math. I've tutored math while earning my degree and really enjoyed the challenge of approaching problems from many perspectives.
Education & Certification
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Cambridge - Master of Engineering, Sustainability Studies

Lavyne: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...sessions would incorporate various kind of teaching materials, to create a more engaging learning environment. I believe interest is critical for long term learning; thus, my approach and teaching material would nurture students' interest in that subject. I have a Master's degree in Finance, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I also have experience teaching English and Math to students between 4 to 15 years of age. Before our tutoring session, I would love to...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Pepperdine University - Master of Science, Finance
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Pacific Palisades, along with its famous neighbors, Malibu and Santa Monica, is part of the city of Los Angeles and lies along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It's primarily residential with a population of some 27,000. One of its main features is its climate: cooler than inland Los Angeles during the hot summer months, sunnier and clearer skies than other coastal neighborhoods. Hollywood studios, only a few miles away, have used many sites in Pacific Palisades, particularly its high schools, as settings for TV and movie productions.
One of those high schools, Palisades Charter High School, ranks #92 in California rankings, #541 nationally and offers students Advanced Placement coursework and exams. For students who want to work on the advanced courses, expert online tutoring from Pacific Palisades, CA, tutors could help you work towards success in your test prep and coursework.
The number of students taking the SAT exam in preparation for college is well above the state average as is their average SAT score. Tutors in Pacific Palisades, CA., who offer tutoring sessions either in-person or online, can provide you the test prep assistance to potentially improve on test day.
The area has a number of prestigious universities which students may consider: UCLA, USC, Loyola Marymount, and right next door in Malibu is Pepperdine. Acceptance at these schools requires a great deal of preparation; You might improve your chances of getting into the best schools if you take advantage of Pacific Palisades tutors for either online or in-home private tutoring and test prep instruction.
Between beaches, parks, and being located near a major entertainment capital in Hollywood, there is plenty to keep you busy and entertained in and near Pacific Palisades. For outdoors activity, Will Rogers State Beach has volleyball courts, playgrounds, a bike path and a walkway. For quiet and reflection, next door in Malibu is the world famous Getty Museum.
Neither is there a shortage of spectator sports in the Los Angeles area. there are eight major league professional teams and several collegiate teams. Among the professional teams are the Los Angeles Dodgers in baseball, the Los Angeles Lakers in basketball, and the Los Angeles Rams in football. UCLA and USC field football, basketball, and baseball teams and a number of other sports teams.
With all the distractions of living in a major metropolitan area, personal tutoring can be invaluable. If you are looking for private online or in-home tutoring to potentially improve in class or pass that big exam, professional tutors in Pacific Palisades are skilled in instruction and test prep for all levels.
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