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Sam: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...for four Los Angeles Superior Court Judges. Since I finished my undergraduate degree, I have tutored many high school and college students in essay writing and test prep. In particular, I love helping people improve their writing. While there are undoubtedly many great tutors in the area, I believe I bring a unique perspective with my legal writing experience. With this background, I strive to help students not only improve their academic performance in the...
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Virginia School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Verbal: 780
SAT Writing: 740
LSAT: 171
Kevin: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...how a certain method can be applied to a different situation. Outside of academia, I have a wide range of hobbies. I like to play badminton competitively and hike though mountain trails. Instead of video games, I opt for playing board games with my friends; my favorites would be Settler's of Catan and Carcassonne. I also like to build and detail Gundam plastic models and have even founded a plastic model club in Davis to...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Hope: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...graduate with a Bachelor's in Nutrition and a minor in Spanish from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where I competed on the tennis team for four years. I tutored throughout college for peers, high school students, and middle school students. I also taught private tennis lessons for six years after high school. I am very passionate about teaching! I have just applied to dental school and am planning to start in fall of...
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Point Loma Nazarene University - Bachelor in Arts, Nutrition and Food

Krista: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...USC in May of 2015. Education has always been an important part of my life and I love learning new things and helping others learn. I am passionate about the subjects that I tutor and I enjoy passing my enthusiasm for learning on to my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, camping, being outdoors, traveling, and doing yoga. My future goals include completing my graduate degree by August 2016 and becoming a...
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, Earth Sciences
University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Geographical Information Science and Technology
ACT English: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380

Erin: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
I am a PhD candidate in Art History working hard to finish my dissertation! I'm originally from the PNW, but I've spent the last 8 years living in New York. Experiencing different worldviews is very important to me. I've lived abroad in France and love to travel and explore new spaces and ideas. I'm a creative visual thinker and respect that everyone is different in their learning processes. ... To address higher order concerns while completing...
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The Evergreen State College - Bachelors, French
SUNY Stony Brook University - PHD, Art History

Justin: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...information at one time and I would break down information in a way that is easiest for them to digest. 2. mastery and dexterity Perhaps the most important skill any tutor and cultivate in a student is critical thinking. When a student finally comes to understand material, it is important that he or she is able to execute those concepts in different contexts and in different scenarios. When a student asks questions, I often times...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience and Physiology
University of Southern California - Master of Science, Global Medicine
SAT Math: 720

Pooja : Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...and physics in college. I graduated UC Irvine as a biology major and a psychology minor. I enjoy private tutoring because it gives me an opportunity to alter my teaching habits and see which style best fits the student's learning ability. I enjoy teaching math and sciences because I see them as a puzzle and a challenge for the students at first but can become a favorable subject once the material is understood.
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Math: 720

Julie: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...teaching as a lecturer and laboratory instructor at both a university and community college, I have worked with students from varying educational backgrounds. It is particularly important for me to identify the learning style that best fits each student and present concepts that will be most effective for him or her. I make an effort to provide the optimal learning environment by having an upbeat, friendly and non-judgmental attitude in hopes to inspire intellectual curiosity...
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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona - Bachelors, Microbiology
Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences - PHD, Biological Sciences

Angel: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...tutoring students while I was a full time student in high school. I have taught American-born Chinese students, Korean nationals, and other US Citizens looking to learn the language! During each tutoring session, individual students focused on different goals when it came to learning Chinese: some students only focused on conversation skills, some focused on preparations for exams given by our local Chinese schools. Transitioning to college, the tutoring continued. Students taking college Chinese classes...
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UMKC - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

James Spencer: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...in knowing. They are the study of the world around us and how it works to the most minute detail. That fascinates me. So much so that I achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry. It is my goal to put this same kind of passion, drive and excitement in all those around me. I hope that I will one day nerd out on math and science with all my students!... Learning is awesome, and...
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North Park University - Bachelors, Chemistry

Edward : Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...as a tutor for chemistry, biology, and physics. During my experience as a tutor, I learned how to address my student's needs to quickly adjust my explanation so that my student would understand. To improve myself, I attended work shops to learn more about tutoring and logged my progress in my journal. I still have things to learn, but that is what makes tutoring so enjoyable. Each session is different from one another and has...
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California State University-Fullerton - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Nicole: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...I received both Latin Honors (cum laude) and a nomination to the Phi Beta Kappa (P.B.K.) National Society. I have recently been accepted to medical school and plan to attend in August 2014. I have experience teaching in middle school and high school settings abroad in both the Philippines and Honduras. I have also tutored family and friends in the sciences throughout my college career. I am intelligent, articulate, patient, and motivating, which I believe...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, International Development Studies

Edgar: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...in various homework subject for five years now. Being only twenty myself, I find relating to the students very easily which in my opinion, is the greatest way to helping a student understand a lesson or an assignment. Besides tutoring, I have been lucky enough to design and teach my own curriculum for a summer high school course called "Spanish for Travelers." Outside of academia, I enjoy reading, watching, playing and analyzing basketball. It is...
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Hobart William Smith Colleges - Current Undergrad, Spanish

Aaron: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...my love for helping others achieve their academic goals has grown. I think it is one of 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...
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Cal State University Fullerton - Current Undergrad, Human Communications
Constanza: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...to gain great conceptual understanding in both the sciences and humanities. I have always had a passion for learning. My curiosity for knowledge has allowed me to study in the humanities, the sciences, and in music. Over the past six years I have had various opportunities to tutor students in these subject areas. My main goal for these students, as well as future students, is to gain conceptual understanding of the material.... I strongly believe that...
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Scripps College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Cathy: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...academic success. I have successfully taught both gifted students as well as students who have learning disabilities My specialty is science (Biology,Chemistry,Earth Science, Physical Science) but I am comfortable and have experience tutoring and teaching all subjects at the middle levels including math. I am passionate about tutoring because it allows me to witness genuine academic and personal growth in my students. I am organized, professional and have an outstanding work ethic. In my spare...
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State University of New York at Cortland - Bachelor of Science, Biology/Environmental Science
University of New England - Masters, Education
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Maggie: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...Master's at the University of Southern California in Medical Device and Diagnostics Engineering. I have experience in mentorship through high school volunteering as a mentor for freshman and other new students at the school. I also have mentorship experience through my roles as Team Leader and Supervisor for Purdue's new student orientation program, Boiler Gold Rush. These mentorship experiences have strengthened my open-minded, positive, patient, and friendly personality. I love meeting and interacting with mew...
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Purdue University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
University of Southern California - Master of Science, Medical Device and Diagnostics Engineering

Paul: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...I believe that knowledge is meant to be shared and what better way to do so than by tutoring! I've been trained and certified by both Cypress College and CSU Fullerton in tutoring techniques as well as supplemental instruction methodology. Therefore, I am well versed not only in the subject matter but the means in which to communicate it. My goal is to ensure that each student who comes to me for assistance is able...
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California State University-Fullerton - Bachelors, Biochemistry

Mark: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...immediately into teaching high school math. As it turned out, that didn't happen. I got side-tracked and, 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...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Math / Education
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Master of Science, Math / Statistics
Jonathan: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...class through core level biology. The second was a hands-on affair, in which I led students through the preparation of animal specimens for preservation in a museum. Through my experiences, I have discovered that the best way to learn and teach a subject is to tackle it with a variety of approaches. For example, students intimidated by the technical jargon of math often find problems easier to understand when symbols are replaced with words. Through...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Math: 720
GRE Verbal: 168
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