
Keith: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...Northwestern University School of Law and am in my fifth year of practicing law in California. I am originally from the Los Angeles area and attended UCLA for my undergraduate degree in political science. Since graduating law school, I worked at both a major law firm and a small law firm until I was appointed as an attorney for a federal judge (a.k.a. “law clerk” position). I primarily tutor clients for LSAT preparation. I scored...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Northwestern University School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law

Julia : Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...others, specifically on a one-on-one basis. I teach students by working together, encouraging practice, requiring them to demonstrate what they've learned, and verbalizing positivity towards their success. I am a tutor for HSPT, ISEE, SSAT, SAT Writing, SAT Mathematics, and Algebra 1 and below. My favorite subject to tutor is math because it is a subject where you can, without ambiguity, prove that something is exact and correct. In my spare time, I enjoy playing...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, General Biological Sciences

Eric: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...student enrolled in aerospace engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I am highly proficient in mathematics and an expert in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. I tutor students for the ACT and SAT math sections as well as the calculus AP tests which I have a great amount of experience in scoring a 5 on both calculus AB and calculus BC. I tutor anyone from a pre algebra level up through calculus, linear algebra,...
Education & Certification
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Kevin: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a fourth year transfer student at UCSB pursuing a BA in Psychology. I transferred from Pierce College in my hometown of Woodland Hills, CA. I have an Associate's Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects but particularly love algebra because I enjoy the feeling of victory that comes from teaching a student how to solve equations. Outside of tutoring I love playing soccer, watching movies, and traveling.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Aaron: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...you have learned it! I am currently tutoring Middle school math, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, ACT Science, and writing college essays/editing papers. Although I love teaching the logistics of the sciences, especially in ACT format, I find passion in helping students perfect their writing skills and develop strong, academic papers. Outside of school, I love playing sports such as volleyball, track, basketball, and baseball as well as going on hiking trips and adventures. I am...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Bio-Psychology

Ashley: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...many subjects and love sharing my passion for learning and engaging with our wondrous world with others. I believe deeply in the power of compassion and human connection and think that a kind and open-hearted presence is one of the greatest gifts we can give to those around us. My goal is to make learning a truly enjoyable experience and to offer instruction that is warm, empowering, and tailored to meet each student's unique gifts...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Garrett: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
Garrett Hazelwood recently completed a term as interim prose editor of The Southern Review. His MFA is from Louisiana State University, where he taught English composition and was the 2017 and 2018 recipient of the Kent Gramm MFA Award for Literary Nonfiction. He's currently at work on an essay collection about his experiences as a commercial fisherman in Alaska.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, English
Louisiana State University and Agricultural Mechanical College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Jeremy: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...high school and middle school levels. My focus as a teacher is to create a well-rounded student who can think critically, handle problems, and can participate in a modern society in a lasting a meaningful way. My classroom has always been one that has been focused on independent learning. I push my students to invest in themselves, and I try to occupy my time as a mentor who encourages and pushes my students to be...
Education & Certification
CSU Chico - Bachelor in Arts, History

Drey: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...ranging from ages 8-18, I have ample experience working and communicating with children. People usually come to me for help with the introduction to economics courses as well as all sorts of accounting courses. Accounting problems are really just simple step by step processes that follow a few principles and I love showing students how these principles relate to what seems like a complicated accounting problem. I honestly believe the more people who understand economics...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, Economics Accounting

Haley: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. I majored in history and completed a high honors awarded thesis. I am passionate about academia and education. In university I taught my own accredited course and worked as a research apprentice. I also work as an essay specialist helping high school students with their college admissions and scholarship essays. I am excited to bring my teaching and educational experience to you.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History

Panagiotis: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
Teaching is one of my favorite activities. I have spend several hours developing tools and methods that help the students understand the material.
Education & Certification
University of Crete - Bachelor of Science, Physics
University of Crete - Master of Science, Physics
University of Crete - Doctor of Science, Physics

Bryan: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...and foremost about establishing relationships. I genuinely and deeply care about the students with whom I work, which creates a reciprocal relationship that I think is the foundation for establishing an education for students. The students I work with know I want the best for them, that everything I do for them is a gift for them because I care about them and want them to succeed. I got my education at the University of...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Psychology and History
University of California-San Diego - Masters in Education, Education

Asusena: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
There are different ways to teach a student, you just need to be patient and learn how the student learns best.... Every child can be successful. We just need to encourage and never give up on them.... In my first session, I like to break the ice so the student feels comfortable with who is tutoring them.
Education & Certification
Oxnard College - Current Undergrad, CSU: Transfer - Nursing Administrator

Patricia: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
Helping students of all ages and backgrounds is both fun and rewarding for me. I believe that my success is measured by my students' success! So, I am determined to bring out the best in my students, and support their dreams.
Education & Certification
Adelphi University - Bachelor in Arts, Communications Technologies
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, English

Danny: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of California-Riverside. I am great at subjects revolving around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I am also skilled at technical writing and college level English. I am a great listener. My hobbies are: Making/Playing video games, cooking, and socializing.
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Antoinette: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...I like to make learning fun and interesting by finding topics people can relate to, and I think hands-on and interactive lessons are key to student success. For English Learners, it is important to incorporate a person's first language and culture into lessons as a way of assimilating and adapting new practices. Learning a new language doesn't mean forgetting our first language, so we want to embrace it and use it as a learning tool...
Education & Certification
California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor of Education, English

Rebecca: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...the right words to thoughts. I like to help people get past these barriers and unleash their inner voice! Sometimes, though, people have other, more specific barriers to overcome (like passing a test!), and I love being able to help people with these objectives as well. Besides teaching and literature, I have that keeps me busy. I'm a runner and a swimmer, also like biking and hiking and some recreational sports. I like to dance...
Education & Certification
Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy

Austin: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
My primary goal is to help students become independent, comfortable, and confident in the fields they are studying. I love helping people get to the "aha" moment when they really understand what's being taught. In my experience, one of the most important parts of tutoring is setting clear expectations at the beginning and working toward a common goal. Given the right goals and assistance, I truly believe that anyone can master any of the subjects...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Computer Science: Bioinformatics

Josh: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...home cook and runner. I also love crossword puzzles and spicy food. I feel that the most valuable aspect of education is learning how to think in different ways and approach problems from various perspectives. Even if a few years from now, you cannot quite remember how to graph an equation, at one point you thought through how to present information in a form that is easier to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation"...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition

Kaley: Santa Barbara tutor
Certified Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...been working with kids since high school. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
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