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Clara: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...younger students at a weekly Girl Scout program in Watts. In high school, I tutored for the SAT as well as teaching swimming lessons for over four years, so I am very confident in my ability to make complicated topics understandable. My favorite area is standardized testing. I love the look on a student's face...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Caroline: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...both academic subjects and test preparation, I am highly adaptable to different learning styles and cater my teaching methods to meet student needs. Apart from being flexible, I am also very accessible for additional questions or help that is needed. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, exploring my city and watching movies.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 800

Travis: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect answer, they attain a better understanding of why an answer is wrong and how to arrive at the correct one. I specialize in essay...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Chandler: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...students with their education. There is little that is more rewarding than aiding a struggling student successfully. In high school, I was a member of the National Honors Society and relished the opportunities that organization provided me to tutor others. I love learning, and I love sharing that with others. What better way to engage...
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Occidental College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Rebecca: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Alan: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...tutor the Math and Science portions of the SAT. My favorite subjects to teach would be the ACT science portion, as well as US History. My tutoring style involves a lot of preparation work as well as review. I believe that the best way for students to learn, and it has helped me as well,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Biology
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 36

Cameron: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...very patient instructor and an effective communicator. As my dad was a high school math teacher, I also learned a few things from him about how to teach difficult subjects to students. Since I am in medical school, I obviously love science involving anything that has to do with the body, so I would be...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Biological Sciences
University of Southern California - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Anna: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing....
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790

Wen: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...My goal is to create a comfortable studying zone for my students. Depending on every individual need, my teaching technique will also be different. For students who only want to pass the language exam, I will try to meet with them before their exam in order to strengthen their memory. For students who are highly...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, communication studies
University of Southern California - Master of Science, Communication Management

Ayesha: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...role model, exemplifying how well-educated/smart/happy they too can be in 5 years (at my age). I generally prefer tutoring SAT math, Geometry, and Algebra 2; using mathematical reasoning to approach a challenge appeals to me because it's a skill that requires experience. I enjoy helping students reach the answer, emphasizing not the final solution, but...
Education & Certification
Pasadena City College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry

Tina: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...America teacher for a couple of months. After completing two Master degrees in business and bioscience, I worked as a product manager in the medical device industry for the past 10+ years. My kids are now four and six, and I decided to take some time to be a stay-at-home mom to be more involved...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Biology, General
Claremont Graduate University - Masters, MBA, MBS

John: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and games instead of as an intellectual brick wall. I firmly believe that the majority of people can find great joy in academics once they discover the individual...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Lily: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...consulting for small businesses as needed on the side. I have done many presentations in front of boards of directors, taught a high school and college class and kidz church with kids ranging from 4-12 yrs old. I also organized and co-lead a Kool Kidz program reaching out to a low-income community of kids from...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Business Admin

Ema: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...My favorite math topic is algebra, particularly because of its usefulness in solving real-world word problems. In addition to mathematics, I find joy in teaching/elucidating Shakespeare to high-school students. As a classically trained actor, I find it fun to tackle Shakespeare’s dense texts from a performance and character-driven perspective. In my spare time, I enjoy...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Graham: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...LSAT and bar exams. A great tutors listens and offers advice that helps someone and inspires confidence and enjoyment in learning. I'm easily approachable and available on and offline. I have worked with people from different parts of the country and world and am familiar with different strategies to help you get the best results...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of San Diego - PHD, Law

Whitney: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...learner myself, I have always had to create tools, draw pictures, or make games for myself in order to learn, and I bring that to my tutoring style. I truly believe that any student has the capacity to learn and excel in academics--it's up to the tutor/teacher to find a creative way to teach! The...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 740

Hope: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...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 2015.
Education & Certification
Point Loma Nazarene University - Bachelor in Arts, Nutrition and Food

Ameer: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...tutoring, I have cultivated the strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills necessary to ensure that students succeed. My primary subjects as a tutor include English Writing and Composition, History, Political Science and Government, Literature, SAT Verbal and Writing, and Social Science. I strongly believe in making the learning experience both interesting and fruitful for my...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History (Double Major)
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 740

Karl: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...math is very strong, that means nothing if I can not pass it on to people learning the subjects. That is where I take pride in my abilities though - my students over the years consistently praised my ability to take complex ideas and break them down into relatable and manageable ideas. I have seen...
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelors, Chemistry
Mercy College - Masters, Adolescent Education

Layan: Westdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Westdale, CA
...but my strengths are test prep, studying and time management skills, and reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
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