Award-Winning Tutors serving Westwood, CA

...versatile in the subjects I teach, and I possess a compassionate understanding of what it takes to be a good teacher. There have been times in my life when I was also the struggling student. Therefore, I understand both sides of the equation, and I strive to reach that wonderful moment where they feel as if they 'get it' and feel good about themselves with confidence in their abilities in a particular subject. To me,...

...for nearly two years now as a professional tutor, and have thorough experience with a range of subjects and standardized test formats. I also write pop culture articles on the side, and aspire to be a college professor of literature; consequently, I most enjoy teaching English and composition, and pride myself on being able to break down essay-writing to its most fundamental, obvious-as-peanuts basics. When I am not saving children from the abyss of school-related...

I'm a communications professional with a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane University, a master's degree in journalism from USC and a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have two years of professional tutoring experience and thrive on guiding students to that "aha!" moment.

...general biology, hematology and histology. All of these experiences have helped me build great patience to be a good teacher. I have had students as young as five and up to age forty-five. I do accommodate students who have special needs by being extra patient and making sure I can help anyway I can. It is really fun for me to teach as it runs in my blood. Both my mother and father were teachers...

I have worked both as a volunteer tutor helping underprivileged students and as a private in-home tutor. I have mainly tutored students in math, helping them break down unclear textbook material into understandable steps. I enjoy using my understanding of the subject matter to help others understand it better. I have a B.S. from UCLA in marine biology.

...hear their own voice in their writing and bring that with them to the next step in their careers. I believe I'm uncommonly well-suited for being an English tutor because I've come from a place of not really being able to write. I got a C my first quarter of English in high school, and since then, I've averaged an A- in my college English courses. I have a personal investment in helping people with...

...Nutrition. Since graduation, I moved to Los Angeles to serve with AmeriCorps through the American Red Cross where I taught disaster preparedness and helped with disaster recovery. Throughout my undergraduate education I traveled to the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua with Outreach360 on seven trips to teach Spanish Literacy and Public Health. I returned several times and witnessed the power of education in transforming impoverished communities. At North Carolina State University, I taught children how to...

...athlete in Track and Field. Being an athlete has instilled in me, the drive to succeed in every circumstance. I have worked with many students of all ages and was able to inspire them to strive to be successful in and out of the classroom. While working with students at Granada Hills Charter High School, I would hear my kids say the same thing when attempting to help them- which was either "I'm confused" or...

...is so important to me and I feel like tutoring has a more personalized approach. I tutor English. My main focus is writing which is such an important skill in this day and age, I mean you use it for everything. My teaching philosophy is if you aren't trying to engage the student then they won't try to engage you! It is very import to have fun when you're teaching! Happy students learn faster and...

...in business school at Duquesne University and subsequently worked in wholesale banking and investment banking. My approach to teaching economics is that you cannot live in the US and not have a basic understanding of economics. The terminology and the drawing of graphs may elude you, but the concepts are embedded in you. I use aspects of my students lives and their interests to create meaning. Economics can be fun and economics can be exciting...

...and want to use what I have learned to help others succeed in math classes. As part of my experience in college, I was a supplemental instruction leader and involved in math reader programs, which developed my teaching skills in different levels of mathematics. Even after I graduated, I still continued to do small group teaching in a private education institute and some one-on-one tutoring. When I see my students are struggling with math, I...

...enjoy meeting people of all ages and backgrounds and learning about their lives and experiences. I have always been an introspective person, and have constantly strived to improve myself as a person, along with the people that I choose to surround myself with. I hope to pass along the skills and knowledge that I have accumulated in my own academic path to younger students to help them succeed in their educational endeavors.... I believe that every...

I'm a PhD student in Psychology at Fordham University. My areas of expertise are Psychology, Mental Health, Research, and Writing. I have a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, a bachelor's degree in Finance from Penn State University, and experience working on Wall Street (investment management) as well as teaching English. As a tutor I hope to make learning fun and interesting, and build my students' skills and confidence.

I'm a licensed KY pharmacist (PharmD), have a master in public health (MPH), and have tutored and/or taught students since I was in middle school. I have a passion for teaching and want to make sure my students are confident in accomplishing their academic goals. For more info about me and what I do full-time, go to www.CandaceOlusola.com. NOTE: I do not tutor or answer work-related messages during the Sabbath hours (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset).

...experience tutoring a variety of subjects at the middle school level. I am in education because it is a constantly changing field where one can always work on improving one's teaching. I enjoy the challenges of teaching and tutoring because it means that no two days are ever the same. In addition, I enjoy using research based methods in education. I also believe in empowering students to reach their goals. I enjoy cooking on my...

...try to capitalize on their strengths while encouraging them to improve in areas they may traditionally find challenging. Endowing a student with confidence in themselves through patience and support is the best way not only to improve academic performance, but also transform them into lifelong learners. I try to share not only my passion for knowledge with students, but also my love of sports (football, baseball, and softball), action films, and global affairs. Seeing students...

...more. After receiving my Bachelor's in Science from UC San Diego in Biochemistry, I decided to pursue a profession in health care. I felt that by going into health care I can utilize my passion for biology to help others in need. I decided on Optometry and currently I am attending Marshall B. Ketchum University to obtain my Doctor of Optometry degree. I absolutely love where I am and want to help others achieve their...

...is Alexis and I am from Spain. I love to teach my language and my culture. I've been living in Santa Monica for 7 years now, and I always get passionate when I talk about Spain and the Spanish culture. I can help you in whatever you need to improve your Spanish (from basic level to high level; exams; conversation; listening; grammar; etc). Let's start speaking together in Spanish. It will be fun.... Have a good...

...areas they're struggling in and discuss any misunderstandings of the textbook material. I hope to provide an understanding into the often hard to grasp natural world. I am also a lover of fine arts and can often be found spending my free time at a local art or natural history museum. I am currently a graduate student and am also a scientist at the City of Hope where I hope to earn a PhD while...

...few months away from earning a B.S. in biochemistry at California State University of Fullerton. During my time as an undergraduate, I tutored both high school and college level students. I tutored mainly biology and chemistry (CP, honors, AP and SAT II), as well as college level chemistry and biology. Being a student myself, I believe that each student has the potential to excel academically as long as he/she works hard. My teaching philosophy is...