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Sara: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...college of their dreams. I have over seven years experience tutoring and teaching, and I pride myself in helping students become proficient and comfortable in English and history-related subjects and testing. I believe my professionalism and friendly approach greatly benefit my students' learning, and my years of living abroad in both Europe and Africa make me very comfortable interacting with people of all backgrounds. I look forward to making lessons interesting and being of service...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, European Studies

Michael: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...others - whether it be through tutoring agencies or study groups with friends. I find it extremely exciting to see others learn more, realize their full potential, and I'm always striving to a facilitate their "aha!" moments. With a strong background in math, physics, and programming, I believe these things are not just for one's career but to share as well! Past clients enjoy my teaching style where I try to look at the same...
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering

Christina: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...school this fall. My experiences as a student and scientist help me explain concepts and work through problems in a clear and engaging manner. I love teaching, and strive to make each personalized lesson enjoyable and productive. In addition to math and science, I can teach the skills and strategies students need to reach their goals on the ACT, GRE, or AP tests. I also enjoy working with elementary age students to increase reading and...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Tina: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...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 in their lives. Taking on tutoring jobs during my free time gives me the opportunity to interact and help others, which I really enjoy.... Every child...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Biology, General
Claremont Graduate University - Masters, MBA, MBS

Chris: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...Biology, Literature, Language and Composition, Environmental Science, Economics, US history, and Chemistry. I was the President of my high school's only tutoring club and only math club, Infinity Math Club, where I dedicated my time tutoring struggling students in all math levels. I was a tutor in my high school's RAMS program for all academic subjects. I love working with students and love to see them succeed in subjects that they once struggled in.... Every student...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 760

Brittany: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...Support Services as a tutor and mentor for my fellow students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Women's Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Writing, and Research. Few things are as rewarding to me as helping others to achieve their goals in and out of academia. I find that passing on healthy work and study skills provides the highest long-term success rate for my students, so they can continue being confident...
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University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Janea: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...Throughout my high school and collegiate career, I have worked with children and young adults of all ages. I have instructed small pull-out groups of students requiring additional academic support and mentored 25 “at risk” middle school youth through various character building activities. I have also implemented a system for children with social-emotional behavior issues to identify emotions and self-correct detrimental behaviors as well as supported individual student academic and personal needs. While in Costa...
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University of Idaho - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Brandon: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...passion of his is volunteering for the YMCA. He has been a summer camp counselor/director for the past 7 years, and just recently became an advisor with the youth government program aimed to develop public speaking/debate skills of high school students. Through his volunteer work he has gained a great appreciation for leading the lives of youth in any capacity he can. In his free time he is a devoted hometown fan of the UCLA...
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Pepperdine University - Bachelors, Physics

Mengyang: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...long conversations, read and write in Chinese already. Also I was a private GMAT tutor at the 'New Oriental School' which is the top English training institution in China. Both experiences gave me a lot of tutoring skills and made me a good teacher. My teaching philosophy is to make sure that my students really understand Chinese and the inner logic of the language rather than memorization. My goal is to open the beautiful Chinese...
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Wuhan University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Case Western Reserve University - Master of Science, Fianance

Naama: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...Linguistics Masters here in California. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730

Whitney: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...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 sciences are my specialty, as evidenced by my college major as well as my medical school preparation, but I have worked with students in...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 740

Franky: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...it presents itself in every area of study. I have been tutoring peers since my third year in high school and I never tire of it. I enjoy it when I lead students towards that "a-ha" moment where everything connects and they achieve a better understanding of the subject. I have been tutoring college math, algebra (1 and 2), calculus throughout high school and college. I like to think of my job as making myself...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Thomas: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...from the University of Georgia with Cum Laude honors and a BA in English, and I am currently an aspiring author. I've group-tutored at a middle school the last two years and have privately tutored over a dozen students during that same stretch. I've also worked with pre-teens and teenagers at youth camps the past two summers, gaining much experience and valued interaction with students of all personality types. I'm currently employed part-time with a...
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University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Math: 710

Mary: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...work, my goal is to help middle school and high school students develop the skills they need to be prepared for the next step in their education. In addition to tutoring the details of the particular subject, I feel it is important to help students learn how to think critically and gain confidence in their academic abilities. It is a pleasure for me to contribute to that process of learning. In addition to education, I...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Maria: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...and art. I love to draw and always try to find fun ways to integrate visual learning into my tutoring sessions. I also have experience with the ACT and GRE standardized tests and would love to assist any student who is trying to prepare for success on either. Standardized tests are a drag but studying for them doesn't have to be! I love ice cream and comics and am excited to start working and learning...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Chrishon: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...minor is Spanish Language and Literature (after studying abroad for a year in Madrid, Spain). I graduated from Washington & Lee University School of Law (ranked #24 among law schools at the time). As a tutor, I have worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Charlotte, NC; the Lexington City Schools Reading Program in Lexington, VA; and Let's Read in Los Angeles. Outside of work, I read biographies about modern comedians and politicians. I also...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Washington and Lee University - Juris Doctor, Law

Tito: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...University of Southern California in May 2014 with a B.S in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and a minor in Law and Society. I am able to tutor in multiple science subjects, standardized tests (SAT, ACT) and social sciences (public health, political science). I would be happy to help with any age. I help students by getting to know their background and understanding of the subject and helping them build upon that knowledge base through...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Mayank: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...Business Economics. Since graduation, I scored within the top 2% on the LSAT, spent a few years working at leading investment bank, and I am currently building a technology startup. I have significant tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects from math, biology, test prep (SAT / LSAT), finance, and economics. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing sports, and watching reruns of my favorite 90s / early 2000s tv shows
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Business Economics
LSAT: 170

Matthew: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...Pre-dental student over time because I loved learning about the sciences. I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects, including Chemistry, Biology, and Math. I have worked with students of all ages. My belief is that if the student understands the material presented, it is much easier to learn and incorporate. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports; mainly basketball. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind and a healthy mind can do powerful...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/ Pre Dental

Patrick: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, CA
...people as the safeguard of order and liberty." This statement gives me great inspiration as I work with my students. As a tutor, I have worked with students from ages 5 to 25. I tutor many academic subjects, but my favorites are always History, Social Science, English, and Literature. I love these subjects because I often feel they are our greatest keys to understanding why the world behaves as it does. I have taught numerous...
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Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies
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Westwood, California, has a population of around 1600 people. The town is built on lava flows from the Cascade Mountain Range volcanoes. The area was built up from the logging industry, and the town has a rich history. It was created to be an operations center from the Red River Lumber company in 1913, and the town grew with the company. Westwood, California, is the home of the mythical logger Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.
Are you ready to meet and exceed your educational goals? Westwood, CA, tutoring could help you pursue academic excellence and surpass your goals. Westwood is the home of the Westwood Unified School District, which contains the Fletcher Walker Elementary School and Westwood High School. Between these two schools, there are just fewer than 200 students. The area also has the Westwood Charter School and the Red River Community Day School. The nearest place of higher education is Lassen College, around a half hour away in Susanville. No matter what school you attend, one way to potentially improve on that important exam is by connecting with a private Westwood, CA, tutor who has both in-home and online tutoring experience in instruction for test prep. To potentially improve your score on that important exam, take advantage of an online or in-person tutoring session with a Westwood, CA, tutor who is skilled in test prep for students at all levels.
Does your family have an interest in the history of the area? The Westwood Museum tells the history of how the logging industry developed the town and the myth of Paul Bunyan. The Geffen Playhouse is another local favorite activity, with a variety of wonderful performances put on throughout the year. The town is very close to and mostly surrounded by the Lassen Volcanic National Park. This park has several campgrounds, lakes, and volcanoes. It is a great location for snowshoeing or stargazing, and you may love to hike through the area's wonderful scenery. Lassen Peak is the largest plug dome volcano in the world, which is also a major draw to the park. In Lassen Volcanic National Park, you are able to find active mud pots and hot springs. It is one of the few areas in the world where all four types of volcanoes can be found.
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