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Naama: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...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 found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730

Steven : Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...Kenyon, I also worked for two years as a Spanish teaching assistant, leading language and culture lessons with beginning-level students three times per week. I spent my junior year abroad in Santiago, Chile at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. As a language-learner and teacher, I'm aware of what areas of the Spanish language are most difficult for English speakers and how to effectively navigate challenging concepts. In addition to leading larger groups of students,...
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Sociology
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 32

Clara: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...teaching! I am a registered college science tutor at USC, and I also teach 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 when they realize that they don't...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Vishnu: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...English courses. As an avid reader and amateur writer, English has long been a favorite subject and I enjoy discussing alternative viewpoints and thoughts on contemporary and classic literature. Outside of the classroom and the board room, my favorite hobbies involve sports, movies, and my friends and family. Football, basketball, tennis and soccer are my favorite sports, both to play and watch. Having grown up in the mountains of West Virginia, I am an avid...
Education & Certification
West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance
GMAT: 780

Travis: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value 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 writing, elementary-high school math skills, college...
Education & Certification
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

Maria: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...am planning to become a neurological physical therapist. In school, I particularly enjoyed learning about the biological sciences 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...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Chandler: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...where I am majoring in Chemistry. I have a passion for teaching and engaging 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 others learning than tutoring?I enjoy video...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Alan: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...AP level, and the SAT II Biology E/M exam. I am also able to 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, is to constantly practice questions in...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Biology
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 36

Rebecca: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience 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 the filling of a pail, but...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Jacob: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...Tree People, and similar organizations. Over the course of my life, I've probably traveled more miles on a bike than I've driven. I once followed the route of an ancient Roman road, the Appian Way, across half of Italy on a bike. It took me almost 2 weeks and I'm writing a book about it. I've also started a few home businesses, and lately I've been reading a lot of books on sales and marketing....
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, Environmental Studies

Fady: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...I tend to implement in my tutoring sessions, and they have proved effective during my teaching career. I choose to interact with the family of the student and continually update them on the status of their student, as I believe that the family plays a crucial role as well as the tutor himself. Also, I approach my students in a very friendly way to eliminate any discomfort or stress the student might have. Finally, I...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
SAT Math: 710

John: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, Math, 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 approach that works for them. I...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Lily: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...and teens and am very patient. I am also a Christian and am doing 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 4-15 yrs old, mentoring and teaching...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Business Admin

Amanda: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...ranging from English and essay editing to Algebra and middle school math. But I am most passionate (and get most geeked out about) teaching science, especially topics in Biology and Life Science, because I love learning about how our living world works! My teaching philosophy revolves around students harnessing their strengths to become independent learners, and my job is to facilitate making those connections. Outside of education, I love spending time outdoors and doing yoga...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Psychology, Pre-Med
Loyola Marymount University - Unknown, Single Subject Teaching Credential

Cameron: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...them improve in their courses. During this time, I learned how to be a 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 very excited to assist with biology...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Biological Sciences
University of Southern California - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Julie: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...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 and...
Education & Certification
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona - Bachelors, Microbiology
Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences - PHD, Biological Sciences

Robyn: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...English. I like helping my students reach high fluency and comprehension levels, while having fun. During my time teaching English in South Korea, I especially liked being greeted with Hello, Robyn Teacher, by my youngest students every day and seeing their faces light up when it was time to sing English songs, learn phonics, or practice new scripts and role-plays. It was also a joy to see how excited and competitive my elementary and middle...
Education & Certification
California State University-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management

Christina: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...I have worked at the NIH and at Caltech as a bioinformatics researcher, and I am starting graduate 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Femke: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...studentswhether or not it's your strong suit. I believe that anyone can come to appreciate these arts, and get better at them, too. The strategies come first, then understanding, then improvement and appreciation. One such strategy is called scaffolding: we'll work through the text together, and I'll explain what I'm seeing as we go along. Then we do it again, with a different text, and you explain what you're starting to notice. We can apply...
Education & Certification
University of Alberta - Bachelors, English

Cristina: Fountain Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...are much more effective when the student is happy and engaged. My approach to tutoring is to listen carefully to each student so I can get a sense of what it is about the particular subject that they find challenging. I enjoy teaching, and I have tutored Spanish to native English speakers as well as taught English as a Second Language (ESL) for the state of Arizona. As someone who has learned both Spanish and...
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
U.T. Austin - Masters, Public Policy/Russian
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Fountain Valley is a suburban city stationed in Orange County, California. The middle-class residential area hosts a population of approximately 55,300. The suburban community is surrounded by Huntington Beach and the Santa Ana River on its southern and eastern ends, respectively.
Fountain Valley has six public school districts. The Huntington Beach Union High School District is one of the city's largest, serving approximately 16,000 students. Fountain Valley High is one of the top ranked secondary institutions in the area according to U.S. News and World Report. If you are falling behind, online tutoring in Fountain Valley, CA, is one way to potentially get caught up in your classes or test prep. Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology are two of the best universities in the state. U.S. News and World Report ranks them in the top 10 colleges in California. In-home or online private tutoring in Fountain Valley, CA, for both subject instruction and test prep might help you get into the best schools, including the aforementioned.
Several of the city's top attractions include Mile Square Regional Park and the Reptile Zoo. The zoo is an indoor education and entertainment facility that houses exotic and rare reptiles. It offers visitors the chance to have hands-on experiences with its reptiles. The parks of Fountain Valley are an accessible way to explore the city, featuring basketball courts and jogging courses. Heritage Park hosts a replica fire house. For sports enthusiasts, there's the Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park. The site has multiple racquetball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts, and more. It's a great destination to participate in your favorite athletic activities.
Less than 10 miles away is Huntington Beach. The beach is the perfect location to unwind and join in a variety of shoreline activities, such as volleyball, surfing, and swimming. In the area there is a community arts and cultural center called the Huntington Beach Art Center. The center showcases film screenings, lectures, and educational programming, among other services. It also helps create opportunities for local, regional, and national artists. You can explore your creative interests in all forms of media. There are also opportunities to volunteer and help organize special events and education programs.
Online or in-home tutoring in Fountain Valley, CA, might benefit anyone who wishes to have private one-on-one instruction for their test prep or school work. A tutor in Fountain Valley, CA, is available to potentially help you improve in all of your classes.
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