Certified Tutors From Pepperdine University

...when i was still in China. I was trained by a professional and my first student was British. He can speak fluent Mandarin now!! At the same time, I am a financial analyst. I graduated from Pepperdine University with my masters degree in Finance. I am good at math. I scored very well on my...

...developing a way of thinking and an enjoyment of learning, rather than rote memorization or endless worksheets. When I'm not helping a student achieve academic success, I volunteer with a therapeutic horseback riding program. I also love to build and drag race performance cars, snowboard, bake cupcakes, and spend quality time with my family and...

...is the vision I have for my students: that they will be prepared with the knowledge that math questions are tough, and that they will have the skills and confidence to find solutions to these problems without fear. Math is hard. It can be one of the most frustrating subjects because so much discipline is...

...I sincerely love helping students excel and master material. I wholeheartedly believe that if approached with patience, wisdom, and knowledge, it is very possible to instill in students a study method that could reroute their educational career for the better, or strengthen the one they already desire! I love science and I love teaching and...

...For the past three years, my focus has been on the latter three courses previously mentioned. Prior to becoming a high school teacher, I worked as an Outdoor Educator at Ocean Institute, and traveled throughout Western Europe teaching English as a Foreign Language classes in Greece, and England. I have a true passion for education...

...One size does not fit all, so why teach that way! There is nothing better than seeing a student's eyes light up when problems come together, which is partially why I especially love word problems. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and going to art museums. I also try to attend as many ballets...

...need and deserve. I teach most history subjects, English, writing, and study skills. I am at my best working with struggling learners who need to build the skills necessary to become lifelong learners. I believe each student has the capacity to learn. Often the struggles students have stem from a lack of academic literacy and...

...able to apply the concepts to their personal decision making directly. I believe that if many academic concepts are not internalized, their usefulness cannot be maximized. Consequently, my relationship with students is conversational where the student, through interactive discussions, more fully understands not only the meaning of the concept, but its real world application.

...guides. I have worked on many national curriculum projects and helped with a current k-8 Common Core Standards math series currently in schools throughout the United States. I am a credentialed teacher with over 20 years experience. Although, I have a strong preference for math, I was an elementary teacher and can help students learn...

...would be public speaking. Most people hate speaking in front of a crowd, and I used to count myself among them. What changed was that I realized no one wanted me to fail. The crowd was there to listen to me, and they all were rooting for me to get my ideas across clearly. Some...