
Jing
Certified Tutor
...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 GMAT and would love to...
Education & Certification
Master of Arts, Finance

Alissa
Certified Tutor
...the world to work with and teach the neediest students, and it's why I am so excited to be a Varsity Tutor! With students, I focus on 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Creative Writing
Masters, Philosophy of Language and Ethics

Brandon
Certified Tutor
...Spanish. I find economics fascinating and really enjoy talking about the science of the US economy. During college, I spent a year studying in Argentina and came to love South American culture. I'd like to live there again someday. I also like to ski (Tahoe is my favorite place), run on dirt trails around Black...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Jocelyn
Certified Tutor
...study skills, and time with fellow students! I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a specialization in Business Management. I also graduated Pre-Med and am currently preparing for my MCAT, in hopes of 2016 medical school matriculation! In the meantime, I enjoy tutoring all ages ~ specifically in science & math! I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Management, Pre-med

Jessica
Certified Tutor
...undergraduate studies were completed at Pepperdine University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a focus on Marine biology and Ecology. Additionally, I also hold California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Biology. My credential program was completed at California State University San Marcos. Since completing the credential program in 2008, I have...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Master of Arts, Biology, General
State Certified Teacher

Taryn
Certified Tutor
...at all levels and I am a down-to-earth and compassionate teacher. My tutoring style is adapted to each student to focus on the specific areas of improvement. 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
PHD, Chemistry

Michelle
Certified Tutor
...had the wonderful opportunity to study in France and spend a semester in London. Finding a positive learning environment where I was able to thrive was a turning point in my life and shifted my career route towards education. Following graduation, I earned a Masters of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University. I also earned...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Masters, Education

Tom
Certified Tutor
...directly or certainly indirectly to it. My teaching philosophy and resultant style is focused on the student being 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Masters in Business Administration, Executive

Felicia
Certified Tutor
...grade level. I help struggling students "see" mathematics and do math using their own learning style. I have a full functioning math lab with many kinds of manipulatives and can share online resources as well. I have authored multiple text books, standardized test items, and test study guides. I have worked on many national curriculum...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Education

Vinh
Certified Tutor
...tutor, I see myself as a guide through unknown terrain. The journey across is yours to make; I am just here to help you get to your destination. I have been tutoring since High School working with middle school students to improve their reading and writing abilities. In college, I would help draft essays and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology

Junyuan
Certified Tutor
...attained my Bachelor of Science in Math at Pepperdine University. I have been tutoring math for three and a half years now, including Calculus, Differential Equations, and Algebra. I also have taken and tutored many standardized tests, including AP Calc, A-Level Math/Further Pure Math, and GRE Quantitative Analysis. In addition, as a Chinese native speaker,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
PHD, Mathematics

Justin
Certified Tutor
...strength as an instructor is the ability to break difficult concepts down into simple pieces, and to explain them in logical step-by-step patterns. All tasks, big or small, and regardless of the subject, can be managed successfully when there is a well thought-out plan of attack. As your tutor I develop these types of plans,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

Adrienne
Certified Tutor
...every other year. My most recent adventure was a trip to Italy! My teaching philosophy is to take complex concepts and simplify them by learning a step by step process followed by demonstrations and student practice. Many times students have challenges in math because they are missing a step. As a tutor, it is my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Math
Masters, Secondary education

Reuben
Certified Tutor
...Language. I also hold an Msc in Global Media and Communications from the London School of Economics and an MA in Global Communications from the University of Southern California. I tutor most elementary and middle school subjects and also Algebra, AP (and non-AP) US History, and ESL. I have tutored elementary, middle and high school...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, German and International Studies: Intercultural Communication
Masters, Global Media and Communication

Savannah
Certified Tutor
...I began teaching at the university level during my second year of graduate school. It was during this time I added literature to my repertoire of tutoring, and have found that a composition approach to literary tutoring is both fun and effective. I just finished my graduate work in May, moved to Virginia Beach, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, English

Robert
Certified Tutor
Inmyexperience,theformationofcognitivematurity,andthussociability,dependson one'scapacitytoseeone'sownrealityasasingleperceptionamongavalidplurality.Thestudy ofotherculturesandlanguagesthusopensthepossibilityforindividualstoseebeyondthe centralityoftheirownlives,anessentialriteofpassageinbecomingamatureandfairhuman being.Asateacher,Ihopetosharemyknowledgewithstudentsastheyfindnotonlytheirown viewoftheworld,butalsodiscoverthemyriadviewsaroundthem. Ihopetoaccomplishthisgoalbyformingmeaningful,respectfulbondswitheachofmy students.Inthissense,Ihopetoformmentor/menteerelationshipsinwhichIguidelearners alongtheirpathoflanguageandculturalacquisition.However,Ialsoemphasizetheroleof learnersinthisrelationship,whohelptoguideme,lettingmeknowthebestwayto communicatenotonlyempiricalknowledge,butlessonsaboutlifeaswell. Nowmorethaneverwehavethetechnologicalmeanstoenableandenhance cross-culturalcommunication.Oureducationalsystemsvalueforeignlanguages.Business opportunitiesprovideincentivesforstudentstolearntheselanguages.Iplantousethecurrent educationalandbusinessenvironmentnotonlytoprovidehighqualitylanguageacquisition skills,butenablestudentstoseethevalueinworld viewsandopinionsthatmaydifferfromtheir own.... Teaching Philosophy Robert Hultgren “The limits of my language are the limits of my world.” Ludwig Wittgenstein In my experience, one of the most important things that students can learn is the validity of another’s opinion. Now more than ever, it is paramount that we learn to communicate with one another and cross culturally. In the 20th and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
PHD, Spanish

Brandon
Certified Tutor
...school in Malibu focusing primarily on math and science. Another 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics

Meredith
Certified Tutor
...have always had a passion for learning and knowledge, and I hope to impart that passion to others through tutoring. My academic interests include languages, politics, and literature. In my free time I enjoy to read, watch films, and travel when I can. I spent a year studying in Lausanne, Switzerland. I am friendly, dynamic,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Studies

Brenda
Certified Tutor
I am a great tutor because I am patient and I am attentive to my students needs. I specialize in teaching English and languages to students of all ages. I have spoken Spanish for 43 years, German for 38 years and French for 37 years.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Latin American Studies, German, French
Bachelors, Elementary Education

Mitchell
Certified Tutor
...and talented Middle School, where compassionate and encouraging teachers nurtured my lifelong love of learning. In High School, I was enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in addition to multiple AP courses. Thanks to my supportive teachers, classmates and tutors, I was able to graduate High School with a perfect 4.0 GPA as Valedictorian...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Business & Economics
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