
Evan
Certified Tutor
...east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor, I specialize in teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing, English, Spanish,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science (Psychology Focus)

Frances
Certified Tutor
...in northern California and Beijing, China. In college, I majored in English and Philosophy/Politics/Economics, but I am passionate about a variety of subjects including math and Mandarin Chinese. Outside of class, I interviewed prospective applicants in the Pomona College Admissions Office and tutored my peers through the writing center. My tutoring philosophy is that boosting...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English; Philosophy/Politics/Economics

Whitney
Certified Tutor
...to apply to medical school and hope to continue working with kids as a pediatrician. I have over 7 years of tutoring and mentoring experience, working with students from 2nd to 12th grade. I am passionate about working with students and being able to connect with them as a near-peer. My goal is to help...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Gabriel
Certified Tutor
...years I have been here I have started a professional acting career in films, plays, commercials and other fun arenas. I love teaching and learning in just about any subject but I am most fond of languages, literature History - there's just so much humanity and adventure and passion and awesomeness and...we'll you catch my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Theatre (Spanish Minor)

Claire
Certified Tutor
...in Teaching from USC (Multiple Subject/K-6) and a B.A. in Music from Pomona College. I have taught individual and group violin lessons from age 3 to adults throughout L.A., and I have taught general music in the Lawndale School District and at YOLA (Youth Orchestra L.A.) at HOLA (Heart of LA youth center in the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music
Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching (Multiple Subject)
State Certified Teacher

Ryan
Certified Tutor
...with each individual student. I enjoy helping young people reach their full potential by passing my knowledge on to them, as well as the challenge of adapting to each student's learning style. Besides working as a tutor, I have been an investigator, an IT consultant, a radio DJ, and a pilot. It is exciting to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Eve
Certified Tutor
...applying to graduate school to study animal cognition and later teach. My teaching style incorporates that different individuals learn best through different modalities and so I work to find the best method of learning for each student. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my pets, reading, playing music, working on needle crafts,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Claudia
Certified Tutor
...in French. I am currently living and working in the Nashville area, but am available to tutor online from anywhere. For two years, I worked behind the scenes in Pomona's admissions office as an application reader, so I know how important the grades, scores, and proper style can be in determining where you'll go to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Media Studies, French

Miranda
Certified Tutor
...Religion and Philosophy. While there, I wrote many papers of a wide variety, working on strong arguments, organization, and phrasing. I peer edited as well as volunteering with groups that mentored high school students, focusing on college admissions work, continuing and expanding my experiences from high school of tutoring for standardized testing. Additionally, I taught...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies

Alexander
Certified Tutor
...my favorite, because both challenge me to think creatively and critically. My tutoring philosophy is to help create independent and critical thinkers. My style reflects this style: The ultimate goal in every tutoring session is NOT to get the right answers, but to understand the concepts being taught and to be able to apply that...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Politics

Maria
Certified Tutor
...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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Leah
Certified Tutor
...everywhere from Southern California to Northeastern Brazil. My favorite subjects to teach are Math and English, and my favorite subjects to learn about are History and Social Studies. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, cooking, playing the cello, and performing on an improv comedy team. I love working with young people especially those navigating the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Liberal and Professional Studies
Bachelor in Arts, Africana Studies

Audrey
Certified Tutor
...writing skills. I have prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Marla
Certified Tutor
...Essay Writing. I particularly enjoy test taking and solving tricky math questions. I will help your student learn to enjoy the process, so he or she is better able to excel! I am originally from Los Angeles and have a BA in Psychology from Pomona College. I'm also a singer and musician and recently went...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Michelle
Certified Tutor
...beyond the work done in the tutoring sessions. Mathematics is my love and economics is my passion and because of this I bring incredible enthusiasm for the subject to my work. I bring the beauty of mathematics into my explanations, through theoretical and visual interpretations. In my spare time I like to paint and run.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Economics
Master of Arts, International Affairs

Matthew
Certified Tutor
...skills that will inform them for life. My style of tutoring is what I call "gradual release:" we will set your goals and practice skills together until you are able to do them on your own! I love cooking, reading, and watching football and baseball, and enjoy mashing any of my hobbies together (want me...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Masters, Educational Leadership

Nur
Certified Tutor
...hope to do more of it in the future. I also enjoy helping students with their French language learning goals, so that they can get the most out of their travel experiences as well. I don't know about you, but I am also an extremely nervous test taker. I have developed several test preparation techniques...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature

Jonah
Certified Tutor
...humanities delving deeply into critical thinking and writing. Through this I have always maintained a logical methodical style of thinking required to understand and guide through math and science. Working as a tutor allows me to continue to share my passion for learning. I still vividly remember the experience of studying for standardized tests, applying...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Media Studies

Hannah
Certified Tutor
I believe that every child should love learning. Learning new skills and content is fascinating, and getting really good at a skill through lots of practice is exciting. As a teacher, it is my job to help your child achieve their academic goals and feel joy, curiosity and a sense of achievement while doing so.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology, Minor in Math and Chemistry
Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher
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