Award-Winning Tutors in Sacramento, CA

...calling, it's not possible to teach without being happy while doing it. I have experienced the excitement of seeing how students learn, improve, and build self-esteem as they get more confident in their learning at every level. I enjoy working with teenagers. Alls students can improve and achieve their goals if given the confidence. The job of a teacher is to awaken that self confidence in the student and then positive results will come.... An average student with strong discipline is stronger than a smart one with a weak commitment.

I am a recent graduate from UC Davis with a BS in Chemical Engineering. I specialize in algebra, calculus, chemistry, and phsyics, as well as the chemical engineering classes.

...youth for many years and I simply want to give back. I believe every student, regardless of their zip code, should have the equal access to a high quality education. I have high expectations for all of my students and genuinely believe they will all reach them with perseverance, desire, and maybe a little help from me. I enjoy music, spending time with friends and being in social settings. I am the huge extrovert and...

...to college-aged students. I recently returned from Ghana, West Africa, where I was a junior high teacher. During my 2 years there, I taught mathematics and a basic computer course. It was there where I learned to carry a bucket of water on my head and harvest peanuts. My favorite part of teaching is when students ask me questions. The more questions, the better! If you don't ask questions, it is tricky for me to...

...class at the elementary school level. It was also then that I did my first tutoring. I come from a family of educators, my grandmother having written her own math textbooks in the 1950s and 1960s and my mother having taught Kindergarten for over 10 years and preschool for years before that. I have been a full time teacher since I graduated from UC Davis in 2008. I love teaching and I love what I...

I am a graduate student in the School of Education at UC Davis and have a lot of experience teaching and working with students. Over the past five years, I have taught, developed curriculum for a professional development program and advised students. I look forward to using this experience to develop academic goals for your tutoring sessions and helping you reach them!... I believe all students have the potential to be great students! I use creative teaching methods to explain concepts in ways that are more "useful" to students and focus on their unique strengths.

...working with students ranging from K-12. My goal is to help students understand the process of what they are trying to learn. From my experience, I believe that students should be able to think critically and ask questions such as "why did I get this answer?" In that thought process, they will be able to understand how to figure out problems on their own which is an effective strategy I learned both as an AVID...

...with a BA in English with an emphasis in Literary Theory & Criticism and also a minor in Education. During my high school and college career, I've been helping many people revise and write their essays and helping them to think critically about the books/texts they're reading for class. I'm currently in the process of applying for MFA programs in Creative Writing and also MA programs in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and...

...years while holding these steady tutoring jobs, I also had regular weekly private tutoring clients at the high school level that I am proud to say got into highly regarded programs and universities. I have chosen to go to graduate school because my career goal is to become a professor of engineering. Quality education is something I strive to bring to the next generation of students, and my experiences tutoring have helped prepare me for...

...organization, or style, I can help any student improve their writing marks. As for my education, I graduated from Davis High School in 2009 and have been studying abroad ever since. I got my BA at UBC in Vancouver, majoring in philosophy and political science and minoring in religious studies, and graduating with an A- average. After that, I went to KU Leuven in Belgium where I studied philosophy. I graduated cum laude with an...

...succeed in their courses as well as gain an understanding of the concepts and material. It is not enough to simply do well. I want students to first have a desire to learn. I want them to understand the material enough to be able to do well on their own, and to help teach it to others. It is only then when they can accurately and confidently teach the material to someone else that they...

...the end of the class, we will be amazed at how much we have achieved during this tutoring session. Every individual has his or her learning style. I will try my very best to find the best way to help you. I will include multimedia, internet, as well as PowerPoint to assist you in achieving your goals. The best education is based on communication and trust. Let me know any questions you may have! I...

...Davis and am passionately working towards my goal to become a doctor, whilst pursuing a degree in communications, biology, and psychology. Prior to this, I have had many tutoring opportunities. I have experienced a wide variety of personalities and have found that I can accommodate my tutee and make them feel comfortable and content so as to facilitate a proper learning environment. I have tutored many children and have found the experience to be rewarding...

I'm a graduate of the University of the Pacific and when I'm not working in public relations and politics, I tutor part time. I got my B.A. in Political Science and Sociology, but also did several years of collegiate speech and debate - so public speaking, writing, and research are definitely my specialist areas. I'm not here to lecture you - I'm here to help you figure out the answer to whatever your issue is...

...make it work for you! When I'm not tutoring, I work as a journalist in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I earned my Masters of Science in Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications in 2013 and my Bachelor of Arts in Communication at The George Washington University in 2009. As a native of both South Florida and Southern California, I enjoy the sunshine, clear water, and the great outdoors. My...

...I helped students find answers to their questions about biology, world religions, ancient civilizations, life, and so much more, by guiding them through their notes and materials in the spirit of inquiry. Ive always preferred to let my students come to the answers themselves, with my guidance, than to simply tell them how to solve the problem. I bring humor and patience to our tutoring sessions, while never letting us veer from the work at...

I'm a physical therapist with a passion for anatomy, physiology, the human body, and the created world. I share that passion every day with my patients and friends, and I'd love to share it with people trying to learn more. ... I aim to inspire the student to be interested in the subject and ask questions for himself. Then, the answers and knowledge sticks!

...in physics, math and computer science. I have always found math and physics to be particularly fascinating and I love learning how mathematical concepts apply to real life situations. I have experience working with kids of all ages and I think it is very important to use a variety of teaching methods to support varying learning styles. My favorite thing about being a tutor is that I have the ability to share my knowledge and...

...helped me develop the ability to ascertain a students learning style and adapt my teaching style accordingly to enable the student to obtain the greatest learning outcome. Whether this was mastering concepts of calculus or physics or learning to make a turn on a snowboard it always brought me great satisfaction to watch a student master a concept. I feel I can bring this experience as well as an advanced knowledge of technical subject matter...

...two of my many accomplishments over the last year. Are you looking to improve you or your student's performance in school? As an academic enthusiast, I believe that every student is capable of performing at a high level. Specializing in Algebra 1, Math, Business and Financial and Managerial Accounting, I wish to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is George and my goal is to advance the performance of each student using customized...