Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving La Mesa, CA

...even while I am tutoring it. I try to tutor in a way that involves asking the student questions and leading them to discover the answer/procedure for themselves, so that they understand why they are using certain methods and can apply them to novel situations rather than depending on rote memorization. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing music (guitar and drums), and although I listen to all kinds of music, I primarily enjoy playing blues,...

...As an Engineer I am also well grounded in Physics and Chemistry. I've always been a good test-taker and I know what it takes to get the grades. I know that it can make a huge difference to have some one-on-one help. I like to have fun with whatever I do, but more than anything, I want to make a difference. In my free time I love to play and listen to music or play...

...passionate about. I love seeing my students discover, grow, and succeed. In my tutoring, I strive to get to know each student's individual learning style and then to adapt my lesson plans to the student's needs. I am determined to help each student unlock their potential and find their love of learning through a positive learning environment that is challenging but also supportive. I have also had a lot of experience with the SAT's, AP...

...I am a social person and love meeting people and talking to them on different topics. One of the reasons my students love me, is because they can talk to me, more like a friend. For my hobbies, I can do anything and everything that can keep me busy during my spare time. I am an outgoing person and have been of immense help to my students so far. It is one of the things...

...community members to help establish a water distribution system for a rural village. After returning, I completed my Masters level coursework at the University of California, Davis in Civil and Environmental Engineering. I have had a variety of tutoring experiences over the course of my studies, ranging from one-on-one tutoring sessions, to group settings through a classroom internship. I am passionate about a lot of subjects including mathematics, physics, and chemistry. I also love literature...

I am a San Diego State University Applied Mathematics student. I have experience leading a workshop for a Calculus 2 class and have been a tutor for over a year now in Calculus.

...formulas and do well on tests. Although they may get good grades, this will be useless later in life. In my teaching experience, when students actually learn the concepts and logic, not only does their math vastly improve, but they also learn to enjoy math, which is the ultimate goal. My qualifications include excelling at all high school math competitions including finishing second at the 1989 Colorado Math Olympiad. I also graduated from MIT at...

Adaptable, comprehensive and patient tutor in quantitative subjects, interested in deep learning and use of tools like simulation and experimentation to help the learning process.

...yoga teacher, I guess you could say teaching has always been a calling for me. I truly enjoy guiding, supporting, and helping to move people forward toward their goals; this type of work is infinitely rewarding. In addition to reading! and yoga! I also enjoy cooking (and eating!), spending time outdoors, traveling, and simply relaxing with family and friends. I look forward to helping you reach your goals in writing, reading, literature, school, and life!

...to help other people and my somewhat unique outlook on mathematics, coupled with my experienced mathematics background, have enabled me to assist many different people in the past. I have experience in teaching people of different ages and different needs, and I understand how to shift my approach to best reach the student. I served as an instructor at a Judo dojo that I grew up in beginning when I was 14, working with elementary...

Hi! I'm Oyuna. I'm passionate about teaching kids & college students to learn math, physics, TOEFL and Chinese. I had to take TOEFL to get accepted to engineering program in Rochester Institute of Technology. When I graduated, I had to prepare for 6 months for 2 eight hour professional engineering exams. I have lots of experience preparing for and taking tests and I am open to share my secrets with people like you.

...not reading and teaching, I spend time with my teens and may friends sailing, skiing, hiking, kayaking, biking and swimming too. I also like to play the piano and enjoy all sorts of music, classical, jazz, rock, 80's tunes and even rap, as long as it has decent music and lyrics that tell a story. I can help teach you how to be successful in math... how to break down the problem into doable steps...

After completing a two year service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa, I earned my teaching credentials in both English and Special Education and taught in Philadelphia for four years. I recently relocated to sunny San Diego with my Master's degree in Education in hand and tutoring experience under my belt. English and Math are my strong suits, and I'm excited to put my tutoring skills to use through Varsity Tutors.

...Since tutoring frees students from concerns about how they are perceived by their peers, it can provide a clearer understanding of how they interpret the mathematics that is presented to them. This creates the opportunity for more effective instruction. When I'm not in the world of mathematics, I'm hiking in the wilderness, or concentrating on a chess problem, or cheering for my beloved New York Mets. I also love reading history and literature. I'm slowly learning...

...As I have continued my studies in math, I have come to believe it is essential as it helps to develop problem solving skills as well as fundamental principles of logic. These skills have helped me through various subjects like statistics and general chemistry. I like to tutor through concrete examples, and my ultimate goal is to help students solve challenging problems on their own. In my spare time, I like to knit and play...

Hi everyone! I am a young professional and I used to work as a business consultant for clients active in different sectors (pharmaceutical, facilities, financial, etc.). I am flexible and positive, I like to learn and share. My biggest hobbies are travel, photography and sports.

...of interest in a cerebellar abiotrophy in pure-bred dogs. While I did that, I completed training as an Emergency Medical Technician and took coursework in Wilderness Search and Rescue at the University of West Georgia. I started a dual degree in veterinary medicine and graduate school, earning a DVM/PhD. My doctoral work was with viral diseases in white-tailed deer. I have spent the last two years in a residency program with the veterinary medical teaching...

...My teaching style is one in which I want to inspire the students to see that learning can be fun rather than be a chore; to have great understanding in any subject requires hard work, but the reward is in knowing and having the confidence to say "I am an expert in this field." I believe in actively engaging the student while teaching, rather than just disseminating information. In my free time, I love to...

...world of mathematics, efficiency, and logic. In second grade, at my elementary school, I was asked to tutor some of the 5th graders in math. Weeks later they skipped me a grade. By 13 years old I taught myself Euclidean Geometry, Calculus at 16. During the summer I enjoy going out bodysurfing when the water temperature permits. I try to go out for runs on the beach during the entire year. In the mornings I...

...Metabolic, Structural, Evolution, Genetics, Micro and many more.... Physics: Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics & Light wave phenomena. I currently have a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular Biology from the University of California San Diego and I am currently working on my Ph.D. in the field of Molecular Medicine at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. I am currently on break from my Ph.D. studies and I am available to assist you! I have the...