Certified Tutors From California State University-Long Beach

...on all levels. I absolutely love what I do, which is helping individuals get over the math hurdle and achieve their goals! Currently I teach at a college but also really enjoy working with students in an one-on-one setting. I am confident I can help you with any math needs and you might actually start...

...my education in the medical sector, and volunteer at a local hospital with some of my spare time. I'm very confident in my ability to tutor all subjects, but I am most experienced in tutoring students in math and science. Based on my experience, students tend to learn best when they're taught to understand concepts,...

...private sessions were more effective because they focused on each student's individual issue, and all students have their own way of learning. I enjoy working with all types of math problems, but the subject I have the most fun with is Trigonometry, as it pushes the student to think creatively in solving the problem. Outside...

...professor Jordan Ellenberg. Professor Ellenberg just published a great book that covers many of the topics from that class called "How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking"! Back in Los Angeles, I worked as a tutor and coached a high school wrestling team. As a tutor, I spent a lot of time...

...people of all backgrounds. I have taught seven semesters worth of science classes at California State University, Long Beach. I coached the science section of academic decathlon at Pacifica High School in Garden Grove for two years. I am currently running an after school engineering program at Pacifica High School in collaboration with the University...

...broad range of subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor are reading and writing because I enjoy doing both. I have always enjoyed school and feel that education is one of the most important things we can obtain in life. I hope to be able to share my appreciation for education with my students so that...

...have been very successful in my mission of helping students succeed! I have had the opportunity to teach in the school district I am in for about five years as well and I have seen many of my students go on to graduate and achieve high success. My biggest goal is to change the mindset...

...to learn more about marine life, and I am planning on making the study of marine life and teaching others my career. So much about biology interests me (organismal biology, molecular ecology, fish biology, evolution); however I have a very specific interest for population genetics of marine fish and fisheries. I understand that not everyone...

...students of all ages in English/Language Arts, reading and phonics, writing (academic and creative), Social Studies, study skills and organization, college application essays, test preparation, English as a Second Language, and general academic success. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, traveling, crafting and making art, and sharing stories with friends old and new....

...worked in a variety of roles at big companies as a data analyst, and statistician. My goal is to provide students with top quality tutoring by being attentive to their needs, and working as a team towards finding solutions. My teaching philosophy is to identify and strengthen areas of weakness, and encourage dedication to learning...

...in 2015 to attend a teaching pedagogy program at Cal State University, Long Beach, I began tutoring French with Varsity Tutors, and I've loved it ever since! In 2018, I moved back to Paris to obtain a Master Degree in Applied French Language at The Sorbonne University. The following year I relocated to the New...

...complex scientific theory is explained in a way that is easy for students to understand. In addition, I always try to incorporate real worlds examples to lectures to help students relate better to these lessons. Moreover, I encourage respectful active communication in the classroom so that students would not hesitate to come for help if...

...eight grandchildren. I have experience in solving engineering problems using mathematics and in presenting the problems and solutions to my peers. My academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. My principal engineering jobs were with Douglas Aircraft and Westinghouse Electric Corp. I progressed steadily...

...of what field of work one ends up working in. I earned my Bachelors degree in Comparative Literature from Long Beach State University and a Masters in English from Portland State University while working full time. This blue collar outlook benefitted me by seeing how a liberal arts education dovetailed into situations that were not...

...I spent many years studying in this field. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English because I love the art of communication and writing, as well as the critical thinking and history involved in literature. I am a big believer that the humanities (such as language and writing)...

...they will be successful. I hold a BA in English and an MA in Education. I am a national board certified teacher and published a book in 2005, Inspired English, which details my teaching philosophy and used as a resource in many classrooms. In short, the book teaches teachers how to raise test scores and...

...my knowledge in areas including foreign languages, philosophy, literature, literary theory, cultural theory, economics, and politics. I believe that education is a blend of focus, dedication and creativity and I believe my tutoring style reflects that. There is more than one way to study and all of them have their merits so it is up...

...climate change. As part of my graduate program I went from 2012-2014 to Peace Corps in Mexico helping with water projects. In June 2015 I completed my M.S. in Environmental Studies from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Since 2015, I work at the Environmental Protection Agency and continue to volunteer with a nonprofit, Mariposas,...

...Sotonye Briggs. I am currently a junior at CSULB. My hobbies are drawing, reading, writing, learning new languages, traveling, poetry, math, music, and video games. I look forward to working with the students. We strive to help the student succeed. We make studying an easy process, incorporating the student's learning style making increasing success.

...my degree I had the opportunity of taking part in undergrad research at my university, and the privilege of participating in a student internship program at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. This experience has given me some perspective in appreciating the scope and possibilities in science. But while doing so I have also practiced my...