Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Brentwood, CA

...about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you succeed...

...on (the education) track. I've been teaching math and statistics at ITT-Tech for a few years and, so far, I've taught two sections of college algebra at El Camino Community College. I've also been tutoring math since high school. When I attended Central Virginia Community College, I worked in the math lab, administering tests and tutoring fellow students. I prefer to tutor algebra, statistics, or calculus, but any level of math is fine as well.

...is to present subject material in logical steps promoting Common Core curriculum through motivation and a variety of teaching strategies. My personal interests include movies and television shows. I like to play online games such as Disney Tsum-Tsum or group games such as Pictionary, Uno, Clue, and Speed. I like to watch funny You Tube videos such as Sad Cat Diary. My nephew and nieces keep me updated on the latest Duck Song version or...

...grades 5 - 12. I have experience at both the high school and middle school levels. I also was previously a coach for the Catholic School's Junior High Academic Decathlon for multiple subjects. I regularly hold tutoring for my students have much experience tutoring a variety of subjects at the middle school level. I am in education because it is a constantly changing field where one can always work on improving one's teaching. I enjoy...

...and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults in New York public schools as well as outdoor summer schools. I speak both French and Arabic and am learning Spanish, and in my free time I love to cook, read, and travel!

...then passed on those skills and that passion when I began teaching at Landmark School in Massachusetts. At Landmark, a school for students with language-based learning differences, I especially sought to strengthen students' reading and writing skills. Since coming to California to pursue my master's and doctorate degrees, I have continued to develop students' reading and writing skills so that they too can develop a love for the written word. Other than tutoring and studying,...

...math section, never fear I'm not a "math person," but I found ways to get that high score! Above all I believe that learning can be fun, that the pursuit of knowledge is important and ongoing, and that the skills it takes to succeed in school are worth developing because they're important in life, too. I've traveled all over the world and I love sharing my experiences. I also love singing, playing guitar and being...

...the Harbor area. I teach Algebra I and a creative writing/journalism course. While my original degree is in math, I feel comfortable tutoring history, sciences, and helping edit English papers. I tutored math throughout high school and college as a side job. As a teacher, I'm choosing to tutor because I feel that I have energy enough to make a difference. Motivating young people to learn is a difficult task that I embrace daily.

...prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do a lot of it during my quarter-century on this...

...middle school students with class assignments, projects, and daily homework in all subjects. I also specialize in developing study and organization skills. I believe encouraging good study habits and a solid academic foundation while young is beneficial for a lifetime of academic success. My subjects include elementary and middle school math, reading, writing, study skills and test prep. These proficiencies are essential to self-confidence, working well with others, and for intelligently expressing oneself. Outside of...

...overcome any difficulties in their assignments, while instilling in them the joy of learning. I earned my Bachelor's degree at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. I tutor in math, specifically pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, and geometry. I enjoy helping people get over their fear of math. I don't believe math should be a scary subject. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy going to the movies, reading, fashion design, sewing and crafting.

I am a physics major at UCSB with the primary goal of becoming a physics professor at a leading university while doing research in particle physics. My hobbies include music composition, designing board games, and learning new things in general. I also enjoy reading, adventure, travel and nature.

...Simon and I am a graduate from UC Berkeley and currently pursuing a second degree in Nursing. I work as an Emergency Medical Technician and as a Nursing Assistant. When I'm not working or studying, I'm usually running, practicing guitar, or cooking with my fiance. I love to teach as much as I love to learn. I have experience tutoring in math but would be more than welcome to help out in other subjects as...

...University and have had a passion for academics since a young age. Now that I've graduated, I want to give others a chance to receive help with school while also keeping them encouraged and entertained. I graduated with my degree in Theatre so I have a knack for communication skills that I hope to apply when working with individuals to meet a common goal. My interests and hobbies are: Acting, Public Speaking, Adventuring, Art, and...

...the first in their families to graduate from college, so I understand that education is a powerful game changer. I am also a proud mama. Our daughter is 24 and just started a PhD program; her focus is gender equality. I love adventure travel! I've visited over 60 countries, climbed a few big mountains and stood at both the North and South Poles. I am also an analog astronaut. An analog astronaut participates in human...

...to get the students involved and interested by drawing connections between chemistry in class and life/movies/news, etc. I am ready to help all students by answering their questions and frequently addressing some questions to them. Whenever my students are struggling, I would make them think of a solution not just tell them the answer. This ensures that my students learn the material. Feedback on assignments as well as learning materials is available to increase understanding...

...in college, I came back into tutoring with almost 4 more years of studying under my belt ready to get kids to want to learn. I pride myself getting students to be as confident in their answers, as I am in mine. My area of expertise ranges from algebra to physics to test prep and even basic Spanish. Everyone has a different way of learning, and everyone is motivated is different ways. I'm here to...

...physics, economics and for the MCAT exam. I excelled in undergraduate coursework pertaining to these subjects and have prior experience in assisting pre-professional (pre-medical and pre-nursing) students looking to succeed in their required general science classes. My tutoring methodology is dependent on the establishment of a strong conceptual framework, and subsequent application of theory through practice problems (the best way to master any pure science). I frequently employ the use of problem sets and practice...

...the roots of their struggles. Through this, I could discover the best way to approach each individual and create a plan of action that worked best for their unique needs. Through all of this, I learned of my passion for teaching. I went on to start tutoring students and combined both the critical thinking skills and technical knowledge from my degree in philosophy with the teaching skills that I learned from guiding climbing. I worked...

...Finland for 5 years and completed my doctorate in a field called Geometric Function Theory. Although it wasn't required for my studies, I learned the Finnish language while I was there. Finland is a wonderful country, and I will always cherish my time spent and the people I met there. I moved back to the USA after finishing my PhD, and I was hired as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii Department...