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Clayton

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Clayton

Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments
Clayton's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Biology
Chemistry

I enjoy school thoroughly and have a focus in three different departments. My three departments of study are religious studies, sociology, and dental sciences. I have been studying to enter dental school, and took the DAT exam in September 2014. I have done private tutoring for fellow peers at San D...

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San Diego State University

Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments

Ellen

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Ellen

Bachelors, International Development Studies
Ellen's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
College English
College Essays
English

I am a 2013 graduate from University of California, Berkeley. My favorite subjects to study were history and social theory, which helped me earn a BA in International Development with a focus on Latin America. My interest in the culture of our southern neighbors aligned nicely with my teaching exper...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelors, International Development Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1410
Matthew

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Matthew

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic

I recently received my Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from San Diego State. I've always loved puzzles and problem solving, so naturally math and science have always been my strong suits. As a matter of fact, Calculus was, and still is, my favorite subject. As an Engineer I am also well groun...

Education

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Rica

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Rica

Masters, Education
Rica's other Tutor Subjects
Comparative Literature
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL

My name is Rica Mendoza and I am a credentialed teacher with a Masters degree in Education from UC Irvine. Currently, I am in my 7th year of teaching and am a 6th grade homeroom teacher and middle school Language Arts and Social Studies teacher.Through my experience teaching, I have learned that tea...

Education

University of California-Irvine

Masters, Education

University of California-Irvine

Bachelors, English

Melissa

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Melissa

Bachelors, Computer Science
Melissa's other Tutor Subjects
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
C++
Computer Science

I have experience with Computer Science from a student, professional, and teaching perspective. I understand what it feels like when you are completely stuck on a problem or concept, so when teaching I use scaffolding to break concepts down into manageable parts. I have experience teaching Computer ...

Education

Sonoma State University

Bachelors, Computer Science

Sean

Certified Tutor

Sean

Bachelor in Arts, Communication Studies
Sean's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I recently graduated from UCLA and I am hoping to start law school next fall. Before I lose another three years of my life to academia, I hope to spend the time I have now to help students get the grades and marks they need to reach the schools of their dreams. I've been on the "treadmill" and I kno...

Education

University of California-Los Angeles

Bachelor in Arts, Communication Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1480
LSAT
170
Ambreen

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Ambreen

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Ambreen's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology

My teaching philosophy can be best summarized as assisting the student to think for him or herself and helping them gain confidence in their academic abilities I focus on a holistic approach to problem solving and academics, and pay special attention to personalize my services to the individual stud...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Helen

Certified Tutor

Helen

Current Grad Student, Journalism
Helen's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
College Biology

I'm a communications professional with a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane University, a master's degree in journalism from USC and a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have two years of professional tutoring experience and thrive on guiding students to that "aha!" moment.

Education

Rhodes College

Bachelors, Neuroscience

University of Southern California

Current Grad Student, Journalism

Delphine

Certified Tutor

Delphine

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Delphine's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational French
French
French 1
French 2

I am a native French speaker, have been a tutor with kids after school to assist them with their homework, created some activities in French for schools (singing French songs, cooking lessons). I used to work also with French adults when I lived in France and in London to guide them in finding a job...

Education

French Lycee

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

French High school

Bachelor of Science, General

Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

Elizabeth

Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

As a Washington University in St. Louis mechanical engineering senior, I have vast tutoring experience. Starting in high school I founded a tutoring club to help struggling students, and also tutored high-level math lane students on the side. After that, I went on to work at Mathnasium, where I tuto...

Education

Washington University in St Louis

Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

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Richard

AP Comparative Government and Politics Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am a graduate for CSU Bakersfield with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Middle Eastern History. I am currently in the process of returning back to school to pursue my teaching credential. I am a Sacramento native and I am looking forward to working with you. I specialize in Junior High full education, High School early math, english and all social studies.

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David

Algebra Tutor • +5 Subjects

Math and science can be frustrating and intimidating to many people, and my objective is to help you overcome any hurdles your may have in these subjects in order to achieve your academic and career goals.Having received my Bachelors of Science in Physics from California State University, Long Beach, I have a passion for science and math which I love to transmit to other people, whether they be curious laymen, fellow students, or tutees. While earning 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 other passion--instruction and education in this field and related subjects by working as a tutor for high school students in the subjects of math, science, and in test preparation. I also have experience in a job after graduation as a tutor of university students in college level courses, from remedial math and science classes to more advanced second and third year physics courses.After several years working as a laboratory technician at a fuel cell research and design company, I am returning to this latter passion as I pursue a teaching credential program at the University of Dominguez Hills. In my view, the best approach to teaching is not one that just instructs you in procedures by rote memorization and repetition (although these may be necessary and useful in achieving success), but also one that guides you to acquire the needed tools and critical thinking skills to not only learn the procedures needed for math, science, or standardized tests, but to also hopefully understand the subject sufficiently to develop your own techniques in many different situations, or to possibly apply them in your area your interest.This is achieved by identifying your level of understanding, making sure you know or learn any needed background information, and to also sometimes explain and give you an insight into the motivation for the formulas, techniques or procedures pertaining to the subject at hand, and relating them to different examples and applications in real life in order to make them less abstract. In whichever approach I may take, in the end my aim is to demystify and make these subjects less intimidating to you, since I more than likely have gone through similar frustrations in my education.

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Jocelyn

12th Grade Writing Tutor • +50 Subjects

As a recent graduate of Pepperdine University, I am eager to share my knowledge, study skills, and time with fellow students! I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a specialization in Business Management. I also graduated Pre-Med and am currently preparing for my MCAT, in hopes of 2016 medical school matriculation! In the meantime, I enjoy tutoring all ages ~ specifically in science & math!I have a combined total of over five years of teaching experience. I have taught church Sunday school, tutored friends through rough courses, given piano lessons & fast pitch softball pitching lessons, and am now a part-time teacher at a small academy run through my community church. I enjoy teaching because I sincerely love helping students excel and master material. I wholeheartedly believe that if approached with patience, wisdom, and knowledge, it is very possible to instill in students a study method that could reroute their educational career for the better, or strengthen the one they already desire!I love science and I love teaching and helping others to love it too! It is truly an enjoyable and fun subject to learn ~ You just have to know how to approach the material in a fun and engaging manner. Diagrams & color coding are my best friends and they will quickly become yours too! I would love to help you study and master this awesome material. Let's figure out what study methods work best for you!

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Gabrielle

AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor • +22 Subjects

Over the years, the biggest problem I faced like many of my own private clients have, is that sometimes students don't know what the instructor is expecting from them. This can occur in any classroom and at any level. Students may be referring to unknown expectations of a teacher or a professor about a particular quiz, exam, midterm, essay or even the primary goal of the academic year. My job is to guide each student towards identifying and achieving what the instructor is looking for, and ultimately comprehending those difficult demands. I try to bridge the gap between the student and teacher. My primary goal is to lead to clarity - not further any confusion, difficulty, or frustration. Learning a language is hard enough. I simply guide the student by showing him or her new techniques to study and methods to learn about the Spanish language. This is turn gives the student the ability to achieve his or her individual goals. Moreover, the previous tension and confusion felt by the student begins to lessen with each session. As a personal tutor I hope to advance the development of a student's initial knowledge of the Spanish language into a solid foundation.

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Robert

College Essays Tutor • +15 Subjects

Graduate of University of California, Berkeley, the premier public university of the U.S. and probably the world, I had studied history and English from some of the most renown historians and literature professors in academia. There I learned the art and rigor of research, reading, writing, and reflective thinking. This December, I will finish a MA at San Francisco State University in English composition, focusing in-depth on all types of writing and how to teach writing to K-12 and university students and business professionals. As a graduate student, I taught a university-level writing-intensive course to freshmen, the type of composition writing course that the AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature and Composition exams prepare high school students to study for and get college credit with a high score on the AP exam.I firmly believe that my passion and expertise in writing, literature, and history will help students reach their potential and improve their knowledge, skills, and their passion even if they are not yet engaged with the humanities and social sciences. Knowing many teachers and professors, I also firmly believe that students fall into the cracks of education frequently because of ill-prepared teachers, an overworked system that demands too much time from them without adequate pay and respect, and because most graduate schools of education do not adequately train teachers with evidence-based scholarship and give them the tools they need to succeed. I firmly believe that I and Varsity Tutors can fill this gap in education and in a student's learning by supplementing what schools cannot provide though teachers and professors are very passionate and heartfelt and genuinely care about their students. This is the unique role of the tutor.I can tutor most writing-related courses: AP English courses, AP History courses, SAT Reasoning (reading and writing), high school and university-level courses in writing, English, and history, and even business-related courses for professionals or business majors. In graduate school, I focused on grammar, style, and different types of genres: essays, business writing, grant writing, technical writing, long-form types of writing, and even creative writing.My interests outside my professional life still feed into and enrich my job. I am an aspiring writer in creative nonfiction, novels, short stories, and essays, and I am moving into technical writing with also a deep knowledge of technical subjects that are in high-demand in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. In the summer I teach physics to 8th graders and I worked at the Exploratorium, teaching science to visitors. I am unusual I believe for a humanities person in that I also took electives in physics, mathematics, and chemistry in college, which gives me the confidence and desire to move into technical writing.

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Abraham

ACT Math Tutor • +7 Subjects

Hi, my name is Abraham and I will be helping you with your ACT math and science portion. I am also available to help you understand algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, and calculus.I've always had a knack for teaching people math and conveying concepts in a simplified manner. Most of my students have understood where they may have gone wrong in their reasoning or understanding of a certain mathematical concept. I'm here to help you break those misconceptions.I mostly serve in the Los Angeles area.Thanks for reading.

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Aaron

Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

I just recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and a minor in chemistry. I am in the process of applying to medical school. I enjoy teaching others what I have learned. In my free time I like to watch sports and spend time with friends and family.

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Jane

Art Tutor • +11 Subjects

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts. I was an English teacher for two months in South Korea. In college, I wrote a play that was produced by a middle school. I am an honors graduate of a medical transcription and editing program from the online school Career Step. This included courses in grammar and punctuation. With this program, I also gained proofreading and editing skills as I edited work that I had transcribed to be sure it was grammatically correct. I love to travel and have new experiences. Every day I work on learning new things and developing new talents. There are so many interesting things about this world.

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Lorato

Advanced Placement Prep Tutor • +21 Subjects

I will be graduating from the University of California, San Diego this June (2014). I will be receiving my Bachelor of Arts with Latin and Departmental Honors in Literature and Writing, with focuses in education, French Literature, Literatures of the World in English, and fiction writing. I have four years of tutoring and teaching experience at UC San Diego's Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS), both in teaching undergraduate writing workshops and working with both undergraduates and high school students in one-on-one tutoring. I have also worked extensively with ESL students and students from inner-city high schools. I tutor a broad range of subjects, including argumentative and research writing, composition, reading comprehension, beginning French, stylistics and grammar, and literature. I especially love tutoring in argumentative writing and reading comprehension, which is why I enjoy working with students on SAT Critical Reading and Writing and GRE Verbal and Writing. Watching students develop critical skills and confidence in these subjects is the best part of my job!In my years working as a teacher and tutor, I've noticed that a student's confidence in a subject is often his or her main gateway to success. As a result, I work hard to both develop that confidence and the skills required to perform well both in class and on standardized tests. I also have a dynamic teaching and tutoring style that keeps students engaged and understanding the material. I understand that for most students, school is sometimes boring; luckily, I've been trained in how to keep them interested through both connecting to my students and involving them in their learning process. I do this by structuring my lessons around discussions that do not rely only on me just giving them information (unless it is necessary), but instead help them practice the critical thinking that leads them to coming up with solutions themselves. This has proven to be more effective than the "lecture" or "knowledge dump" methods, since students can then use their learning in other subjects and essay prompts. I guide my students in how to think; I don't tell them what to think.Outside of my academic work and interests, I love running (I've run track for eight years), hiking San Diego's beautiful trails, and painting.

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Emily

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I'm a future medical school student (matriculating fall 2017) and Stanford undergraduate alum with a passion for learning and teaching about the human brain, behavior and body. I'm excited to work with others who are looking to do the same!Another passion of mine is the Spanish language. I studied abroad in South America while in undergrad and have the opportunity to continually practice my skills with my Mexican boyfriend and his family. Hablamos Espaol juntos, no?

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