Certified Tutors From Occidental College

...confidence skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a...

...tree in Costa Rica's tropical forest. After graduating, I joined Teach For America where I taught high school Biology, AP Biology and Anatomy in South Los Angeles. I push my students to developed a strong foundation in their subjects, which allows them to transfer knowledge and skills to other subjects. I believe learning should be...

...by two professional experiences: a semester-long job back in the D.C. area working on a presidential campaign and a semester-long stint as an eight grade math and English tutor in a L.A. school. These job experiences, along with my time at Occidental, have imbued in me a passion for working towards improving the quality of...

...are definitely those that involve writing, because they provide fantastic opportunities for students to express their creativity. One of my major goals in tutoring is to help students find a passion for learning the material they are presented with. In my free time I love attending comedy shows, playing volleyball at the beach, and finding...

...age students, particularly in math and English, in the Los Angeles area. I am patient and understanding, and my goal is to foster a comfortable environment and mutual respect. I make sure that the students I work with know they are important and capable, because I have found that they are most willing to engage...

...on reading and writing. I have also worked with elementary students on phonics and reading comprehension in private tutoring. I am confident tutoring Phonics, Writing, English, Grammar and Mechanics Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Math, Reading, Social Studies, American History, and Special Education I believe that all students have the right and ability to learn. It is my...

...consequences from colleagues or supervisors, and because of the freedoms I had as an educator, my teaching philosophy is also rooted in empowering students to feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from those mistakes in the classroom environment. If students learn something new and if they improve, even incrementally, then I have succeeded as an...

...taught at an LAUSD school for four years. During those four years, I learned to discern when students were going to need support, what common misconceptions were, and how to best help students be successful depending on their personality and learning styles. My approach to working with your student is to help them develop an...

...College, where I am majoring in Chemistry. I have a passion for teaching and engaging students with their education. There is little that is more rewarding than aiding a struggling student successfully. In high school, I was a member of the National Honors Society and relished the opportunities that organization provided me to tutor others....

...learns in very different ways. I believe I am a good fit for your student not because of my knowledge in specific subjects, but my ability to cater to each student's individual learning strengths - creating a work environment in which your student is not only comfortable, but one in which they thrive.

...students is my strongest attribute as a tutor. I am available to work up to thirty hours per week. Friday through Sunday I would generally be free to tutor at any time; on Mondays, I am available during the day, and on Wednesdays, I am available from mid-afternoon (starting around three) through the evening. I...

I am currently a student at Occidental College in Los Angeles, where I major in Mathematics. I also play for my school's lacrosse team. My teaching method is very thorough. I work alongside my students every step of the way, helping them fully understand concepts.

...Chapel Hill, looking to supplement my stipend with some tutoring jobs. I take my role as an educator very seriously, committing a great deal of time and energy to my courses at the University, and drawing upon my experience as both a high school and middle school teacher in the past. I have always enjoyed...

Helping you achieve your academic goals is my top priority. I look forward to working together with you.... To make studying fun and not just a task!... Discuss with them about what challenges they feel they are facing in a given subject.... Teach them study skills and help them to develop good study habits so they can succeed.

My mission as a tutor is to help students grow using methods based on their needs and their style of learning. Every student is different, and as such, they should receive attention based on those differences. My job is to help them fully discover their style of learning and use it to their advantage.... I believe that each student has a different way of learning and retaining information, and that part of a teacher's job is...

I am a recent graduate from Occidental College. My major was geology and my minor was economics. I also have coursework in math, biology, and physics. I like to break down large systems into digestible components that are easy to understand and then relate them back to the large scale topic at hand.

...re-frame their perspectives of themselves as mathematicians. In addition to tutoring the math sections of the GRE, SAT, PSAT, and ACT, I have extensive experience teaching all sections of the SAT and GRE, writing, middle and elementary school subjects, Algebra I and Geometry, and Psychology. For a comprehensive list of the subjects in which I...

...as a "Genius" at the Apple Store. I have also coached track and field both in school programs and privately. I am available to tutor many subjects, and am most fond of American Sign Language, theater, reading, and writing. I love helping students learn how to express themselves, whether it is in a second language...

...and 7th grade English teacher at a small private school in Brooklyn. Before that, I worked in various editorial capacities in both print and online media. I am particularly interested in helping students with their reading and writing skills, though I am also happy to help with any test prep (SAT, GRE). I have worked...

...I was a student who would not have succeeded had a teacher not noticed me struggling and given me extra help. Because of this, I want to become a teacher to help other students like myself who just need extra guidance. I am very passionate about mathematics education and hope to pass that joy on...