Top Tutors serving Manhattan Beach

Naama: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...a New York transplant to LA, and a freelance composer and musician by nature. I am an artist and a teacher-- these are my two passions! I'm also a translator, linguistics nerd, avid reader, and fabulous teacher. I went to NYU and studied Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied Linguistics Masters here in California. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730

Caroline: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...I am a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelors degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During my four years of college, I guided K-12 students of the Oakland area in Language Arts and Mathematics and served as a mentor for many high school students. I have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 800

Maria: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...graduated from Pomona College with a major in Neuroscience and am planning to become a neurological physical therapist. In school, I particularly enjoyed learning about the biological sciences and art. I love to draw and always try to find fun ways to integrate visual learning into my tutoring sessions. I also have experience with the ACT and GRE standardized tests and would love to assist any student who is trying to prepare for success on...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Rebecca: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...graduated from Occidental College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Comparative Literature, emphasizing critical theory. My tutoring spans a diverse range of experiences: I tutored math at an inner-city school in Los Angeles, English to students in Hyderabad, India, and reading to rehabilitated refugee children in Arizona. After graduating, I instructed reading programs for the Institute of Reading Development, where I saw that, as my students' reading skills improved, their overall confidence skyrocketed....
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Travis: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...my time as a student, teacher, and mentor has taught me anything over the years, it is that simply checking the boxes and getting the right answer is not success. What I value far more is not just telling students the answers to their problems, but providing them with the resources and strategies to arrive at the correct answer themselves. Not only does this empower students, but it also gives them a framework to understand...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Benjamin: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...I'm working on a Master's program in Library and Information Science, but I am also a recent graduate of UC Davis where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with an emphasis on Medieval and Early Modern European History. I love learning and teaching history of all kinds, but I am also available to tutor many other subjects from Math and English to SAT and GRE preparation. While I do not have much formal...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800
LSAT: 165

Ema: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...am a recent graduate of Harvard University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with an emphasis on screenwriting. Although I love literature and writing, I am most passionate about tutoring math. I have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from basic arithmetic to pre-calculus. My favorite math topic is algebra, particularly because of its usefulness in solving real-world...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Chandler: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...there! I am a current undergraduate student at Occidental 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. I love learning, and I love sharing that with others. What...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Jennifer: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
I am committed to providing my students with the best learning experience achievable. I strive to cater to their needs and challenge them to achieve their academic goals. ... I believe that every student can reach their personal potential. In order to do so, both student and educator must communicate with each other to use the student's strengths to overcome any challenges the student may face.... I always like to learn about the student's goals, interests,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching

Steven : Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...graduated last spring from Kenyon College with a double major in Spanish Area Studies and International Development Studies. While at Kenyon, I worked as a peer tutor at the College's Writing Center to help students with invention strategies as well as the content and structure of academic and non-academic projects. As a tutor, I particularly enjoy helping students refine their personal voice and better their ability to communicate through the written word. While at Kenyon,...
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Sociology
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 32

Anthony: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...love teaching! I have a passion for sharing the knowledge I've acquired. I believe that gaining an understanding of a topic can transform how you view of the world and I believe we all need help sometimes to get from where we are to where we want to be. By first getting an understanding of my client's needs, I am able to patiently break down the material in a way that makes it less overwhelming...
Education & Certification
Missouri University of Science and Technology - Bachelors, Civil Engineering

Ada: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...are very smart! I hope to become a part of your child's life and be able to help contribute to the emotional and cognitive growth. I bring management experience, the understanding of children, creativity, enthusiasm and patience. My promise 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...
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
University of Phoenix - Master of Science, Education

Sam: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...am a Los Angeles area native, and hold a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, as well as a B.A. in English from Tulane University in New Orleans. I have been a California licensed attorney since December of 2011, and currently practice full-time as a Law Clerk for four Los Angeles Superior Court Judges. Since I finished my undergraduate degree, I have tutored many high school and college students in essay writing...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Virginia School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Verbal: 780
SAT Writing: 740
LSAT: 171

Patrick: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...graduated summa cum laude from Emerson College, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies and a minor in Writing, Literature, and Publishing. While in college in Boston, I was struck by a quote on the side of the Boston Public Library: "The Commonwealth requires the education of the people as the safeguard of order and liberty." This statement gives me great inspiration as I work with my students. As a tutor, I...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies

Kellie: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...graduated from USC with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor degree in Spanish. My degree provided me with a strong foundation in chemistry and biology; my courses emphasized the brain's biological and chemical processes and how these processes relate to human behavior. As a board member of a student organization, I prepared a unique lesson to present to thirty peers on a weekly basis. Two years of experience in this leadership role provided me...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Yon: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...objective as a tutor is to deliver maximum life-long values: conceptual understanding, a rekindled love for learning, confidence, genuine self-esteem, and friendship. I deliver these by focusing on conceptual understanding. Most difficulties with the current materials come from not having mastered the earlier concepts or skills. I locate these earlier misunderstandings by asking questions like, "Walk me through this problem and explain your thought process" or "How are you thinking about this problem?" It's normal...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Math & Physics
Southern Methodist University - Master of Science, Physics
GRE Quantitative: 167

Kiersten: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...am a junior studying Writing for Screen and Television at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. For the past two spring semesters I worked as a CollegeSpring Mentor, tutoring Green Dot Charter high school juniors for the SAT and teaching them predatory skills for college. In addition to my experience tutoring for the SAT, as a screenwriting major I most enjoy teaching my favorite subject, English. I love showing students the power...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Writing for Screen and Television
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760

Alan: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...am currently pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I plan to graduate with this degree in June of 2016. I have worked for a few years previously as a private tutor back in my home town. I tutor mostly high school subjects. I am able to tutor in high school chemistry, biology, and US history. I am also able to tutor Biology and US History at the AP...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Biology
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 36

Will: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2011 with Bachelor's degrees in International Studies and Letters and a Spanish minor. I studied abroad in Chile from 2009 to 2010, where I first started giving private instructions in English. After graduating from the university, I worked as an English instructor at the University's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), where for three years I taught academic reading and writing, communication skills, and standardized exam...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Letters, International Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Nathan: Manhattan Beach tutor
Certified Tutor in Manhattan Beach, CA
...am a recent graduate of UCLA and Concordia University. I received a bachelor's in Biology and in Nursing. I have a passion for teaching and believe that problems must be solved step by step. I love to play basketball and am an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers. I spent a year as a sports writing intern for www.Lakersnation.com and so I really got to put my interest to work. This experience also helped...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Biology, General
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Manhattan Beach, California, is a small city along the Pacific Coast, within Los Angeles County. There are about 4,000 residents in the area, who benefit from access to some of the best schools in the country. Manhattan Beach ranks as the second most-educated city in the Los Angeles County, and the fifth most-educated city in California. The small city is also home to several surfing and beach volleyball enthusiasts and features beautiful Sand Dune Park.
Since Manhattan Beach prides itself on its incredible education, skilled in-person or online Manhattan Beach, CA, tutors can help students work to get ahead in their courses or test prep with one-on-one tutoring sessions. The Manhattan Beach Unified School District has five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school - Mira Costa, which ranks in the top 1 percent of all secondary academies in the United States. There are also four private schools, including the Montessori School of Manhattan Beach. These educational institutions are highly competitive and drive students just like you to achieve incredible academic success. One of many great ways to get ahead among well-educated peers is to find a Manhattan Beach tutor. Private instruction and test prep from tutors in Manhattan Beach, through either online or in-home tutoring, could provide a chance to get into elite schools across California, too. You can apply for several fantastic colleges and universities in the Los Angeles area, including the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of Southern California, or Loyola Marymount University.
There are several great attractions, both in Manhattan Beach and the greater Los Angeles area. Since Manhattan Beach is on the Pacific Coast, ocean-lovers can enjoy the beach whenever they want. The Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab and Aquarium offers a great view of marine life. You can pick up a great book at independent book store, Pages, or enjoy a walk along the Hermosa Valley Greenbelt. An educational trip into Los Angeles for your family can mean a day enjoying the Griffith Observatory, the California Science Center, or the Getty Museum. Your educational goals are within reach, and you could become more confident by receiving tutoring in Manhattan Beach, CA, to prepare yourself for college.
An enthusiastic Manhattan Beach, CA, tutor is eager to help you in your private test prep instruction, whether the tutoring session is in-home or online. You already live in one of the most educated cities in the country - you could improve even more with a tutor's assistance.
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