Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Pasadena, CA

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...Obispo with a BS in Mathematics and an MA in Education from Cal State Dominguez Hills. I am currently a teacher in the LAUSD at a high school in 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...

...well as a private setting. I have tutored and assisted elementary and 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...

...a preschool and kindergarten teacher, Administrator, Parent and Staff Educator, and Community College Instructor in the Behavioral Sciences. In addition, I have experience working as a Teachers Assistant for children with special needs in grades kindergarten through 3. I feel most accomplished when Im able to help struggling students connect with their material. In my spare time I enjoy playing with my beagle, cooking Italian food, reading, and playing World of Warcraft.

...local tutoring/test prep center. Although I customarily tutor school subjects, SAT, and SAT subject tests, my strongest skills are in Math and Science. My experiences with students have taught me that a students education depends on a teachers ability to convey the subject clearly. As a result, my goal is to cater to a students needs, whether it is through visual, audio, or repetitious learning. I have been fortunate enough continue my passion of tutoring...

...enjoy it when I lead students towards that "a-ha" moment where everything connects and they achieve a better understanding of the subject. I have been tutoring college math, algebra (1 and 2), calculus throughout high school and college. I like to think of my job as making myself obsolete by giving my students the tools needed to excel in their academics. Along with my passion for academics, I also have strong interests in fitness, music,...

...five years now. Being only twenty myself, I find relating to the students very easily which in my opinion, is the greatest way to helping a student understand a lesson or an assignment. Besides tutoring, I have been lucky enough to design and teach my own curriculum for a summer high school course called "Spanish for Travelers." Outside of academia, I enjoy reading, watching, playing and analyzing basketball. It is a sport, along with soccer,...

...(Being the son of two teachers probably doesn't hurt either!) My goal is to not only give your student the skills necessary to excel in the particular tutoring subject, but also see real-world application of the material. Since I am a Mechanical Engineer currently working in the Aerospace industry, I have examples of how Math, Science and even Writing skills are vital to solving everyday problems. When tutoring, my goal is to truly get to...

...become a professor of mathematics. Although I want to become a professor to teach at the university level, I also enjoy teaching younger students because I believe that having a strong foundation, understanding of the basics, is key to succeeding in any math course. Aside from tutoring math, I enjoy indoor and outdoor rock climbing. It is a great pastime because no matter how long I have climbed, the challenges keep coming!

...as a senior in high school. In college I helped friends and colleagues with homework and volunteered at an after-school program to tutor elementary school children. People have often approached me for math-related help ever since middle school, so I have become most comfortable with that subject. However, I am also passionate about philosophy and writing. I was offered a position as the sports editor for the student newspaper at Pasadena City College. My tutoring...

...tutoring comes from the ability to aid a student perform as well as they want to, in the end realizing their full potential and going beyond what they expect of themselves. I firmly believe that every student has the ability to become whom ever they wish to become in their adult lives. My style of tutoring involves discovering which learning style a student is best comfortable with, and providing him or her with the appropriate...

...to me through the Elevator Pitch Competition, my senior year of college, which I won in my category - Non-Profits. After that year, I joined the Teach for America Fellowship, where I fell in love with teaching. The Teach for America Fellowship is 2 years; however, after my first year due to the recognition and growth in my classroom I was invited to start a school. I spent 2 years at that school prior to...

...quite unconventional, but it gave me the opportunity familiarize myself with a wide range of subjects. I am currently continuing 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,...

...take pride in knowing. They are the study of the world around us and how it works to the most minute detail. That fascinates me. So much so that I achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry. It is my goal to put this same kind of passion, drive and excitement in all those around me. I hope that I will one day nerd out on math and science with all my students!... Learning is...

...II. I have tutored these subjects as well as trigonometry, precalculus, and calculus. I love tutoring any subject in math, but Algebra II is my favorite because it was during this class in high school that I realized I loved math and wanted to major in it and teach it one day. I want to help students find the fun in math like I did in high school. I believe that all students are capable...

...believe that any student has the opportunity to do better with the right resources and attitude. I can help with most math and english ranging from elementary to high school as well as ACT test prep. I especially like helping with essays (providing I have read the book or material it is based on). My biggest interests outside of tutoring are beach volleyball and comedy, but I also love reading, and I even occasionally DJ.

...health sciences. I tutored multiple students ranging from elementary school kids to college students on various subjects mainly focused on math and sciences. My favorite subject is chemistry and biochemistry, because it is fascinating how myriads of reactions are constantly happening within our body. I am currently applying for pharmacy school, so chemistry is vital in this field. I love to play tennis, swim, and especially eat out around the bay area!

...moved to the San Gabriel Valley area and I am looking to do both online and in home tutoring in my spare time. My main tutoring subject is math, and I have experience tutoring from elementary to collegiate levels. My schedule is very flexible at the moment, so I can make adjustments as need be to accommodate. I look forward to meeting new students and helping them reach their academic goals whatever they may be.

...students about word roots, pointing out the subtle connections between English, Spanish, and Latin as a way to recognize meanings and increase vocabulary. My goal extends well beyond merely covering the curriculum. In addition, I strive to stimulate my students' natural curiosity, enabling them to experience the pure joy of learning. I accomplish this by conversing with my students in order to find out what interests them most. Whenever possible I try to incorporate some...

...a degree in biology. Biology, along with subjects such as math and physics are the areas of study which I am fluent in. I have often led study groups during my time as a student and these experiences showed me that I can be very helpful in explaining difficult problems which the group faces. My ability to put difficult problems into comprehensible, simple terms is my greatest asset as a tutor. I would work best...