Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Santa Monica, CA

...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 word problems. In addition to mathematics, I find joy in teaching/elucidating Shakespeare to high-school students. As a classically trained actor, I find it fun to tackle Shakespeare’s dense texts from...

...the hopes of either being a cardiologist or dermatologist -- still have plenty of time to decide! During college I tutored two kids in 6th through 8th grade math. I really enjoyed helping them with their homework assignments, preparing them for exams, and watching them improve in their courses. During this time, I learned how to be a very patient instructor and an effective communicator. As my dad was a high school math teacher, I...

I am a graduate of UCLA. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics. Since graduation, I scored within the top 2% on the LSAT, spent a few years working at leading investment bank, and I am currently building a technology startup. I have significant tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects from math, biology, test prep (SAT / LSAT), finance, and economics. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing sports, and...

...the Midwest, I plan to stay in the Los Angeles area. My course background includes a full load of college-level premed courses (three years of biology, a full year of organic chemistry, biochemistry, etc.), and my favorite subjects are math, physiology, and writing. I love teaching! I am a registered college science tutor at USC, and I also teach younger students at a weekly Girl Scout program in Watts. In high school, I tutored for...

...section of the SAT. I tutored math students my senior year of high school and graduated as valedictorian. In 2009, I graduated from the University of Georgia with Cum Laude honors and a BA in English, and I am currently an aspiring author. I've group-tutored at a middle school the last two years and have privately tutored over a dozen students during that same stretch. I've also worked with pre-teens and teenagers at youth camps...

...share that passion with other students is a really rewarding experience. My strength as a tutor comes from my patience and listening skills. Everybody learns at a different pace, so I think it's important to be open and adaptable to best serve each student's unique needs. I encourage students to ask questions, and see wrong answers as an opportunity for constructive feedback. Ultimately, I want tutoring to be something exciting and engaging for students instead...

...itself in every area of study. I have been tutoring peers since my third year in high school and I never tire of it. I 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...

...fall. My experiences as a student and scientist help me explain concepts and work through problems in a clear and engaging manner. I love teaching, and strive to make each personalized lesson enjoyable and productive. In addition to math and science, I can teach the skills and strategies students need to reach their goals on the ACT, GRE, or AP tests. I also enjoy working with elementary age students to increase reading and math proficiencies.

...In addition to teaching regular school subjects, I have experience teaching standardized test prep. and study skills. I completed my BA from UC Irvine and MA in Education from UCLA. I received my teacher's credentials from UCLA's Teacher Education Program and completed my research inquiry in teaching mathematics. My best subject is math. I find math and science to be my favorite subjects and they have been since I was in elementary school. I found...

...I earned my Master's of Public Health at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. I have experience working with students in a classroom as 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...

I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.

...in Nutrition and a minor in Spanish from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where I competed on the tennis team for four years. I tutored throughout college for peers, high school students, and middle school students. I also taught private tennis lessons for six years after high school. I am very passionate about teaching! I have just applied to dental school and am planning to start in fall of 2015.

...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 and help boost their confidence by emphasizing what they already know. Then we can take that confidence and tackle the material they currently struggle with, piece by piece. I want...

...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 with strong communication skills, expertise in various instruction strategies, and the ability to excite students about learning. I'm particularly passionate about chemistry, and am excited to share my enthusiasm for...

...grammar, writing, and oral communication. I am also fluent in Spanish as a second language and can tutor this subject effectively. I particularly enjoy teaching 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...

...than learn the critical thinking process that allows them to do work on their own. I strongly believe that my job as a tutor is to ask the student questions that will assist them to arrive at an answer on their own. Of course, examples need to be given and I may give more help in the beginning, but the goal is to ween students off help after time. I cannot stand over their shoulder...

...a year and am now looking to hone my critical thinking and communications skills by tutoring while I apply for graduate school. I tutor math and English, but between the two I favor English. It teaches us how to communicate ideas and, oftentimes, how to assess the quality of these ideastwo of the most crucial and universal skills we need in life. My goal is to help students get the most out of their education....

...me that helping someone find their strengths and overcome academic challenges is the most impactful and rewarding undertaking and is something I hope to continue for the rest of my life. Through patience and understanding, I seek to support my students in whatever ways best accommodate their learning needs. I enjoy being creative in my approaches to teaching, using games, songs and interaction between the students (when in a group) to make learning engaging and...

...My interest is in increasing access to health services in developing countries through a human rights approach. I love traveling, and I have spent time studying in Spain, volunteering at a health clinic in Peru, doing field work in Belize, and working at the World Health Organization in Switzerland. I have experience tutoring elementary math and English, teaching science labs to fifth grade classes, and leading health labs for high school students. I also have...

...in different scenarios. When a student asks questions, I often times like to respond with questions myself that help them guide them to the correct deductions and conclusions themselves. This will also help ensure their ability to do well on their tests when they don't have a tutor around. 3. vision and application A student's motivation to do well should be driven by the ability to see the application and relevance of the knowledge they...