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Ema: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...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...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Benjamin: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...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 experience in tutoring, I was a peer tutor throughout high school. Also, as the oldest sibling, it fell to me to help...
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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
Alan: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...getting the material to stick with the student. The point of learning is to allow the recollection of material over a medium to long period of time. Cramming only works for the short term, and is not favorable to learning the material well. My hobbies include reading speculative fiction, biking, and music. I have played...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Biology
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 36
Rebecca: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to perform onstage, so we wrote a play to explore theme, plot, and dialogue. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, English and American history. In my free time, I teach yoga and...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163
Emily: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...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...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Psychology with Neuroscience Track
MCAT: 42
Cameron: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...the math, science, and writing sections of the SAT/ACT (no critical reading/reasoning...not a huge fan of that stuff!). Outside of school, I really enjoy traveling to other countries during breaks or whenever I get the chance. I love experiencing new cultures and diverse foods, and seeing sites that you can't see anywhere else.
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University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Biological Sciences
University of Southern California - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Mayank: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...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 watching...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Business Economics
LSAT: 170
Travis: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...students, but it also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect answer,...
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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
Varun: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
Scott: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...to the pupil's style of learning because everyone processes information in different ways; I identify a students' strengths and put the material in a form that plays to them so as to maximize retention for the long haul. Mathematics builds on what is learned year after year, so it's of utmost importance that a student...
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Orange Coast College - Associates, Math
Mark: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...recent Yale graduate with a B.S in chemical engineering. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, and I am very passionate about math and science. My favorite part of tutoring is instilling confidence into students and making them feel that they can understand and enjoy a subject.... Everyone learns differently, but everyone can learn anything.
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineer
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Julie: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...both a university and community college, I have worked with students from varying educational backgrounds. It is particularly important for me to identify the learning style that best fits each student and present concepts that will be most effective for him or her. I make an effort to provide the optimal learning environment by having...
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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona - Bachelors, Microbiology
Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences - PHD, Biological Sciences
Jacob: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...get enough practice, you can become a strong writer. How you learn is a very personal process. Everyone is unique, and everyone has a unique way of learning. One of the reasons I left my teaching position was frustration over the "one-size-fits-all" style that's forced on us in school. If you're seeking a tutor, you...
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University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Jason: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...drive in assisting students work through challenges. I am not one to teach as much as guide because I believe in individuals' capacities for growth in efficient learning. My goal is to provide as much information as possible to every student in how to best develop personalized methods for maintaining an open mind for effective...
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Central Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Jack: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...with a parallel interest in preservation strategies. Outside of academics, I'm passionate about all manner of developing sciences and technologies as well as current events and the history behind them. When it comes to tutoring, I try to understand how a student is thinking about a problem before deciding on a specific course of action....
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University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Double in Integrative Biology and Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Sherley: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...approach. I tutor English. My main focus is writing which is such an important skill in this day and age, I mean you use it for everything. My teaching philosophy is if you aren't trying to engage the student then they won't try to engage you! It is very import to have fun when you're...
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Columbia College of Nursing - Bachelors, Theatre arts
Mark: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...panicked about the possibility of failure. I believe in an "active" approach to tutoring which includes asking the student questions to not only get closer to a complicated answer, but to build the student's confidence. In addition, I always try to identify exactly where in the thinking process a student is struggling. After tackling this...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Public Health Science
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Rebecca: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...on essays. I am passionate about English, Literature, and Composition. I am excited to share my interests with others. I love writing, and I truly believe that essay writing and reading comprehension are skills that can be learned like anything else. Outside of tutoring, I am a screenwriter and actor, and I also love playing...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Dramatic Literature
John: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...I see it as my job to help them find that path. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, running, travel, and reading. I am also a section editor for the Los Angeles Review of Books and the literary manager for two theater companies based in New York and Los Angeles.
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Femke: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, CA
...apply this approach to stories, poetry, Shakespeare, reading comprehension exams, or even your own writing: this particular kind of analysis is incredibly useful as an editing tool for essays or fiction. Teaching has been my dream since the age of five, and I already mentioned I love reading and writing (mostly fiction), but I also...
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University of Alberta - Bachelors, English
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