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Sean: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...these exams ranging from test taking strategies, the material itself, as well as preparation right before the tests themselves. I believe that every student requires a different teaching strategy, and I believe in treating every student as an individual rather than a collective. In terms of me personally, I really enjoy classical and electric violin, tennis, DJ'ing, as well as electronic music production. I am also an avid gamer, and I really enjoy the game...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Cameron: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...instructor and an effective communicator. As my dad was a high school math teacher, I also learned a few things from him about how to teach difficult subjects to students. Since I am in medical school, I obviously love science involving anything that has to do with the body, so I would be very excited to assist with biology or other topics in that area. In addition to general coursework, I'm more than happy to...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Biological Sciences
University of Southern California - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Mayank: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...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 watching reruns of my favorite 90s / early 2000s tv shows
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Business Economics
LSAT: 170
Alan: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...Math and Science portions of the SAT. My favorite subjects to teach would be the ACT science portion, as well as US History. My tutoring style involves a lot of preparation work as well as review. I believe that the best way for students to learn, and it has helped me as well, is to constantly practice questions in whatever subject they may be studying. This is especially true for science and math subjects. Cramming...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Biology
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 36
Anna: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
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.
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790
Travis: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...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, they attain a better understanding of why an answer is wrong and how to arrive at the correct one. I specialize in essay writing, elementary-high school math skills, college admissions essays, and test preparation. I am confident that by tailoring personalized learning sessions to individual...
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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
Mark: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
I am a 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
Ayesha: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...and Algebra 2; using mathematical reasoning to approach a challenge appeals to me because it's a skill that requires experience. I enjoy helping students reach the answer, emphasizing not the final solution, but instead the process used to find the solution. Being forced to think and solve critically is what expands students' minds and gives them experience mathematically, helping them figure out how to approach problems of all subjects in the future. These math courses...
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Pasadena City College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
Hope: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...graduate with a Bachelor's 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...
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Point Loma Nazarene University - Bachelor in Arts, Nutrition and Food
Delphine: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
I am a native French speaker, have been a tutor with kids after school to assist them with their homework, created some activities in French for schools (singing French songs, cooking lessons). I used to work also with French adults when I lived in France and in London to guide them in finding a job and an apartment too. Friendly, I love working with people and help them to achieve their goals.
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French High school - Bachelor of Science, General
French Lycee - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Ada: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...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 Disney Tsum-Tsum or group games such as Pictionary, Uno, Clue, and Speed. I like to watch funny You Tube videos such as Sad Cat Diary. My nephew...
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University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
University of Phoenix - Master of Science, Education
Esther: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...France to be an Au Pair for a French family, where I tutored the children (ages 8-12) in English and became proficient in French myself. When I returned to the United States in 2006, I continued my studies in French grammar for four years, while pursuing my Bachelor's Degree at Biola University. I am a Shakespeare aficionado, love running, hiking, dancing, singing, and reading masterfully written classics novels. I love helping people overcome their fears...
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Biola University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities: Philosophy & Art
Emily: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...medical school student (matriculating fall 2017) and Stanford 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 my Mexican boyfriend and his family. Hablamos Español juntos, no?
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Psychology with Neuroscience Track
MCAT: 42
Ni: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...translator in my part time for several Chinese-American educational program. Right now, I'm working as a professional commercial editor in a TV company. But I have endless passion in language and teaching. I would like to find some opportunities to sharing my knowledge towards mandarin and Asian & US film industry. I'm a passionate and caring person. I would like to teach students and the same time learn from them. We could share different culture,...
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Nanchang University - Bachelors, Broadcasting and Media
Loyola Marymount University - Masters, Film Production
Angela: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...tutor. I love helping students reach their goals, and I believe every student has potential - we just have to find the best way to get there together using the student's preferred learning style. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I am very involved with music, hiking, and swimming. I love being outdoors and swam competitively growing up. All through my life, I have also played instruments and sung in choirs. I love learning through and...
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Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Education-Spanish
Andrew: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...as a program aide for an elementary school and two years experience tutoring high school students. When it comes to tutoring my motto is "Show don't Tell!" and I 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...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Business
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Rebecca: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...after school care program at an elementary school, and I have also worked with college students 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 guitar and painting.
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Dramatic Literature
Judy: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...and excelled in classes and on standardized tests. I wanted to share my passion with others and so started tutoring peers as early as middle school. Although I graduated from Rice with a BA in Psychology, my time with math did not end there. I took Differential Equations and various statistics courses as electives (for fun)! My tutoring experience includes informal tutoring of peers throughout my lifetime, private tutoring of high school students during college,...
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Fuller Theological Seminary in California - Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710
Jacob: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
...B.A. I tutor all the natural sciences, as well as English/ESL. My favorite subjects to tutor will always be Italian, science, and writing. Italian is close to my heart because of the years I lived in Italy. But science is the most fun to tutor, because you will usually get to build things, or at least draw some cool diagrams. I also love to teach writing because it's so much fun to see the look...
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University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Katheryn: Pacific Palisades tutor
Certified Tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA
My name is Katheryn Nguyen and I am a full time college student at University of Southern Californiaa. I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry in hopes of pursuing the medical field later on. The subject that I specialize in is math. During my free time, I enjoy listening to music, exercising, hiking, and spending time with my family and friends. ... "Don't let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Biology
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Pacific Palisades, along with its famous neighbors, Malibu and Santa Monica, is part of the city of Los Angeles and lies along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It's primarily residential with a population of some 27,000. One of its main features is its climate: cooler than inland Los Angeles during the hot summer months, sunnier and clearer skies than other coastal neighborhoods. Hollywood studios, only a few miles away, have used many sites in Pacific Palisades, particularly its high schools, as settings for TV and movie productions.
One of those high schools, Palisades Charter High School, ranks #92 in California rankings, #541 nationally and offers students Advanced Placement coursework and exams. For students who want to work on the advanced courses, expert online tutoring from Pacific Palisades, CA, tutors could help you work towards success in your test prep and coursework.
The number of students taking the SAT exam in preparation for college is well above the state average as is their average SAT score. Tutors in Pacific Palisades, CA., who offer tutoring sessions either in-person or online, can provide you the test prep assistance to potentially improve on test day.
The area has a number of prestigious universities which students may consider: UCLA, USC, Loyola Marymount, and right next door in Malibu is Pepperdine. Acceptance at these schools requires a great deal of preparation; You might improve your chances of getting into the best schools if you take advantage of Pacific Palisades tutors for either online or in-home private tutoring and test prep instruction.
Between beaches, parks, and being located near a major entertainment capital in Hollywood, there is plenty to keep you busy and entertained in and near Pacific Palisades. For outdoors activity, Will Rogers State Beach has volleyball courts, playgrounds, a bike path and a walkway. For quiet and reflection, next door in Malibu is the world famous Getty Museum.
Neither is there a shortage of spectator sports in the Los Angeles area. there are eight major league professional teams and several collegiate teams. Among the professional teams are the Los Angeles Dodgers in baseball, the Los Angeles Lakers in basketball, and the Los Angeles Rams in football. UCLA and USC field football, basketball, and baseball teams and a number of other sports teams.
With all the distractions of living in a major metropolitan area, personal tutoring can be invaluable. If you are looking for private online or in-home tutoring to potentially improve in class or pass that big exam, professional tutors in Pacific Palisades are skilled in instruction and test prep for all levels.
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