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Clara: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...with honors in May, and although I am originally from 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...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Sean: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...ACT prep and SAT prep previously on many occasions, and I am willing to work with and help you reach your full potential on these tests. I really enjoy teaching test preparation, as there are so many aspects to taking 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...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Travis: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...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 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, they attain a better understanding...
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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

Steven : Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...test preparation strategies for the Reading and English portions of these exams. My personal teaching philosophy is that every student deserves a study strategy that adapts to their own needs, strengths and abilities. This fall, I'll begin a PhD program in Sociology focusing on Latino immigration to the United States. Next spring, I will teach English in an Argentine university through the Fulbright program. In my free time, I enjoy reading, riding my bike and...
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Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Sociology
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 32

Rebecca: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...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. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy....
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Katheryn: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, 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

Akmal: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
My job is to instill the love of Math in you. It's all about the fundamentals and everything starts with baby steps. With these two in mind and one's approach to solving a problem, you'd be able to solve any Math problem in no time. Failure is not an option for either one of us.
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University of Houston - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

Mark: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...I was very involved around my college campus. I played five intramural sports, ran my own program in student government, which brought student teaching to UC Irvine, and served as president of my fraternity where I managed more than 60 members. I am a patient, kind-hearted, and intelligent person who truly values the importance of education in a young individual's life. I am currently applying to medical school and understand the plight of the modern...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Public Health Science
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Amy: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...the tutor to tailor the lessons to the student for them to have an optimal learning experience. I have found that the best results happen when language, or any subject for that matter, is taught through a variety of different activities that are interactive and engaging. Outside of teaching and learning languages, my interests and hobbies include theatre, music/singing, reading, watching TV and movies, travel, fashion, and spending time with my friends and family. I...
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Illinois State University - Bachelor in Arts, French, Theatre
Illinois State University - Master of Arts, French

Benjamin: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...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 my younger brother and sister through the difficult times in their studies, so I have plenty of experience helping students find the right way to learn the skills...
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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

Esther: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...French, and having studied the language myself in France. I enjoy helping students gain authentic pronunciation, colloquialisms, and conversation skills! I am cheerful, positive, and a dedicated worker. I bring professionalism and fun to every tutoring scenario. By setting reasonable and attainable goals, I creatively design every session to accommodate the student's needs and learning preferences. Each person is unique, and ought to be given the special attention that will best equip them with the...
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Biola University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities: Philosophy & Art

Brittany: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...passionate about Women's Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Writing, and Research. Few things are as rewarding to me as helping others to achieve their goals in and out of academia. I find that passing on healthy work and study skills provides the highest long-term success rate for my students, so they can continue being confident learners even when I am not aiding them. Anyone studying hard deserves to play hard, and in my spare time I love...
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University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Chandler: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...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 better way to engage others learning than tutoring?I enjoy video games and other computer related tasks, baseball, basketball,...
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Occidental College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Nanor: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...or home. I have helped students with critical thinking, writing papers, and improving test scores. I received my training at Mills College in 2014 where I received a M.F.A. degree in Creative Writing, Poetry. As an expert in my field, I look forward to helping new students achieve their goals. My teaching style is patient, engaging, and challenging. I am interested in helping students gain access to materials that might be challenging and do so...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Kristen: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...students from low socio-economic and sometimes violent/traumatic backgrounds, I quickly found out that many students, no matter their circumstances, are not aware of the heights of academic success that they can achieve. Furthermore, many of them do not even believe that they are capable of such successes. The best feelings I have ever experienced in education were when my students came to me and told me, “Ms. Hurt! Look what I did!” indicating some test...
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University of Georgia - Bachelor of Science, Science Education - Biology
State Certified Teacher

Derek: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...in the History Department as tutor, with a strong emphasis on helping students in American and European History. I am most passionate about tutoring students in History and English, including AP courses. I feel that I bring a creative and unique approach to my tutoring, and I actively work to help my students find a personal connection to a subject or topic they have previously struggled with. Every student has the capacity for improvement. In...
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Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History/Theater
State Certified Teacher

Thomas: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...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 the past two summers, gaining much experience and valued interaction with students of all personality types. I'm currently employed part-time with...
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University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Math: 710
Weiss: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
I have been tutoring students in science and math for over 6 years and enjoy every moment of it! I am fully aware that no two students are the same and that various teaching modalities should be employed to ensure a strong foundation for every student, regardless of their baseline level of understanding of the subject matter. ... I am fully aware that no two students are the same, and that various teaching modalities should be...
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, Public Policy, Management, and Planning
University of Vermont - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Medicine

Armand: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...gained over these years, I have developed a very unique approach to simplifying scientific subjects for my students, helping to break down complex topics and make them more approachable, ultimately allowing for my students' better understanding of the basic concepts, and for better performance on exams. I have experience in tutoring all math, science, and pre-med subjects (including MCAT test prep), and have worked with college students as well as those in K-12 levels.
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

Michael: Palos Verdes tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Verdes, CA
...as a tutor in the College of Natural Science and Mathematics, where I've helped dozens of students in general Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Organic Chemistry. The student body at CSUF is very diverse, and I am extremely comfortable working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Additionally, I'm well versed in preparation for all health professions school exams. In high school, I also tutored extensively in Biology, Mathematics, History, and English. I finished high...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
California State University-Fullerton - Certificate, Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
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