Award-Winning Tutors serving Chula Vista, CA

...subjects that I tutor, chemistry is my favorite. I have studied it beyond the text books and have my own tricks and techniques to learn the material. My second favorite is math/algebra which serves as a good brain exercise. I love solving the problems, like a puzzle and most of the times do it without a calculator. I am a social person and love meeting people and talking to them on different topics. One of...

...as research in fire ecology and native bird survivability. Briefly after college I worked for a state crime lab analyzing samples from performance animals, looking for illicit drugs using thin-layer chromatography. I left Florida to start a Masters Degree program at the University of Georgia, working with molecular biology techniques to attempt to identify the gene of interest in a cerebellar abiotrophy in pure-bred dogs. While I did that, I completed training as an Emergency...

...Master's degree in Oceanography/Marine Geology. While completing my degree, I was a teaching assistant for several courses where I helped college students learn concepts, test their understanding, and also boost their confidence in the material. During my research, I used a variety of Math skills on a daily basis. I'm excited to assist in your tutoring needs as we work towards your academic goals, but also to promote an interest in learning.

...worked as an English (ESL) as well as Physical Education teacher at German secondary schools for over 7 years, teaching students grades 5 through 12. On top of that, I was responsible for organizing a school exchange with a Chinese high school and also to accompany the group of German students on a 2-week-trip to China. With all that being said, I love teaching and offering as many opportunities as possible to students to gain...

...the 18th century) and I am comfortable teaching it through the undergraduate, AP, and high school level. I believe that learning should be fun for every student-- and if it isn't, you're not doing it right! It's my ambition to help a student become excited about what's in front of them (yes! Of Mice and Men IS exciting and so is literary theory, too!) and really begin to understand the broader implications of the text,...

...system for a rural village. After returning, I completed my Masters level coursework at the University of California, Davis in Civil and Environmental Engineering. I have had a variety of tutoring experiences over the course of my studies, ranging from one-on-one tutoring sessions, to group settings through a classroom internship. I am passionate about a lot of subjects including mathematics, physics, and chemistry. I also love literature and writing and can confidently help students practice...

...Teach for America where I taught 5th grade English for two years, and ran an after school program for newcomer immigrant and refugee students. In that time I learned a great deal about the craft of teaching. My biggest take away is that every student learns differently and it's imperative to create ways for students to see incremental success so that their confidence grows along with their mastery of the content. Although I am excited...

...tutor for Chemistry and Physics. I am a strong Writer and can help with English as well as SAT preparation. My favorite subject to teach is Organic Chemistry because I find it intriguing. It's like a visual puzzle and reactions are the steps to solve it. I believe any person can learn any subject; it just has to be explained in the way that they need to hear it. It's the Teacher's job to figure...

...and small groups for Reading and Math support. I also have experience working with English Language Learners, developing their reading skills and vocabulary skills. I believe that it is my job to provide my students with the right tools and strategies to help them succeed. Because your child was not made from a mold, I understand that each student I teach has unique qualities and needs, and it is my job to understand that. I...

I've been teaching in elementary school for four years. I've taught second and third grade. I love teaching students and seeing how much they can grow academically. I love teaching students math and reading. I like to use a lot of manipulatives while teaching math so that the students can see the "why" in math problems.

...I taught English as a second language to students ranging from 13 to 40 years old. Moreover, I tutored teenagers who were learning Spanish as their second language. My favorite subject to teach is Biochemistry; I am fascinated by the way proteins are able to perform such amazing tasks in our bodies to keep us alive, healthy and strong. Furthermore, the biological processes taken place every day in our bodies are a vivid example of...

...a strong discipline and stay task-oriented so that students leave every session taking a step forward towards mastering their subject. I am currently a senior at Cornell University studying Biology with a concentration on Neurobiology and Behavior. I'm also minoring in business. All that to say, I want to become a doctor, I love to think, and I have the spirit of an entrepreneur! I want to tutor and teach in order to pass on...

...need help. I personally feel math is the funnest subject to learn once you have the right direction. With my tutoring style, I help the student visualize problems by drawing them out whenever possible and explaining every little step of the way in arriving to the solution. We will work through several problems together until they recognize a pattern that they can comfortably revert back to as reference. I feel that every student needs a...

...recently graduated from the University of California- Santa Barbara with a B.S. in Biopsychology. Growing up, I often turned to tutors for their academic guidance and support, so I can really empathize with students searching for the perfect tutor. My experiences being tutored have allowed me to pinpoint characteristics and skills that make a great tutor, such as patience, breaking down complex concepts, and an ability to cater towards different learning styles. I have been...

...since then I have been a Teaching Assistant (TA) for three different courses in Engineering. While I was a TA I found that I really loved teaching students and helping them learn, which has helped me to identify my future career path of eventually becoming a professor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Physics, and Biology as I find these subjects fascinating both in and out of...

...when people work together. The help that I have received in my academic career has allowed me to accomplish the most difficult of my goals. I know the difference that knowledgeable guidance can make, and this is where my passion for teaching stems from. My experience working with students in a diverse array of subjects has prepared me to adapt to students' unique styles of learning and help them achieve their academic goals.

I am an energetic and passionate teacher, intensely interested in the individual learning abilities of my students. I aspire to help each one achieve his or her highest potential.

...my specialty, I also enjoy teaching math and general test prep. I'm an outgoing, approachable person and capable of making learning enjoyable and efficient! I believe that putting in time to study will get the best results, and sometimes all you need is a little encouragement. My professional goal is to get a Masters in Genetic Counseling. In my spare time, I coach women's Ultimate Frisbee at UCSD and volunteer at the Palomar hospitals.

...succeed in academics. I have improved a lot in my teaching methods and make each session high energy and interactive. Most recently I did a pediatrics internship at UCSF-Fresno, but with my background in the biotechnology industry, I'd like to go back into research. I enjoy math almost as much as Biology/Medicine and am willing to teach most math topics through Calculus in addition to the SAT, Biology, Physiology, and the MCAT.