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Josh: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...that is easier to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation" might elude you some day, but if you ran across this word on the SAT or the GRE, you likely had to learn how to infer tone and meaning using limited information. These skills are valuable and likely what you will retain throughout your life. This is why I care about helping people think about problems not just solve them. I care about showing...
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Sarah: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...currently enrolled in the College of Science and Engineering at the university where I have taken courses to gain knowledge in a wide variety of subjects, such as calculus courses, physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Keith: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...really excited to be given the opportunity to tutor students. It was my first exposure to education (from the educators side) back when I was in college, working with students at a local high school. First with them, and also my friends, I noticed that I really enjoyed helping people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about...
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Georgetown University - Unknown, International History
Valparaiso University - Masters in Education, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Max: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...and lab sciences. I have also recently taken the new MCAT and believe that I can teach my tools for success to any pre-student willing to learn them. I have been a teaching assistant for both General Chemistry I and II for two semesters each and have taught CPR, AED, First Aid to Salt Lake City Citizens. I have always enjoyed teaching, specifically being able to teach one-on-one. Connecting with students, making them feel comfortable...
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University of Utah - Bachelors, Exercise and Sports Science

Jacob: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...other students and review material with them. I always enjoyed teaching simply because I enjoyed and was passionate about the material itself. But I enjoyed it even more when I heard about all the success other students were having as a result of my teaching. I was recruited to Brown University for rowing, and am officially undeclared but plan on graduating with a dual degree in biology and German studies. My favorite subjects to tutor...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Aman: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...am still in contact with him today. As a tutor-- mentor-- I will help my mentee achieve their goals (academic and mental). I will work with them hour by hour to the best of my ability to deliver what is necessary to achieve their goals. Education matters and your knowledge is tested through your scores, so they matter. The only way to win is through effective collaboration, mental determination, and hard work. I want to...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Luke: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments of clarity and a sense of accomplishment. When I'm not tutoring, I...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Tessa: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...an undergraduate student at Yale University, with a prospective double major in Mathematics and History. I strive to bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is,...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Samantha: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading,...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

David: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...tutored for many years and I have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Brianna: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've worked extensively with adults on business skills, marketing and...
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University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 770

Bill: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...writing since 2014. I truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is mutual, and I am excited to work with as many different students as possible. I enjoy novel writing, playing guitar and piano, programming, playing RPGs (I'm a big Final Fantasy fan), and meeting...
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University of Maine - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
University of Maine - Masters, English

Sarah: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring reading and writing. In my spare time, I enjoy practicing yoga and exploring the...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Undeclared
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Hallie: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the theater,...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Margarita: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...project related to smoking cessation. I have also been tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since I was in 7th grade, and my favorite subject to tutor is math. My family is originally from Russia, and I grew up with a very strong and traditional math background. I always find teaching math to students to be gratifying, and I hope to share some of my love for math with...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Ariela: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...my strengths, and one of the reasons that I am good at test taking, is my ability to organize information. It's a skill I use both in my academic life, as well as professionally; as a stage manager, it is often my job to take in complicated and conflicting pieces of information (the blocking, a quick change in costumes, changes in a script) and quickly organize that information so that I can convey it to...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Matt: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...full-time as a test-prep instructor for over 7 years and have absolutely loved it! It has always been very gratifying for me to help students develop academically and improve their performances on important tests like the LSAT and SAT. I have an excellent academic record and have done very well on standardized tests such as the SAT and the LSAT. I understand the skills and strategies needed to succeed on these tests, and how to...
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William and Mary - Bachelors, Psychology and Philosophy Double Major
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Rebecca: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...from Occidental College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Comparative Literature, emphasizing critical theory. My tutoring spans 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...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Earnest: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...influenced by my problem-solving-oriented engineering background. In school, I learned how to break down problems, analyze each component, and then proceed step-by-step to a solution. This same approach has helped me excel as a tutor because breaking down problems for students and guiding them as they grapple with the concepts involved helps identify sticking points and facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the material at hand. My previous tutoring experience has taught me how to be...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Katarina: Porter Ranch tutor
Certified Tutor in Porter Ranch, CA
...communities since the advent of the Comprehensive Land Claims agreements. Currently, I am am serving with the National Health Corps of Chicago as a Health Educator in a family planning clinic in West Chicago. Finally, I am pursuing a career in medicine and have been accepted to medical school earlier this year. I look forward to being a tutor because I believe in that all students deserve an opportunity to excel in school. I approach...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31
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Porter Ranch is an affluent neighborhood located in the hilly tip of the San Fernando Valley area of the city of Los Angeles, California. The neighborhood is bordered by Brown's Canyon, Granada Hills, and the Santa Susana Mountains. Known as "a calm outpost of Los Angeles," by the Los Angeles Times, the neighborhood is home to around 30,000 people making it one of the lowest densely populated neighborhoods in the city of Los Angeles.
Porter Ranch schools are part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. There are two schools within the boundaries of Porter Ranch, the Castlebay Lane Charter School, and the Porter Ranch Community School. To try to get an edge on the competition and potentially increase your chances of getting into the best schools, Porter Ranch, CA, tutors specialize in private test prep tutoring and instruction, both online and in-home. There are several colleges and universities in the Los Angeles area, including California State University-Los Angeles, Los Angeles Harbor College, and Mount St. Mary's College. If you plan on attending any of the institutes of higher learning around the Los Angeles area, then tutors in Porter Ranch, CA, might give you a boost through flexible online tutoring and help with test prep.
Porter Ranch is home to many parks that offer recreational activities for you to participate in. Palisades Park, Canyon Park, and Viking Park are just a few. Porter Ridge Park is a popular choice, as it was the filming location of the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Nearby Los Angeles offers a wealth of activities for you to enjoy. Los Angeles is often called the "Creative Capital of the World," due to the fact that one in six of its residents hold a job within the creative industry. The city is full of artists, filmmakers, writers, actors, musicians, and dancers. There are nearly 850 art galleries and museums located in the Los Angeles County for you to visit. A few of the more popular ones include the Getty Center and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, which is the largest art museum located in the Western United States. There are also multiple major league professional sports teams for the sports enthusiast who wants to take in a game, including the returning National Football League team the Rams.
No matter what your educational needs are, tutors in Porter Ranch, CA, are a great way to work to improve. Private tutoring in Porter Ranch, CA, is available both online and in-home to help you with general course instruction or test prep.
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