Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Poway, CA

Recent Grad with a Master's in Structural Engineering, Based in San Diego CA

...also a native Mandarin Chinese speaker. My teaching style is one in which I want to inspire the students to see that learning can be fun rather than be a chore; to have great understanding in any subject requires hard work, but the reward is in knowing and having the confidence to say "I am an expert in this field." I believe in actively engaging the student while teaching, rather than just disseminating information. In...

...broad range of subjects, including argumentative and research writing, composition, reading comprehension, beginning French, stylistics and grammar, and literature. I especially love tutoring in argumentative writing and reading comprehension, which is why I enjoy working with students on SAT Critical Reading and Writing and GRE Verbal and Writing. Watching students develop critical skills and confidence in these subjects is the best part of my job! In my years working as a teacher and tutor, I've...

...so far, 1 in mathematics and 1 in biology. I taught undergraduate math and biology courses when I was a graduate student, and tutored privately since college years. I enjoy teaching kids and adults of all ages, especially for more advanced topics/subjects/standardized tests. I'm interested in helping people and passionate about education! I have my own teaching methodology and approach that will be tailored to the learner's specific needs and issues. I have great varieties...

...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 to tutor in a wide range of subjects, I myself love to read and write. I have a great time helping students discover a love of literature and critical thinking, whether that be through an elementary curriculum or critical reading section of the...

I'm Ellen and I have earned a B.S. in Biology. I have experience tutoring in many subjects and with various age groups ranging from elementary student to college graduates studying for the GRE. I am enthusiastic and take an individualized approach to each of my students.

I have more than five years of tutoring and teaching experience, from elementary school to high school to adult learners, having taught English, English as a Second Language, Geography, Social Studies, General Educational Development classes and SAT prep. I have experience working with students for whom English is not their first language or who have non-traditional educational backgrounds, as well as advanced students and students in the creative field.

...recent graduate of UC San Diego with a degree in Bioengineering and a minor in Chemistry. I have several years of experience tutoring math and SAT/ACT preparation as well as swim lessons. When I am not studying or tutoring I love being active with swimming, surfing, or riding my beach cruiser on the boardwalk! I also competed in college on the women's rowing team and I am an avid sports fan! Go Pack Go!!

...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 the classroom. My tutoring style involves breaking complex subjects down into smaller fractions and slowly building up to the whole concept, which is quite effective. Additionally, I try to relate the subjects to the real world so that the student can identify why...

...tackling the subject. I'd like to share my learning tips I got when I was a student. Besides statistics, I am also interested in tutoring algebra and calculus. I like to encourage students to ask questions to ensure they completely understand the content and could apply to new problems. The sudden moment when the students understand something they've been struggling with is the truly rewarding to me. Outside of tutoring, I like to watch movies,...

...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 Medical Technician and took coursework in Wilderness Search and Rescue at the University of West Georgia. I started a dual degree in veterinary medicine and graduate school, earning a DVM/PhD. My doctoral work was with viral diseases in white-tailed deer. I have spent...

...basis. I have many resources to help the students excel in their study of the language. I am very knowledgeable in the Spanish culture, and I am bilingual. I have over ten years of tutoring experience, and I like to engage all learners into the culture to inspire them to succeed in their current Spanish class and to continue on for mastery of the language. Apart from teaching Spanish, I have also taught English at...

...passion for science to budding students. I love helping students understand how to approach difficult math and science problems without being intimidated, and I hope to relate the importance of a solid education to students. I am very patient, attentive to students' needs, and can tailor lessons to address specific needs that you might have. I enjoy tutoring Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and can help with SAT test prep. When I'm not in the...

...to use my strengths to help others. I also highly relate to students because I am still a student. As an individual beginning graduate school, I have had to take many standardized test, such as the GRE and the ACT. I understand how frustrating they are, and I want to help others succeed. I minored in Spanish in college, and I was only a couple classes short of a major. When we were tested at...

...to meet the needs of every individual I worked with and to overcome language and cultural barriers through patience, understanding, and a good sense of humor. While I enjoy teaching the mechanics of Englishwhether as a first language or secondmy true love is Literature. As an undergrad at UCSD I tutored small groups of fellow students in writing fiction and poetry, leading workshops and facilitating peer critique. I was also one of two undergraduate students...

...students to truly understand the concepts and reasoning behind math, and not just learn how to apply formulas and do well on tests. Although they may get good grades, this will be useless later in life. In my teaching experience, when students actually learn the concepts and logic, not only does their math vastly improve, but they also learn to enjoy math, which is the ultimate goal. My qualifications include excelling at all high school...

...Composition, Literature and the Verbal section of the GRE are the subjects I tutor. Of these three my favorite subject has to be the verbal section of the GRE since there are few feelings that are better than knowing that you helped someone get into their dream school. My pedagogical style focuses on finding a student's biggest weakness and then concentrating on negating this deficiency by continuously adding little improvements each week. When I am...

...how you can arrive at them yourself. I have always enjoyed being able to help other people and my somewhat unique outlook on mathematics, coupled with my experienced mathematics background, have enabled me to assist many different people in the past. I have experience in teaching people of different ages and different needs, and I understand how to shift my approach to best reach the student. I served as an instructor at a Judo dojo...

...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 critical reading and writing skills. In my spare time I enjoy biking, hiking, climbing,...

Motivated electrical and computer engineering scientist with an academic background in engineering and Statistics/Mathematics principles.