Brandy L.

• Oakdale, CA 95361 ( 28.2 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: FCAT, ACT

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A Little Bit About Me...

At the University of California-Berkeley, I have pursued my academic interests and personal convictions through a variety of study, work and volunteer experiences. As a student, I have developed strong research, writing and study skills. I have earned two bachelor's degrees in English Literature and Legal Studies and received honor's in Legal Studies after completion of a ninety page research paper. Outside of the classroom, I have had the enjoyable and rewarding experience of mentoring two teen girls for the past two years. In addition, I also work in a law office as a legal and financial assistant, furthering my writing, communication and mathematical skills.
I greatly enjoy teaching and feel accomplished helping someone achieve his or her goals. Particularly, I believe that mastering new concepts can be challenging but also a rewarding experience. I feel it is essential to appro ... read more

Michael B.

• Wilton, CA 95693 ( 32.8 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $58.00 /hr

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As a recent college graduate with a BA in Spanish and a BA in International Affairs, I possess current experiences from my studies in the United States, Europe and South America. Since attending college in Spain and Argentina I understand word usage and vocabulary differences within the Spanish language. Mixed with my superior Spanish skills I am able to discuss and explain political differences in Spanish and explain, on a historical level, how government has evolved internationally. As a past member of the Sacramento Jazz Society I also have a strong background in music both in practice and theory. Since high school, I have tutored others in Spanish, government, music and sports.
I come from a family of teachers and, like my parents, I enjoy helping others and reaching the end goal of aiding a student in attaining their own aspirations both long and short term. I understand ... read more

John d.

• Salida, CA 95368 ( 38.2 mi )
• Entrance Exams Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Florida Writes, FCAT, ACT

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I believe in individualized teaching. In my sixth grade classroom, I individualized instruction wherever possible. In reading I tested my students and placed them in books at their reading level. I had them write reading summaries and corrected their first drafts. In sixth weeks, I retested and in most instances moved students to a higher level. In my math classes, I tested students and had them begin at the level that they needed to master. If a student could not add, I had him work on his addition skills. I moved students to the next skill level once they had mastered the level that they were working on. Of course, I did group teaching in my classroom, but I individualized wherever possible.
I taught for twenty five years at the middle school level mostly in a self contained sixth grade classroom. In addition to teaching reading, English, math, science,and social studies, I t ... read more