Dominic A.

• Goleta, CA 93117 ( 26.9 mi )
• Expert SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male Age 35
• Member since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $17 to $30 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: SAT - Math, PSAT, LSAT, ACT

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My comments on tutoring SAT - Verbal : 95th percentile SAT verbal score.

Very relaxed and low stress, but expect you to do what needs to be done when the time comes. Very patient and easy-going.
B.A. in Psychology from UCSB. Test scores on PSAT, ACT, SAT, LSAT all above 97th percentile. Perfect scores on PSAT math, ACT math, ACT Science and LSAT logic games. National Merit Scholar Finalist in 2008 for test scores. Passed AP Calculus Exam with a 4, AP American History with a 4, and AP English with a 5. North Bay Academic Decathalon Silver medal for math in 2005.

Andrea K.

• Santa Maria, CA 93455 ( 3.6 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, ACT

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As a young lawyer, I am proficient in all subject matters and excel in grammatical skills and language arts. I graduated cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington DC. I have taken advanced courses in legal writing and learned the import of concise, clear writing. I earned my undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University where I graduated with honors, with distinction, and magna cum laude. To obtain these honors, I completed a rigorous curriculum including courses in calculus, biology, chemistry, and French. In the last ten years, I have tutored elementary, high school, and college-aged students.
I ask students demonstrate the skills they already possess, working step-by-step through subject matters with the student taking the lead. I also work to build studying skills by assisting students in looking up information they do not know and methods they are ... read more

Amanda C.

• Santa Maria, CA 93455 ( 3.7 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: FCAT, Entrance Exams

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I have taught and tutored hundreds of children while substitute teaching. I have found that my style is one which tries to involve the student in the learning process as much as possible. I love using volunteers to read aloud and participate in the learning process. I feel that treating each child with respect and as individuals increases their own abilities and improves their self-confidence as well.
I graduated with an AA Degree in Liberal Studies from Allan Hancock Community College. I then transferred to San Francisco State University where I earned my BA Degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Sociology. Upon graduation, I began working as a Substitute Teacher for grades K-8 in Santa Maria, CA. During this time, I was responsible for teaching many subjects including English, math, music, history and physical education. I also conducted many small group tutoring ses ... read more

Josue M.

• Santa Maria, CA 93454-2501 ( 5.2 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $47.00 /hr

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I like to see children succeed, especially if I contribute to that progress. Teaching has been personal to me as I have regularly helped my nephew many times with his homework when he was younger. My goal is for students to reach success - whether it is to help students understand a concept or to help them solve a problem correctly, I am reluctant to quit and I keep working until students are on the right path or until they have reached their goal. I aspire for students to reach beyond their horizon by attempting more difficult levels once they have mastered the level of learning that they are at.
Living with a disability has posed more challenges in my education than the average person, yet I have faced these challenges and overcome them. I earned my bachelor degree in social welfare in three years and I recently obtained my graduate degree in criminology, law, & society - bot ... read more

Hilary H.

• Orcutt, CA 93455 ( 5.7 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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I enjoy reviewing an assignment, lesson, chapter, or other student material, and determining what is needed from the student. I also believe in making learning as fun and interesting as possible, and in helping students set their own goals for a lesson or for a subject.
I worked in educational assessment for eight years, developing custom tests (in the reading/language arts and social studies content areas) for state departments of education. My focus was on creating tests (multiple-choice and essay-based) in alignment with state standards. In light of my extensive assessment experience, I understand how tests are written and organized, and I understand how to help students prepare for tests, as well as how to complete other assignments. Earlier, I worked as a substitute teacher at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels, and also taught Algebra I for three summers ... read more

Walter L.

• Lompoc, CA 93436 ( 15.8 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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I worked in Chemistry my whole life sincee college in June 1969. My major was chemistry with math minor. Ive taken Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 My experience is primarily Organic -Analyticaal Chwemistry. I mamanged 3 Labs in Career and 2 as QC manager. I have extensive Statistics background as well as in college!Currently workng as Lab Director!
I experienced teacher as I taught many pepople in Sales , Tech Service and production! I currently teach classes in Environmental Chemistry appproved bt State of California. My style of teaching is relaxed and thorough! I was member of Toastmater International for 8 years in public speaking. I can teach classes as needed! I,m expert in Math , physics and chemistry!! U of Minnesota graduate.

Michael G.

• Santa Barbara, CA 93101 ( 17.3 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, Entrance Exams, Contractors Lisencing

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My teaching experience includes private/public/correctional schools (Florida Dept. of Corrections-State certified teacher,drug/alcohol counselor 1983-2000)...private tutoring (Reading,Writing,Math) with many happy,successful students of all ages/backgrounds (1965-present). I am lifetime dedicated to helping others in need...if someone (many individuals!) did not help me I would not be where I am! We are obligated to pass on, especially to the next generation, whatever we have and know to help make the world a better place! Yes, it is possible, despite the current world situation!
In order to to be a successful teacher and to help others to succeed, a dedicated and disciplined teacher will gain the TRUST of his/her students by first LISTENING, always being willing to help, never standing in judgement or criticize, especially in front of others, and giving the students respect/credit ... read more

Joe M.

• Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 ( 17.6 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Entrance Exams, ACT

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I use a teaching paradigm that stresses the importance of student's needs and learning styles. Every student brings unique skills and perspectives to the classroom and tutor session, and because of this I have found that my teaching strategy changes per student and per teaching situation. For some students, being taught using the socratic method works well, while others like to take notes, absorb the material, then ask questions later during office hours. I have found that understanding student's learning methods have helped me to become a better teacher.
As a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo I was interested in English education, especially in terms of helping students improving their reading and writing skills. I followed this interest by tutoring at the university writing lab, as well as doing frequent one-on-one tutor sessions with students in need. At the end of each quarte ... read more

Robert P.

• Buellton, CA 93427 ( 18.9 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Entrance Exams

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I follow the Federal Aviation Administration provided materials for aeronautical instruction. I have provided flight and ground instruction to students from the teenage years to senior citizens. Additionally I have provided recurrent training to experienced pilots using the most modern teaching techniques in both modern, antique, and experimental aircraft. I have strong experience in teaching communication techniques, aeronautical subject matters, and land use issues.
I have extensive experience in business management, accounting, marketing, sales, training, lending, and financial analysis through my twenty-five year career in the automobile industry. With demonstrated leadership abilities through my community involvement as a former chairman of the planning commission for a small city, the president of an aviators association, and the local representative for a volunteer suppor ... read more

Cody M.

• San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ( 28.4 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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I am a creative, patient teacher. I know that everyone learns differently, so I try to come up with many different ways to explain a concept. I love to see the sudden understanding in a student's eyes when they finally understand a difficult concept. This is what makes teaching an addictive and highly fulfilling activity for me.
During my undergraduate years, I often found myself tutoring fellow students. Eventually I got a job working for the math and science tutoring center on campus. I tutored students in my own classes and others, and I also helped teach a vertebrate anatomy lab. I am currently a Master's student in biology, and while biology is my field, I am also an accomplished writer. I feel comfortable helping students in a variety of fields, especially basic mathematics, science, and writing.

Erin I.

• San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ( 28.5 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams

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I am a green building and energy efficiency specialist with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Though I am a building scientist and love teaching math and the sciences, I take great pleasure and excel in creative and technical writing and have authored multiple books, essays, and scientific publications. Regardless of the subject, teaching is a personal and professional passion for me! My teaching experience includes tutoring children on multiple subjects; online university seminars; live workshops for ten to 100 people; exam prep courses; and train-the-trainer programs in India and Madagascar. I worked in or visited over twenty countries and speak fluent Hindi, French and English.
Teaching is a reciprocal experience for the mentor and the mentee. I believe in fostering a learning environment for my students that is both part ... read more

Steve S.

• Los Osos, CA 93402 ( 34.7 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ACT

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I have many years of experience tutoring and counseling students at all grade levels ( K-12). I have tutored in community-based programs as well as many years with the Los Angeles Unified School District. I have worked with a variety of students from many diverse backgrounds. I am able to communicate in Spanish at a conversational level and can read and understand written Spanish at an intermediate level. I have tutored first year Algebra, statistics, basic math, English literature, grammar, reading, spelling and other basic skills as well as other college level social science courses. I can also assist students in writing essays, reports, formal letters, technical reports, applications and other formal and informal styles of writing.
I have dedicated my professional life to helping students and young people achieve their potential. In my experience, often times a student’s abilit ... read more

Abigail R.

• Goleta, CA 93117 ( 36 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

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I enjoy teaching and working with children and feel that it is important to understand that not all students learn the same way. I feel that my college experience has taught me to discover the ways I learn and understand things. In that sense I feel that all students have the potential to succeed if they acknowledge and become aware of their appropriate manner of learning. I think that being patient, compassionate and understanding is a must, which I feel I can bring fourth as a tutor and mentor. Doing community service in high school to my college years I have always enjoyed working and helping others because of the rewarding feeling that you can make a difference in someone's life.
As a graduate of Sociology I have gained a lot of knowledge about how society functions. I was interested in this area of study to understand peoples because I have always had compassion for others. ... read more

Thomas R.

• Goleta, CA 93117 ( 37 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $53.00 /hr

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Prior to becoming a tutor, I was a life coach for seven years. While I have worked with a variety of clients and have helped them achieve many different goals, my specialty has been helping people with chronic illnesses and emotional challenges such as depression and bipolar disorder heal their spirits so they can find peace and joy. While I'm not a published author yet, I am writing a book to help people who face the same challenges my clients face. Prior to becoming a life coach, I was a software engineer and manager in Silicon Valley for 27 years.
When learning is a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding experience for children, they learn material much more easily and they retain it much longer than they do when it's not. I make learning a rewarding experience for my students by genuinely acknowledging their effort and their progress; I make it enjoyable by often adding humor to m ... read more

Nasser C.

• Goleta, CA 93117 ( 37.1 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $64.00 /hr

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My teaching style targets the needs of the particular students I am working with. If my students are visual learners, than my job is to make sure I am providing them with the visuals and demonstrations that are helping them be successful. I believe and know that children have various learning modalities and as an educator I make it my job to accommodate those various academic and sometimes social needs. I never lower my expectations for any students, I only change the direction of my teaching in order to best suit their needs. My goal is to help students succeed, not only in terms of academics, but also socially and professionally. There is definitely a strong correlation between health and academics and if a child is feels healthy mentally, physically and emotionally, than they are likely to be successful.
My experience in the field of education began with my volunteer work during ... read more