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I was an AP student while in High School and I still value my education to this day. I have the ability to understand where it is that the student is having trouble and relay the information in a fashion that is easier to grasp. I have the transportation and communication skills necessary to be a reliable tutor for this program.I have experience tutoring a 2nd/3rd grade class of about 15 students at Oceano Elementary School's homework lab in a broad range of subjects. Mostly surrounding basic english and maths.

I would be a good tutor for your company because I have a passion for education, and pride myself on finding ways to make the content accesible to students. Students understand and learn information in different ways, so for me, teaching is a matter of finding the right approach for each student. I also believe that in order for learning to be successful and meaningful, it has to be enjoyable and relate to things that are important to the student.

I've always been comfortable helping children and preteens figure out how to research and get their work done. I was a Girl Scout leader for two years, helping the girls with a variety of projects and research as well. Being older, I have the maturity and dedication to be a reliable tutor. We recently moved to Los Osos from the San Bernardino Mountains. I previously lived in Los Osos for 16 years. While in the mountains, I helped a number of children with their homework and projects-one girl continues to call me long distance for help over the telephone. I feel very honored that she continues to seek my help like this. I am patient-being a parent myself, I understand the need for patience, understanding and working toward a goal for the child/student. When that light comes on when they finally comprehend what they are doing is truly rewarding.

I believe I would be a great part of your team for many reasons. One of the main reasons is that I love teaching, it is my passion. I have taught my grade levels and types of students. I believe you can help any child learn, its just a matter of utilizing what works for them. We as educators need to see the great potential of all students and bring it out.

I believe I would be a good tutor with your organization due to the fact that I have many years of professional experience working with students of all age ranges. I have an enthusiasm for working with children. I try to relate to them as more than just a teacher or a tutor but someone that they can trust and feel comfortable with. I use positive reinforcement to help build up their confidence in the material they are learning. Many of the students I have worked with when they have learned something or understood something for the first time it gives me a great sense of accomplishment. I believe personally I am there for the students first and foremost. I make it my personal goal to make sure the students receive everything they need to achieve what they need to. I feel I am a reliable person due to my many years of experience having to be at places as a after school intervention teacher and a substitute teacher. My students come first and nothing is more important than being able to show them that they are very important.

I would be a good tutor because I realize that everyone has different learning styles. It is important to remember that even the best educators cannot teach everyone perfectly. If a student is having difficulties learning then another teaching approach may be necessary to continue their progress. I will also provide positive reinforcements for the students to help them learn. Students need to be filled with confidence and positivity. There can never be any negative comments about the student or their learning abilities, only patience, hard work and dedication to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to be academically successful.

When I was a research assistant in Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi from 1998 - 2001, I taught 10th and 11th grade chemistry as a part time job (4 hours/week) in Nguyen Trai High School. When I was a postdoctoral researcher in Dresden University of Technology, Germany, I taught undergrad laboratory class: Determination of Molar Mass via the Dumas Method (2006). At University of California at Santa Barbara, I taught laboratory classes: Atomic Force Microscopy (2008, 2009) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (2011) in Advanced Analytical Technique Courses.

I enjoy seeing some one I am helping to do well and improve in their abilities. Instilling self-confidence and pride in a youth is an accomplishment that anyone should take pride in. From my year spent as a teaching assistant at UCLA, I have experience teaching in front of a large class as well as instructing on a one-on-one level with a student. I am extremely reliable and very committed to any task I participate in. Ensuring the student, and parent, is satisfied would be the most important goal and I would not want to let them down or think poorly about the experience.