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I have an opinion of what makes a good tutor. It's not just showing somebody how to do something, and it isn't just 'making sense' and thinking logically. One must think, "If I were this student, how could I make it simple for them? How can I turn on the switch that leads them to figuring out the answer to a problem by themselves?" I would not push anything on a student. I'm also an extremely patient person, so I wouldn't stress them out if they can't seem to find the answer to a problem.I also manage my time well. Although I will have a lot of work of my own to complete, I will always find time for appointments and for going over the material myself outside of tutoring time.

I have a lot of experience teaching different grade levels. I have many techniques I use to help students learn and retain the information. I am very reliable and responsible. I was with my last school district for 8 years. I am never late to appointments and take a child's learning very serious.

I am a caring and passionate teacher who has been committed to helping students succeed in an academic environment. I have excellent communication skills that have allowed me the opportunity to really engage students in the content matter and deliver instruction in a dynamic and productive manner. I am also equipped with a great degree of experience working with students both in the classroom and one-on-one, and would feel extremely confident in continuing to utilize, as well as further, my abilities as a teacher and tutor.I have had ample amounts of past tutoring experience. I first began as an instructor and private tutor for The Princeton Review from May, 2007 to July, 2010, where I taught not only standardized test-taking strategies but also privately tutored students preparing for AP/SATII History Exams. As a full time teacher at Oak Grove School in Ojai, I also tutored students in the High School residence program after school in all the subject areas I have previously listed (US History, European History, Composition/Writing, etc.).

My focus is to make learning as fluid and fun as possible. I will always take student's specific needs and learning style into consideration. My philosophy is that an inspiring instructor is the most crucial element to truly understanding and enjoying a subject. I will do everything within my power to fulfill that role during my tutoring sessions.-Worked with children with autism for 6 months before transferring to a State University.-Privately tutored friends and fellow students in college. My services mostly revolved around essay composition and editing.-After graduating college I worked as a private tutor for a family in Atherton for two years during the school season.

I am authentically passionate about languages and education and have devoted over a decade to a specialized linguistic education. Teaching always gives me a feeling that I am doing something meaningful, passing my knowledge to people who want to learn languages. I have patience and inner desire to see my students really understand the material, and it brings me a real satisfaction when they are able to speak, read, and write in Russian and French. I love encouraging my students to learn languages, augmenting their enthusiasm by being fully involved in the learning process and watch them evolve academically.

As the son of two committed public school teachers, education has always played a vital role of my life. I believe that true mastery of a subject lies in not only understanding it, but also being able to pass that understanding on to others. As I currently apply to law school, I think back to the numerous individuals who helped me understand material throughout my education that I alone could not comprehend. I understand that it is the role of a good tutor or educator, to present material in the manner that is best for each specific student, and to keep experimenting with different approaches until they are confidant that they have arrived at the best possible technique for ensuring that their student grasps what is being taught. Finally, I believe firmly in the value of education and have total respect for individuals who seek out additional assistance in order to further their educational goals.

I am a wildlife biologist that specializes in tropical bird ecology. After graduating from Humboldt State University I have been extremely fortunate in being able to travel to remote parts of the world working for different universities, government agencies and non-profit groups. Now I am taking some time off to study to get into graduate school. I find that I am very good at explaining things from multiple angles, and more importantly, I am good at understanding when someone understands and when they don't. I have realized this through talks with my biology colleagues and while studying in groups. I am very passionate about the transfer of knowledge and I personally feel quite fulfilled when I can help someone understand something better. I believe my personality would suit your company well as I am full of energy and enthusiasm for learning. I understand how empowering learning can be, and I would thrive to instill this in my students.

First and foremost I really do enjoy tutoring, it's a very uniquely rewarding experience to have a significant and positive impact on someone who's struggling to achieve their goals. I really enjoy the feeling I would get when a student I was tutoring would significantly improve on his/her test scores or when they would get to that "a-ha" moment where it all finally made sense. I also believe I know my area very well, that I'm able to break it down and teach it not just regurgitate information back to someone. In my experience through my classes and in tutoring others, I've noticed there are people who understand the principles but struggle to do the work and there are those who put in the effort needed but struggle to comprehend the principles. I feel like I'm good at seeing this and I have the ability to break the fundamentals down in a way that the student can understand better or I can make the material interesting/relevant to a student who's not putting in the time. I believe you have to earn trust with an employer or with anyone you work with. It's easy to say "I'm reliable" but that's something that's earned over time, as you continue to show up day in day out not just by one good outing but by being there consistently. I take a lot of pride in being someone my employers, my friends and my family can count on when they need to not just when it's convenient for me. I'm the first guy my current manager Gerald comes to when he needs someone to work late or to cover a shift last minute because someone called in sick. We've worked together for about a year now and over that time I have never been late, missed a shift or been anything less than professional and courteous to everyone I work with.