Best Los Angeles Tutors

I was a postdoctoral fellow in particle/nuclear physics at the California Institute of Technology for three years, after which I became a research scientist in astrophysics at NASA?s Jet Propulsion Laboratory where I studied the early universe and dark matter for 12 years. During my PhD, I spent two years as a volunteer physics teacher at Chancellor College in the country of Malawi, where I taught electromagnetism and classical mechanics. My teaching style is a mixture of a) discussions that... Read more

Calculus, Physics, Astronomy, Statistics, Differential Equations, Physical Science, Linear Algebra, Probability

I am a creative and effective tutor with Master's Degree in Physics and years of experience working with students of all ages. I have an excellent understanding of many subjects especially all levels of calculus and physics. My tutoring philosophy is that a student should have a deep and thorough understanding of the material - not merely know how to get the correct answer. That way, they can become self-reliant and use their knowledge to solve new and challenging problems on their own. I hav... Read more

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Chemistry, Grammar, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra

I studied Engineering and Computer Science at UCLA, then worked full-time for Citibank as a Programmer and Designer for over 25 years before becoming an independent contractor. At my job I taught programming classes and mentored new employees. I traveled to several countries to install software and train users, so I have worked with a variety of cultures and personalities. I am patient and strive to see the world from the viewpoint of the student, and I never talk down to anyone. I am ... Read more

Algebra 1, Prealgebra, Java, C++, C, Computer Programming, Computer Science, DOS

As a second - generation Korean American, I grew up speaking both English and Korean simultaneously. I have lived here in the States and also in South Korea. I am an experienced tutor who has taught Korean and English as second/foreign languages for many years. I am patient when tutoring and place focus on various learning methodologies; everyone has different learning habits and behaviors, so lessons are adapted to fit the needs of each individual student. Whether students are interested in... Read more

Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL

I've always loved learning. To me, teaching is an extension of that thirst for education. I started tutoring my fellow classmates in high school and never stopped seeking to help others learn. In graduate school, I taught writing and rhetoric classes to students from the science and engineering schools, helping them develop vital communication skills. My biggest passion is for the English language -- I love helping students express their thoughts as well as teaching them how to see the b... Read more

Grammar, Writing, English, SAT Math, Literature, GRE, Proofreading, SAT Writing

I?m a Yale graduate with extensive teaching experience. Languages and math are my specialties; English is my native tongue, and I speak fluent French, as well as excellent Spanish. I majored in French at Yale and spent long periods of time in France as a child during the summers with a host family. In addition, I took Spanish classes at Yale and have lived in Latin America for over a year, including six months during 2014 in Mexico where I taught scuba diving in all three languages. I also he... Read more

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, French, Geometry, Prealgebra, Spanish, English, SAT Math

I spent the last five years in France, where I earned two master's degrees and started a proper French business as a translator. Academically trained in literary translation and philosophy, with a background in English and French literatures and rhetoric, I am now a professional translator working across the arts, humanities and social sciences. Along the way, I learned the art of tutoring! In addition to teaching English inside and outside the classroom for over six years - with a diverse... Read more

French, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, TOEFL

As the old adage goes, knowledge is far more valuable when shared. As an English, writing and SAT reading comprehension instructor, I strive to inspire a passion for knowledge, spirit of creativity and acute critical thinking skills within my students. I understand the frustrations students face when struggling to write ? the difficulty of transferring ideas to paper, the anxiety of constructing a well-organized paper under a deadline?I can help! As a summa cum laude graduate from UCLA?s ... Read more

Writing, English, Literature, SAT Reading, SAT Writing

Hello there! As a graduate of Brown University with a double major in Biology and Latin with Honors, I know from experience what it takes to make the grade. I thrive on helping my students excel in Latin and have a knack for teaching students how to actualize their potential by building an unshakable foundation in Latin grammar and translation (hello, perfect passive participles, I?m looking at you), adopting successful study strategies, and?having fun! Through my decade of Latin tutoring e... Read more

Grammar, Latin, Film

Hello! I?m John and I teach Japanese full-time! I also work as a part time dialect coach teaching actors how to speak Japanese for TV shows! I specialize in teaching Japanese as a foreign language. I have lived in both America and Japan and I am fluent in Japanese and English. I have been working in language education for over 8 years. I have a degree in History and Japanese Language with awards for excellence in Japanese. I also have taken classes in Japanese voice acting where I worked alo... Read more

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