Meet our Education Specialists: Tutors For Success

VIVIAN

• Tutors  Pre-K through grade 12
• Phonics, Reading comprehension, Math
• Literature, AP Biology, AP World History, Science, Biology, Physics
• SAT Verbal and SAT Math
• California Teaching Credential with supplements for English, Art and Science
• Masters in Education, BA in English
• 35 years teaching Pre-K to College
• Consulted with TV specials on different autism and right brain specials
• "Best teacher I've ever had", Brandon, 8th grade

JOE

• Tutors English, Literature, Language Arts, History, Philosophy, Government
• SAT and PSAT Prep
• Math through Algebra 2
• Working on PhD in English, MA in English, BA in English, Creative Writing Emphasis
• 7 years experience teaching and tutoring
• Developed SAT prep curriculum and student diagnostics
• Students SAT scores improve an average of 200 points
• “I can see how much he is helping my son with writing”, 11^th grader’s Dad.

DIANA

• Tutors Chemistry, Physics, Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics
• Algebra, Spanish 1 & 2, Organization skills
• BA in Interdisciplinary field with emphasis in healthcare
• Pursuing completion of premedical requirements
• Over 6 years experience tutoring K-12 and college students
• I plan to go into pediatrics because I love working with children and young adults
• Diana is patient and dedicated to the student’s learning process

TIM

• Tutors Language Arts, English literature and grammar, creative and academic writing
• Middle school, High school and College
• M.A. in English Literature, B.A. in Business Administration, Marketing Emphasis
• Teaching credentials in English and Business
• 7 years experience teaching and tutoring grades 7-12 and college
• I want to give kids an edge to be successful and happy!
• “Tim did a great job preparing my son for 9^th grade English”, Mom of 8^th grader.

ISABELLE

• Tutors all levels of French and Spanish
• Masters Degree earned through an international program from Bournemouth University  in England, Breda in the Netherland, Madrid in Spain and Chambery in France
• 3 years experience tutoring Elementary school to Adults
• Regularly translate business documents between French and English
• I’m an avid marathoner and triathlete, and an avid bookworm
• “I thought our last French tutor was awesome and couldn’t believe Isabelle was even better!”, Mom of 11^th grader.

KARTHIK

•  Tutors Math, Chemistry, Physics, AP Calculus, AP Biology, high school and college
• 8 years experience teaching and tutoring
• M.S. in Biotechnology, M.S. Applied Chemistry, B.S. Chemistry
• I enjoy helping students become organized and effective in their studies
• “He is an excellent tutor!”  11^th grade AP Biology student

CAROL

• Tutors Reading, English, ESL, Writing, Research, Computer Skills
• Math K-7, Social Studies, Geography, History all grades
• Master of Library and Information Science
• B.A. in English and Social Studies
• California Teaching Credential in English, Social Studies, Library Media K-12
• 7 years teaching experience
• Accomplished writer and published author of a children’s book
• I love teaching children the joy of reading
• “Teaching poetry has really helped my daughter with fluency and she loves it”, Mom of 4^th grader

BEN

• Tutors Algebra 1 & 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Physics
• Junior high and high school science, College Algebra, College Calculus
• B.A. in Psychology
• M.S. in Physics
• 4 years teaching and tutoring experience
• I enjoy playing piano and music composition
• “Ben is a great teacher!”, 12^th grade AP Calculus student.

TARA

• Tutors Pre-K to 5^th grade all Subjects
• Math through pre-algebra, High School Spanish 1 & 2
• California Credentialed Teacher
• B.S. in Elementary Education with Spanish minor
• ABA Therapist working 1:1 with students on the autism spectrum
• 4 years teaching and tutoring experience
• Experienced in reading intervention and phonics instruction
• “Tara is making such a positive difference in my daughter’s education”, 8^th grader’s Mom.

COLT

• Tutors US History, World History, Government, Economics, Geography
• English Grammar, Composition and Spelling
• All Elementary and Junior High School Subjects, Math to Pre-Algebra
• B.A. in History with a Minor in American Studies
• M.S. in Special Education with Mild/Moderate credential and Autism Certification expected January 2012
• 3 years experience teaching and tutoring
• 1 year experience as a behavior interventionist (ABA)
• I played college baseball and coach middle school baseball
• Teaching students is my career and hobby
• “My son loves him.  He’s making such a difference.”  4^th grader’s Mom.

ANGELA

• Tutors Math 7^th grade and up, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Statistics, AP Statistics
• B.S. in Food Science
• Over 6 years experience tutoring high school and college
• I LOVE tutoring
• I am a future Veterinary Student
• “Thank you!  Angela is such a good match for my daughter!”, Mom of 12^th grade AP Statistics student.

BROOKE

• Tutors English/Language Arts, Reading, Writing, History, Social Studies, K-12
• B.A. in English
• California Teaching Credential
• Five years experience teaching inner city kids, middle school, high school honors and college preparatory English
• I have a passion for working with teenagers to help break down their walls of misunderstanding and work to reach their highest potential.
• “Carol got an A in English!  Thanks to the hard work she did with Brooke improving her essays! Mom of 10^th grader.

MELISSA

• Tutors Kindergarten to 8^th grade, all subjects
• B.A. in Psychology
• Masters in Education with Specialization in Reading and Math.
• Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Certification
• Teaching Credential, Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Special Education
• 11 years teaching and tutoring experience
• “Melissa is so incredibly patient.  She has made a difference for my son!”  Mom of 5^th grader.

SANDY

• Tutors Kindergarten through High School in Language Arts, Math through Algebra, All subjects through Middle School
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• B.A. in Liberal Studies
• Over 10 years experience teaching and tutoring
• “We love Sandy.  She is helping my daughter so much!”, Mom of 8^th grader.

MARK

• Tutors Math through Pre-Calculus and Statistics
• M.S. in Education/Mathematics
• Credential teacher in Mathematics, Psychology and Computer Concepts
• Over 20 years teaching and tutoring experience in community college, high school and middle school
• “Mark is the best math tutor I’ve ever had”, Nolan, 10^th grade geometry student.

NICK

• Tutors Science for Elementary and Middle School, Math through Pre-Calculus
• SAT Math and ACT Math and Science
• Teaching Credential in Math
• Masters in Education with a focus in leadership and teaching styles
• B.S. in Business Administration and Finance
• 3 years experience teaching and tutoring
• “I really like working with Nick!  He explains things so well!”, 6^th grade math student.

CAROLYN

• Tutors Math including Algebra 1 & 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, high school Chemistry and Physics
• M.S. in Civil Engineering
• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Two years experience tutoring
• Seven years experience in structural Engineering, including mentoring entry level Engineers and college interns
• “Carolyn really helped me understand the material!”, 11^th grade Pre-Calculus student.

RICHARD

• Tutors Economics and Business, High School and College
• Master in Business Administration
• B.A. Political Economics
• 5 years experience teaching and tutoring Economics and Business at the college level
• “He makes Economics easy!”, College Freshman.

CAROL

• Tutors English Literature and Composition, K-12
• History, psychology and any subject involving reading comprehension and essay writing
• M.A. in Special Education, Minor in Spanish
• B.A. in English
• Teaching Credentials in English and Special Education
• 27 years teaching Math and English for General Education and Resource Students
• “My son has connected so well with her he actually talks too much, which is amazing because normally he doesn’t talk at all to anyone!”, Mother of 10^th grader on Autism spectrum.

TIFFANY

• Tutors Biology, Honors Biology, AP Biology
• B.S. Biological Sciences
• B.A. Studio Arts
• 2 years experience tutoring AP Biology; mentoring incoming college freshmen; and serving as Student Ambassador for Biological Sciences student affairs
• 4 years Research experience in Microbiology and Neurobiology
• “My daughter is much more confident in her Honors Biology class!”, Mother of 10^th grader.

AMY

• Tutors 4^th grade through high school, Study Skills, Math through Pre-Calculus, Biology, U.S. History, European History, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature, SAT, US History SAT subject test, Spanish 1 & 2.
• B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior
• Plan to pursue Clinical Psychology
• 6 years experience tutoring
• I believe a motivated and enthusiastic tutor can inspire that same passion for learning in any pupil
• “My son raised his English grade to A.  Amy has really helped him with his writing.”  Mom of 7^th grader.

JAMES

• Tutors Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus, Statistics
• Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Money, Global Economics and more
• Middle school, high school, undergraduate and graduate college level
• M.A. in Economics
• B.A. with double major in Mathematics and Economics
• Over 6 years tutoring and teaching experience
• I love teaching so this gives me a unique style of tutoring.
• “He did a great job preparing my son Chris for the AP Economics test”, Mother of 12^th grader

TALINE

• Tutors Elementary Math through Pre-Calculus
• SAT Math
• Juris Doctorate
• B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Philosophy
• 15 years experience tutoring
• 7 years in the legal profession including construction litigation, mediation, legal research, training and more
• I enjoy helping students understand the concepts, then learn the steps how to get to a solution
• “She uses such great examples it makes math easy”, Professional tutored in Algebra.