Courtney A.
Private tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
Education
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Sciences
Experience
During my time at Rice University, I double-majored in religious studies and cognitive sciences. This is where the skill to think critically became my forte. When I tutor, I promote the skill to approach problems from different views. I believe that this should allow them to find a relationship to the problem, which will then cement the idea to their individual learning process. Goal setting is a very effective tool that I use with my students. When presented with ways that they can approach their academic goals, their level of self discipline rises and a satisfaction is achieved as they check off their accomplishments. I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects, but have a couple that I favor: reading and writing. I also have extensive experience in test prep: ACT, PSAT, ISEE, SAT, etc. Because these tests come with a high level of stress, creating a teaching environment that lessens this worry is part of my tutoring sessions. When I am not tutoring, you'll find my head in a book or writing my own short stories. I also love to play rugby, BMX race, and snowboard.
Subject Expertise
ACTACT EnglishACT MathACT ReadingACT ScienceACT WritingAdvanced PlacementAlgebra 2ArithmeticBiologyCollege AlgebraCollege BiologyCollege EssaysElementary MathElementary School MathEnglishEssay EditingGeometryGiftedHigh School BiologyHigh School EnglishISEEISEE- Lower LevelISEE- Middle LevelISEE- Upper LevelLiteratureMiddle School MathOtherPre-AlgebraPsychologyReadingSATSAT MathSAT MathematicsSocial SciencesSocial studiesSpanish 1Study SkillsStudy Skills and OrganizationTest PrepWorld ReligionsWriting
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
Rugby, reading, baking, gardening, writing
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