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Charles Burns

Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 tutor

... 3 hours tutored
location Culver City, CA
education New York University
calendar 1 students
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About Charles

I see myself as a guide and a mentor, which is what makes tutoring truly rewarding - the sense of making a difference in a student's life, the opportunity to witness the moment when they say, "Wow. I've got this!" I love teaching, I love learning, and I love having the opportunity every day to pass on this love to my students!

While studying music and education at NYU, I discovered that I had a natural knack for tutoring, which quickly became my vocation. Since then, for more than fifteen years, as a private tutor in New York City, the UK, and currently Los Angeles, I've helped my students find their learning style, their self-confidence and their own path to success.

My specialties are all levels of mathematics, science, music and test prep (SAT/ISEE/ACT/SSAT/GRE/GED/etc). I also have quite a bit of experience helping students with executive functioning skills (study skills, organizational skills, time management). I love tutoring in English and history as well!

I always endeavor to help my students stay engaged with the material. My first priority is to ensure understanding, mastery and confidence in the fundamentals. Then, we build upon this foundation by making sure that they are challenged just enough to be excited about the material, but never overwhelmed or frustrated. I've found that respect, empathy and a healthy sense of humor go a long way in achieving these goals.

I am always happy to chat with you about how I can help your student. Thank you for taking the time to find out a bit more about me. I look forward to meeting with you!

Education

New York University

Bachelors

Education and Music

2000

Awards & Honors

University Scholars

1996

University Scholars

1997

University Scholars

1998

University Scholars

1999

Subjects

Math

Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Common Core
Calculus
Elementary Math
Geometry
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Statistics
Trigonometry

Test Preparation

ACT Writing
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
GED
GRE
ISEE
PSAT
SAT Math
SAT Reading
SAT Writing
SSAT

ACT

ACT Writing
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science

SAT

SAT Math
SAT Reading
SAT Writing

English

English (K-8)
High School Level English
Essay Writing
Grammar
Literature
Reading & Comprehension
Study Skills
Vocabulary

Science

Biology
Chemistry
Physics

Social Studies

U.S. History
Government & Politics
Music History
Social History of Art
World History

Music

Music History
Clarinet
Music Composition
Ear Training
Flute
General Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Piano
Saxophone
Sight Singing

Computer

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Macintosh

Professional

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word

Other

Homeschool

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