Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 tutor

About Vanessa

I'm Vanessa! I graduated from Citrus College with a minor in Sociology, and currently attending Cal State Fullerton to obtain a degree in teaching. Since I was a little girl, I had a passion for teaching and help others succeed. In college, I realized the classes I appreciated the most weren't necessarily the topics I was most interested in. Rather, it was the professors who made the class enjoyable. These professors were always engaging and comprehensible when teaching the material in the classroom, and willing to go the extra mile when I asked for additional help or clarification. I try to bring this knowledge to my tutoring approach, and do everything I can to make learning a pleasant experience. I use lesson plans in which I usually introduce the topic in a fun and creative way, then explicitly teach the material. Afterwards, I always ensure time for students to practice the material on their own. Of course, this method can be adjusted based on the subject and student's individual needs.

I am currently a tutor at Kumon Math and Reading center, and I have 5 years of tutoring experience with Math and English for various grades. I work directly with any student who need additional assistance, but also had a small focus group of 3-5 students in each class session. Additionally, I held tutoring sessions everyday after school where students could come for any homework help.

I want to benefit my students I work with as much as possible, therefore welcome any resources or suggestions students or parents can provide. I am easy to reach and will always provide fast responses. Feel free to contact me with any additional questions or to schedule a lesson!