Sharon
The Renaissance tutor: for the humanities and sciences
I studied both neuroscience and music at a liberal arts college (graduating magna cum laude), and I went on to get my master's in TESOL (teaching English as a second language). I have a voracious appetite for learning and I enjoy fostering that same natural curiosity in the students that I tutor. Because I have a love for learning and sharing interesting information, I frequently led study groups, both large and small for my classes in college - including English, psychology, and neuroscien...
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
ADD/ADHD
Many of my family members, friends, and students have ADD, so I have quite a bit of experience working with people who think outside the box. When working with students with ADD, I emphasize structure and repetition, while valuing their creativity. My enthusiasm for learning and tendency to have fun during lessons can also help homework seem interesting and spark student's curiosity. I am always amazed by the innovative intelligence that students with ADD can have and I love helping them optimize their talents.
algebra 1
American history
anatomy
Aspergers
I know many people with Aspergers and I'm always amazed at their specific depths of understanding. When I tutor, I try to bring those talents out and I teach my students how to generalize their world to other subjects. My bachelors is in psychology and I have taken many classes that have helped me to be keenly aware of the needs of people with Aspergers. For example, I try to keep the learning environment calm and uncluttered so learning does not become overwhelming. I also try to relate new concepts to what is important in my student's inner world.
astronomy
ASVAB
biology
chemistry
classics
dyslexia
ear training
ecology
elementary math
elementary science
English
ESL/ESOL
European history
fitness
GED
general music
geography
geology
geometry
grammar
GRE
guitar
literature
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
music theory
phonics
physical science
physiology
piano
prealgebra
proofreading
PSAT
psychology
reading
SAT math
SAT reading
SAT writing
social studies
Spanish
special needs
spelling
SSAT
study skills
TOEFL
vocabulary
voice (music)
world history
writing
handwriting
ADHD
Homeschool
Pat J. from Temple City, CA
Sharon helps my son with comprehending his algebra assignments by breaking down the problems into simple to understand steps, leading him to the correct solution. We appreciate her friendly demeanor and superb patience with our son as he works with her to fill the gaps in his knowledge left by his high school teacher.
Jay R. from Sierra Madre, CA
Sharon is very patient with my son of 13. She makes each session fun and exciting. With that being said, she keeps my son focused and on track. She's a great find.
Rachel F. from Monrovia, CA
Sharon is wonderful tutor! Very patient, kind, and enthusiastic! Very flexible in her scheduling too! Thanks Sharon, you are the best!
Melinda Z. from Sierra Madre, CA
Great Lesson! Sharon is a multi-talented young woman and has many gifts and talents to offer. She has a unique quality about her that is captivating. Since working with my son, who is in the eight grade, I have witnessed him gain confidence in subjects that were once overwhelming for him. His test scores have improved and he moves with a little more momentum. I especially appreciate her patience and creativity when teaching new concepts or subject matter. Sharon is very knowledgeable and her enthusiasm for learning is contagious! Sharon's style of teaching is effective and direct. I believe my son is becoming more self directed and will continue to see success through Sharon's teaching methods.
Jenny C. from Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Sharon is never late for her appointment and values the time with students. She is very patient and motivated.
Rhonda H. from Arcadia, CA
Sharon has been great working with my daughter. She makes it an enjoyable experience and provides simple explanations on how to remember and understand subject concepts. She has helped with a variety of subjects - Spanish, Chemistry and History. She provides a full range of understanding the lesson plan that makes my daughter feel good about her preparedness for her upcoming class assignments and/or tests.
Brian H. from Arcadia, CA
I have learned a lot from Sharon to improve my comprehensive English skills. She is patient and talented at tutoring. She knows how to help people gain confidence in learning English. I would like to keep on working with her and highly recommend her to anyone who needs a helpful tutor.
Susan K. from Arcadia, CA
I asked Sharon to proofread my personal history statement for a graduate program. She was very helpful. She offered me great tips and suggestions to improve my statement. She was also very responsive when I emailed or called her. I am very happy with my improved statement. I will definitely ask her again in the future.
Jacob L. from Temple City, CA
Sharon is so very kind, patient and committed to her students. My son was recently diagnosed with ADHD, has a processing disorder and also recently had a minor head concussion that limited his ability to focus to top things off! Sharon sat with him for countless hours, sometimes giving up her days off for him! She asked very strategic questions that got him to cut through his confusing thought processes. My son was able to get his thoughts organized, able to write logically and creatively for his 10th grade English honors summer homework. They worked through three books and 9 journals in one month! I know it would have been impossible for my son to get this done by himself. My son also goes to a tutoring center in our area, but they were not able to provide him with the individual attention or effective strategies Sharon was able to! Sharon is very respectful and encouraging, using positive praise and cheering them on in such a nice way. Thank you soooo much! It was so much less stress for me! We will be continuing with Sharon the rest of this school year!
Christopher M. from Monrovia, CA
She was great my 8 year old loved her and she made him very comfortable and improved each week. She made each lesson fun for him and excited when he figured out a word he didn't know.
Jeff W. from Arcadia, CA
I would not describe my son as the type who struggles at school. However, it is frustrating to see a final semester grade of 89% knowing that extra 1% plays a very important role in his overall GPA and with college admission. I decided to get my son a tutor to help him get over the "B" hill. Sharon was exactly what we were looking for, not only was she knowledgeable tutoring Biology, my son really appreciated her patience and making the subject more fun and interesting to learn. I also really appreciated the fact that Sharon is willing to work with our schedule. There were times where a last minute school activity did not allow us to keep our previously scheduled time, upon receiving my text Sharon contacted some of her other students and made the switch to allow my son to do both. A "BIG THANK YOU" Sharon from my son and I for helping him get an A in Biology this semester. I will definitely recommend Sharon to anyone who needs tutoring that is covered by her subject area.
Sharoon P. from Duarte, CA
Sharon was very creative at teaching my sons how to improve in their study habits and projects. She was consistent, always on time, supportive, and positive. My sons responded very well to her techniques. In addition, she stayed on top of their projects and classes. We were very pleased with her.
Andrea D. from Pomona, CA
Sharon is an excellent tutor and has guided me in two of my writing classes. She has helped me in the brainstorming process, conceptualizing the prompts, developing and organizing my ideas, editing my paper, and helped me understand the importance of good note taking for research papers. Sharon has been punctual to all our meetings and I appreciate that she was able to accommodate her normal tutoring hours to a time more convenient for me. Sharon's teaches with such patience and enthusiasm I always walk out of the room more relieved than when I first walked in.
Carey C. from West Covina, CA
Sharon was great in helping my daughter with writing her essay. She really worked with her in finding depth in her own personality. She was on time and very professional. She worked around her schedule to make sure she could accommodate ours. I would definitely refer her and/or use her again in the future.
Sanam G. from La Verne, CA
Sharon is very patient, flexible, punctual, and cooperative. We had a total of 13 sessions, which comprised a package I bought through Wyzant. We worked together very closely to get me to where I wanted to go with my lessons and overall, I had fun and the sessions we had were very useful to me. Thank you Sharon.
Latifah S. from Duarte, CA
She is very nice and helpful, she is help me to improve my English and learn more. I am lucky to work with her.
John K. from Duarte, CA
Sharon is a very friendly, kind and patient tutor who has worked great with our child. I recommend her to anyone looking for a tutor.
Cory L. from Azusa, CA
Sharon is kind, smart and has patience. She knows what she's doing, She finds alternative way to see if I understand her. I would work with her again.
Angel S. from Covina, CA
Sharon is a very enthusiastic and patient tutor. She was able to explain Biology and Spanish in an easy understandable way for me. She was also able to quickly adjust to my learning style and provide clear explanations for some of the complex concepts I came across in my courses. For college students struggling with either Biology or Spanish, I highly recommend Sharon as your tutor!
Kim W. from Monrovia, CA
We enjoyed working with Sharon. She was a great encouragement to my high school freshman daughter, who was at risk of failing a subject during the last quarter. She gave very practical assistance with homework and was positive and encouraging. She was fun but took her tutoring role seriously. Working with her helped my daughter finish the class well. We are very grateful for her help. Thank you, Sharon.
Shirley M. from Boston, MA
I have been extremely happy with Sharon. She is very patient with my daughter, and is helping her write better papers.
Danny W. from Arcadia, CA
Sharon is very patient for my Spanish class from the entrance level. It really help a lot for my business trip in Latin American. I learn a lot of Spanish which will apply on the daily conversation. Highly recommend
Dolly C. from Alhambra, CA
She does more than proof-reading. Sharon took the time to suggest better flow, logic and content. Good turn around time. Attention to details
Karen S. from Monrovia, CA
Sharon went over some math basics to refresh my skills and then we started getting into Geometry. Very patient!
Jonathan Z. from Temple City, CA
Sharon is an excellent tutor in English, she has a lot of passion, is meticulous to detail and super fun to talk to.