Valan
Patient Tutor and Sac State Student for Multi-Subject
- $40 / h
- 5 reviews
- 98 rating s
- Sacramento , CA ( 95816 )
- 15 miles
Hi! My name is Val and I am a student at Sacramento State University. I am currently pursuing my certification to become a teacher. I began tutoring math when I was twelve and have always loved tutoring and teaching others. I love working with children and teenagers and I have also spent the last few years tutoring college students! I experienced ADHD as a child and I feel that this 'weakness' is what has made me such a strong tutor. Because of this, I am very patient and I have a knack for...
Microsoft Word
prealgebra
reading
trigonometry
writing
English
government & politics
SAT math
literature
world history
proofreading
physical science
art history
spelling
ACT Reading
ACT English
ACT Math
elementary math
elementary science
elementary (k-6th)
I have taken two classes that are relevant to this positions: developmental psychology and a foundations of education, child psychology class. I have tutored the following elementary school grades: second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth. I have 7 years experience tutoring K-6 math and I have 2 years experience tutoring grammar, writing, reading comprehension, and study skills. I have worked with two children for 3 and 5 years respectively, helping them through multiple grade levels in all subjects.
study skills
I took a study skills course at American River college. I became a tutor in the study skills department and implemented the teachings. This included how to listen, knowing your learning styles, note taking techniques, how to efficiently review notes, test prep, test taking skills, and the best way to review assignments after they have been returned. I was able to transfer these techniques into my group and individual tutoring sessions.
linear algebra
After completing Linear Algebra at American River College I became a beacon tutor and helped college students through one-on-one and group tutoring sessions. I have one year experience tutoring Linear Algebra.
vocabulary
grammar
general computer
geometry
algebra 1
algebra 2
American history
chemistry
Clare S. from Sacramento, CA
Valan is fantastic. She is so positive and energetic, and she understands our son's ADHD issues which is very important. She really has gone above and beyond to support him....and us parents. :-) She has been a good fit for us.
Rebecca B. from Sacramento, CA
Valan was the first tutor I used through WyzAnt , and I had the best experience. I found a great tutor the first person I tried. This was a relief since I needed someone right away. I was able to get all the help I needed, Valan is very good at what she does , she's very nice, patient and loves what she does and really wants you to get it . It was very easy to set up appointments, which made it very convenient. I can't say enough good things about Valan, she's the best!!
Margo P. from Sacramento, CA
As usual the time was well spent. Mikey worked hard for an hour and Valan was patient and full of praises. Together working hard to improve that math grade.
Lori K. from Davis, CA
Val is very engaging and has a great learning relationship with my 13 and 16 year old sons. I would highly recommend her.
Maria B. from Sacramento, CA
My daughter is struggling with math now that common core is being incorporated. After just one session with Valan, my daughter feels more confident that she'll be able to grasp the new math. Thank you Valan, and my daughter is looking forward to more sessions with you.