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UC Writing & SAT ACT Math ELA Science Tutor
Cynthia L.

3,308 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $55
Response time: 26 minutes
Cynthia L.'s Photo

UC Writing & SAT ACT Math ELA Science Tutor
UC Writing & SAT ACT Math ELA Science Tutor
Cynthia L.

3,308 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

3,308 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Cynthia


Bio

Cynthia is among the top 10 percent of Wyzant tutors for the year 2020. She has over 18 years of experience as a professional tutor working for several tutoring services in California (in Orange and Los Angeles Counties). She specializes in SAT and ACT test preparation, high school math, honors biology and chemistry , high school and college writing, literature and language arts studies as well as technical writing. She additionally provides assistance with undergraduate college admissions...

Cynthia is among the top 10 percent of Wyzant tutors for the year 2020. She has over 18 years of experience as a professional tutor working for several tutoring services in California (in Orange and Los Angeles Counties). She specializes in SAT and ACT test preparation, high school math, honors biology and chemistry , high school and college writing, literature and language arts studies as well as technical writing. She additionally provides assistance with undergraduate college admissions applications and essays (proofreading and editing).

When scheduling test preparation sessions, Cynthia recommends that students arrange one month (or more) of college entrance exam preparation to obtain the greatest benefit and the best results.

She asks that students schedule tutoring sessions ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE to ensure her availability for the days and times needed. The tutoring session hourly rate is per person or per group (each individual in the group is assessed a group rate arranged in advance).

Cynthia's approach is to assess the student's individual academic needs and to customize a tutoring program that ensures the student achieves, improves, and benefits from the latest study and test strategies. Most students improve by as much as 20 percent on test scores. Parents are encouraged to participate, if possible, as their support makes a significant difference in their child's academic progress and success.

Cynthia provides assistance with SAT and ACT math, English, reading and science, pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Pre-calculus, biology, honors chemistry, high school and college level essay writing, English language arts, and U.S. and world history.

Cynthia hold a bachelor's degree in English and World Literature with minor specializations in Spanish Literature and General Biology from the University of California at San Diego.


Education

University of California, San Diego Alumnus
World Lit., English, Biological Sc.

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $55
  • Rate details: Late notice cancellation/reschedule and no-shows will be assessed the session fee. A minimum of 6 hrs. notice required for cancellations.
  • Lesson cancellation: 6 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 10/2/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

English

ACT English,

ACT English

I have been preparing students for ACT English for 15 years, and typically students who are re-taking the test improve their test scores by as much as 20 percent. I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

I have been preparing students of the ACT and SAT critical reading test for the past 15 years, with particular emphasis on test-taking strategy, comprehension building, and analysis of each type of question for improving accuracy. I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results. My experience as a writing tutor has helped me assist students with the essay portion of the test and the English grammar portion of the test. My writing methods ensure your child will have a structure to write an effective essay for an improved test score.
Writing

Writing

I am a university writing tutor who has also worked with children in grades K-12 for the past 10 years in English, reading, writing, math and science. I have been a writing tutor for the University of California, Irvine and San Diego campuses.

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have been tutoring Algebra 1 students for over 10 years and have developed methods to help students improve their study habits and improve their test scores. I can provide materials or use the student's materials for lessons, which will ensure that each meeting with the student will have prepared lesson complete with practice work.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have 15 years of experience preparing students for the SAT and the ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
Writing,

Writing

I am a university writing tutor who has also worked with children in grades K-12 for the past 10 years in English, reading, writing, math and science. I have been a writing tutor for the University of California, Irvine and San Diego campuses.
Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I have been preparing students for SAT and ACT level math for 15 years and currently prepare students for the latest version of the SAT and ACT in all subjects. Students who need to review elementary and high school math for the SAT or ACT will find that I provide a comprehensive review of all concepts needed to succeed on the test. I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have been tutoring Algebra 1 students for over 10 years and have developed methods to help students improve their study habits and improve their test scores. I can provide materials or use the student's materials for lessons, which will ensure that each meeting with the student will have prepared lesson complete with practice work.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have 15 years of experience preparing students for the SAT and the ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have been tutoring Algebra 1 students for over 10 years and have developed methods to help students improve their study habits and improve their test scores. I can provide materials or use the student's materials for lessons, which will ensure that each meeting with the student will have prepared lesson complete with practice work.
Writing,

Writing

I am a university writing tutor who has also worked with children in grades K-12 for the past 10 years in English, reading, writing, math and science. I have been a writing tutor for the University of California, Irvine and San Diego campuses.
Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Science

ACT Science

ACT Science

I have been providing ACT and SAT test prep for over 15 years. My techniques have helped students improve their test scores by as much as 25 percent. The strategies that I employ are in line with the expectations and standards of the test-makers. I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have been tutoring Algebra 1 students for over 10 years and have developed methods to help students improve their study habits and improve their test scores. I can provide materials or use the student's materials for lessons, which will ensure that each meeting with the student will have prepared lesson complete with practice work.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have 15 years of experience preparing students for the SAT and the ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
Writing,

Writing

I am a university writing tutor who has also worked with children in grades K-12 for the past 10 years in English, reading, writing, math and science. I have been a writing tutor for the University of California, Irvine and San Diego campuses.
Algebra 2, Geometry

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

I have been preparing students for ACT English for 15 years, and typically students who are re-taking the test improve their test scores by as much as 20 percent. I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
ACT Math,

ACT Math

I have been preparing students for SAT and ACT level math for 15 years and currently prepare students for the latest version of the SAT and ACT in all subjects. Students who need to review elementary and high school math for the SAT or ACT will find that I provide a comprehensive review of all concepts needed to succeed on the test. I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

I have been preparing students of the ACT and SAT critical reading test for the past 15 years, with particular emphasis on test-taking strategy, comprehension building, and analysis of each type of question for improving accuracy. I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
ACT Science,

ACT Science

I have been providing ACT and SAT test prep for over 15 years. My techniques have helped students improve their test scores by as much as 25 percent. The strategies that I employ are in line with the expectations and standards of the test-makers. I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have 15 years of experience preparing students for the SAT and the ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I currently have fifteen years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT with proven results (please see the testimonials on my WyzAnt link). My sessions are customized to meet the student's individual academic needs for optimal test preparation using the latest strategies and techniques proven to produce the best test results. My experience as a writing tutor has helped me assist students with the essay portion of the test and the English grammar portion of the test. My writing methods ensure your child will have a structure to write an effective essay for an improved test score.

Examples of Expertise


Cynthia has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 2 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Ratings and Reviews


Rating

4.9 (762 ratings)
5 star
(702)
4 star
(41)
3 star
(11)
2 star
(3)
1 star
(5)

Reviews

Outstanding!

Well prepared and student focused tutor. We feel so lucky to have found Cynthia. Not only has our daughter grown in knowledge, but she has grown in confidence.

Angela, 9 lessons with Cynthia
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much Angela, it has been a pleasure working with your daughter!

Fantastic tutor

Cynthia is so great with my daughter. Very prepared, patient, professional, and just a great tutor. Looking forward to many more session with Cynthia. I'm confident she will be a huge asset to my daughter

Sherrie, 5 lessons with Cynthia
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much Sherrie it has been a pleasure working with your daughter. She is definitely on her way to achieving her goal.

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

My first class with Ms. Cynthia was great! She is an excellent tutor, very kind, patient, organized. I like her teaching pace and method. She listens and seems to be positive and compassionate. Thank you somuch for helping me out, for your time and efforts. My parents appreciate how organized she is about the classes and the great communication they've had with her. They say it shows she cares

Rosa, 21 lessons with Cynthia
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much David! It's been a pleasure working with you, and you're making great progress! Please keep up the great work!

Very caring!

Cynthia is both caring and knowledgeable. It was my son’s first tutoring session with Cynthia and he felt that she understood him and he got answers to his questions. we are looking forward to more sessions with Cynthia.

Mark, 22 lessons with Cynthia
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much Mark! It has been a pleasure working with you and Antonio! He's definitely making great progress!

Great resource

My daughter wanted to work with Cynthia to help prepare for her honors chemistry test. Cynthia was personable and my daughter told me after the session that Cynthia was very helpful and she feel better prepared.

Judy, 7 lessons with Cynthia

Patient and knowledgeable tutor

Cynthia tutored my daughter for the ACT math and science sections for over a month. She was always prepared, very flexible with scheduling , and always encouraging with my daughter. Thank you Cynthia, Ella feels very prepared and confident with the material now!

Deanna, 11 lessons with Cynthia

Math SAT test strategy

Cynthia is very knowledgeable and clear with her explanation. Experienced with test taking strategy. She is patient with our daughter who can struggle with some problems.

Gavin, 1 lesson with Cynthia

She is excellent

My daughter loves her. She is great. She sends the recording of the classes and is awesome with her schedule. I am confident that her lessons will increase her SAT scores to where we need it to be.

Barbara, 9 lessons with Cynthia

Knowledgeable and gentle tutor :)

Cynthia is very calm and kind, and my daughter really enjoyed working with her to prepare for the math chspe. We will definitely be doing several more sessions with her before the test!

Alexa , 2 lessons with Cynthia

Great first math lesson with Cynthia.

It is just our first lesson with Cynthia, but everything went very well. Cynthia was able to help although we sent her our materials very late. I predict that things will go very well, we need more time to evaluate, but the first interaction was great.

Anna , 26 lessons with Cynthia
Hourly Rate: $55
Response time: 26 minutes
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