Crystal P.
Hialeah, FL
Personalized lessons in LSAT, ACT, SAT, Math, Reading & More
Florida International University
Political ScienceAbout Crystal
I am a young law student in the Miami area, who has been tutoring students part-time for over five years. I graduated as valedictorian of my high school, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA from FIU with a BA in Political Science and International Relations. I scored in the 2000's on the SAT and in the 160's on the LSAT, both on the first try. I know
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"Patient and helpful"
- Ian, Hollywood, FL on 6/6/16Crystal was very patient and kind and understanding. She took her time explaining new concepts and brushed up on old ones too. I appreciated that. I liked her way of approaching the way to prepare for the ACT with great helpful hints.
"Great"
- Stephen, Miami, FL on 4/29/17She is extremely helpful and patient. Definitely was able to help me understand concepts I was having a ton of trouble with before. I would recommend her to any math student, especially if they're taking logic.
"Great tutor"
- Jaime, Winston Salem, NC on 4/22/17Crystal is patient and transparent in her LSAT prep lessons. She's straightforward and gets down to business. After the first lesson, I knew right away that if I gave it my 120%, I will be successful. And that's the plan. Plus, her price rate doesn't break a bank unlike other tutors. I highly recommend her.
"She's an amazing tutor that know how to get to the students."
- Ruben, Miami, FL on 3/11/17Crystal P. Was really helpful and patient with my litter cousin. I definitely recommend her to anyone that neat's to improve and get good grades. Unfortunately is too far from me so I will need to let her go but it was an amazing class. Thanks.
"Knowledgeable and well prepared."
- Simoze, Miami, FL on 1/3/17She provided a beginner stage lesson, to help me understand each sections for the LSAT exam. Very informative and kind. She'll repeat the materials to help get an understanding on way to execute each questions. Very organized.
"Great teacher!"
- Roshana, Miami, FL on 11/5/16Crystal was very nice and helpful, she gave me some great reading tips for the SAT since that really isn't my subject. She was very good.
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ACT Math
I have always had an affinity for math. When tutoring students, I like to use intuitive, real-world examples and ideas in order to help students understand, (not just memorize) mathematical formulas and concepts. By putting myself into the mindset of the student, I can explain math in a way that is different than the average teacher, helping students to relate with and internalize the concepts. I have been head of my class in Algebras I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus I, and I have used this educational experience to help students improve their own performance. I've been tutoring students in math for over five years.
ACT Reading
I scored in the 96th percentile on the SAT reading section on the first try. I have always excelled in reading comprehension, and can help students develop strategies for identifying main ideas, authors' perspectives, and other important aspects of reading materials. By helping students acquire these skills, they can feel more confident in taking the exam. I have 2-3 years experience in helping students perform better in this area.
ACT Science
The ACT Science exam is designed to test a certain set of skills, including the interpretation, analysis, and evaluation of information. I tutor in this area by providing the student with effective strategies for reading, proccessing, and evaluating data. I teach students the reasoning skills they need for the exam, along with efficient ACT test-taking strategies. I have 2-3 years experience tutoring in this area.
Algebra 1
I have always had an affinity for math. When tutoring students, I like to use intuitive, real-world examples and ideas in order to help students understand, (not just memorize) mathematical formulas and concepts. By putting myself into the mindset of the student, I can explain math in a way that is different than the average teacher, helping students to relate with and internalize the concepts. I have been head of my class in Algebras I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus I, and I have used this educational experience to help students improve their own performance. I've been tutoring students in math for over five years.
Algebra 2
I have always had an affinity for math. When tutoring students, I like to use intuitive, real-world examples and ideas in order to help students understand, (not just memorize) mathematical formulas and concepts. By putting myself into the mindset of the student, I can explain math in a way that is different than the average teacher, helping students to relate with and internalize the concepts. I have been head of my class in Algebras I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus I, and I have used this educational experience to help students improve their own performance. I've been tutoring students in math for over five years.
Elementary Math
I have always had an affinity for math. When tutoring in this area, I like to use intuitive, real-world examples and ideas in order to help students understand, (not just memorize) mathematical formulas and concepts. By putting myself into the mindset of the student, I can explain math in a way that is different than the average teacher, helping students to relate with and internalize the concepts. With elementary math, I take special care to communicate the concepts to the student in a way that makes sense to him/her. With patience and personalized guidance, I offer students the opportunity to gain confidence in their math skills. I've been tutoring students in math for over five years.
English
English mastery requires an understanding of the relationships contained in writing. I help students succeed in English by offering them an intuitive approach to analyzing text, making these relationships more clear. By offering students personalized attention and providing effective feedback, I help students to understand the different elements of writing at a deeper level, resulting in more effective writing. I have tutored students in this area for 2-3 years.
Geometry
I have always had an affinity for math. When tutoring students, I like to use intuitive, real-world examples and ideas in order to help students understand, (not just memorize) mathematical formulas and concepts. By putting myself into the mindset of the student, I can explain math in a way that is different than the average teacher, helping students to relate with and internalize the concepts. I have been head of my class in Algebras I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus I, and I have used this educational experience to help students improve their own performance. I've been tutoring students in math for over five years. I am in the Miami area.
Government & Politics
I graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Florida International University with a BA in Political Science and International Relations. I have received extensive training in American government, political theory, social/political philosophy, comparative politics, and international politics. I have helped students to better understand the major political theorists, such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, etc. I have also helped students understand how the American political system works in terms of the legislative, executive, and judicial processes.
Logic
I took both Intro to Logic and Symbolic Logic during my undergraduate career at Florida International University. I got an A in both classes, and consistently received 100% on the exams within each class. Since then, I have had the opportunity to help a handful of logic students with their own classes. Rather than focusing on memorization of logic rules, I like to help students understand and internalize the reasoning behind the concepts, and this helps them perform better.
LSAT
I scored in the 160's on the LSAT on my first try, without preparation, and am currently a law student. Since then, I have acquired several strategies for the different sections of the LSAT, and can help students to use these in order to not be intimidated by the exam. I have extensive training in symbolic logic, and can help students with the analytical and logical reasoning sections by introducing them to useful logical concepts and relationships. I can also provide students with efficient time management strategies in order to make them feel more in control when they take the exam. I have two years experience in helping students with the exam, specializing in the logic-related sections.
Philosophy
I graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Florida International University with a BA in Political Science and International Relations and a certificate in Law, Ethics, and Society. Throughout this undergraduate career, I studied many areas of philosophy, including ethics and morality, social, and political philosophy. When tutoring in philosophy, I work by helping students to understand the deeper concepts behind the many theories, using examples and comparisons to help clarify complex ideas.
Political Science
I graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Florida International University with a BA in Political Science and International Relations. I have received extensive training in American government, political theory, social/political philosophy, comparative politics, and international politics. I have helped students to better understand the major political theorists, such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, etc. I have also helped students understand how the American political system works in terms of the legislative, executive, and judicial processes.
Prealgebra
I have always had an affinity for math. When tutoring students, I like to use intuitive, real-world examples and ideas in order to help students understand, (not just memorize) mathematical formulas and concepts. By putting myself into the mindset of the student, I can explain math in a way that is different than the average teacher, helping students to relate with and internalize the concepts. I have been head of my class in Pre-Algebra, Algebras I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus I, and I have used this educational experience to help students improve their own performance. I've been tutoring students in math for over five years.
PSAT
I scored in the 96th percentile on the SAT on the first try, and since then, I've used my experience and knowledge in order to help others succeed as well. I help students prepare for the PSAT by focusing on two major goals: skill development and mastery of test-taking strategies. I start out by helping the student understand and master the different concepts that appear on the several PSAT sections, including Math, Reading, and Writing and Language. I then offer several PSAT/SAT-specific test-taking strategies in order help that student succeed on exam day.
Reading
I scored in the 96th percentile on the SAT reading section on the first try, and as a law student, I rely on my reading comprehension skills on a daily basis. I feel that this educational background has helped me to develop reading strategies that I can in turn offer to the students I tutor. I can help students develop the skills they need to identify main ideas, authors' perspectives, and draw inferences from reading materials. By providing them with key strategies, they can feel more confident when they read. I have 2-3 years experience in helping students perform better in this area.
SAT Math
I have always had an affinity for math. When tutoring students, I like to use intuitive, real-world examples and ideas in order to help students understand, (not just memorize) mathematical formulas and concepts. By putting myself into the mindset of the student, I can explain math in a way that is different than the average teacher, helping students to relate with and internalize the concepts. I have been head of my class in Algebras I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus I, and I have used this educational experience to help students improve their own performance. I've been tutoring students in math for over five years.
SAT Reading
I scored in the 96th percentile on the SAT reading section on the first try. I have always excelled in reading comprehension, and can help students develop strategies for identifying main ideas, authors' perspectives, and other important aspects of reading materials. By helping students acquire these skills, they can feel more confident in taking the exam. I have 2-3 years experience in helping students perform better in this area.
Spanish
Although I was born in the U.S., I am a native Spanish-speaker due to the Hispanic origins of my family. I received a perfect score on the Spanish CLEP exam, and have helped both native and non-native speakers to dominate the language, from the elementary school level all the way up to the college level.
Study Skills
I graduated as valedictorian of my high school, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA from FIU with a BA in Political Science and International Relations. I scored in the 2000's on the SAT and in the 160's on the LSAT, both on the first try. I know what it takes to perform well in classes and on exams, and over the years, I have learned to help students do the same. I help students with their study skills by showing them that understanding is worth more than memorization. By training students to understand their class materials at a deeper level, they can retain more information, and in turn, rely on their own skills in order to succeed.
Writing
I graduated with a 4.0 GPA from FIU with a BA in Political Science and International Relations, two majors requiring lots of writing and research. Through this experience, I have developed great writing strategies that can facilitate students in writing their papers more efficiently and more effectively. In helping students with their writing, I guide them in the process of brainstorming, organizing ideas, finding evidence, and presenting support. I also help with proofreading and editing papers for cohesion and clarity.
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Crystal P.
Hialeah, FL
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Social Studies
I graduated with a 4.0 GPA from FIU with a BA in Political Science & International Relations. I have had extensive training in the social studies field, including government and politics, world history, American history, sociology, and more. I help students of all ages with their social studies by making concepts more relatable to them. By engaging with students in this way, they can better internalize information and succeed in their classes.