Tutor with Phoebe to Succeed in School!

"Best Tutor Ever"

Phoebe tutored me for Finite Math, an extremely difficult course I must pass on my way toward attending UCLA. Phoebe is not your average tutor. From the beginning she makes time to hear your individual needs and pinpoint exactly what you are having trouble with. From there, she is able to formulate a lesson plan based on your exact needs so whatever problems you are having trouble with can be tackled from all sides. Therefore with a little hard work on your part and some determination Phoebe will no doubt help make you the student you want to be. 

One of the greatest challenges I face has always been math and word problems. I never was able to understand the conundrum in front of me. Though with Phoebe's help, I am finally able to grasp and make sense out of each math problem that comes my way.

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April 30, 2016

- Lilah from Los Angeles, CA

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"Outstanding and Accomplished GRE Tutor"

I came to Phoebe in the spring and summer of 2015 in preparation for the GRE. What attracted me to her is her breadth of knowledge about the GRE, the incorporation of critical study material published by the actual maker of the GRE, ETS (Educational Testing Services) targeting my weaknesses and 24 actual GRE exams. Her thorough organization, dedication and preparation enabled me to enjoy those lessons and I would highly recommend Phoebe as a tutor. Phoebe is patient, knowledgeable, and thorough in her explanations and truly cares about her students. Phoebe always promptly returned my phone calls when I had questions about GRE or our scheduled lessons.

The practice tests and preparation problems I completed with Phoebe made me feel confident and prepared when I went to take the GRE. I received a competitive score and, especially, I was able to improve on my analytical writing, scoring a 5 and placing in 93rd percentile. Most importantly, I was recently accepted into my top choice Master’s program (prestigious Ivy league schools across the country), and I feel that Phoebe’s help with the GRE preparation strengthened my chance of getting in.

March 30, 2016

- Yan from Redondo Beach, CA

"Great ACT Tutor! Very Patient and Attentive to All Your Educational Needs"

When I first started tutoring with Phoebe, I lacked the necessary familiarity and knowledge necessary to do well on the ACT, but after working with her on the reading comprehension section first and then the math section later, everything became much simpler and clear to me. Phoebe helped me to identify my weaknesses first before implementing a lesson plan. Phoebe was able to cover all of the main topics and some specific topics on the ACT and prepared me well for the essay, writing, reading comprehension, math, and science sections while being extremely patient and attentive. I highly recommend her for any tutoring needs.

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February 11, 2016

- Arthur from Encino, CA

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"Very Helpful and Friendly tutor for the SAT"

Phoebe is a really nice and helpful tutor. I came to her for preparing me for the SAT, specifically the writing section. Just after my first meeting, I already learned a lot. Throughout our tutoring sessions, I have noticed my writing has improved quite a bit, all with the result of her help!

December 15, 2015

- Aileen from Marina Del Rey, CA 

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"Effective and well prepared tutor for the GRE"

Phoebe tutored me for the GRE. She first identified areas of weaknesses for me before preparing helpful lessons targeting those sections. Phoebe helped me to familiarize myself with the basic math concepts. Prior to the tutor session, she found out my weakness and topics that I needed help. She was very well prepared with a material to go over and rest of them as homework. She explained the materials very clearly. She was on time and utilized every single minute of our two hours session. Excellent!

July 25, 2015 

- Seong from Los Angeles, CA 

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"Great tutor for the GRE!"

I reached out to Phoebe because I had to retake the GRE and only had three weeks to study. I mostly needed to improve on the math portion because I knew that improving on the verbal portion requires more than three weeks. Prior to meeting with Phoebe, I studied on my own using approximately four test-prep books and various online resources. At the same time, I was working a full time job (60+ hours a week), so I studied before work and after work on got between 4-5 hours a sleep every night. 

Phoebe and I met for approximately 2 weeks (numerous sessions throughout those 2 weeks) and for a total of 22 hours; on top of that, I had other tutors to help supplement my studying when Phoebe was not available, but Phoebe was my primary tutor. She worked with my schedule really well despite my full time job. We met at a public location for several hours on specific days and went over practice exams, exercises, and strategies that she designed; Phoebe had numerous resources that guided me in the right direction. Specifically, actual GRE tests (over 24!) which enabled me to keep improving my test scores!

She also gave me practice problems to do at home. When I addressed questions to her, she explained it in a way that is easy to understand. She knew what my weaknesses were and honed in on those topics. 

I started with a 152 (52%) on the math section initially and ended up with a 161 (83%) on the math section, which is a 31% improvement! So, I highly recommend Phoebe as a tutor. She is knowledgeable and flexible.

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As a result of her help, I got accepted into the master program of an extremely competitive veterinary school of my choice!

June 12, 2015

- Elizabeth from Los Angeles, CA

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"Just what I needed for Pre-Calculus!"

I came to Phoebe because I was spending hours each weekend teaching myself math and getting nowhere with my Pre-Calculus class at UCLA. My teacher wasn't teaching at all, and I was very lost. I didn't just need help to improve my grades, I needed help with my time management and confidence level. After one session with Phoebe, I felt a million times more confident during the test, and my grade reflected this--because she actually taught me how to do the problems in a way that made sense to me. Before meeting with Phoebe, I had failed the previous two quizzes, and made a B on the test after just one session with her! A major improvement! I highly recommend her for a tutor.

May 19, 2015

- Amy from Los Angeles, CA 

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"Improvement in Writing Score for the GRE"

Prior to working with Phoebe on the GRE Writing, my writing score was in the 40th percentile. After rigorous work writing multiple essays, and meeting with Phoebe regularly, I placed into the 80th percentile, and recently was admitted in the doctoral program of my choice. That hard work really paid off!

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March 20, 2015

- Micharra from Hawthorne, CA 

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"Very helpful tutor for the GRE"

I had gone to another highly recognized tutor on WyzAnt, but he did not help me to raise my GRE math score I needed desperately to improve in order to get into a top Ph.D. program for Engineering. I came to Phoebe for help afterward and Phoebe was so helpful! After identifying my areas of weakness using the ETS (actual maker of the GRE test) study material, we worked really hard. Sometimes we met for 4 hours. I started with the math score of 148/150 and after 5 weeks or so coming in on average 3+ times per week, I reached a score of 153 which is a 13% increase in percentile. 

Then I continued the tutoring for another 6+ weeks coming in on average 3+ times per week and reached a score of 156, which is a total of 25% increase in percentile. 

I completed more than 21 practice tests after reviewing all of 4 sections of the math review by ETS and doing homework assigned by Phoebe.

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March 5, 2015

- Mohamed from Irvine, CA 

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"Great tutor for GRE Verbal!"

I have always struggled with the reading comprehension portion of the GRE, and Phoebe helped me find a way to fully understand and actually enjoy it at times. She had plenty of practice prepared for every session we met, and was very patient when I did not fully comprehend a question. She is also very considerate of your time and with scheduling. Great tutor!

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February 20, 2015

- Jillian from Sherman Oaks, CA 

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"Great GRE tutor"

I came to Phoebe needing help to improve my GRE test scores. As a graduate of UCLA, I was looking to apply to graduate programs in the field of my interest. Phoebe was a very good GRE tutor. Her patience, knowledge, expertise, and session preparation were very impressive. Her tutoring definitely boosted both my verbal and math scores to 161 (83rd percentiles) and 157 (73rd percentiles) respectively, from previously low scores

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December 7, 2014

- Ezra from Los Angeles, CA 

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"Amazing Tutor"

As a graduate of UC Irvine, I came to Phoebe seeking help to improve my GRE scores in order to apply to the graduate programs in Clinical Psychology. In just a couple sessions I have learned so much, and I already know my GRE scores are going to increase! She really puts in the effort to help you, and I couldn't ask for a better tutor.

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Octobe 5, 2014

- Jonathan from Torrance, CA

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"Patient, helpful, and accommodating!"

I came to Phoebe seeking help for Statistics. I recently took the Statistics 10 course at UCLA and found myself to be struggling with the material after the first midterm. I'm pretty mathematically challenged and needed someone who could go through the lectures with me and explain them slowly and thoroughly. Phoebe was a great tutor and went out of her way to help me grasp the concepts and prepare for my exams. She always made sure that I really understood things and she always made time for us to meet up. I would definitely recommend Phoebe as a tutor!

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December 30, 2013

- Raya from Los Angeles, CA

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"Excellent Maths tutor for the CBEST"

I'd really like to highly recommend Phoebe as a math tutor. I was extremely worried about taking the Cbest (High School level) exam for the Math Section in order to be credentialed as a teacher here. My record as a math student is rather bad. Phoebe persuaded me that I could succeed in math (which she loves herself) and that with steady work and regular sessions with her I would succeed and I did! On the day of the exam her training and hard work kicked in and I managed to pass my Cbest math exam first time and with excellent results!

She is extremely positive, very patient and a talented mathematician so if you don't understand math one way she can show you numerous other approaches to help you grasp the concepts. In fact, Phoebe never gives up on you, giving you a great sense of security. And finally she is great fun to work with too. I never thought I'd find math enjoyable but with Phoebe I did. I am so pleased I had chosen her as my tutor.

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January 31, 2013

 - Gabrielle from Valley Village, CA 

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"The best tutor ever for the TEAS Exam!"

Phoebe is the best tutor any one could ask for! She is so helpful, understanding, and patient. I needed tutoring for the TEAS test. In fact, I had previously taken the exam, but failed it. So, I decided to hire a tutor. Phoebe tutored me on the Science (Biology & Chemistry), and English sections of the TEAS exam because these subjects were my weakest points. She made it easy for me to understand each subject. I recently took the Teas test and PASSED!! I wouldn't have been able to do this without Phoebe. I couldn't ask for a better tutor! She is super smart and knows what she is doing. She is always prepared for each session with lesson plans tailored just for my exact needs. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.

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January 5, 2013

- Christina from Pasadena, CA 

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"Great TEAS Tutor"

I took the TEAS test once and did not do well. I felt that I needed a tutor to help me improve my scores, especially in both the Reading Comprehension and Grammar sections. After meeting with Phoebe twice a week for over a two months period, I dramatically improved both my Reading Comprehension and Grammar test scores.

I improved my Reading Comprehension percentile ranking by 27 points and my Grammar by 36 points, while my overall percentile ranking went up by 22 points! I'm sure that if I had another two months with Phoebe, I would have done even better!

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January 7, 2013

- Curtis from South Pasadena, CA 

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"Great tutor for the GRE!"

I came to Phoebe seeking help for the GRE. Phoebe is an excellent tutor. She is always well-prepared for my sessions and was very patient with me. She did a great job of covering all of the material possible during our sessions together, and was great at explaining test strategies as well as all different types of problems that the GRE would throw at me.

I would definitely recommend Phoebe to anyone looking for a dedicated, smart and friendly tutor. 5 stars!

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October 15, 2012

- Bonnie from Venice, CA 

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"Phoebe is a very conscientious and focused tutor. When I decided to go back to school for medicine, I was required to take many math and science courses. As a graduate of Columbia University, my background is in Communications and there is a reason - math and science are HARD! In fact, I didn't think I was "wired" to comprehend subjects that dealt with lots of numbers and equations. I was wrong and it took a really hardworking, determined tutor to show me that I was, indeed, capable of understanding Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics.

I am a UCLA student who has taken science and math classes both through the Extension Program and on Main Campus. Phoebe tutored me in all three of the above mentioned subjects. She never gave up on me and made it her job to do whatever it takes to bring me to understand very difficult concepts. Phoebe is different from other tutors I have worked with in the past because she doesn't just have one standard approach.

She genuinely cares and wants to discover how each student best learns so that she may approach the concepts in a manner that makes sense to the student. She never gets frustrated if you do not understand, but continues to refine her methodology in presenting the material in a very human way. She is not only a tutor, but a listener. I never thought I would say physics is fun...but I genuinely appreciate it!

Phoebe loves to learn and loves what she is teaching. Her true enthusiasm made me forget I was "studying" hard subjects. Our sessions would fly by because I was learning so much and having so much fun learning. As long as I am in California, I will have Phoebe tutoring me. I know I would never have been able to ace those basic, hard sciences, without her."

Oct 18, 2010
- Rebecca from Westwood, CA

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"Phoebe was GREAT!"
Ok, I am a non-mathy student, and the stats class was the last thing I wanted to go to on my weds nights. But Phoebe helped me pass the class, despite my dislike of it and the fact I'm not good at it. She is sweet, supporting, and will work so hard for you! I am very grateful for her time and dedication!

Oct 10, 2010

Sarah from Marina Del Rey, CA

"Phoebe was an excellent tutor. For about two months she tutored me for my upcoming GRE test. She was patient and very understanding. She always showed up to our meetings fully prepared and she would also bring supplemental worksheets that would help me as well. Phoebe is very sweet, nice, and she really cares if you understand the subject material. I highly recommend Phoebe to anyone who wants to better their education."

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Nov 06, 2010
Sarah from Los Angeles, CA