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Thursday, 29 July 2010 10:49 |
Max Lichtenstein is recognized as Learn To Be's Tutor of the Month for July 2010. He is an exemplary tutor and has exhibited great patience and dedication in all his tutoring sessions. We appreciate his passion for educating children and are so grateful for his commitment to our organization. Take a moment and get to know to Max Lichtenstein! Where are you from?
Denver, CO. How old are you?
23.6 at time of writing.What was your favorite subject in school?
That's a tricky one...for most of K12 it was literature, but once I started learning about physics, math and science became the light of my life.What was your favorite childhood book?
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster wins hands down, but I think Roald Dahl's various works deserve an honorable mention.What is your favorite hobby?
I can't pick just one...I like drawing, hiking, and climbing, but I spend more time reading. I also love doing math and physics for fun. I like to go through old textbooks to find interesting problems. What is your favorite childhood memory?
Hmmm....I remember when I was maybe 11 I found a gigantic Fresnel lens--that's a kind of magnifying glass that's collapsed in order to be thin. It was about the size of a piece of notebook paper. Me and my friends had fun with that thing for months. You could see the hairs on ants with it, or light fires, or put it against a mirror and make strange virtual images. I don't know if that's my favorite memory but it's certainly a fond one.What is your occupation?
I'm currently working on getting my private tutoring business off the ground. Business is a bit slow at the moment, but I'm sure it will pick up once the school year starts.What do you enjoy the most about tutoring for Learn To Be?
Gosh...my favorite thing about it is feeling like I'm helping pave the way for big changes in our education system. I hope the number of people engaged in long-distance teaching continues to grow, because it's a very useful supplement to brick-and-mortar schooling. |
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Thursday, 15 July 2010 09:10 |
Learn to Be is proud to recognize Frances Le as Tutor of the Month for June 2010! Frances has devoted numerous hours to tutoring students in math and language arts. We are grateful for her dedication and commitment to the Foundation. Please take a moment to get to know our Tutor of the Month, Frances Le! Where are you from?
Hawthorne, CA. How old are you?
22!What was your favorite subject in school?
Math! Well, anything that had to do with logic, really.What was your favorite childhood book?
The Chronicles of Narnia.What is your favorite hobby?
Baking and cooking.What is your favorite childhood memory?
Programming robots! I loved anything that had to do with a computer. :DWhat is your occupation?
I'm a Software Engineer at Affinity Labs. It's super fun!What do you enjoy the most about tutoring for Learn To Be?
I love interacting with other students -- learning what I can do better to help them learn better. I also really enjoy how instantaneous the interaction is. I wish there were more projects like these that give students greater access to academic help after school. |
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Thursday, 24 June 2010 11:17 |
The Learn To Be Foundation hosted its first 5K Run/Walk this past Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Yorba Regional Park. This was the second annual charity event hosted by the Foundation. With nearly 100 registered walkers and runner and a cadre of volunteers from the local community, the event was a huge success! The foundation raised approximately $3,000, all of which will go directly to schools in underserved areas as well as supporting the efforts of our Learn To Be tutors. 
Travis Mathiessen placed 1st in the male division followed by Adam Mekrut in 2nd and Viren Tellis in 3rd. Marianne Case, a Learn To Be tutor, won the female division as Cynthia Chin (not pictured) and Tiffany Pham placed 2nd and 3rd.
Take a look at local coverage of the event in the Orange County Register! To see additional pictures, click here. |
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Tuesday, 22 June 2010 14:42 |
We want to take the opportunity to recognize Erika as our Tutor of the Month for May 2010. Erika is a member of our initial tutor class and has been dedicating hours of her time to tutoring for over a year. She brings positive motivation to her tutoring sessions and is a tremendous asset to the Learn To Be Foundation. Congratulations to our Tutor of the Month, Erika! Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Anaheim, CA. How old are you?
22.What was your favorite subject in school?
Language Arts.What was your favorite childhood book?
The Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine -- I still have a whole collection of them!What is your favorite hobby?
I love to bake all types of desserts.What is your favorite childhood memory?
I hit the winning run for my softball team at our league championship when I was nine, and my teammates carried me off the field on their shoulders!What is your occupation?
Right now I am working at a temp. job, but I would really like to pursue a career in Environmental Science!What do you enjoy the most about tutoring for Learn To Be?
I really enjoy hearing students say "Oh, I get it now!" Helping a student solve a problem is so rewarding, both for the tutor and the student. And tutoring is fun! |
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Thursday, 06 May 2010 12:06 |
For outstanding service to our organization and education, the Learn To Be Foundation is happy to recognize Marisa Bermudez as Tutor of the Month for April 2010. Marisa is a member of our initial tutoring class and she has spent countless hours tutoring students in math and science. We are inspired by her commitment and really appreciate all of her time and dedication. Congratulations to our Tutor of the Month, Marisa! Where are you from?
Riverside, CAHow old are you?
21What was your favorite subject in school?
I've always been a big fan of science.What was your favorite childhood book?
My favorite book series is the Harry Potter series.What is your favorite hobby?
I've always enjoyed playing soccer.What is your favorite childhood memory?
My favorite childhood memory would have to be running around playing games like baseball and roller hockey in the street during the summer.What is your occupation?
I am a full-time student and a Resident Assistant.What school do you currently attend?
I am currently at UCLA, but I will be graduating in June.What do you enjoy the most about tutoring for Learn To Be?
I love helping children understand concepts, especially in math, and watching them learn and do problems on their own. |
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