Many students find pre-calculus and calculus to be the most difficult courses they take in high school. At the Study Hut, we work with students to help them develop a more positive outlook on those subjects. We find that the reason most students struggle with the calculus series is because they are lacking knowledge of the more basic mathematical principles. We work to get the students up to speed with basics, such as the unit circle and trigonometric functions, so that they can become successful math students.

Another obstacle students face is finding enough time to study for classes and participate in extracurricular activities. We are able to help students with this problem by decreasing the amount of time that they have to spend studying. It’s much more efficient to have a tutor explain a concept than to have the student figure it out on their own. This leaves the students with more time to dedicate to their other activities in addition to studying.

Students enjoy coming to the Study Hut because of the relaxed atmosphere and our friendly tutors. We turn learning into a positive experience for the students so that they will enjoy learning. Because our tutors have all had academic success, it allows them to be more successful tutors. They are able to pass on the study techniques and knowledge that they have acquired. Please contact us at 310-546-2408 (Manhattan Beach area) or 310-540-5888 (Redondo Beach area) if you would like to have us tutor your child in Pre-Calc, or Calculus.

The Plunge: One-on-one summer program for 5th graders entering Middle School

As the end of the school year nears, it’s time to start thinking about the transition into a new middle school. Bigger classes, different teachers for different classes, more homework, and more difficult material can be overwhelming if a student is not prepared to handle the stress of a new middle school. Now is the time for fifth graders to sharpen their organization skills and develop new study tactics so they can stay on top of their work as they smoothly transition into sixth grade.

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–El Segundo Schools On the Rise!–

El Segundo schools are gaining prominence in the South Bay and and have seen a considerable amount of recent recognition, which is awesome! Both sports and academics are on the rise (Congratulations El Segundo Women’s Water Polo!) Study Hut tutors are happy to provide a place for El Segundo students to continue on the road of academic success and overall achievement. We already have a few El Segundo students in the Hut and are happy to see more El Segundo faces.

Our relaxed environment mixed with a heavy dose of scholastic energy and enthusiasm is working wonders for our Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach students and we are happy to extend our efforts and energy over to our El Segundo neighbors! Our tutors use their depth of knowledge of the area to reach the needs of each student at the Study Hut…. but never without some fun, of course!

If you are looking for help in that one troubling subject (Boo, Geometry), or need of an overall academic boost, we have Spanish Tutors, Math Tutors, Chemistry tutors, History Tutors, English Tutors (and more!) to provide a new outlook, and help keep our students on the right track. No need to feel like you are barely keeping your head above water in those pesky subjects when you can dominate them!

If you are an El Segundo student or parent looking for an El Segundo tutor, call the Hut or email Rob or Sean Patrick for more information. We would love to see you achieve the success you are looking for.