From Our Tutors & Tutees
Hear what our tutors and tutees have to say about their experiences in LASEO!
What Our Tutors Say
"Every week, I looked forward to taking a break from my hectic routine and finding peace in working with my tutees. I loved the feeling of helping young students out! I would definitely encourage any UCLA student to join LASEO because it is so gratifying to help others and gain experience by working with kids."
- Ashley Casillas '23, Math for Teaching Major
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"Time goes by fast when you are working with 6th to 8th graders. It's such a joy to be able to work with these students and help them achieve academic success. You are definitely joining a community that wants to make a positive impact and enjoy the process along the way."
- Mira-Jane Higashihara '24, Biology Major
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"I feel like one way I’ve made a difference through tutoring is by helping kids work through problems they find difficult. If you’re someone who likes to work with kids and helping others, you’ll really enjoy LASEO."
- Luis Ramirez '23, Psychology Major
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"My favorite part of LASEO is getting to build a relationship with a student through multiple weeks of tutoring and the fun after-site activities! I feel like I have made a difference for my tutees by showing them different ways to solve problems so that they can develop good problem solving skills."
- Abby Minervini '22, Education and Social Transformation Major
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"The most rewarding feeling is explaining a difficult concept a student was struggling with and seeing it click in their head. (LASEO) a wonderful experience and everyone is super nice!"
- Ashley Lin '23, Computational and Systems Biology Major
What Our Tutees Say
"I wish it were everyday."
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"I like it a lot. It helps me and is getting my grade higher."
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"It's the best day ever."
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"My experience in LASEO has been fun and I like it because my tutor is funny and she gives me advice. But sometimes I get sad because I really like it and when I need help at home, I wish I was in tutoring."
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"I like it because they are all so nice. Also because they explain very well."
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"I love it because the people really help you and don’t get stressed and take their time helping us."
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"I like it because I get to do my homework with confidence."
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"I have really liked tutoring because I can do my math homework easily. And I am doing good in math lately."
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"My experience with LASEO has been a great experience for me and my brother. It helps me become a better student at school and in my math class."
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Tutee responses have been kept anonymous to preserve students' privacy.