Top AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Santa Ana

Rebecca: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to perform onstage, so we wrote a play to explore theme, plot, and dialogue. My...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Vishnu: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...both to play and watch. Having grown up in the mountains of West Virginia, I am an avid skier and am excited to tackle the West Coast slopes. I'm a big fan of movies; recent favorites include Lincoln, The Hobbit trilogy, and Interstellar. I also enjoy working with the Joshua R. Zontek Scholarship Fund, to help high school students achieve their dream of attending college. I've been fortunate to have had tutoring supplement my early...
Education & Certification
West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance
GMAT: 780

Brittany: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...from the University of California Santa Cruz in Psychology, graduating Cum Laude. While attending college I had the opportunity to work for the University's Learning Support Services as a tutor and mentor for my fellow students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Women's Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Writing, and Research. Few things are as rewarding to me as helping others to achieve their goals in and out of academia....
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Varun: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you succeed as...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800

Katie: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
As a graduate of the UC Davis Linguistics department, I can empathize with the harsh demands of academia. For students of any age level, I believe striving for the best is a huge indicator of future success. Having an academic guide can truly be the key to the future, and I would love to help you and your family in the pursuit of the best education!
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Jason: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...Long Beach State and graduating with a Bachelor's in Psychology from Central Michigan University, I have a thorough background in Natural Sciences & Mathematics. My expertise in Mathematics and Science also comes from over three years of experience tutoring students ages eight and above in simple to complex Math, Chemistry, Essay Writing, Study Skills, and more. I find great reward and drive in assisting students work through challenges. I am not one to teach as...
Education & Certification
Central Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Michael: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...due to my dedication and solid study habits, and I know I will be able to impart my passion and dedication to any student I tutor. Before deciding to pursue a career in medicine, I graduated from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and worked in the Transaction Services division of Ernst & Young, a "Big 4" accounting firm. While I no longer work in the business world, I believe this experience has...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
California State University-Fullerton - Certificate, Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Adam: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...any category related to the field of EnglishReading, Writing (both academic and creative), Literature, and Language Arts. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because my belief, from personal experience, is that fostering a strong and confident authorial voice is of the utmost importance for a student and it becomes applicable to all career choices one might make. In my spare time, my hobbies tend to include things that continue to foster my own authorial...
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor in Arts, English
Chapman University - Masters, English/Creative Writing

Suzanna: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...my Bachelor of Arts in English from Columbia University. While in university, I tutored local elementary school students for the "America Reads" program and adults preparing for their GED examinations. One summer I also worked as an assistant teacher and after school tutor for middle and high school students in Tomepampa, a beautiful small town in the Peruvian Andes. My favorite subjects to teach are literature, writing, and history. I care about helping my students...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English

Chloe: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...I teach with a desire to implement a realization of that depth of origin within the work at hand and within the student themselves. To me, the most important aspect of teaching is for the student to realize what it is they are not only good at, but enjoy. It's within that joy, that a passion is ignited that fuels a student on their way to success. Whatever success may mean in your terms. Success...
Education & Certification
University of California Merced - Current Undergrad, English

Dorothy: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...raised in Long Beach, California and moved across the country to New Orleans to pursue my B.A. in English at Loyola University New Orleans. I taught high school English in that city for three years until I could no longer resist the pull of Southern California. Here, I continued to teach in private and charter schools for six years while I worked toward my teaching credential at Cal State Dominguez Hills. I firmly believe that...
Education & Certification
Loyola University New Orleans - Bachelor in Arts, English
Cal State Dominguez Hills - Unknown, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 710

Patrick: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...of the University of Miami, where I received my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. I also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California Irvine. In my eight years of tutoring and teaching, I have worked with teens and adults across the United States, as well as two years teaching young children in Japan. My tutoring specialty is in Verbal, Writing, and Critical Reading for the GRE, SAT, and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Miami - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (English)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Marissa : Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...questioning, so I ask my students lots of questions to invoke discussion that leads them to the right answers. I learn what my students are interested in, and I shape my lesson plans around their interests. I communicate with my students to make sure they are understanding and they feel like we are moving toward their goals. All people are smart and able, so even when students seem disinterested, I hold them to a high...
Education & Certification
Providence Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts with English and History Concentrations

Cristina: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...as a Second Language (ESL) for the state of Arizona. As someone who has learned both Spanish and Russian through classroom instruction, I find it rewarding to help students enjoy the challenges of learning a foreign language at school. As someone who loves to read and write, I also enjoy working with students on the challenges of essay composition and reading comprehension. My theater background has also prepared me well to help students who struggle...
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
U.T. Austin - Masters, Public Policy/Russian

Nick: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...Citizen schooled in the UK, and I graduated from Huddersfield University and The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, London. My subjects were Theater Studies and Professional Acting. As a tutor and workshop leader, I have taught English Language, Comprehension, Composition and Critical Analysis. I have also worked with students with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, to help them create effective work and study strategies in school and universities in the UK. My...
Education & Certification
University of Huddersfield, UK - Bachelors, Fine Art (Theatre)
LAMDA - Unknown, Acting

Patrick : Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor's Degree in History. Since then, I've worked in the non-profit sector as a teacher for children and adults for the last three years. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I particularly enjoy teaching History, Writing, and Literature. History is especially fun to teach as there is often a perception that it's a boring or tedious subject. I really try to break out of that stereotype and make the...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History
State Certified Teacher

Jackeline: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...have been volunteering as a mentor and tutor at Fontana Adult School. There I guide students towards a college path so that they can achieve a career that best suits them. Along the way, I have had a lot of experience with people of all age, race, and belief groups. Being a tutor at Varsity Tutors is just another form to express the knowledge and experience I have gained throughout my life.... I believe that every...
Education & Certification
San Bernardino Valley College - Current Undergrad, Nursing

Layan: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...the humanities and the sciences, I studied both Anthropology and Sustainable Development at Columbia University. I have experience tutoring most subjects, but my strengths are test prep, studying and time management skills, and reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740

Patrick: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...admittance to high schools and colleges. It is not uncommon for my students to see significant increases in math, reading, and writing sections of these tests. I always find that the best tutoring results come from keeping sessions as fun and engaging as possible while still covering the material. When not tutoring, I teach performance classes in subjects like magic, comedy, and balloon sculpting. When not teaching, I enjoy reading, hiking, travel, and video games.
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies

Adam: Santa Ana AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Santa Ana, CA
...school English in Hawaii in 2012 through Teach For America (TFA). TFA is one of the most selective teaching programs in the country accepting just 11% of applicants as of 2011. I finished my first year in the classroom by being chosen to be the youngest AP Language teachers in the state and spearhead the program at my school. I built a curriculum tailored to the students needs and interests and was not afraid to...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Media and Cinema Studies
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