Steven : Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...in the classroom. In high school, I was a National Merit Scholar and National AP Scholar, and I am very familiar with test preparation strategies for the Reading and English portions of these exams. My personal teaching philosophy is that every student deserves a study strategy that adapts to their own needs, strengths and abilities. This fall, I'll begin a PhD program in Sociology focusing on Latino immigration to the United States. Next spring, I...
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies
- University of California-Irvine - PHD, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
- Languages
- Writing
- +27 subjects
Jennifer: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
I am committed to providing my students with the best learning experience achievable. I strive to cater to their needs and challenge them to achieve their academic goals. ... I believe that every student can reach their personal potential. In order to do so, both student and educator must communicate with each other to use the student's strengths to overcome any challenges the student may face.... I always like to learn about the student's goals, interests, strengths, and challenges. This helps me customize lesson plans accordingly. I also like to share some of my interests and goals in order to begin gaining trust from my student.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
- University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- PSAT Reading and Writing
- SAT Reading
- Elementary School Math
- +18 subjects
Naama: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...on this planetRussia, all over Europe, the Middle East, Venezuela, Mexico, India, and pretty much every state in this country. You only live once, and I really do learn something new every day. Of all the jobs I've had while pursuing music and art, I've found that teaching is the one in which I have the most to offer and that gives me the most in return. I believe that confidence is the largest factor...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Hebrew
- Russian
- German
- +41 subjects
Emily: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...a future medical school student (matriculating fall 2017) and Stanford undergraduate alum with a passion for learning and teaching about the human brain, behavior and body. I'm excited to work with others who are looking to do the same! Another passion of mine is the Spanish language. I studied abroad in South America while in undergrad and have the opportunity to continually practice my skills with my Mexican boyfriend and his family. Hablamos Espaol juntos, no?
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelors, Psychology with Neuroscience Track
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Spanish 4
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- +6 subjects
Gabrielle: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
Over the years, the biggest problem I faced like many of my own private clients have, is that sometimes students don't know what the instructor is expecting from them. This can occur in any classroom and at any level. Students may be referring to unknown expectations of a teacher or a professor about a particular quiz, exam, midterm, essay or even...... My teaching philosophy, quite frankly, depends on each student. Each client learns differently and achieves success at an individual pace. Growing up bilingual and developing a foundation in classrooms has forced me to find out the true struggles for students learning the Spanish language. The confusion I overcame over the years stocked me with knowledge of what works and what does not work. This involves every secret from studying, to performing in the classroom, and succeeding academically overall in any class, at any level. When I initially meet a new student, I introduce myself and speak about my background to establish a sense of trust. This way, the client has confidence in my ability and knows that I have a strong foundation of the language besides blindly expecting the label of a tutor to carry them through the individual struggles. Then, I begin to explain my techniques and skills to studying and, ultimately, pinpointing what the teacher or professor expects. To effectively do this, I ask questions about the student's teachers or professors. Have they mentioned anything important to succeeding in their class? Is there any paperwork for any quiz or exam used as study material that I should be aware of? Instructors oftentimes have particular ideas or requirements of their students, and it’s the lack of clarity for students that leaves them very confused. This set of confused ideas from instructors in student's eyes could be for a particular quiz, exam, or oftentimes for most of the academic school year. This is where I come in. I serve as a catalyst between the instructor and the student. My main goal is to shed light on the instructor's wishes to help the student succeed. Once I have an idea of what the teacher is looking for in any exam or quiz, I pinpoint exactly what tricks or study habits I use myself to guide them. Sometimes this requires only one session, but oftentimes the material is so involved it requires multiple sessions. This totally depends on each client and each student's goals for tutoring. No matter what, at the end of each session, I ask the student if there is any way I could improve my teaching. Each client knows, before beginning our session, to stop me if I'm either not making sense or if I need to slow down or repeat what I said. I always want to master new techniques of learning, and oftentimes, my students give me their unique ideas that help them and me. This kind of open conversation or feedback allows me grow as a tutor by translating that new technique to other clients who might not understand my particular method as easily. The bottom line is, even as a tutor myself, I never want stop learning or helping students overcome challenges.
Education & Certification
- Colorado College - Bachelors, Spanish Literature
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Languages
- Spanish 3
- Spanish 4
- +4 subjects
Angela: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...very passionate and experienced tutor. During my time at Purdue, I worked with one of my professors on a program called "Ayuda y Aprende". We went to the local middle school and high school once a week and tutored the English Language Learner students. I absolutely loved those four years of tutoring. I have also taught Spanish classes and been a Spanish tutor. I love helping students reach their goals, and I believe every student...
Education & Certification
- Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Education-Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Conversational Spanish
- High School English
- Spanish 3
- +13 subjects
Alanna: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...subjects in Tennessee, Los Angeles, and Melbourne, Australia. I currently tutor in SAT writing and verbal preparation, essay writing skills, English, and Literature. My favorite subjects to tutor are definitely those that involve writing, because they provide fantastic opportunities for students to express their creativity. One of my major goals in tutoring is to help students find a passion for learning the material they are presented with. In my free time I love attending comedy...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Study Skills
- PSAT Writing Skills
- British Literature
- +49 subjects
Martin: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Applied Mathematics, emphasizing in Actuarial Science, and a minor in Music. I have been tutoring for a few years now. I've tutored students of all ages and levels. I like to keep things simple; my approach is to break down difficult problems into smaller, easier, more manageable problems. I teach my students to do the same. I enjoy helping anybody who wants to learn.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- ACT Math
- SAT Subject Test in Spanish
- Languages
- +36 subjects
John: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...as a part-time English teacher at two elementary schools in inner city Pittsburgh. Since college, I have lived and worked as a tutor in New York, Los Angeles, and Barcelona. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, Math, and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and games...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Literature
- Science
- +47 subjects
Victor: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...and Spanish. I have been tutoring now for five years and have been very successful in my mission of helping students succeed! I have had the opportunity to teach in the school district I am in for about five years as well and I have seen many of my students go on to graduate and achieve high success. My biggest goal is to change the mindset of students I tutor from "This is too hard"...
Education & Certification
- California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Algebra 3/4
- Science
- ACT Science
- +37 subjects
Jessica: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...work to stay fresh. I understand the struggles many students face while grappling with reading and writing in English, and I especially understand the difficulties of mastering Spanish, as it is not my native tongue. I have found that this understanding helps me to be a more creative and thus effective tutor and leads to positive results with my clients. Last year, I moved to Orange County to begin my first year as a law...
Education & Certification
- University of the Pacific - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations; Spanish
- UC Irvine School of Law - Juris Doctor, n/a
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Languages
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +10 subjects
Layan: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...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 adults in New York public schools as well as outdoor summer schools. I speak both French and Arabic and am learning Spanish, and in my...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- French
- Literature
- SAT Reading and Writing
- +123 subjects
Anna: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
- Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Arabic
- ACT
- Competition Math
- +91 subjects
Chrishon: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...minor is Spanish Language and Literature (after studying abroad for a year in Madrid, Spain). I graduated from Washington & Lee University School of Law (ranked #24 among law schools at the time). As a tutor, I have worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Charlotte, NC; the Lexington City Schools Reading Program in Lexington, VA; and Let's Read in Los Angeles. Outside of work, I read biographies about modern comedians and politicians. I also...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- Washington and Lee University - Juris Doctor, Law
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- ACT
- Writing
- Social Studies
- +27 subjects
Rom: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...in Art History from UCI and a Master of Public Health concentrated in Family and Child Health with a subspecialty in Global Health from the University of Arizona. I have over 8 years of coaching and teaching experience from the middle school to the graduate school level. I love teaching and have tutored many students, peers, and friends in a vast range subjects from epidemiology and physiology to art history and essay writing and even...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Biological Sciences; Art History
- University of Arizona - Master in Public Health, Family and Child Health: Global Health
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- CAHSEE Mathematics
- AP United States History
- Biology
- +53 subjects
Nour: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...year, I spent four months studying abroad in Argentina and Chile as a part of a student-exchange program. My four months in South America truly helped elevate the fluency of my Spanish to what it is today. As an English major, I have written my fair share of essays, and I have a keen eye for proof-reading which was the result of writing in one of the top English departments in the country. Additionally, I have...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- High School English
- Spanish 3
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- +24 subjects
Byrd: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...Nutrition. Since graduation, I moved to Los Angeles to serve with AmeriCorps through the American Red Cross where I taught disaster preparedness and helped with disaster recovery. Throughout my undergraduate education I traveled to the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua with Outreach360 on seven trips to teach Spanish Literacy and Public Health. I returned several times and witnessed the power of education in transforming impoverished communities. At North Carolina State University, I taught children how to...
Education & Certification
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences with a concentration in Human Biology
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- IB Psychology HL
- Spanish 2
- Biochemistry
- +34 subjects
Ari: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...as exciting and collaborative as possible, and that each lesson should be tailored to a student's particular learning styles and needs. Bottom line, I love working with people and helping them grasp intimidating concepts. Learning should be exhilarating, and I always try to facilitate that thrill. I welcome feedback from my students and their parents, because I want to be the best tutor I can be for each individual I'm working with. Please feel free...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelors, English and Environmental Studies
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- Microbiology
- Spelling Bee
- Physics
- +98 subjects
Helen: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
I'm a communications professional with a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane University, a master's degree in journalism from USC and a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have two years of professional tutoring experience and thrive on guiding students to that "aha!" moment.
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- High School English
- Social Studies
- PCAT Writing
- +77 subjects
Ana: Long Beach Spanish lesson instructor
...teach English, social studies, and test prep to all ages, specializing in writing among high school and university students. I have a B.A. in Comparative Literature. My graduate degree is in English (Rhetoric and Composition); this means I focused on academic argumentation and writing instruction. I studied at Columbia University. I instill organization, persistence, and effective communication skills in my students, using the Socratic method to challenge them so they may have successful futures. I...
Education & Certification
- Colorado College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature: Concentration in Theatre
Subject Expertise
- Spanish
- IB Language B
- IB Literature and Performance
- CLEP Introductory Sociology
- +158 subjects