Award-Winning English Tutors in Escondido, CA

...from performance animals, looking for illicit drugs using thin-layer chromatography. I left Florida to start a Masters Degree program at the University of Georgia, working with molecular biology techniques to attempt to identify the gene of interest in a cerebellar abiotrophy in pure-bred dogs. While I did that, I completed training as an Emergency Medical Technician and took coursework in Wilderness Search and Rescue at the University of West Georgia. I started a dual degree...

...I have worked with children and teenagers while volunteering as a therapy aide. When I am teaching or tutoring a student, I try to make the subject as interesting and engaging as possible. For example, if I am working with younger children, difficult math problems become a fun and exciting game. Although I am most passionate about Psychology and Neuroscience, I am capable of providing exceptional tutoring for a wide range of subjects. Regarding my...

...school students in one-on-one tutoring. I have also worked extensively with ESL students and students from inner-city high schools. I tutor a broad range of subjects, including argumentative and research writing, composition, reading comprehension, beginning French, stylistics and grammar, and literature. I especially love tutoring in argumentative writing and reading comprehension, which is why I enjoy working with students on SAT Critical Reading and Writing and GRE Verbal and Writing. Watching students develop critical skills...

...day, creating engaging programs and serving as a resource. I have also worked previously as a camp counselor, teaching Lego Robotics and Minecraft modifications to kids ages 6 to 12. I believe that it is important to bring enthusiasm, compassion, and creativity to any lesson. One of my goals with tutoring is to help students feel empowered in their learning process. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, yoga, and visiting the beach.

I have more than five years of tutoring and teaching experience, from elementary school to high school to adult learners, having taught English, English as a Second Language, Geography, Social Studies, General Educational Development classes and SAT prep. I have experience working with students for whom English is not their first language or who have non-traditional educational backgrounds, as well as advanced students and students in the creative field.

I'm Ellen and I have earned a B.S. in Biology. I have experience tutoring in many subjects and with various age groups ranging from elementary student to college graduates studying for the GRE. I am enthusiastic and take an individualized approach to each of my students.

...a Japanese-English, English-Japanese translator for various projects as I have studied the language for over four years at San Diego State, as well as lived five years in Japan. I have kept my skills mostly by keeping in touch with my friends abroad as well as reading Japanese books I have lugged around between countries. I hold a Japanese Language Proficiency Test qualification of N2 which is the second-highest level, so, while I am not...

...are that children can learn through nontraditional measures such as technology, play, and self-expression. All of the communities involved were bilingual communities such as the Spanish immersion program in South County and the Kumeyaay native people of East County. I tutored children K-8 in all subjects, especially English, Grammar, Reading, Writing, problem solving, storytelling, Math, organization, and study skills, while pertaining to the open curriculum of "La Clase Magica". I have also tutored elementary-aged children...

...should be fun for every student-- and if it isn't, you're not doing it right! It's my ambition to help a student become excited about what's in front of them (yes! Of Mice and Men IS exciting and so is literary theory, too!) and really begin to understand the broader implications of the text, as well as how to articulate that successfully in academic writing. Professionally, I work in the corporate communications within San Diego's...

...Methods. As a Teaching Assistant, I have tutored students in one-on-one settings and in group settings, such as review sessions before exams. As evidenced by my educational background and future goals, I have a passion for expanding my knowledge in psychology, as well as helping other students succeed. When I tutor, I try to make the subject as interesting and engaging as possible, relating as many topics to real-world or personal examples as I can....

...kids in their homes and at school, to teaching in an orphanage in Cambodia. Through all of my experiences, I have learned the three keys to success are to understand how the students learns (kinesthetic, visual, auditory), make the information relevant to their lives allowing for personal connection to the material, and support the student through answering follow-up questions. I am the type of tutor that has patience, understanding, and a good sense of humor...

I am a Structural Engineering graduate from UCSD. I specialize in tutoring Math, Science, and test prep (SAT, AP, etc.), though I feel confident tutoring in a wide-range of subject areas. Some of my hobbies include sports (football and soccer) and video games. I look forward to working with you!

...fun, and patient while motivating students to subject mastery. I can create individualized instructional programs for all subject levels. I can accommodate students with disabilities as well. I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three children during my free time. We love taking family outings to the beach in San Diego or enjoy the outdoors near our home in Temecula. I look forward to an opportunity to be of service to you!

...Elementary and Special Education there. Since graduating from college, I was an elementary special education for four years in South Carolina. I specifically taught Reading, Written Expression, and Math intervention. My teaching/tutoring philosophy is that all children have the ability to learn and succeed and it is my job to figure out what learning style works best to help them achieve success. In my spare time I run with West Coast Road Runners, enjoy going...

...for a year teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to a wide range of classes from Fundamentals for pre-kindergarteners to Business English for adults. During this time, I began tutoring college level students in Speaking, Listening, Reading or Writing with a specific topic focus. I also have experience teaching the Language Arts, Grammar, Essay Writing, Public Speaking and Debates, Literature, Phonics and Arithmetic here in San Diego. I find that I am most passionate...

...tutoring the sciences. I used to dislike the sciences until I was able to find an appreciation for them. I am fascinated by chemistry and biology because of their complexity . I find that the key to enjoying science classes is being able to see the big picture and how science concepts fit into everyday life. In teaching any subject I like to first explain the concept or problem in depth and then have the...

I believe that the most successful way of learning takes place when people work together. The help that I have received in my academic career has allowed me to accomplish the most difficult of my goals. I know the difference that knowledgeable guidance can make, and this is where my passion for teaching stems from. My experience working with students in a diverse array of subjects has prepared me to adapt to students' unique styles...

...were learning Spanish as their second language. My favorite subject to teach is Biochemistry; I am fascinated by the way proteins are able to perform such amazing tasks in our bodies to keep us alive, healthy and strong. Furthermore, the biological processes taken place every day in our bodies are a vivid example of the great potential inherited in the human machine. I believe that the best way to learn is by teaching and communicating...

...I tutored children extensively as it coincided with information I was learning in college. This provided an excellent platform to practice my one on one techniques and abilities with students. I believe that many students have different learning styles, and it is the educators responsibility to capitalize on these learning styles to provide the learner with an optimal chance at success. When I am not actively involved in the education field, I enjoy eating healthy...

...succeed in school. My strategy as a tutor is to get to know the student and figure out why they are having trouble with a particular subject. Then, we will work together to build up both their knowledge base, critical thinking skills, and confidence so that the student can effectively tackle their homework and other assignments. When a student has confidence in him/herself, they have eradicated the biggest barrier to success! Aside from tutoring, my...