Top English Tutors serving Fountain Valley

Helen: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
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
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 32

Claire: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...and at YOLA (Youth Orchestra L.A.) at HOLA (Heart of LA youth center in the Rampart District). I student-taught in general elementary school classrooms (2nd and 5th grade), and have tutored students at YOLA. No matter what the subject, my focus has always been on finding the unique strengths of each individual student, and building on those strengths to approach areas of struggle. I enjoy working with students with diverse learning styles and discovering the...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
University of Southern California - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching (Multiple Subject)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 760

David: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I'm a PhD student in Psychology at Fordham University. My areas of expertise are Psychology, Mental Health, Research, and Writing. I have a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, a bachelor's degree in Finance from Penn State University, and experience working on Wall Street (investment management) as well as teaching English. As a tutor I hope to make learning fun and interesting, and build my students' skills and confidence.
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
GRE: 329
GRE Quantitative: 165

Aaron: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...for helping others achieve their academic goals has grown. I think it is one of the greatest privileges to accompany someone on a journey, even for a short time, and assist them in reaching their dreams in the process. Thus, having the opportunity to continue tutoring while I am in college is such a great honor and joy that it hardly seems like a job. Outside of tutoring and the classroom I enjoy playing sports,...
Education & Certification
Cal State University Fullerton - Current Undergrad, Human Communications

Erin: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
I am a PhD candidate in Art History working hard to finish my dissertation! I'm originally from the PNW, but I've spent the last 8 years living in New York. Experiencing different worldviews is very important to me. I've lived abroad in France and love to travel and explore new spaces and ideas. I'm a creative visual thinker and respect that everyone is different in their learning processes. ... To address higher order concerns while completing...
Education & Certification
The Evergreen State College - Bachelors, French
SUNY Stony Brook University - PHD, Art History

Scott: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...in different ways; I identify a students' strengths and put the material in a form that plays to them so as to maximize retention for the long haul. Mathematics builds on what is learned year after year, so it's of utmost importance that a student get a strong foundation and be comfortable with the material to continue to progress in their academia. Everyone is more than capable of learning math, and getting them to subscribe...
Education & Certification
Orange Coast College - Associates, Math

Graham: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...people study for the LSAT and bar exams. A great tutors listens and offers advice that helps someone and inspires confidence and enjoyment in learning. I'm easily approachable and available on and offline. I have worked with people from different parts of the country and world and am familiar with different strategies to help you get the best results out of your studies. Nice to meet you and help on your way up!
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of San Diego - PHD, Law

Edgar: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...homework subject for five years now. Being only twenty myself, I find relating to the students very easily which in my opinion, is the greatest way to helping a student understand a lesson or an assignment. Besides tutoring, I have been lucky enough to design and teach my own curriculum for a summer high school course called "Spanish for Travelers." Outside of academia, I enjoy reading, watching, playing and analyzing basketball. It is a sport,...
Education & Certification
Hobart William Smith Colleges - Current Undergrad, Spanish

Emily: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...the Certificate of Undergraduate Excellence in French and the Distinction in the Major award for my honors undergraduate research thesis in Comparative Literature, which was on the dynamics and representations of female transgression in the "stepwomen" of folk and fairy tales. I worked as a Writing tutor at U.C.S.B., first tutoring English to ESL foreign exchange students at the university, and then went on to work on basic study skills, writing, and essay planning and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370

Taylor: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...older students, essay prep including college essays, and editing), French of all levels, and test prep including SAT, PSAT, and AP tests in English and French. I believe that individualized teaching is most effective, and work to find methods that work best for each individual student. Some of my most rewarding teaching experiences have been young students learning to read, but also love to see a student who goes from struggling to success on their...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790

Brian: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...pass on the knowledge that I have been previously taught from my mentors onto others. Personally, I enjoy teaching mathematics ranging from basic elementary math up to Algebra 1. It is a subject that I found to be most exciting and interesting during my time in school. I have always found that teaching students has always been a passion of mine. It gives me great pleasure to see the understanding light up in their eyes...
Education & Certification
California State University of Long Beach - Bachelors, Criminal Justice

Dorothy: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...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 all learning can be interesting, and I try to impart my enthusiasm to my students. It is important to help students relate content to their own lives and environments so that they learn on a deeper level and can apply their knowledge in the future. As an English teacher,...
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

Matthew: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...I primarily tutor subjects relating to the Humanities, such as Ancient Languages, History, and English Composition. My favorite subject to tutor is Latin, since I regard Latin as the most beautiful and intricate of the human languages. When tutoring I first ask for a copy of the course syllabus/schedule, assess the needs, goals, and expectations of the student in the course, and then set up a tutoring system that serves each student's specific situation.
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Economics

Aline: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...Pascal's Penses, I developed close reading skills and a love for all things literary. I then passed on those skills and that passion when I began teaching at Landmark School in Massachusetts. At Landmark, a school for students with language-based learning differences, I especially sought to strengthen students' reading and writing skills. Since coming to California to pursue my master's and doctorate degrees, I have continued to develop students' reading and writing skills so that...
Education & Certification
St Johns College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Graduate Theological Union - PHD, Religion

Alex: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...I began teaching as a teacher's assistant at Eckerd College. At the time, I honestly thought I had the best job in the world. I realized I aspired to see other people have those "A-ha" moments. Many years later, I'm sure I wasn't wrong. I would later go on to teach English As a Second Language while I lived in Colombia for a couple of years. My desire to elevate others continued and witnessing their...
Education & Certification
St Petersburg College - Bachelors, Technology Management
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Masters, Technology Entrepreneurship

Marissa : Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...elementary and middle school students. I help students improve their reading comprehension, phonetics, and grammar. My favorite subjects to tutor are language arts and American literature. Knowledge is power, as the saying goes, and knowledge comes through reading and writing. Literacy is the path to liberty, independence, and fulfillment and I want to help students succeed in their reading and writing to empower them to freedom. One of my favorite historical books is The Narrative...
Education & Certification
Providence Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts with English and History Concentrations

Aaron: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...Cum Laude from La Sierra University. After college, I had the utmost desire to give back to students in the same way other tutors had done for me. I have been tutoring now for the last two years. I am passionate about helping students to understand and overcome challenges they think they could have never achieved. I have unwavering patience and out of the box ways of thinking of ways to explain material. I pride...
Education & Certification
La Sierra University - Bachelors, Kinesiology

Katrina: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...to my life over the past few years as a Film and Media Studies and Sociology double major. I believe that crafting text can be a fun hobby and a very useful skill. Yet, it can often be challenging. I know what it is like to need help with schoolwork, and I know what it is like to provide that help for others. I believe that with patience and effort, we can solve any problem!
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, Sociology (Intensive); Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 36

Patrick : Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...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 subject more relevant and interesting for my students. Ultimately, I really like to take the time to get to know my students and work together to help them achieve their goals. In my free time I really love playing volleyball, going to the beach, watching movies, and traveling the...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History
State Certified Teacher

Virginia: Fountain Valley English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Fountain Valley, CA
...on tutoring. I have experience writing and implementing training modules to help tutors prepare to provide students with a writing skill set up to the graduate level. I also currently teach Developmental Reading and Writing at a local college. As an educator, my favorite moment during the learning process is seeing a student experience the "ah-ha" moment - when they realize a skill they previously saw as impossible to master is in fact possible!
Education & Certification
Florida State University - Bachelors, Humanities
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Modern European Studies
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