Award-Winning English Tutors in Placentia, CA

...lectured in the public speaking program for over two years. As a public speaking tutor, I helped talented students develop greater communication skills so their presentations could match the strength of their ideas. I also tutor in writing, humanities subjects, and standardized testing, but my teaching goals are consistent throughout: the key to peak performance...

...replicate these steps. Furthermore, after having studied and tutored these subjects for years, I have many tips that I can provide to help bolster students' understanding and efficiency at solving problems. In my free time I can usually be found playing Rock Band, League of Legends, Legend of Zelda, or visiting Smogon University. However, my...

...a boring situation. Making tutoring fun helps to get the student excited about the subject, instead of being bored with it. I am gratified when I see a student smile after understanding something better. In addition, as a person, I enjoy making the people around me comfortable, which is also important for learning; students need...

...am completing a screenwriting course through Act One in Hollywood. I have always enjoyed math, but I chose to study English because I'm a sucker for good storytelling. I began tutoring during high school when an underclassman's parents asked me to help their son review the material for his algebra class. In college and graduate...

...levels. I have taught individual learners of different social and cultural backgrounds as well as learners with special needs. I enjoy getting to know my students and designing lesson plans specifically for their language needs. I hold a PhD from the School of Education, University of Nottingham, and a Master's degree from the University of...

...Affairs from Rutgers University. I wrote my 100 page master's thesis on the application of ethics in a counterinsurgency campaign. Since 2009, I worked at two international non-profits before moving on to tutoring in 2013. I am able to tutor Writing, History, English, Economics, Algebra 1, and Chemistry. I am also able to assist students...

...more art than science, and that students write best when they discover their unique mode of expression. Outside of tutoring, I care deeply about poverty law and public policy. I recently started a non-profit with a classmate from law school focused on providing direct legal services to low-income clients, and organizing low-income communities to campaign...

...poetry accessible to many types of students. I break concepts into pieces that my students can eventually use and discuss knowledgeably. I view standardized test preparation as a wonderful route to learning and expanding your vocabulary. As a fiction writer, I love to tutor reading and writing. I believe every person has the ability to...

...past two years; meeting with students daily as a student counselor in UCLA's Community Programs Office this past year, and improving the reading and vocabulary skills of preschoolers through Americorps' Jumpstart program the year before. Through my training, I have learned how to communicate effectively with students and how to help them prioritize their learning....

...in the lives of others. Most of all I am a reliable worker with a charismatic personality; a team player with a strong desire to seize every opportunity and turn it into a learning experience. During my free time I enjoy reading and outdoor activies, such as running and hiking. I also love traveling, spedning...