Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Compton, CA

...is priceless to me. I am also an avid snowboarder and certified snowboard instructor in the winter. When I am not on my local mountain, I enjoy basketball, volleyball, electronic music, and dancing, and I have recently begun to dabble with deejaying. I have a young personality that my students can easily relate to, but...

...Oklahoma in 2011 with Bachelor's degrees in International Studies and Letters and a Spanish minor. I studied abroad in Chile from 2009 to 2010, where I first started giving private instructions in English. After graduating from the university, I worked as an English instructor at the University's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL),...

...believe that education is the greatest tool for empowering others and oneself. Working with students of diverse backgrounds, interests, ages, abilities and experiences has taught me that helping someone find their strengths and overcome academic challenges is the most impactful and rewarding undertaking and is something I hope to continue for the rest of my...

...need to be prepared for the next step in their education. In addition to tutoring the details of the particular subject, I feel it is important to help students learn how to think critically and gain confidence in their academic abilities. It is a pleasure for me to contribute to that process of learning. In...

...working with students of all ages for over 15 years. My undergraduate education at St John's Collegea unique school that has retained the traditions of classical educationprovided fertile ground for my work as a tutor. By engaging deeply with a range of texts, from Euclid's Elements to Pascal's Penses, I developed close reading skills and...

...me hours to read a book and understand the concepts. I now have the tools and resources to help others with this struggle and feel a need to show them how to overcome this problem. I have a very adaptive teaching style which I feel is the key to ensuring that each of my clients...

...youngest students every day and seeing their faces light up when it was time to sing English songs, learn phonics, or practice new scripts and role-plays. It was also a joy to see how excited and competitive my elementary and middle school students were on Special Activity days or when it was time to take...

...English and history-related subjects and testing. I believe my professionalism and friendly approach greatly benefit my students' learning, and my years of living abroad in both Europe and Africa make me very comfortable interacting with people of all backgrounds. I look forward to making lessons interesting and being of service to my students!... I try to make sure that students feel invested in and connected to the material they are studying so that they find it...

...forms of assessment when they know specifically what is being asked of them, and I am more than happy to help them figure it out. I can also engage students more fully in their homework in general, ensuring that they are not only completing their assignments accurately, but also verifying their grasp on the material....

...a college student at California State University, Channel Islands. I am on my las year of obtaining my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. I also have my AA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences. I tutored elementary and middle school students when I was in High School. My plans after...

...are moving toward their goals. All people are smart and able, so even when students seem disinterested, I hold them to a high expectation. I care about my students as human beings in the pursuit of their dreams which means I will do my best always to teach them and respect their time. I am...

...the ACT, SAT, and TOEFL. I love teaching because it allows me to use my passion for language to help other people. I believe that we should always be learning, and that learning should be wonderful and exciting. I strive to inspire my students to curiosity and guide them towards independence in their education. In...

...I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Economics. Over the years in college, I had the opportunity to tutor students of many ethnic backgrounds and age groups. While I tutor a broad range of subjects in Mathematics, I am also passionate about teaching English as Second Language, and Mandarin Chinese....

...:). Tutoring with Varsity Tutors intrigues me because I am a natural teacher and communicator, and because I enjoy the opportunity to help young people who want to further their education! Writing, reading, history, and German are my specialties. I'm actually a writer and poet myself, on top of being a singer and songwriter. Education...

...social studies, religion, and English to grades 5 - 12. I have experience at both the high school and middle school levels. I also was previously a coach for the Catholic School's Junior High Academic Decathlon for multiple subjects. I regularly hold tutoring for my students have much experience tutoring a variety of subjects at...

...I come equipped with creativity and attention to detail. I am dedicated to finding the best learning path for each of my students, and I find joy in collaborating with learners on how they best learn. My connection to math is anchored in this creative spirit--helping students see these patterns is the first step to...

...an original musical as well as find creative ways for the students to express themselves. I also coached the cross country and track team at the school - teaching leadership, teamwork, and perseverance. I know I can tailor curriculum to your specific needs and interests. I am not afraid to push for growth while simultaneously...

...this by conversing with my students in order to find out what interests them most. Whenever possible I try to incorporate some of these topics into our sessions to make the experience more fun and interesting for them. My objective is to leave my students with a desire to expand their horizons long after our...

Always teach at the appropriate level...first listen to the student, understand their needs and goals, and then provide both comprehensive academic assistance and emotional support to help them attain those goals. If you can't understand the student, you can't teach them effectively.

...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...