Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors in Oxnard, CA

...seen firsthand how learning proper reading and writing skills profoundly changes the way students think, providing them with the confidence and the ability to tackle any academic challenge. With my background in Anthropology, a field of study that examines all facets of human culture, I am also passionate about teaching Literature and History. I truly believe that a life well lived is one guided by a passionate pursuit for knowledge. When not teaching or excavating...

...middle school. I am the mother of young adult identical twin daughters and live in Phoenix, Arizona with my husband, Roger, and our dog. I am a published author, so I enjoy tutoring reading and writing at all levels. I also tutor math grades K-8 and help students prepare for high school entrance exams. I like to apply my education and experience to help students develop their skills, do their best work, achieve their goals,...

I am a current graduate student working toward my Master's degree in Library and Information Studies. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 2014. I have five years of experience in tutoring students of all ages in English, writing, and reading. I have a lifelong love of learning, and I hope to help my students not only learn but enjoy the process. ... In a first session, I would like to discuss with a student what they consider to be their strengths and weaknesses in the subject. After this, we would engage in some practice so I can assess which areas will be most important to focus on, and together we can begin to determine a study plan.

...am extremely patient and will make sure the student I'm working with truly understands what we're working on. The great thing about tutoring one on one is being able to go at each student's pace and work with their unique learning styles. I'm personally very visual and need to draw a picture to figure out a problem. I enjoy learning about the student's interests and incorporating them into the lesson to make it more fun...

...school for one year and at a high school for one year. Since moving to California I have been working as an online Foreign Language Instructor for Czech and German. I love to teach foreign languages, especially the grammar, phonology, history and literature of English and German speaking countries. I am very patient and I try to teach languages in an easy and fun way. Besides foreign languages I also like playing the piano, reading...

...California. Although my ultimate career goal is to obtain a full-time classroom teaching job, in the course of my student work my favorite experiences were working one-on-one with students or with students in small groups. Being in a position to help students achieve a truly in-depth understanding of a subject was very rewarding. In one-on-one instruction, I generally guide the student to an answer by asking questions that help the student connect new material to...

...have spent the last decade tutoring the verbal portions of the SAT and ACT college entrance exams with the top test prep companies in Los Angeles. A published author, I am available to help your high school student with exam prep as well as college application essays. I am also an actress, dog lover, film buff, and avid reader. Regardless of your reading and writing needs, I'd love to work with the student in your...

...History, and Politics. Through my experiences, I have found these subjects to be the most suited for instilling the propensity for critical thought that is so fundamental to personal and academic success. To me, education is a catalyst for personal growth and transformation, an inextricable part of living a more nuanced, fulfilling life. As such, it is deeply gratifying when I can encourage and foster this personal growth in my clients as a tutor. When...

...knowledge. One of the key ingredients to doing well on homework assignments and exams is to be confident in oneself. Confidence leads to perseverance and tenacity, but it is often the first quality that is lost when a student is having trouble in school. I believe that by helping my students realize just how capable they truly are, I can help them rebuild their confidence when they study, do homework, or take their exams. I...

...students know when to ask questions. As a tutor, I utilize a "back to basics" approach that allows students to take on the challenges of writing, language, and history. When I see a student work her way through a difficult sentence without my guidance, or analyze a difficult passage on his own, I take pride in knowing that they have gained confidence. To me, this is the most rewarding aspect of teaching.... My philosophy is that good questions make good students. The most successful students are those who know how to ask specific, targeted questions. One of my goals is to help students ask questions that can allow a teacher or tutor to help them most effectively.