Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Irvine, CA

...and I am very excited to start this new adventure with you. I have about 8 plus years of experience working with elementary through high school aged students. I currently work with special ed as an RSP- Para Professional. I love helping others and I enjoy seeing the growth in people. I am very confident in my abilities and love helping others learn about the subjects that I am involved with the most. Please feel...

...and lover of literature, and I am most passionate about tutoring English, Literature, English study skills, and Essay Writing (for both academic papers and college entrance personal statements). Not only do I believe that every student has the ability to write an essay, I believe every student has the ability to write a great one. I work to open up the blocks between students and language, changing their relationship to English and writing for the...

...incorporate diagrams, pictures, and maps to best engage that student's learning potential. As for pace, some students can only take in so much information at one time and I would break down information in a way that is easiest for them to digest. 2. mastery and dexterity Perhaps the most important skill any tutor and cultivate in a student is critical thinking. When a student finally comes to understand material, it is important that he...

...for which any progress is cause for celebration. So when appropriate, I take my time to show students not just how to solve a problem but why it is important to solve and how it relates to everyday life. During my free time I like to work on cars. I own a Mazda Miata and a 350 hp STI-swapped Subaru Impreza. I also like to stay active. I go rock climbing and bouldering at indoor...

...and there is no reason anyone should feel subpar or inadequate for that vast amount of time. I completed my undergraduate coursework at the University of California, San Diego, where I graduated cum laude with a major in Literature in English and a minor in General Biology, so whether you're an aspiring engineer struggling with poetry, or a future novelist grappling with coordinate geometry, I'm on your wavelength. In college I was a classroom volunteer...

...and I received my B.A. in Sociology at UC Irvine. I have tutored elementary students for almost a year and enjoy teaching study skills techniques. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor are reading and writing because I enjoy doing both. I have always enjoyed school and feel that education is one of the most important things we can obtain in life. I hope to be able to share...

...critical thinking, since the classes were much more difficult than high school. I firmly believe that forming great study habits and developing the skills for studying with others are crucial for success, especially in preparing for college. With that said, I think what one does outside of class cannot be overstated; exercising, volunteering, and engaging in enriching hobbies tempers what one accomplishes at school. I like to do all three of these things, whether through...

...exam, and they helped me all the way through college. I can teach them to you in an hour. If you master a few rules and get enough practice, you can become a strong writer. How you learn is a very personal process. Everyone is unique, and everyone has a unique way of learning. One of the reasons I left my teaching position was frustration over the "one-size-fits-all" style that's forced on us in school....

...Bachelor's in Psychology from Central Michigan University, I have a thorough background in Natural Sciences & Mathematics. My expertise in Mathematics and Science also comes from over three years of experience tutoring students ages eight and above in simple to complex Math, Chemistry, Essay Writing, Study Skills, and more. I find great reward and drive in assisting students work through challenges. I am not one to teach as much as guide because I believe in...

...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 feeling empowered as budding mathematicians. I am committed to personalizing learning for each of my students. I use diagnostic assessments to help identify areas of...

...I love science so much, I earned a Bachelor's of Science in Microbiology and another Bachelor's of Science in Biotechnology. As a graduate student at Cal Poly Pomona, I have taught undergraduate courses to students and, in doing so, have developed strategies and solutions for overcoming the obstacles students face. I have a great deal of experience in biology, chemistry, and physics. I consider myself a solutions finder for difficult problems. In tutoring, I am...

...a lack of knowledge, just a shortage of asking for help. If a student is asking for help, then they are an inspiration, in and of itself. I am currently a software engineer, but I started as an educator early in life. 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...

...succeed and to pursue their respective passions within the academic setting. I think when you can make studies personal to you and your goals, they become easier and more fulfilling. This is why I love teaching science and math; it's not always intuitive to make them personal, and I enjoy finding new ways for people to connect with them. It's also why I love college essays, because I get to see where the student's heart...

...in higher education (and have loved every minute of it). I am an artist, having received my Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, from Art History to to Web Design. In addition to Art, I love History, Philosophy, and geeking out on Math & Technology. More than anything, I love to learn, and I hope...

...well-rounded student in school. I passed five AP tests in high school and received a high score on the math section of the SAT. I tutored math students my senior year of high school and graduated as valedictorian. In 2009, I graduated from the University of Georgia with Cum Laude honors and a BA in English, and I am currently an aspiring author. I've group-tutored at a middle school the last two years and have...

...received my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. I also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California Irvine. In my eight years of tutoring and teaching, I have worked with teens and adults across the United States, as well as two years teaching young children in Japan. My tutoring specialty is in Verbal, Writing, and Critical Reading for the GRE, SAT, and ACT, but I have an overall passion...

...as an adjunct professor has given me a unique perspective 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...

...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. In my experience helping struggling students succeed in their classes, we always seem to have the lots of fun (with remarkable advancements) completing the homeworks...

...the University of Arizona. I received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from UCI and a Master of Public Health concentrated in Family and Child Health with a subspecialty in Global Health from the University of Arizona. I have over 8 years of coaching and teaching experience from the middle school to the graduate school level. I love teaching and have tutored many students, peers, and...

...time working with students. Although my career path has turned towards the Law, I still miss sharing my love of English literature and writing with others. As a former educator, I am deeply familiar with the many issues that students, Teachers, and schools face. When I student-taught at Edison High School, I learned the importance of not only appreciating each student's learning style, but the less salient aspects of his or her life which affected...