Award-Winning Languages Tutors in Hollywood, CA

...how much the student knows and most importantly, where there are gaps in the student's knowledge base. Once we accomplish this, it's a simple matter of figuring out the best teaching method and angle to help the student fill in those gaps. Further, I firmly believe in helping my students develop into independent learners, equipping them with the proper learning skills to eventually be able to evaluate, deconstruct, and solve challenging problems independently. For leisure,...

...language focus now. I enjoy the richness of the English language and even the challenge of following all of the rules, punctuation, etc. The job of a writing coach is also very important. While we all learn from getting feedback about our composition, we also want to work with a tutor that can help us express our own ideas well. I am interested in helping each client with the key skills that will help them...

...school. I majored in Spanish in college, and subsequently earned my teaching credential. I also strongly believe that tutoring matters. My tutor in elementary and high school made an immeasurable impact on my success in school and my love of learning. One of my favorite aspects of tutoring is watching students achieve their own goals. Outside of teaching, I love reading and music. I have been singing in choirs since I was in elementary school...

...and Arabic to young adults and professionals. I also worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for a Cell Biology lab and a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a Biomedical Engineering Pre-College Program. I have extensive experience in tutoring a diverse range of subjects; however, I am most passionate about Math, including Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Algebra, Geometry and the Math sections of Standardized Tests. Working with a broad range of student ages has allowed me to appreciate the...

...music-based education programs for a large music nonprofit. My tutoring approach is to develop a personalized learning approach for each student. My experience in education has taught me that everyone learns differently and tapping into the learning style of an individual is the key to learning success. I enjoy exploring the creative and passionate aspects of an individual's personality and combining this with the implementation of a tactical strategy for learning success. Education is my...

...instance, greatly struggled with math as a young adult. Later, when I began to teach, I realized I struggled because I lacked a solid foundation and an environment in which I felt free to make and grow from my mistakes. Among teachers, we talk abstractly about "lowering the affective filter," but this is something we all know through experience: We learn best when we believe we are capable and when we have instructors who encourage...

...and student is what I find to be the most important part of the tutoring process, and it is something I emphasize strongly in my sessions. I care very deeply about my students, and I want to see every one of them succeed. My most sincere goal is to help my students find as much enjoyment in learning as I do, and hopefully I can get them all to crack a smile! I am a...

...Peace Corps Volunteer. I prefer using interactive lessons rather than teaching directly from a book. I am highly adaptable to the needs of individual students and am happy to modify lesson plans to best fit the learning style of the student. I have an excellent command of written and spoken Spanish, as demonstrated by my ACTFL certification as a Superior Spanish-speaker. I am also a strong writer and editor, having scored very well on the...

...with students from different backgrounds, different learning skills, and different emotions. Building my private music studio over the years with the help of the Small Business Administration, has given me incredible knowledge of operating a business and enhanced my writing skills when preparing a business plan, which I had the opportunity to present to Wells Fargo in the year 2007. I have also worked with other organizations such as the LA District Attorney's Office, the...

...film production and a certificate in integrated marketing. I regularly worked 27-hour film sets on weekends while receiving the Dean’s list every quarter with a full course load. Balancing my academic performance with my dream taught me invaluable tools for time management and a do-it-yourself attitude. My speciality is in writing and revising essays because I love helping my students to develop strategic tools and mentor their personal growth. Whether it be college application essays,...