Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Santa Barbara, CA

Hello! My name is Maisha Mitchell. I love languages and teaching them as well. I have been teaching Spanish for 30 years. While learning another language can be a bit difficult sometimes, it is always fun. That is what makes learning languages stand out. You will have a skill that allows you to connect with other people all over the world. I look forward to meeting you and embarking on your journey of learning together:)

...begin my JD studies at the Georgetown University Law Center, where I hope to focus on international and human rights law. I love using teaching to build relationships and share ideas with his students! Though I teach a wide variety of subjects and enjoy them all for different reasons, I feel most comfortable teaching test prep (SAT, GRE, LSAT) and TOEFL. My teaching approach is a combination of enthusiastic, friendly support and targeted, analytical skill...

I am committed to providing my students with the best learning experience achievable. I strive to cater to their needs and challenge them to achieve their academic goals. ... I believe that every student can reach their personal potential. In order to do so, both student and educator must communicate with each other to use the student's strengths to overcome any challenges the student may face.... I always like to learn about the student's goals, interests,...

...I completed my undergraduate degree in Comparative Literature and Cultural History at Marlboro College. I have consistently applied myself across fields and topics, and feel that I have found an intellectual and personal home in writing, composition, literature, cultural analysis, and education. I very much enjoy working through the nuts and bolts of essay writing and drafting with students, and am delighted by the array of learner types. I bring passion, energy, patience, and individualized...

...learning a new language can lead to insights about your own language and culture. When tutoring, I strive to help students meet their immediate (practical) goals while encouraging them to discover more about learning styles and strategies so they can succeed in all areas of study. In my free time, I enjoy arts and crafts of all kinds, gardening, cooking, and board games. I also like spoiling my guinea pigs with treats.

...goals may be - whether it's improving your grades in a course, or learning for travel - I will be more than able to help you reach them. Additionally, I tutor for LSAT preparation. On the October 2015 exam, I scored a 167 (94th percentile) and am confident that I can help you reach your test goals. A higher score leads to better schools and more scholarships, so every point counts! I have a lot...

Mnemonics are mental devices to accelerate learning. I've been fascinated by mnemonics ever since an uncle introduced me to the Super-Power Memory of Harry Lorayne when I was a toddler. Learning should be fun, easy and engaging to the max!

...and spoken. Inasmuch as possible I conduct classes in French. This is a daunting prospect to many students, but my greatest assets as a teacher are patience and praise. I have taught all levels of French to students as young as 10 and as old as 70. I am also certified to prepare students to take the College Board's AP French Language and Culture exam. My AP students have consistently earned 4s and 5s on...

...having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring reading...

...a career and there is nothing more crucial to the project of education than fostering positive relationships with students. Tutoring is a great way to begin to do that. I also have a real passion for the subjects I tutor, History, English, and French. The best part about tutoring is helping students to feel the same way about history and language as I do. The tutoring process is of great benefit to me as well,...