Award-Winning Languages Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

...math classes. As part of my experience in college, I was a supplemental instruction leader and involved in math reader programs, which developed my teaching skills in different levels of mathematics. Even after I graduated, I still continued to do small group teaching in a private education institute and some one-on-one tutoring. When I see my students are struggling with math, I am always patient and use different approaches to make sure they understand the...

...studied more subjects the areas in which I tutor have also gotten broader. I have a 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...

I am a hard working passionate educator who has always been fascinated by science, hence, majoring in Biochemistry. I totally enjoyed my teaching and tutoring experiences for I loved to pass on my knowledge to my students. I feel fulfilled and happy when I help students and leave a good impact on their lives.... My teaching philosophy is understanding every student's needs and molding a different teaching technique unique for that student. Every student is different and deserves a specific plan compatible to his/her needs.

...speaker, and I started to tutor Mandarin four years ago when i was still in China. I was trained by a professional and my first student was British. He can speak fluent Mandarin now!! At the same time, I am a financial analyst. I graduated from Pepperdine University with my masters degree in Finance. I am good at math. I scored very well on my GMAT and would love to tutor GMAT math too.

Learning a language should be fun and enjoyable. This should not only include learning how to speak, read, and write, but also ways of thinking, communicating and expressing oneself. Let the doors be open!... It will be based on the student's needs; each individual is unique and learns differently, and my teaching style changes from student to student. To listen more, to feel more and to respond to student's strength and weakness are my big focus; to find the "teacher" within themselves is my primary goal. I don't teach the subject; I teach the way to learn and to think.

...liven it up: reconnect. Ultimately what I have found students love more than anything is a great story. But a great story is dead if it isn't brought to life by the reader's approach or imagination. I firmly believe we should be training students daily in public communication. I have had an incredible and awesome opportunity to help teach ways of improving reading skills through delivery. When I enter a classroom I am motivated by...

...most intelligent of individuals, but in reality, I don't believe that there is a single person who 'can't learn languages.' Instead, I show students that these languages can be fun to learn, because they are not limited to the classroom. Drawing upon my experiences living in these different countries, I show students how they can apply these cultures and languages to their own lives. Using examples of music, T.V., and food from the countries, I...

...and study skills. As I see it, tutoring is not just about helping struggling students; it is about pushing students (even the brightest!) to grow both academically and personally. Now for my alphabet soup of degrees. I received my Bachelor's degree from UCLA in Sociology with a minor in Education. I then went on to complete my Master's degree in Sociology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. And because two degrees aren't enough, I...

...I was born and raised in Europe, then I went to live in Brazil for almost ten years, where I studied Cinematography followed by an MBA in Marketing, and additional studies in Music Composition and Arrangement. As a tutor, teacher and translator, I have worked with the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the German Consulate General and the German Ministry of Justice. In my free time I like playing music, surfing, skating, hiking, and cycling....

...hard at discovering your learning strengths and weaknesses, and I will tailor our study sessions to build upon your strengths and comfort zones. I take a personal interest in the academic success of each student I tutor, and through my dynamic teaching skills I will help you understand those complex scientific ideas and solve your perplexing math problems. Further to this, I utilize precise techniques and teaching methods to better your reading comprehension and writing...