Top Literature Tutors serving Downey
Marissa : Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...I worked in our Academic Resource Center editing essays and leading study groups for struggling students. After college, I began tutoring language arts for elementary and middle school students. I help students improve their reading comprehension, phonetics, and grammar. My favorite subjects to tutor are language arts and American literature. Knowledge is power, as the...
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Providence Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts with English and History Concentrations
Paul: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...and music into the variety of courses I teach. I have extensive experience in History, Math, English, English Language Development, and SAT prep among other subjects, but my specialty is in motivating students. I believe it is essential for a student to enjoy our tutoring sessions. I build on every success, small or large, with...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Philosophy
University OF PHOENIX - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher
Patrick: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...a teacher in the LAUSD at a high school in the Harbor area. I teach Algebra I and a creative writing/journalism course. While my original degree is in math, I feel comfortable tutoring history, sciences, and helping edit English papers. I tutored math throughout high school and college as a side job. As a teacher,...
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California Polytechnic State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Carla: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...centered on themes of transit, transience, nature, and urban life (particularly how these categories intersect). I also created and taught humanities courses to high school and middle school students through the Educational Studies Program at Harvard. Through this group, I co-founded ESProut, a program focused on bringing free after-school classes to under-resourced schools in the...
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Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Cambridge - Unknown, English
Nick: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...Studies and Professional Acting. As a tutor and workshop leader, I have taught English Language, Comprehension, Composition and Critical Analysis. I have also worked with students with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, to help them create effective work and study strategies in school and universities in the UK. My passion for tutoring is in...
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University of Huddersfield, UK - Bachelors, Fine Art (Theatre)
LAMDA - Unknown, Acting
Aline: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...traditions of classical educationprovided fertile ground for my work as a tutor. By engaging deeply with a range of texts, from Euclid's Elements to Pascal's Penses, I developed close reading skills and a love for all things literary. I then passed on those skills and that passion when I began teaching at Landmark School in...
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St Johns College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Graduate Theological Union - PHD, Religion
Christina: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...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...
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Sarah Lawrence College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
The New School - Masters, Creative Writing: Poetry
State Certified Teacher
Jonathan: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...about being a tutor is the moment of satisfaction that comes with seeing one of my students greatly improve after a lot of hard work. My favorite things to tutor are the GRE and the SAT, in part because I feel like a high score on these exams should be accessible for anyone if they...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 750
Shaneequa: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...City Year San Antonio. My work experience includes education reform, youth development, tutoring and program management. In the near future, I hope to run my own education-based nonprofit organization focused on incorporating the performing arts in behavior and ELA/Math strategies. I have had the pleasure of serving two years (going on my third) with the...
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology
Ari: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...50-page epic poem that intertwined the geobiological evolution of the earth with my family history. I've been tutoring intermittently since my freshman year of high school--from one-on-one, subject-specific tutoring to coaching my high school speech team to teaching saxophone lessons at an arts center to leading writing workshops for disenfranchised boys at the Juvenile Detention...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, English and Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Tara: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...light-bulbs go on when they finally understand something or realize what they know. It's also fun to build rapport with young people and help them discover the joy of learning. I have over ten years of teaching experience in all subjects: as a full-time elementary school teacher, a substitute in all grades, and a summer-school...
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U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, French
U.C.L.A. - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher
Robyn: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...University, Los Angeles, a 120-hour TEFL certificate and prior work experience. I have completed a Cambridge CELTA course at Swansea University in Wales and I have over three years of ESL teaching experience. I enjoy teaching students and seeing the progress that they make as they learn English. I like helping my students reach high...
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California State University-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Will: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...2010, where I first started giving private instructions in English. After graduating from the university, I worked as an English instructor at the University's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), where for three years I taught academic reading and writing, communication skills, and standardized exam preparation. I enjoy tutoring, and have experience giving...
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Letters, International Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Minhquan: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, English/Literary Journalism
Chapman University - Juris Doctor, Law
Joel: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...math and English. I am very versatile in the subjects I teach, and I possess a compassionate understanding of what it takes to be a good teacher. There have been times in my life when I was also the struggling student. Therefore, I understand both sides of the equation, and I strive to reach that...
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San Francisco State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Hope: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...a Bachelor's in Nutrition and a minor in Spanish from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where I competed on the tennis team for four years. I tutored throughout college for peers, high school students, and middle school students. I also taught private tennis lessons for six years after high school. I am very...
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Point Loma Nazarene University - Bachelor in Arts, Nutrition and Food
Taylor: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...from those who have just finished kindergarten all the way up to college students. I tutor in English (including reading for both younger and older students, essay prep including college essays, and editing), French of all levels, and test prep including SAT, PSAT, and AP tests in English and French. I believe that individualized teaching...
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University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Graham: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...A great tutors listens and offers advice that helps someone and inspires confidence and enjoyment in learning. I'm easily approachable and available on and offline. I have worked with people from different parts of the country and world and am familiar with different strategies to help you get the best results out of your studies....
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of San Diego - PHD, Law
Sara: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...experience tutoring and teaching, and I pride myself in helping students become proficient and comfortable in English and history-related subjects and testing. I believe my professionalism and friendly approach greatly benefit my students' learning, and my years of living abroad in both Europe and Africa make me very comfortable interacting with people of all backgrounds....
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, European Studies
Clara: Downey Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Downey, CA
...originally from the Midwest, I plan to stay in the Los Angeles area. My course background includes a full load of college-level premed courses (three years of biology, a full year of organic chemistry, biochemistry, etc.), and my favorite subjects are math, physiology, and writing. I love teaching! I am a registered college science tutor...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
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