Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Santa Ana, CA

...graduate of Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo with a BS in Mathematics and an MA in Education from Cal State Dominguez Hills. I am currently 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...

...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 saw as impossible...

...tutor, I provided constructive peer support during the revision process, drawing the students' attentions to the importance of structure and organization over grammar. My philosophy on writing and improving writing is that it's a process. I can't stress that enough. Writing goes beyond just having correct grammar and the ability to utilize an exhaustive vocabulary; it is a way of solidifying your thoughts as a small contribution to the world of education and, perhaps, the...

...order to ensure their writing assignments (short and long papers, theses, resumes, and personal statements) were following the given prompts. I tutor any category related to the field of EnglishReading, Writing (both academic and creative), Literature, and Language Arts. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because my belief, from personal experience, is that fostering a strong and confident authorial voice is of the utmost importance for a student and it becomes applicable to all...

...in university, I tutored local elementary school students for the "America Reads" program and adults preparing for their GED examinations. One summer I also worked as an assistant teacher and after school tutor for middle and high school students in Tomepampa, a beautiful small town in the Peruvian Andes. My favorite subjects to teach are literature, writing, and history. I care about helping my students not only improve their grades, but also to develop a...

...markets led to my decision to pursue a graduate degree in public policy. I have a wealth of experience working in groups professionally as well as in my academic career, which has taught me to be an excellent collaborator and I am able to quickly develop friendly, productive relationships. While I am experienced in a broad range of subjects, my specialties are economics, algebra, geometry, statistics and related quantitative subjects, as well as academic essay...

...majored in Political Science and History. Over my 6 years of tutoring, I have cultivated the strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills necessary to ensure that students succeed. My primary subjects as a tutor include English Writing and Composition, History, Political Science and Government, Literature, SAT Verbal and Writing, and Social Science. I strongly believe in making the learning experience both interesting and fruitful for my students. My hobbies include playing basketball, soccer, and tennis...

...political science, and law. I've also helped people study for the LSAT and bar exams. 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. Nice to meet you and...

...about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you succeed...

...essay writing skills, English, and Literature. My favorite subjects to tutor are definitely those that involve writing, because they provide fantastic opportunities for students to express their creativity. One of my major goals in tutoring is to help students find a passion for learning the material they are presented with. In my free time I love attending comedy shows, playing volleyball at the beach, and finding new restaurants to eat at with friends.

...high school English in Hawaii in 2012 through Teach For America (TFA). TFA is one of the most selective teaching programs in the country accepting just 11% of applicants as of 2011. I finished my first year in the classroom by being chosen to be the youngest AP Language teachers in the state and spearhead the program at my school. I built a curriculum tailored to the students needs and interests and was not afraid...

...I would say my teaching style depends directly on the student, but generally, I love acting like I'm a student too and find fun ways to address the issues they're facing in practical ways. I always try to get my students to appreciate the skills they develop by showing them how they're useful in everyday life. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy trying new restaurants, going for a swim, practicing my singing, and going to...

...society can give us today, and one of the best things we can pursue for ourselves. All knowledge is connected, and rather than approaching a subject as simply that subject by itself, everything we learn opens new doors for our minds, and into subjects we sometimes never knew about or never believed to be as intertwined. For example: is it simply coincidence that the studies of astronomy and philosophy tend to happen at the same...

...as a tutor allows me to be an active part of helping kids get ahead in life. I personally believe this goal is significant not only for their future, but for that of our whole society. Education allows one to appreciate and understand a variety of cultures, ideas, and events. For more than eight years I have worked as a tutor, working with students of all grades K-12, and have worked with students of all...

...with several tutoring agencies over the past decade. I've found it to be a very rewarding experience and push myself to reach students on an individual level to help achieve the best results. More often than not, a student wants to be spoken to like an adult, and when you can have an open, steady conversation with them, they are more willing to learn as opposed to feeling pressured. In terms of subjects, I specialize...

...Masters in Education program has taught me the necessary skills needed to be an effective teacher. Continuing my education through professional development, especially in technology, has aided me in honing these skills to better reach my students. I have worked with students with diverse learning styles and have managed to successfully meet the needs of all of my students, whether they are on an IEP or are above grade level and are looking for a...

...school in Bordeaux, France where I created lessons focusing on grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic speech, and culture. This past year, I received my master's in English at the University of Cambridge, writing a dissertation on trans-Atlantic/trans-cultural poetry with a focus on Walt Whitman, T.S. Eliot, and Jules Laforgue. Many summers have found me working as a residential assistant for Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, where I often would run the ever popular Seuss &...

...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 for English language and literature. I believe that the best teaching is usually calm and fun, which springs from a personal relationship based on care and trust for one another. When I'm not teaching, I...

...with students one-on-one because it's possible to get to the bottom of whatever is challenging them and help them conquer it. I love to see the 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...

...of The University of Verona, Italy. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literature with a focus on Philology and Literature. Since before graduation, I have been tutoring students in Italian, English and Mathematics. In 2009, I attended a T.E.F.L. course and since then I have been tutoring and teaching English in Los Angeles. In my experience, helping students to learn a new language is a way to share different cultures and...