Top Phonics Tutors serving Hollywood

Aaron: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...to continue my education and I graduated Cum Laude from La Sierra University. After college, I had the utmost desire to give back to students in the same way other tutors had done for me. I have been tutoring now for the last two years. I am passionate about helping students to understand and overcome challenges they think they could have never achieved. I have unwavering patience and out of the box ways of thinking...
Education & Certification
La Sierra University - Bachelors, Kinesiology

Angela: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...on a program called "Ayuda y Aprende". We went to the local middle school and high school once a week and tutored the English Language Learner students. I absolutely loved those four years of tutoring. I have also taught Spanish classes and been a Spanish tutor. I love helping students reach their goals, and I believe every student has potential - we just have to find the best way to get there together using the...
Education & Certification
Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Education-Spanish

Anna: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790

Luke: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...(and have loved every minute of it). I am an artist, having received my Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, from Art History to to Web Design. In addition to Art, I love History, Philosophy, and geeking out on Math & Technology. More than anything, I love to learn, and I hope to collaborate on...
Education & Certification
Northwestern College - Bachelors, Art
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Masters, Sculpture
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33

Rachel: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
I have a BA in English literature from Chapman University and am highly interested in helping all students- from grade school to grad school- improve their English reading, writing and comprehension skills. ... Determine what the student's strengths and weaknesses, and likes and dislikes are.
Education & Certification
Chapman University - Bachelors, English

Tara: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...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 teacher doing math review with high school freshmen. I have also tutored in French and English as a second language and helped college students and adults with revising and editing their writing. I have a current teaching credential...
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, French
U.C.L.A. - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

Ari: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...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 Center near my university. I believe that anyone can learn anything as long they approach it from the ground up. As such, I strive to ensure students understand material at a foundational and conceptual level before advancing...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, English and Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Damara: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...retain the fundamental skills they have learned in class. I've tutored high school students struggling with math and English. Most notably, I've spent years working in class and on campus with community college students struggling with the college writing process. I can tutor a variety of subjects, but I am most drawn to English Composition and Literature. They are my passions, and, as a result, they are my favorite subjects to tutor. Being able to...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Print Journalism

Bassey: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...subjects to tutor are reading and writing because I enjoy doing both. I have always enjoyed school and feel that education is one of the most important things we can obtain in life. I hope to be able to share my appreciation for education with my students so that they may know from a young age how important it is. In my spare time I enjoy reading, watching Netflix, running and going to sporting events...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
California State University-Long Beach - Master of Science, Kinesiology

Lavyne: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...helping you master a new language. I've also included a description of my background in Mandarin for your convenience. I am proficient in both Mandarin and English; verbal and in written communication. Students of any level are welcome as tutor session are customized for different student. Our tutor sessions would incorporate various kind of teaching materials, to create a more engaging learning environment. I believe interest is critical for long term learning; thus, my approach...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Pepperdine University - Master of Science, Finance

Elizabeth: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
I love helping people of all ages. I have a passion for writing and English and it's something that I love to share with others. I know how helpful tutors can be and I hope that I can help with these subjects.
Education & Certification
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona - Bachelor of Science, Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations

Greg: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...retired school teacher, when I started working at Harmony Elementary School in Los Angeles in September of that year, the school was 89% far below basic in their math skills. There are different skill levels created for understanding student's math skills. Basic students have a basic understand of arithmetic, below basic students are having a hard time understanding math concepts, far below basic students don't understand anything about math. Many can't count! At the end...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, History
National University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Rigoberto: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...Liberal Arts and focused on Psychology. When I was younger, I used to volunteer and tutored math. In college, I worked as a tutor in English and Math. I also tutor History, PSAT prep, CAHSEE Prep, Spanish and French. For me, it's not like I have a favorite area to tutor. What I do look for are those who are willing to learn. In my off time, I take my bicycle out for a spin,...
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Amber: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...information and developing useful skills for the future in the process isn't bad either. If you want to improve your academic skills, I'm your gal. If you also want to improve your comedic skills, I'm your gal too because studying is no fun without cracking a few jokes. I am currently a Junior at California State University Northridge where I am majoring in Marketing and minoring in Art. I've tutored numerous younger students and enjoy...
Education & Certification
California State University-Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, Marketing
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
SAT Math: 710

Jayro: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...their academic needs is a priority. Making sure that the content is understood is also important for students to succeed in achieving better grades, exams, and having more confidence for the future. Having graduated from CSUN with a bachelors in political science, I believe great work ethic and discipline can get students closer to achieving their goals. I enjoy different exercises and sports such as soccer, weightlifting, and jogging. I enjoy watching soccer as well...
Education & Certification
California State University-Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

LisaRose: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...my students so they could learn. High achievement scores on tests were great, and my students had those, but being able to work with them, one-on-one, to see the light bulbs turn on was always most gratifying. Tutoring affords me the opportunity to once again have that more personal relationship with students as we work towards their goals. We collaborate and move in an upward trajectory, overcoming some learning barriers along the way, so true...
Education & Certification
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Bachelors, Media Arts
Walden University - Masters, Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
State Certified Teacher

George: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...special needs (autism, adhd, dyslexia, odd and etc.) students and helping them and their families meet academic goals. I am currently a lecturer at The Global Center for Advanced studies in Religion, Philosophy, Ethics, and Materialism. I work to the students needs and at their personal comfort levels, I work with the students/parents to set viable goals ad a long-term strategy to achieve academic goals. I believe the way to do this is create a...
Education & Certification
California Baptist University - Bachelor in Arts, Theology
University of Staffordshire - Master of Arts, Sociology

April: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
Hello! My name is April, I am excited to work with new students, and help others learn!
Education & Certification
Pepperdine University - Bachelor in Arts, Film Production

Jennifer: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...Angeles. I love working with children especially with reading and writing. I am knowledgeable in the common core standards for K-5 and love to see students be successful in the classroom and develop a love of learning. I have experience working with gifted students, students below grade level, students with IEPs, and everyone in between. My hobbies outside of teaching and tutoring include reading, art, poetry, jewelry making and listening to music.
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
CSU Los Angeles - Certificate, Elementary School Teaching

Keaton: Hollywood Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hollywood, CA
...and designers create a world onstage. I read, I google, I condense, I synthesize, and finally I distill. As a linguist, I dissect the words and pull out as much meaning and history as I am possibly able to, while understanding how communication happens. My job is to take the data I accumulate and make it interesting and exciting to my team, so that they are not only able to use it but they're also...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 750
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Phonics plays a large part in your child's ability to read. It's imperative that he or she recognizes how certain letters sound when it comes to their placement in a word. If your child learns to read early, then other subjects will likely come easier to them. On the other hand, slow reading development can hinder later progress. Don't stress, though. Varsity Tutors will locate a phonics tutor in Hollywood, California, who will use the most up-to-date resources to try to help your child excel in phonics.
In reading, there is a lot of ground to cover, including things like short vowels, long vowels, single consonants, and sound to word matching. Mastering these could help your child in later years when they take the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test. Also, once they graduate, they could use their knowledge of phonics to be a speech therapist or teachers of English as a Second Language. Let a skilled professional tutor in Hollywood, CA, teach your child all about phonics.
A classroom setting can be a difficult place to learn phonics. Early education curriculums do stress teaching phonics, but being in a large classroom can hinder learning and lead to falling behind. Your child's teacher only has so much time to devote to each individual student. Also, your son or daughter might be intimidated by those who read faster than them. You might have considered getting phonics books to read at home. Bookstores have a lot of choices on the shelves, so picking the right ones will be difficult. You may also be under your own time constraints with your child. A private session with a tutor in a relaxed atmosphere can be really beneficial to learning. Your child's tutor will be well-versed in all aspects of phonics. Unlike the classroom, your son or daughter's tutor will gladly repeat any problem area as many times as needed. Each of the tutors whom Varsity Tutors can find for your child in Hollywood is experienced in teaching phonics.
It's not difficult at all to set up tutoring sessions. You can choose the meeting place and times, since it is all about flexibility. There are many choices for where your child's tutor can meet up, including a diner, coffee shop, a library, and your own home. Should your child prefer to use the Internet, there are options for online face-to-face sessions.
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