Top Phonics Tutors serving Los Angeles
Jennifer: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
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,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching
Paul: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...build on every success, small or large, with lots of praise, and I correct students' mistakes without judgment. Watching the light bulb come on in my student's head at that moment of understanding is priceless to me. I am also an avid snowboarder and certified snowboard instructor in the winter. When I am not on my local mountain, I enjoy basketball, volleyball, electronic music, and dancing, and I have recently begun to dabble with deejaying....
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Philosophy
University OF PHOENIX - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher
Aline: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...when I began teaching at Landmark School in Massachusetts. At Landmark, a school for students with language-based learning differences, I especially sought to strengthen students' reading and writing skills. Since coming to California to pursue my master's and doctorate degrees, I have continued to develop students' reading and writing skills so that they too can develop a love for the written word. Other than tutoring and studying, I can be found riding my bike, hiking,...
Education & Certification
St Johns College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Graduate Theological Union - PHD, Religion
Ada: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...logical steps promoting Common Core curriculum through motivation and a variety of teaching strategies. My personal interests include movies and television shows. I like to play online games such as Disney Tsum-Tsum or group games such as Pictionary, Uno, Clue, and Speed. I like to watch funny You Tube videos such as Sad Cat Diary. My nephew and nieces keep me updated on the latest Duck Song version or Best Vine Animal Compilation videos.
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
University of Phoenix - Master of Science, Education
Christina: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...have worked at the NIH and at Caltech as a bioinformatics researcher, and I am starting graduate school this fall. My experiences as a student and scientist help me explain concepts and work through problems in a clear and engaging manner. I love teaching, and strive to make each personalized lesson enjoyable and productive. In addition to math and science, I can teach the skills and strategies students need to reach their goals on the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Taylor: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...students learning to read, but also love to see a student who goes from struggling to success on their standardized tests. I believe that an education is one of the most influential things a person can possess, and am passionate about helping students succeed academically and helping them overcome frustration they may feel to begin to enjoy their education, too. Beyond academics, I passionately love to read, cook, and do yoga, which takes up much...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Marty: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...is another gift I love to share with my students. Among others, I have used the philosophy of John Wooden when working with them. He said, “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.” That’s all any of us can do, and it is an honor to help students develop their gifts and talents!
Education & Certification
San Jose State University - Bachelor in Arts, Art
Marissa : Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...in their reading and writing to empower them to freedom. One of my favorite historical books is The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas. In his autobiography, Douglas, a former slave, describes how his masters kept him enslaved by making it illegal for slaves to learn to read and write. However, one of Douglas' kinder mistresses educated him, and this power enabled him to run away and eventually write his radical memoir that led...
Education & Certification
Providence Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts with English and History Concentrations
Anna: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, 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
Bassey: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...favorite 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
California State University-Long Beach - Master of Science, Kinesiology
Nicholas: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...degree in Biology and will graduate in 2014. Ever since middle school, I have been infatuated with the sciences. I've always had a fascination with trying to understand the world around me. This mentality has fueled my intense interest in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. I prefer to approach the sciences with an introspective lens as a tool to figure out a piece of a grand puzzle, rather than as an isolated unit. In addition to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Tara: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
I love working 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...
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, French
U.C.L.A. - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher
Martin: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Applied Mathematics, emphasizing in Actuarial Science, and a minor in Music. I have been tutoring for a few years now. I've tutored students of all ages and levels. I like to keep things simple; my approach is to break down difficult problems into smaller, easier, more manageable problems. I teach my students to do the same. I enjoy helping anybody who wants to learn.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
Amy: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...over 20 years; as a preschool and kindergarten teacher, Administrator, Parent and Staff Educator, and Community College Instructor in the Behavioral Sciences. In addition, I have experience working as a Teachers Assistant for children with special needs in grades kindergarten through 3. I feel most accomplished when Im able to help struggling students connect with their material. In my spare time I enjoy playing with my beagle, cooking Italian food, reading, and playing World of...
Education & Certification
Pacific Oaks College - Bachelor in Arts, Human Development
Steve: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...business 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...
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, Business/Hospitality Mgmt
University of California-Irvine - Masters, Masters of Public Policy
John: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and games instead of as an intellectual brick wall. I firmly believe that the majority of people can find great joy in academics once they discover the individual approach that works for them. I see it as my job to help them find that path. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, running, travel, and reading. I am also a section editor for the Los Angeles...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Aaron: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...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 of ways to explain material. I pride myself on being able to explain what the teacher cannot. I also find it best to explain the material by applying the concepts...
Education & Certification
La Sierra University - Bachelors, Kinesiology
Sara: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...improving grades or getting accepted by the college of their dreams. I have over seven years 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. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, European Studies
Bobbie: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...style of tutoring involves discovering which learning style a student is best comfortable with, and providing him or her with the appropriate techniques of learning. In my spare time I enjoy horseback riding, exercising, hiking, gaming, traveling, and looking at the night sky! I love to challenge myself in every aspect of my life and am always more than willing to help someone reach his or her full potential! I am dedicated to the empowerment...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Helen: Los Angeles Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
I'm a communications professional with a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane University, a master's degree in journalism from USC and a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have two years of professional tutoring experience and thrive on guiding students to that "aha!" moment.
Education & Certification
Rhodes College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Journalism
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 32
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