Top Phonics Tutors serving Placentia
Jennifer: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, 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.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching
Anna: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...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....
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
Marissa : Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...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 saying goes, and knowledge comes through reading and writing. Literacy is the path to liberty, independence, and fulfillment and I want to help students succeed in their reading and writing...
Education & Certification
Providence Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts with English and History Concentrations
John: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...have lived and worked as a tutor in New York, Los Angeles, and Barcelona. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, Math, and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible set...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Paul: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...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 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Philosophy
University OF PHOENIX - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
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Jessica: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...order to pursue work in the legal field with the ultimate goal of attending law school. I worked for a year between two separate law firms in the greater Los Angeles area as a Law Clerk and tutored high school students in LA's South Bay. I specialized in a wide range of subjects to fit...
Education & Certification
University of the Pacific - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations; Spanish
UC Irvine School of Law - Juris Doctor, n/a
Nicholas: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...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 tutoring science classes, I have also helped many students with standardized testing yielding great results. In my free time I enjoy playing music, biking, and reading.
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Christina: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...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 ACT, GRE, or AP...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Luke: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...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 a learning...
Education & Certification
Northwestern College - Bachelors, Art
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Masters, Sculpture
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
Marty: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...working with all age groups. I love to get to know each student and their particular needs. Tutoring takes patience and perseverance. These are two important character traits I used while managing my one woman property management business for fourteen years. The self discipline I have learned over my lifetime is another gift I love...
Education & Certification
San Jose State University - Bachelor in Arts, Art
Martin: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
Cristina: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...public speaking. I believe that education can (and should) be fun, and that teaching and tutoring are much more effective when the student is happy and engaged. My approach to tutoring is to listen carefully to each student so I can get a sense of what it is about the particular subject that they find...
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
U.T. Austin - Masters, Public Policy/Russian
Ada: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...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...
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
University of Phoenix - Master of Science, Education
Robyn: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...teaching experience. I enjoy teaching students and seeing the progress that they make as they learn English. I like helping my students reach high fluency and comprehension levels, while having fun. During my time teaching English in South Korea, I especially liked being greeted with Hello, Robyn Teacher, by my youngest students every day and...
Education & Certification
California State University-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Ari: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...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...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, English and Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Thomas: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...Laude honors and a BA in English, and I am currently an aspiring author. I've group-tutored at a middle school the last two years and have privately tutored over a dozen students during that same stretch. I've also worked with pre-teens and teenagers at youth camps the past two summers, gaining much experience and valued...
Education & Certification
University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Math: 710
Esther: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...school students from 2004-2007, where I trained them in English Literature, Communications, and Public Speaking. We focused on stage presence, diction, confidence, and articulate communication delivery. After high school, I moved to France to be an Au Pair for a French family, where I tutored the children (ages 8-12) in English and became proficient in...
Education & Certification
Biola University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities: Philosophy & Art
Steve: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...2011 I worked in several different capacities, first as a restaurant manager, later in sales for a non-profit organization and most recently for three years in employee benefits specializing in health insurance. My exposure to healthcare reform legislation and long-time interest in the complex interactions between government regulation and private business markets led to my...
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, Business/Hospitality Mgmt
University of California-Irvine - Masters, Masters of Public Policy
Brian: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...the service of their country. As a businessman, I trained my employees how to best serve our customers. As a teacher for the past twenty years, I have taught math, drama, and English in grades 7-12. I have taught in very rich and successful schools; I have taught at schools in poverty where every student...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Desiree: Placentia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Placentia, CA
...exceptionally powerful tool for any student looking to improve their grades, their confidence, and their educational experience. I greatly enjoy watching my students improve their logical thinking processes, become clearer written communicators and, of course, see higher grades! I believe that writing is a skill similar to any other: with practice, dedication, and a little...
Education & Certification
CSU Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, History
CSU Northridge - Master of Arts, History
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