Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors in Burbank, CA

...life with my performing life. After college I went back to my original passion for the performing arts, but still love learning and exercising my brain academically. My favorite subjects to work in are English and History, especially reading and writing. I have been an avid reader since I was a kid, reading every book I could possibly get my hands on. I love sharing my love of reading with others. I also really love...

...LSAT is a very challenging test. However, I sincerely believe that with the right approach, the necessary dedication, and sufficient practice, any test-taker can obtain a great score. In addition to tutoring the LSAT, I also assist students in developing their writing. To become an excellent writer, I help my students learn how to think critically, how to organize their writing, and how to translate their ideas to clear, concise, and persuasive writing. This approach...

I love tutoring in a way that helps people realize that they can be confident and good test takers. I help students reach their potential by letting them figure out problems on their own, and giving them the tools to do so. I am fun and personable and I like making tutoring fun! Also I love languages, especially Spanish.

...spent the last decade tutoring the verbal portions of the SAT and ACT college entrance exams with the top test prep companies in Los Angeles. A published author, I am available to help your high school student with exam prep as well as college application essays. I am also an actress, dog lover, film buff, and avid reader. Regardless of your reading and writing needs, I'd love to work with the student in your family!

...who could barely comprehend the meaning of simple poems grow to love the work of Shelly, Dickinson, and Whitman. I think it is the change in my students' faces that I like the most. One of my students complained about CR from the first day; several weeks into our work she came in with her face glowing: "You know how you said one day CR would click for me? It did! I get it now!"...

...My philosophy is the same, and it works for learning any new skill- from fingerpicking the guitar to writing an essay. If you believe in the process, you will not only reach your goal but you can also have a TON of fun along the way. I would love to share that journey with you. While I specialize in the SAT and essay editing, I also have spent a considerable amount of time in the...

...at the College Essay. I am also a veteran Latin student, with 7 years and 2 APs under my belt, and tutor Latin levels 1 and 2. Finally, I teach all subjects of the SAT and the ISEE standardized tests. I find learning by doing to be very effective; while I will always challenge a student to grow in each session, I also strive to create a supportive environment that encourages asking questions and making...

...over two years. As a public speaking tutor, I helped talented students develop greater communication skills so their presentations could match the strength of their ideas. I also tutor in writing, humanities subjects, and standardized testing, but my teaching goals are consistent throughout: the key to peak performance in any field, particularly in the high pressure scenarios of public speaking and standardized testing, is confidence in one's own abilities. I think the competitive intensity of...

...Writing to undergraduates while working towards a MA/PhD in English. As you may surmise, my strengths in tutoring and teaching are in English, reading, writing, and language arts, including such related sections of standardized tests. I especially enjoy one-on-one tutoring, as it affords the opportunity for personalized education; with this in mind, I try to tailor reading materials and my teaching style to suit the individual student. I have found through my years of experience...

...a mixture of kindness and authoritarianism, I guide students to excellence. In particular, I love helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the ISEE, ACT, and SAT. Giving clear strategies for approaching the individual sections of each test is a specialty. With over four years of tutoring experience, I am confident in my abilities to help turn a potentially anxiety producing event into an exciting opportunity to shine for your child. I very much...