Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

...a B.A. in English. I also graduated from UCLA School of Law of and received a J.D., and I am a member of the California State Bar. I have tutored and edited for students at many levels of education. I am also currently the coach for the USC Women's Ultimate Frisbee Team, where I teach students about the skills and strategies of the sport every year. My favorite subjects to tutor are standardized test preparation...

...students the foundation they need to understand concepts in the LSAT and SAT with a few examples, and then have them apply that foundation to the same concepts in later practice questions. I try to help my writing students develop their own voice -- I believe writing is more art than science, and that students write best when they discover their unique mode of expression. Outside of tutoring, I care deeply about poverty law and...

I personally believe that every student has the ability to succeed. No matter how many times you have tried and not succeeded in the past, you still have the opportunity to prevail. That's why my approach to tutoring is simple: be flexible, be compassionate, and be patient. I will work with students in a way that works for them until we reach their goals, no matter what.... My teaching philosophy is to be patient, be kind, and be flexible. When tutoring students, it's imperative to work in a way that suits them. Not every person learns in the same way. Some students may prefer using flashcards, while others may prefer speaking about a subject. Thus, I utilize patience, kindness, and flexibility to help students achieve their goals.

...in Nutrition and a minor in Spanish from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where I competed on the tennis team for four years. I tutored throughout college for peers, high school students, and middle school students. I also taught private tennis lessons for six years after high school. I am very passionate about teaching! I have just applied to dental school and am planning to start in fall of 2015.

...in English. There, I was selected to write a creative thesis in play-writing, and I continue to see my plays performed in small theatres around the country. I was also politically active: I taught a weekly civics class to middle school students, ran a successful campaign for state representative, and volunteered for other statewide races. Currently, I lead post-production on a documentary web series, and I look forward to a life creating socially conscious films...

...enabling them to experience the pure joy of learning. I accomplish this by conversing with my students in order to find out what interests them most. Whenever possible I try to incorporate some of these topics into our sessions to make the experience more fun and interesting for them. My objective is to leave my students with a desire to expand their horizons long after our program has been completed. I have a wide variety...

...my Master's degree in Art History from Tufts University, where I was also a Teaching Assistant. I tutor a variety of topics and tests, primarily those related to history and writing skills, such as AP U.S. History and essay writing, because of my background in academic subjects that heavily emphasize research and papers. I also tutor introductory Spanish. I believe in helping the student understand concepts and strategies on their own through dialogue and questions,...

...science, because I think that too many students are told that they're hard or not fun. In my sessions, I always try to relate what we're learning back to something my student is interested in. I really enjoy sharing my love for learning, and I always make sure to keep it fun and informative. Outside of tutoring, I have directed several plays and a feature film. In my spare time, I like to bake bread,...

I am a lover of languages and you might often find me in a cafe reading an Italian book. Or listening to a song in Spanish. Or even just going to see a movie in English. Whatever language it comes in, I'll love it.... The first session will simply start with a conversation about the student's goals-- just ten minutes to get myself and the student on the same page. Then we'll do a short lesson to assess their current skills. At the end, we'll finish by outlining a plan to get them where they need to be.

...College students to study abroad in Santiago, Chile. I studied at the Chilean university, Pontificía Universidad Católica de Chile. This whole experience truly changed my life; after graduation, I moved there. For the past 3 and a half years I have been working and living abroad in Santiago, Chile, just recently returning to the states in September of this year. During this time, I obtained my certification to teach English as a Second language, taught...