Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Santa Monica, CA

...Rwanda where I taught 8th grade English and 10th grade English Communication Skills for two years. Before that, I tutored middle and high school students in Seattle Public School District. My favorite subjects to tutor are English writing and composition, ESL and social sciences. I also know what it takes to succeed on standardized tests like the SAT, SSAT and ACT. If you're a student struggling with timed essay writing, I can help you out....

...a translator, linguistics nerd, avid reader, and fabulous teacher. I went to NYU and studied Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied Linguistics Masters here in California. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT...

I have worked both as a volunteer tutor helping underprivileged students and as a private in-home tutor. I have mainly tutored students in math, helping them break down unclear textbook material into understandable steps. I enjoy using my understanding of the subject matter to help others understand it better. I have a B.S. from UCLA in marine biology.

...Learning Support Services as a tutor and mentor for my fellow students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Women's Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Writing, and Research. Few things are as rewarding to me as helping others to achieve their goals in and out of academia. I find that passing on healthy work and study skills provides the highest long-term success rate for my students, so they can continue being...

...in White Collar Criminal Defense, I joined the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office to gain experience in trial work and serve the public. As a prosecutor for nearly thirty years, I gave defendants the benefit of a doubt and a constructive second chance. In the course of many trials and written briefs, I learned the importance of clear and concise oral and written communication. I am passionate about showing others how to have fun creating...

...to devote my extra time to studying for the GRE so I can obtain my Master of Science degree in Family and Marital counseling. Throughout my high school and collegiate career, I have worked with children and young adults of all ages. I have instructed small pull-out groups of students requiring additional academic support and mentored 25 “at risk” middle school youth through various character building activities. I have also implemented a system for children...

...of ones ability. Enjoying and succeeding in a literature class does not require having the right answers. Instead, I feel that its about having the tools needed to interpret the meaning behind novels, short stories, poetry, and other types of works. Its also about using those tools to draw ones own conclusions. In addition to having the right tools, I also believe that confidence is important to build in the classroom as well. During my...

...a classroom setting. I very much enjoyed working with the students and teacher during my time in the classroom. I have a strong passion for math and all sciences. I prefer to tutor math, and am comfortable from elementary math up to algebra II and geometry. Outside of the world of academia, I really enjoy being outdoors and being in nature. I have played sports my entire life so staying active is a big part...

I'm a licensed KY pharmacist (PharmD), have a master in public health (MPH), and have tutored and/or taught students since I was in middle school. I have a passion for teaching and want to make sure my students are confident in accomplishing their academic goals. For more info about me and what I do full-time, go to www.CandaceOlusola.com. NOTE: I do not tutor or answer work-related messages during the Sabbath hours (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset).

...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 ACT, GRE, or AP tests. I also enjoy working with elementary age students to increase reading...

...a very passionate and experienced tutor. During my time at Purdue, I worked with one of my professors 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...

...include tutoring students in a varied range of subjects and teaching English in China. I tutor Spanish and Math, with an immense passion for both! My passion for tutoring comes from the ability to aid a student perform as well as they want to, in the end realizing their full potential and going beyond what they expect of themselves. I firmly believe that every student has the ability to become whom ever they wish to...

...me a unique perspective on tutoring. I have experience writing and implementing training modules to help tutors prepare to provide students with a writing skill set up to the graduate level. I also currently teach Developmental Reading and Writing at a local college. As an educator, my favorite moment during the learning process is seeing a student experience the "ah-ha" moment - when they realize a skill they previously saw as impossible to master is...

...in Creative Writing from Chapman University in Orange, California. In between studies, I began my experience as a tutor for the "No Child Left Behind" program tutoring students K-8 in Reading and Language Arts in order to help them improve study habits and standardized test scores in a one-on-one setting. Upon entering graduate school at Chapman University, I began working as an English tutor for the writing center on campus. I worked one-on-one with undergraduates...

...won an award from the biology department for being the top-scoring student in General Biology, and was also selected for the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. During college, I tutored other college students in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics courses. I also helped high school students prepare their college application essays. I am passionate about helping other people through tutoring because I believe that education is powerful. Learning is something that lasts a lifetime,...

Always teach at the appropriate level...first listen to the student, understand their needs and goals, and then provide both comprehensive academic assistance and emotional support to help them attain those goals. If you can't understand the student, you can't teach them effectively.

...a 50-page epic poem that intertwined the geobiological evolution of the earth with my family history. I've been 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...

...I have tutored in Pre-Algebra before and worked as a teen camp counselor for UCLA. I have a passion for learning and really enjoy helping other people learn as well. As a tutor, I focus on explaining each topic thoroughly at its core so students can understand base concepts more easily. My favorite subject is English and I love writing. I am now studying for law school with hopes to become a lawyer. As well...

...of backgrounds and skill levels. I've tutored elementary school age children in their homes, helping them sharpen and 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....

...called City Year San Antonio. My work experience includes education reform, youth development, tutoring and program management. In the near future, I hope to run my own education-based nonprofit organization focused on incorporating the performing arts in behavior and ELA/Math strategies. I have had the pleasure of serving two years (going on my third) with the national Americorps organization, City Year. City Year is an education-based non-profit organization that is committed to closing the achievement...