Top Writing Tutors serving Thousand Oaks

John: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...elementary schools in inner city Pittsburgh. Since college, I 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...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Nicole: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...2013, I received both Latin Honors (cum laude) and a nomination to the Phi Beta Kappa (P.B.K.) National Society. I have recently been accepted to medical school and plan to attend in August 2014. I have experience teaching in middle school and high school settings abroad in both the Philippines and Honduras. I have also...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, International Development Studies

Sarah: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...In 2013 I graduated from UCLA with a major in English literature and minors in both French and Latin. I now work as an instructor for children with developmental disorders, using applied behavioral analysis therapy to decrease their maladaptive behaviors and increase behaviors that will help them to be successful in life. I love my...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, English

Anna: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...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...
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

Desiree: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...courses. With its personalized approach, one-on-one tutoring is an 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...
Education & Certification
CSU Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, History
CSU Northridge - Master of Arts, History

Carla: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...and I am interested in becoming involved in educational policy at the national level later on in my life. Teaching is a joy that has always rivaled the happiness I receive from reading a great poem or communicating in another language. English and French literature are the two great passions of my life, and it...
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Cambridge - Unknown, English

Emily: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...passionate about tutoring English, Literature, English study skills, and Essay Writing (for both academic papers and college entrance personal statements). Not only do I believe that every student has the ability to write an essay, I believe every student has the ability to write a great one. I work to open up the blocks between...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370

Cristina: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...I tutor English (grammar and composition), Spanish, history, and 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...
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
U.T. Austin - Masters, Public Policy/Russian

Gelsey: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...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. If you're...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Verbal: 730

Edgar: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...which in my opinion, is the greatest way to helping a student understand a lesson or an assignment. Besides tutoring, I have been lucky enough to design and teach my own curriculum for a summer high school course called "Spanish for Travelers." Outside of academia, I enjoy reading, watching, playing and analyzing basketball. It is...
Education & Certification
Hobart William Smith Colleges - Current Undergrad, Spanish

Zach: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...teacher is that I remember well what it's like to struggle in a subject. I was not good at math or science, so I understand what it is like to have difficulty grasping concepts. I can easily see how a student learns, and explain the concept in a manner in which the student can understand....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/English

Alexander: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...a B.A. in history and computer programming. My history degree focuses on American history, particularly with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. I have worked with students -- high school, university, and adult -- to improve skills in reading, writing, and analyzing. Additionally, I have developed a curriculum for the GRE, which has...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Current Undergrad, Hisotry
GRE Verbal: 165

Esther: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...I am cheerful, positive, and a dedicated worker. I bring professionalism and fun to every tutoring scenario. By setting reasonable and attainable goals, I creatively design every session to accommodate the student's needs and learning preferences. Each person is unique, and ought to be given the special attention that will best equip them with the...
Education & Certification
Biola University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities: Philosophy & Art

Kai: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
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.
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Nick: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...have also worked with students with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, to help them create effective work and study strategies in school and universities in the UK. My passion for tutoring is in helping students gather a "learning kitbag of tools." I like to help set in place a way of approaching work that students...
Education & Certification
University of Huddersfield, UK - Bachelors, Fine Art (Theatre)
LAMDA - Unknown, Acting

Krystina: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...are. Trust is the basis of my tutoring and teaching philosophy. Every student deserves to know that their tutor is out for their best interests, part of which includes the understanding that not every student learns the same way. I like to draw out the student's own natural ability and personal strengths for an easy-going...
Education & Certification
University of San Francisco - Bachelor in Arts, English
CSU Los Angeles - Master of Arts, English / Critical Theory

Asusena: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
There are different ways to teach a student, you just need to be patient and learn how the student learns best.... Every child can be successful. We just need to encourage and never give up on them.... In my first session, I like to break the ice so the student feels comfortable with who is tutoring them.
Education & Certification
Oxnard College - Current Undergrad, CSU: Transfer - Nursing Administrator

Helen: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, 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

Stephanie: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...provided me with a solid foundation in financial analysis, cost management, and advanced Microsoft Excel valuation skills. I approach teaching with the same methods I use in daily life; assertive communication, mastering fundamental principles, and connecting lessons to real world examples. Outside of the classroom and boardroom I enjoy gardening and collecting vinyl.... I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.
Education & Certification
University of Baltimore - Bachelor of Science, Real Estate and Economic Development

Alex: Thousand Oaks Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Thousand Oaks, CA
...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 junior and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Literary Journalism
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