Top English Tutors serving Santa Monica

Clara: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...I will graduate from USC with honors in May, and although I am originally from the Midwest, I plan to stay in the Los Angeles area. My course background includes a full load of college-level premed courses (three years of biology, a full year of organic chemistry, biochemistry, etc.), and my favorite subjects are math, physiology, and writing. I love teaching! I am a registered college science tutor at USC, and I also teach younger...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Mark: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
I am a recent Yale graduate with a B.S in chemical engineering. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, and I am very passionate about math and science. My favorite part of tutoring is instilling confidence into students and making them feel that they can understand and enjoy a subject.... Everyone learns differently, but everyone can learn anything.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineer
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Naama: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...am an artist and a teacher-- these are my two passions! I'm also 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...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730

Ema: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...of Harvard University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with an emphasis on screenwriting. Although I love literature and writing, I am most passionate about tutoring math. I have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from basic arithmetic to pre-calculus. My favorite math topic is algebra, particularly because of its usefulness in solving real-world word problems. In addition...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Travis: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect answer, they attain a better understanding of why an answer is wrong and how to arrive at the correct one. I specialize in essay...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Nanor: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...since 2011 and am currently available to teach lessons online, at your local library, or home. I have helped students with critical thinking, writing papers, and improving test scores. I received my training at Mills College in 2014 where I received a M.F.A. degree in Creative Writing, Poetry. As an expert in my field, I look forward to helping new students achieve their goals. My teaching style is patient, engaging, and challenging. I am interested...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Jennifer: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, 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.... I always like to learn about the student's goals, interests,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy
University of Southern California - Masters, Teaching

Yon: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...for learning, confidence, genuine self-esteem, and friendship. I deliver these by focusing on conceptual understanding. Most difficulties with the current materials come from not having mastered the earlier concepts or skills. I locate these earlier misunderstandings by asking questions like, "Walk me through this problem and explain your thought process" or "How are you thinking about this problem?" It's normal to get confused responses to these questions, but whatever response is offered, I can dig...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Math & Physics
Southern Methodist University - Master of Science, Physics
GRE Quantitative: 167

Ayesha: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...curriculum with supplemental topics to complement material being taught to them in school, and as a 3rd-4th grade instructor, I organized many games and "art projects" to familiarize students with the learning material. This job has helped me practice putting together lesson plans based on common core requirements, rather than just using the student's own material. As a tutor, it's not always necessary to supplement the student's schoolwork with additional material, but if appropriate I...
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Pasadena City College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry

Amy: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...Illinois State university. I held a teaching assistantship during my Master's studies for which I taught a French class at the university. During the summers I worked in the French language-immersion camp. While in college I did a study abroad program in France and after finishing my Master's I lived and worked in France for a year teaching English in schools. The majority of my experience has been teaching languages, and although I can teach...
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Illinois State University - Bachelor in Arts, French, Theatre
Illinois State University - Master of Arts, French

Aaron: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...greatest privileges to accompany someone on a journey, even for a short time, and assist them in reaching their dreams in the process. Thus, having the opportunity to continue tutoring while I am in college is such a great honor and joy that it hardly seems like a job. Outside of tutoring and the classroom I enjoy playing sports, playing guitar, songwriting, rock climbing, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends and family....
Education & Certification
Cal State University Fullerton - Current Undergrad, Human Communications

Ameer: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...of University of California, Los Angeles, where I double majored in Political Science and History. Over my 6 years of tutoring, I have cultivated the strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills necessary to ensure that students succeed. My primary subjects as a tutor include English Writing and Composition, History, Political Science and Government, Literature, SAT Verbal and Writing, and Social Science. I strongly believe in making the learning experience both interesting and fruitful for my...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History (Double Major)
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 740

Ashley: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...(2013-2014), and one year of teaching adult classes in Pasadena, California (2014-present). I have also tutored students in a variety of subjects and grade levels. In addition to ESL, I offer tutoring in reading, writing, grammar, and test prep for the ACT, SAT, and TOEFL. I love teaching because it allows me to use my passion for language to help other people. I believe that we should always be learning, and that learning should be...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics - Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Angel: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...Mandarin and Taiwanese, I started tutoring students while I was a full time student in high school. I have taught American-born Chinese students, Korean nationals, and other US Citizens looking to learn the language! During each tutoring session, individual students focused on different goals when it came to learning Chinese: some students only focused on conversation skills, some focused on preparations for exams given by our local Chinese schools. Transitioning to college, the tutoring continued....
Education & Certification
UMKC - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Andrew: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...University of Arizona with a Bachelor's of Science in Marketing and a passion for teaching others! I have five years experience working as a program aide for an elementary school and two years experience tutoring high school students. When it comes to tutoring my motto is "Show don't Tell!" and I believe that any student has the opportunity to do better with the right resources and attitude. I can help with most math and english...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Business
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Jessica: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...will make sure the student I'm working with truly understands what we're working on. The great thing about tutoring one on one is being able to go at each student's pace and work with their unique learning styles. I'm personally very visual and need to draw a picture to figure out a problem. I enjoy learning about the student's interests and incorporating them into the lesson to make it more fun and interesting. I've been...
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University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Jonathan: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...Political Science with much additional coursework in literature and philosophy. My favorite part about being a tutor is the moment of satisfaction that comes with seeing one of my students greatly improve after a lot of hard work. My favorite things to tutor are the GRE and the SAT, in part because I feel like a high score on these exams should be accessible for anyone if they are given the tools for success. As...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 750

Aline: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...passed on those skills and that passion when I began teaching at Landmark School in Massachusetts. At Landmark, a school for students with language-based learning differences, I especially sought to strengthen students' reading and writing skills. Since coming to California to pursue my master's and doctorate degrees, I have continued to develop students' reading and writing skills so that they too can develop a love for the written word. Other than tutoring and studying, I...
Education & Certification
St Johns College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Graduate Theological Union - PHD, Religion

Armando: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...earned my Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service. I then attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where I was part of the Partners in Los Angeles Education (PLACE) Corps. There I earned my Master of Arts in Secondary Education and my California Single Subject Clear Credential with an authorization in social science. I am currently in the process of adding an English authorization to my credential. I will return to Loyola Marymount to work...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Regional Studies
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education

Esther: Santa Monica English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Santa Monica, CA
...on an academic scholarship. My love for tutoring began in high School when I tutored children (ages 5-14) through a daycare where I worked with special needs children in Math, English, Social Sciences, and Writing. I was in a Speech Team for high 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...
Education & Certification
Biola University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities: Philosophy & Art
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