Literature Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Woodland Hills, CA

We are a team of experienced teachers and tutors each specializing in our own subject strengths. We provide excellent customer service, possibly immediate or same day for homework help or project completion. Online tutoring is also available with a shared online whiteboard for step-by-step problem solving. We strive to get to the root of the problem be it a test-taking challenge or a problem with foundational concepts. Not very fond of your teacher? Unfortunately, this is often the case. We follow your own pace of learning to achieve results. We love the moment when a student finally understands a topic and starts building self-confidence. We can then use this to change the way a student thinks about a subject resulting in continual improvement and achievement. ABOUT ME: I'm a graduate of UCLA Engineering with a passion for explaining how the physical world works through

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My teaching style encourages a person to ask questions, to think independently, to challenge themselves, to use language they can understand, and my style is strict, but flexible. Accomplished reporter/writer, Los Angeles Daily News. Teacher's Aide, Los Angeles Unified School District. Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, CSUN. Over the years I gained a wealth of experience and training to work with professionals in journalism and in education. The two are related, because they are a part of communication, to work with people and to help someone get an education.

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I have worked with the LAUSD district, at Granada Hills Elementary School, as an Instructional AID. This position required me to work with students hands on, either in groups or one-on-one. I helped students who were either falling behind on subjects or were having trouble finishing assignments. I also worked with groups of students helping them improve writing composition or comprehension skills. I also had students who were new to the country,with little English. I sat down with them an hour each day during school, working to improve their reading and writing skills. I have also work as an ELA tutor with NCLB Learning With Laptops. This is a program that works with LAUSD, providing in-home tutoring for students who are low-income and need extra help outside of school. We use tablets to do activities and practice various skills. During the first session we tested students based on th

$ 20.00

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Education 1998 BA English Literature/Minor Theater, New York University 1996 Lic. Phil I English Literature/Minor Pedagogy, Universität Zürich, Switzerland Experience 2011-current Private German Tutor - Literature and Grammar, preparing students for International Baccalaureate - proof reading and editing - vocabulary development and enrichment - introduction of German as foreign language from K to adult learners - experienced with online school formats 2011-current Private English Tutor - preparing students of varying levels for GED, SAT, ESL, TOEFL testing - developing test taking strategies and skills - K-12 Essay writing and form skills - developing and implementing individual study skills My teaching style is eclectic. My background as a yoga instructor and massage therapist inform my teaching style in that I teach the student as a whole rather than teaching

$ 40.00

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I am a California state licensed attorney. I have written many speeches for high profile speakers. Currently, I'm working on a book and have written many articles. My 3 children take up most of my time, so I'm not practicing law right now. I'm doing lots of tutoring for my children and their friends, especially, for writing papers and essays. My approach is very analytical and organized. Organization is the key to success in any subject.

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I have worked for LAUSD as a Special Education Assiatant for about 4 years and a Teacher's Assistant for an elementary school for 7. Currently, I work in a library where I read and discuss stories with students everyday. I am quite experienced working with students of every age. I also have a degree in English.

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• Seasoned professional with over 17 years’ experience in educational and literary fields; • Extensive experience in multiple language translation of books, manuals ,movies, personal documents and many other printed media as well as conversational expertise; • ESL instructor with proven ability to teach adults and minors of all levels of proficiency with varied educational and cultural background;Teacher of Russian language and Literature; • High level of proficiency in computer operations with an extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Trados, Catcount and others.

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I offer in person or online ESL/ENGLISH tutoring. If your looking for a capable English tutor then I will be happy to provide that. Im willing to work any day of the week Monday through Friday. I can also work off hours and will offer dicounts to students who take lessons long term. Please send me a message and we can discuss your learning goals.

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I am an Adjunct English Professor. I have taught a variety of English courses. I believe that I can help anyone who views his/her role as a student as a collaboration with me; I can teach, but the student must be willing to work as well. This is a reciprocal relationship. I can honestly say that I love my job!! I am friendly, enthusiastic, and nurturing. Students respond to encouragement and respect.

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My first degree was in English and History. I am Socratic and like to make students think. My education is a classical Old World one and I focus on drilling down to assumptions. I have lectured in universities around the world from Harvard and MIT to University of Delhi and IIT. I studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford on the Radhakrishnan British Chevening Scholarship. I qualified as a lawyer in London and worked for a firm that represents the Queen and the Bank of England. In the US, I did an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, I teach a class on Political Economy at the University of California, Berkeley.

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. . I have enjoyed tutoring children and teenagers in all aspects of English, Reading and Writing. I have been a professional television writer for many years on popular shows such as Seventh Heaven, Sliders, Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys, and am currently writing my second novel. I enjoy meeting at the library, working in your home or online.

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Arbogast Bowen, LLP, Los Angeles, CA 2011 – 2012 Partner/Class Action Litigation Drafted appellate briefs, replies, amicus letters, motions and discovery. Assisted defending and holding depositions, litigated wage and hour cases, attended hearings. Arbogast & Berns, LLP, Los Angeles, CA 2010 – 2011 Associate/Class Action Litigation Drafted appellate briefs, replies, motions and discovery. Researched how to retrieve a class action claim from bankruptcy. Successfully defended class action settlement. Bowen Law, Costa Mesa, CA 2009 – 2010 Solo Practitioner /Criminal Law, Family Law, Estate Planning, Business Law Defended an armed breaking and entering, expunged criminal records, drafted wills, trusts, and advanced healthcare directives, divorce litigation and minor business law. Ventura County District Attorneys, Ventura, CA 2008 Clerk/Criminal Division

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Taught 6th-12th grade English Speech, and Drama Dynamic and results-oriented Life Coach with three years of experience in career and personal counseling,tutoring in Psychology and Writing, providing individuals direction and advice; possesses creativity and strong analytical skills essential for the guidance and development of student academic, career and personal objectives; effectively motivates, understands and relates with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, race and culture.

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Over 8 years of experience teaching dance and theatre to Kindergarteners to pre-professionals. Technical strengths in jazz, modern, contemporary, tap, gymnastics, Broadway, choreography and dance theatre. Over 12 years experience as a performer - actor, dancer, choreographer and director. Currently a performing company member with Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre.

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