Reading Comprehension Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Brisbane, CA

EDUCATION 2011 – current MFA in Writing; University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 1997 BFA in Media Arts, Arts Management, and Theater Arts, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE/WRITING COURSES/CERTIFICATION 2012 Switchback ? Associate editor of literary journal 2009 Santa Monica Community College Continuing & Community Educational Program • Short Fiction Workshop (7/14/09-8/18/09) 2005 – 2007 UCLA Extension Program • Essential Beginnings: An Introductory Creative Writing Workshop (4/5-5/10/05) • Novel 1: Writing the First Novel (1/19-3/23/06) • Basic Writing Skills for News Media (7/19-9/13/06) • Creative Writing: Short Story (9/27-12/13/06) • Writing Funny: A Workshop in Creating Humorous Prose (7/11-9/19/07) 2001 California Basic Educational Skills Test Certification; Los Angeles, CA PUBLICATIONS March/April 2008

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• ESL Teacher, 06/14 – Present. Beginning and Intermediate ESL – Teach general English, conversation, pronunciation, grammar. Students are international students visiting from many countries. • Student Teacher, 01/14 – 05/14. Advanced Non-Credit ESL – Provided in-class teacher support, conducted some class activities, especially computer and health literacy incorporating a multi-modal approach. • Teacher-Trainee, 05/13 – 08/13. Vocational ESL – Taught multi-level classes on ESL for Computers and ESL for Career Readiness. Students were international, immigrant, and refugee students from basic to advanced proficiency. • Teaching Assistant, 01/13 – 05/13. ESL Advanced College Composition – Conducted writing conferences, evaluated written assignments, tutored, and provided in-class teacher support • Teaching Assistant, 08/12 – 12/12. Introduction to Linguistics – Conducted group writing

$ 35.00

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Depending on the course and student, I vary my teaching style from the Socratic Method (with a lot of questions and answers between the student and me), as well as utilizing real world examples to reinforce concepts. Finally, I strive to move from the basics of a concept, to intermediate types of problems, and build to advanced level. By doing so, I focus on the student's increasing confidence to tackle tough problems. Extensive experience as both a college adjunct (at 6 different universities) as well as a tutor for various courses, with particular skill assisting students in overcoming exam-related stress and learning blocks. My experience includes teaching children (8 years old and above), as well as diverse college students, including student-athletes, and those with a learning disability/hearing disability. I hold three graduates degrees--it's fair to say that I am a life-long l

$ 50.00

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I began my teaching career even before graduating High School. I started volunteering my time with homework help and study skills at the local Boys and Girls Club when I was 16 followed by teaching Remedial English to a small group of ELL students at a partnering elementary school. During college, I continued my passion by joining an organization that teaches life and social skills to developmentally delayed young adults. After graduating from SFSU, I persued my TEFL certification which allowed me to live and teach in China for 6 months, while developing fun an innovative curriculum that allowed young students to start acquiring English skills from scratchet. Since then, I have continued designing hands-on curriculum for English, Literature, Science, Math, Dance, Visual Arts, Life Skills, and College Prep. I have also been a manager, coordinator, coach, and director at several after

$ 35.00

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I have worked in art and graphic design professionally for the past 6 years, however I have been freelancing and creating art for myself since 1998. I previously worked for the Hayward Area Historical Society, which included assisting in design for exhibits as well as some teaching to visiting school groups. I have also been asked to teach small groups of children about art, or help with general homework on numerous occasions. I work best one-on-one or in small groups, I can adjust my style to what a person needs after speaking with them for a while and understanding how they learn. I've found the best way to teach someone a new way of looking at something is to understand how they currently perceive it.

$ 50.00

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I have years of experience with tutoring, teaching, and training. After working as a teacher in elementary school for 7 years, I also worked as a volunteer tutor in after school for kids from K-5 in all subjects in elementary schools. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Political science with a Masters Degree in International Relations. I did a Certification on Fundamentals of Computer Science from Phoenix College, Arizona and have credentials in reading, writing and math. Having years of experience, I provide after school tutoring and guidance at our residence for children from Kindergarten - 5th grade. Homework assistance, reading, writing, math, additional art and craft fun, extra educational work on all subjects and free choice activities like board games, art projects, puzzles and reading are provided to the kids. When I first work with a student I assess their abilities both in terms of s

$ 25.00

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I am a recent graduate from the University of Maryland- I am an accomplished student, and have worked very hard to become a great writer. I am a fun, energetic, and knowledgable mentor, and (best of all), I charge a lot less than other people! If you want a tutor for your son or daughter who can help them to discover just how cool words can be, then give me a call!

$ 25.00

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Reading comprehension is something I truly excel at, whether for the young beginning reader, the struggling student, or the advanced and hungry reader, looking for a challenge. I assess the student's level of mastery by listening to parents, communicating with the student (in whatever appropriate way needed) and then doing some basic testing. Once the student is assessed, I design a learning environment and activities that coincide with the student's specific strengths, while adding some elements of challenge. I tend to work in a very focused way for 10-15 minutes, and then add in tactile activities (like Bannana Grams for example) for 10 minutes or so, in order to maintain the student's attention. Children and youth who are struggling to read and write get patient assistance to learn the words correctly. My work will improve writing techniques (including essays and basic writing skills)

$ 90.00

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I have years of experience teaching and tutoring English as a second language, both in the U.S. and overseas. My students have included high school students, community college students, university and postgraduate students, and working professionals of all ages. I have taught speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Arabic, Farsi and Turkish. I am also an experienced tutor in law, having taught both law and paralegal students in substantive law, legal writing, test taking skills, and LSAT preparation. I also work with business students who are taking business law and business ethics classes. I adapt my style to your individual needs. Some students prefer to use a textbook, but with others I will provide appropriate study materials. I like to get to know my students so that we can focus only exactly what you need to improve as quickly as possible.

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Law student based in Berkeley, studying in Ireland. Educated in Clongowes Wood College (Ireland), achieving top grades in English, Music and Geography. Received the RIAM silver medal at 15 for piano, and the gold medal at 18 years of age. Played drums for 12+ years. Certified TEFL English language teacher and runner-up in the 2011 Beckett-Joyce award for creative writing. Tutored for ages 15-18 in the English category and can teach piano and drums to all but advanced performers. Emphasis and understanding of the fundmental material is crucial, and I would focus more on simplifying how certain topics should be understood rather than over-complicating the problem.

$ 25.00

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What is the difference between Reading and Reading Comprehension? If you do not comprehend what you read you are not reading, are you? I believe learning should always be engaging and meaningful. It is critical to address individual student learning modalities and needs so the student can experience great success. I have always been a teacher of best practices, meaning incorporating those strategies and methodologies which are the most effective. They work because they promote high student investment and engagement. I have been a dynamic, successful elementary, middle and high school teacher as well as college instructor of Art, English, French and History for many years. I also taught in a two way language immersion school ( English and Spanish) for six years so I can teach Beginning and Intermediate levels of Spanish. While teaching, I have always taken courses in the best practices of

$ 40.00

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I excel at finding the innate skills of my students and bringing them out. I am not a taskmaster but expect students to be respectful and attentive. I am a career journalist with many years of experience as a writer, editor, interviewer, reporter, manager and mentor. I have guided younger writers many times and been complemented on my skill in doing so. I also have a hard-science background, having studied Physics at University of California, Santa Barbara.

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Many of my previous jobs have surrounded helping others. Whether that was through tutoring and teaching or customer service. Growing up I also tutored my younger sister and my cousin who has a learning disability. I have always been passionate about helping others, especially through education. Currently, I am pursuing a major in Sociology at the University of California Berkeley in hopes of becoming a teacher for K-12 students and eventually a college professor.

$ 17.50

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Fun but structured. Understanding but responsible. Culturally sensitive. I have taught college-level English as a second language both in China and in the USA. I have also tutored English & Chinese at high-school level, both in groups and on one-to-one basis. I have a wide variety of work experience including business consulting, executive searching, charity, translating and interpreting.

$ 47.50

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Have tutored adults and teenagers with reading; vocabulary, grammar, and writing; work one-on-one with students at their pace in a relaxed setting (library or public place preferred). English is my specialty because my background is in writing and mass communication. I have worked at a daily newspaper as an editorial assistant and I also have written freelance articles about jazz (and music in general) for publications such as Jazziz; Jazz Now; Windplayer; and the Alameda Newspaper Group. My style is structured yet easy going and patience exercised.

$ 25.00

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