Composition Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Los Altos, CA

I have been tutoring students for several years and have over 300 hours of experience. My students have ranged in academic level from 6th grade through college and in age from 11 to the late 50s. I specialize in tutoring statistics for high school students taking AP Statistics and preparing for the AP Statistics Exam as well as college students taking statistics courses. I also have experience tutoring high school students in English and biology.

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My name is Jessica Grilli and I am currently a student of the University of California at Davis. I am majoring in English and minoring in Sociology and Education, as my future goal is to become a high school English teacher. I have seven years of experience tutoring students of all ages from elementary school to college level. I am great with kids, having grown up with seven brothers and sisters, and I have a passion for education. My areas of expertise are tutoring in critical reading and writing skills, grammar, and vocabulary. I can help your student reach their educational goals in any subject from creative writing, to study skills, to SAT and ACT preparation. My experience volunteering at the Tech Museum in downtown San Jose has provided me with additional experience working with children and allowed me the opportunity to engage children and adults of all ages in the processes of

$ 42.50

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I have taught Composition courses at the college-level and have assigned, proofread, and graded thousands of essays in all of the courses I've taught in the humanities. I have taught elementary, middle school , high school, college, and students in adult education courses. I have taught in rural, suburban, and urban settings for both private and public institutions. I have tutored my own children (e.g. Latin, Art, Guitar) and middle and high school students in their homes and/or at my home. I have taught hundreds of college courses and thousands of students. I have a passion for teaching, knowledge, learning from others, and life-learning. My teaching style is real. It's genuine. College students walk away from my classes saying, "Thanks for keeping it real." I have no pretenses as I view the learning process as a crucial humans exchange between two or more people. I'm very egali

$ 35.00

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I can guide a student from the beginning of a paper to the end--using a variety of strategies that help them put their thoughts onto paper, organize those thoughts, expand on those thoughts, and create original analysis through a series of prompting questions. Not all students are successful and the trick is to identify the reasons behind the lack of success. The issues that students have with school are diverse; procrastination, lack of organization, failure to plan, lack of awareness, ineffective habits, learning disabilities, and differences are all possible explanations for school failure. I work with students one on one to help them pinpoint where things break down for them and then work with them to find strategies to help them manage the skills and material they are asked to learn and master. I am there to guide, not just instruct. I have been in education for 16 years. I spec

$ 30.00

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Helping learners from 9 to 99 years of age. Whether you're a high school student having trouble with a particular subject, a non-native English speaker needing help with reading/writing, or a member of the workforce looking to get into an HVAC position that requires math skills, I can help. Please visit my NextDoor page, https://nextdoor.com/pages/math-mentor-santa-clara -ca, to read feedback from clients. Focused and methodical, but with an easy-going and non-threatening approach which adapts to an individual student's level and preferred style of learning.

$ 32.50

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I really pride myself in personalizing my tutoring. I try to never have more than 6-7 students at a time so that I can provide the best possible personalization of teaching to each student. Additionally, being at a similar age to many of my students helps me relate to them a lot better than some older tutors may be able to; I have more recent experience with taking the same courses/tests as them or applying to colleges like them, and this helps a lot in my tutoring personalization. In terms of my teaching style, I love being able to connect with students beyond the structured environment of most classrooms and tutoring/prep academies. I try to provide my students with just enough structure so that they know how to study, how to test, etc., but enough autonomy so that they can learn how to succeed on their own. Helping students navigate this fine line is really meaningful, as many

$ 92.50

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I first learn how student learns best. Primarily I am a structured, step by step instructor. I am currently working as an Applied Behavioral paraprofessional with special needs children. Specifically, working with children and teenagers diagnosed with Autism. I have much experience teaching in a variety of levels. I have learned to be patient and modify teaching styles according to a specific individual.

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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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Tyrone Elementary School, Harper Woods, Michigan 2004 to present Teach forth and fifth grade reading. Substitute in other subjects. I've been at Tyrone since 2004. Dominican High School, Detroit, Michigan 1996-1997 Taught French levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. Head of Foreign language department. Taught English literature. Freshman homeroom teacher. DeVry Institute of Technology, Phoenix, Arizona 1981-1982. Taught English composition and grammar. Taught Public Speaking. South Mountain Community College, Phoenix, Arizona 1980-1981 Performed in-class tutoring in English composition, grammar, reading, and ESL.

$ 35.00

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I have usually insisted in helping people who have struggled in English and Math. I would do my best to explain the material until the student would have a solid understanding of the material. I have helped so many international students in English. As for math, I would insist on helping friends and anyone who is wishing to need help. For math, I would explain the mechanics and techniques of how to get the answer. I want to make sure the student understands fully so I would also be asking the student questions just to ensure he or she knows the material well. For English, I would focus on practicing and discussion. Since it is a langauge, I focus more on practicality. I would also talk to the student and discuss whatever he is having trouble with so that I can give him or her tips to improve.

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I have more than 15 years of experience as a news reporter and editor, plus 10 years as a college instructor of journalism, business writing, academic writing. I am the author of four books. I have worked as a book editor and communications director. I was a Fulbright Scholar in journalism teaching overseas in Baku, Azerbaijan in Spring 2011. I emphasize going over student writing in-person. I give reading and writing assignments and require set deadlines for completion by the student.

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Led small group workshops, interacted with students on a one-on-one level, created handouts to reinforce concepts, and created games to make learning fun. While obtaining my BA in History from San Jose State University, I worked in the tutorial center specializing in assisting with and improving student with English proficiency and test taking. I interacted with students individually and I facilitated small groups, All of this was designed to empower students with needed skills to improve confidence and proficiency.

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I teach both one-on-one at your home and in a group setting at corporate offices when hired. I have material suggestions to help with the lessons and the student can choose. I create a customized lesson plan according to the students learning needs and preferences. I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2008 with a B.A. in Anthropology. Before that I received a TEFL Certificate and an A.A. in Liberal Arts. My ESL Teaching Experience is as follows: -2 years teaching ESL to elementary and junior high school students in Taiwan. -1 year teaching ESL privately and as a freelance ESL Trainer in Silicon Valley,CA,USA. You can reach me at my website: sites.google.com/site/vweslservices/ My experience in dance is tremendous. I started dancing when I was 5 years old and have not stopped since. The styles of dance I have studied are Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Persian. I am most experien

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I will deliver lessons in accordance with the appropriate materials: focusing on the interests and needs of students. I work with private students as well as group classes at any requirement. have exceptional communication skills in both English and Japanese. I can speak Japanese at native fluency level. interactive and motivated instructors who are comfortable working in a diverse environment on a flexible schedule.

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I believe in a highly individualized approach. We all have different learning styles: visual, auditory, kinisthetic... and many more. What's yours? Learning shouldn't be a chore, but an avenue to becoming a more successful person. I like to set goals with my students and help them knock them out one at a time, creating a lasting sense of accomplishment and heightening motivation for future endeavors. 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

$ 35.00

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