Speaking Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Sunnyvale, CA

My teaching style is flexible to fit the needs of the student. My core style in constructivist. I have over twenty years working in bilingual and ESL education. I have worked for school districts, corporations, and as a private tutor/consultant. I have designed curriculum to fit target populations and individuals. I have developed a specialty in teaching the cultural and connotative aspects of language. I have worked domestically and abroad.

$ 29.50

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Teaching should be fun! For this reason, my lessons are always dynamic and compelling. During the first two meetings, I usually try to understand students’ needs, skills and deficiencies. I am a very open person with several interests thus I tend to include discussions on different topics using multiple sources such as books, magazines, newspapers, blog posts and Internet pages. I am a qualified Polish-German teacher and translator living in the San Francisco South Bay. I hold a Master's degree in German language from the Warsaw University in Poland as well as a professional Polish-German consecutive translator postgraduate degree. I have more than 9 years of experience in teaching and around 4 years in professional translations. I have been tutoring children and teenagers, in addition to employees of several companies - including Volkswagen Bank Poland, DZ Bank Poland, MAN STAR TRUCK Po

$ 50.00

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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 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 experienced in Jazz and Modern dance. Recently, I've been working on a Jazz Dance Certificate to Teach it. 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 c

$ 37.50

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I have been a guest speaker at some conventions, and often do presentations for my company to the public. I know what makes a dynamic speech. 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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Have been a radio disc jockey for two years of my life. Good at speaking to large audiences. Also wrote and published a book in 2012 and have done public speaking appearances related to that. I like to involve the students in exercises instead of passively instruct. I prefer to relate lessons to things that are happening in real life, or issues that conjure significant emotion or stimulate debate. Good creative writing is all about the ability to transfer strong feelings from the writer to the reader. To make them feel what you feel or felt. I taught Communications 101 to 20 "lifers" at San Quentin Prison as part of the Prison University Project. Some of these men had not been in a classroom in 20 years. I've also spent three years on the Advertising Review Committee for the California Chapter of the American Lung Association vetting all adverting, marketing and PR messaging for

$ 27.50

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I was featured in an article in the San Jose Mercury News because of the hands-on approach I take to addressing my students' learning needs. I customize my teaching materials to each individual and use a wide variety of techniques to address different learning styles. I keep instruction varied and lively, using visual aids, music and interactive activities to involved students in the learning process. When students master skills and knowledge, it empowers them and opens their horizons to new challenges. That is what I love most about teaching. I have tutored a wide variety of students for 14 years, ranging from high-level executives and business professionals to students from the elementary to community college level. The reason my students have nominated me for a teaching award is because of the fun, inspiring learning environment I create to build each individual's confidence with le

$ 46.00

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I love teaching and working with all children. I believe all children can learn and achieve excellence in whatever they put their hearts into. I can help your child achieve academic success and pursue any field he decided to attain. I am patient, easy going, and considerate. My goal is to provide the best education possible in teaching through discovery and in providing a constructivist approach to learning. I believe all children can meet their potential if they are given the appropriate surroundings and learning experiences. Good educators can make a world of difference in a child's education. I always strive to make a difference in touching the lives of my students to make them successful and productive. I pursued a a high level of excellence in education. My BS degree in Biology/Mathematics and an MBA degree in Human Resources/Marketing contributed much to my extensive grammat

$ 49.50

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I have always been self-motivated to achieve a high level of excellence in education. I have a earned a bachelors degree in Economics from Stanford University, which has enabled me to gain an understanding in applied math and the social sciences. In addition, I have learned extensive grammatical skills due to writing research papers, along with essays in many various areas of study. During the past two years I have tutored students in English, Spanish, Italian, mathematics, finance, economics, and writing. I love teaching and working with children and young adults. I believe everyone can learn, but each in different ways. I am available to help you find academic success. I am patient, easy going, and of a mild disposition. My goal is to provide the best education possible. I believe each person can meet his or her potential if given the appropriate surroundings and learning experie

$ 48.00

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I am a recent graduate from Santa Clara University with a double degree in Economics and Finance. I worked for three years at Stanford University with the Foundation for Education (F4ED) tutoring advanced elementary students in applied mathematical concepts. I am currently working as a research analyst for the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (A.N.D.E.) as well as co-writing a paper on applied financial concepts with a professor from Santa Clara University. I enjoy teaching students of all ages. I believe the best way for students to learn is by asking questions. I encourage students to think outside the box and ask as many questions during each session. In addition I feel that students learn best when they are able to apply a recently learned concept to a more challenging or different problem. I believe that every student can surpass expectations and reach their full pot

$ 47.50

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In consideration to my past experiences and qualifications, I would like to emphasize the core quantitative training I have received through my education. I have graduated with Masters degree from Columbia University in International Finance. I also hold dual degree (Honors) of Bachelors of Arts in Law and Society and East Asian Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara. I have previously served as part time admission consultant for MBA applicants and college bound students. I also served as a writing tutor job for over 3 years teaching grammar and English composition for ESL students. I am comfortable working with both MLA and APA writing style. I am very much caring individual that gets motivated when child achieve and develop through the activities I have assigned. I currently volunteer at the local church in providing educational and spiritual guidance to elementary st

$ 56.50

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For me, it's always been about WHO I work with vs. WHAT I work on. I love building new relationships, having conversations, and watching people grow. The people in my life would say I am one of the most positive, respecting, motivating, & patient individuals they know. I do not believe in condescending or "lecture-style" tutoring. Instead, I put my listening ears on and adjust my approach based on the students' learning needs & methods. I have worked with such a diverse group of people throughout my life (i.e. different ages, backgrounds, styles, etc.) My goal is to help you / your child find success and for the both of us to draw inspiration from learning and accomplishing the tasks at-hand. We are all lifelong learners. This belief helps me excel at whatever I put my mind to. Growing up, I was a straight-A student, inspired by English, math, & science. In H.S., I received gold medals

$ 47.00

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I have lived in Spain in college and visited in high school. I've traveled to Mexico, Aruba, Spain, and el caribe. I have taught Spanish, technology and beginning French for more than 10 years. My MA is in Spanish and Learning Styles, and recently I finished my cultural linguistic certificate from Stanford University. Currently I teach teachers technology when I am not helping students with their spanish or english homework. I have a MA degree in Spanish and Learning Styles so I just love teaching. My style is relaxed, as I teach a foreign language. I think feeling comfortable is most important when trying to understand a new lang. I also bring various techniques that include technology, short grammar videos, games, short cult'l videos, songs the STUDENT likes, texts from topics that STUDENTS like, and I customize each training session to get my student up to speed and able to underst

$ 46.50

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I am a parent to a four year old and a twenty year old stepson, so my teaching and parenting is one filled with patience, toughness but fairness, and lots of humor. I believe that children should talk respectfully, grammatically correct [Student: “Can I go to the bathroom?” Myself: “Well, I don’t know. Do you know how to?’ Student: “I mean, may I go to the bathroom?” Myself: “Yes, of course you may go the bathroom”], and should treat each other with respect too. It’s not easy, and it’s more of a battle some days than others. I have students who feel that they can do whatever they want to, on their own time. I teach that with the privileges comes the work, there is no easy way around it [I work with high 6th graders and 7th graders]. I have worked for over five years with elementary and middle school-aged students; I have also worked with People with Disabilities. I love working with chil

$ 44.50

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