Top AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Los Angeles
Rebecca: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to perform onstage, so we...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163
Jonathan: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...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 a former high school and college debater I enjoy having an opportunity to help students talk their way through the various logical challenges within these exams, as well as develop the kind of self-awareness and...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 750
Jason: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...to best develop personalized methods for maintaining an open mind for effective learning and memory. My methods can be, at least in part, attributed to my passion for motor sports, which began in rural Michigan. Through racing, I embrace incredible focus which assists me in every area of life. I encourage every student to seek their passions in life, as well as healthy calming and focusing techniques in order to be the most motivated and...
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Central Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Marissa : Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...radical memoir that led to the abolition of slavery in America. Learning begins with questioning, so I ask my students lots of questions to invoke discussion that leads them to the right answers. I learn what my students are interested in, and I shape my lesson plans around their interests. I communicate with my students to make sure they are understanding and they feel like we are moving toward their goals. All people are smart...
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Providence Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts with English and History Concentrations
Patrick: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...does. I have taught numerous forms of standardized tests for admittance to high schools and colleges. It is not uncommon for my students to see significant increases in math, reading, and writing sections of these tests. I always find that the best tutoring results come from keeping sessions as fun and engaging as possible while still covering the material. When not tutoring, I teach performance classes in subjects like magic, comedy, and balloon sculpting. When...
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Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies
Krystina: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...the scores in standardized test-taking, college entrance essays or personal statementsthese often being the only opportunities to demonstrate who we are. Trust is the basis of my tutoring and teaching philosophy. Every student deserves to know that their tutor is out for their best interests, part of which includes the understanding that not every student learns the same way. I like to draw out the student's own natural ability and personal strengths for an easy-going...
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University of San Francisco - Bachelor in Arts, English
CSU Los Angeles - Master of Arts, English / Critical Theory
Adam: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...Language teachers in the state and spearhead the program at my school. I built a curriculum tailored to the students needs and interests and was not afraid to tackle difficult subjects head on through literature and writing. My second year, I was also asked to run the theater program at the school. I worked with the students to write an original musical as well as find creative ways for the students to express themselves. I also...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Media and Cinema Studies
Rebecca: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...an after school care program at an elementary school, and I have also worked with college students on essays. I am passionate about English, Literature, and Composition. I am excited to share my interests with others. I love writing, and I truly believe that essay writing and reading comprehension are skills that can be learned like anything else. Outside of tutoring, I am a screenwriter and actor, and I also love playing guitar and painting.
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Dramatic Literature
Carla: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...idiomatic speech, and culture. This past year, I received my master's in English at the University of Cambridge, writing a dissertation on trans-Atlantic/trans-cultural poetry with a focus on Walt Whitman, T.S. Eliot, and Jules Laforgue. Many summers have found me working as a residential assistant for Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, where I often would run the ever popular Seuss & Silverstein appreciation session. My ultimate goal is to become a high school...
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Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Cambridge - Unknown, English
Jonathan: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...technical jargon of math often find problems easier to understand when symbols are replaced with words. Through such strategies, I aim to make dense material more communicable and relatable and to provide students with the confidence to accept new challenges. I am most excited to discuss ecology, evolution, and math, but I am also able to tutor subjects such as physics, writing, and standardized testing. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, practicing...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
SAT Math: 720
GRE Verbal: 168
Chloe: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...literature or equation being chewed. It's more than a question. I teach with a desire to implement a realization of that depth of origin within the work at hand and within the student themselves. To me, the most important aspect of teaching is for the student to realize what it is they are not only good at, but enjoy. It's within that joy, that a passion is ignited that fuels a student on their way...
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University of California Merced - Current Undergrad, English
Lindsey : Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
I am a certified 6-12 English, theater, and speech teacher. Although I loved teaching junior and senior English in Idaho, I am now in California and am excited to get to know my new students here. My content strengths include teaching grammar, annotation, and comprehension. I believe that students who have ownership of their learning will grow and improve beyond any external expectation placed on them. Let's begin the process of active learning today. ... I...
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Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
Bobbie: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...style of tutoring involves discovering which learning style a student is best comfortable with, and providing him or her with the appropriate techniques of learning. In my spare time I enjoy horseback riding, exercising, hiking, gaming, traveling, and looking at the night sky! I love to challenge myself in every aspect of my life and am always more than willing to help someone reach his or her full potential! I am dedicated to the empowerment...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Varun: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you succeed...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
Michael: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...the SAT. My consistently high levels of academic achievement are due to my dedication and solid study habits, and I know I will be able to impart my passion and dedication to any student I tutor. Before deciding to pursue a career in medicine, I graduated from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and worked in the Transaction Services division of Ernst & Young, a "Big 4" accounting firm. While I no longer...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
California State University-Fullerton - Certificate, Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Layan: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...pick between the humanities and the sciences, I studied both Anthropology and Sustainable Development at Columbia University. I have experience tutoring most subjects, but my strengths are test prep, studying and time management skills, and reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Zach: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...Writing, and SAT Prep for Critical Reading and Writing. One of the things that make me stand out as a teacher is that I remember well what it's like to struggle in a subject. I was not good at math or science, so I understand what it is like to have difficulty grasping concepts. I can easily see how a student learns, and explain the concept in a manner in which the student can understand....
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/English
Patrick: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...years teaching young children in Japan. My tutoring specialty is in Verbal, Writing, and Critical Reading for the GRE, SAT, and ACT, but I have an overall passion for English language and literature. I believe that the best teaching is usually calm and fun, which springs from a personal relationship based on care and trust for one another. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy writing, cooking (especially vegetarian and gluten-free/allergen-free cuisines), running, and traveling to...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Miami - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (English)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
Vishnu: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...family. Football, basketball, tennis and soccer are my favorite sports, both to play and watch. Having grown up in the mountains of West Virginia, I am an avid skier and am excited to tackle the West Coast slopes. I'm a big fan of movies; recent favorites include Lincoln, The Hobbit trilogy, and Interstellar. I also enjoy working with the Joshua R. Zontek Scholarship Fund, to help high school students achieve their dream of attending college....
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West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance
GMAT: 780
Adam: Los Angeles AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...and personal statements) were following the given prompts. I tutor any category related to the field of EnglishReading, Writing (both academic and creative), Literature, and Language Arts. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because my belief, from personal experience, is that fostering a strong and confident authorial voice is of the utmost importance for a student and it becomes applicable to all career choices one might make. In my spare time, my hobbies tend...
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University of California-Riverside - Bachelor in Arts, English
Chapman University - Masters, English/Creative Writing
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