Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Elk Grove, CA

...an educational assistant, or what most would call a "tutor." I have worked with undergrad and graduate students, ELs, and elementary students. In fact, my experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults has greatly influenced my interest in pursuing a career in teaching. Having ventured a plethora of academic terrains with various age groups, I am happy to offer tutoring in many different areas. This includes Academic Essays, Research Papers, Speeches, Creative Writing, Graduate Theses,...

...the honors program at USC to receive my masters in social work for clinical counseling. I believe I am patient, understanding and excellent at building foundations that will stay with you for a lifetime. I would love to help you with your educational pursuit and I will make sure that frustration is never felt again. It is my goal to make sure each individual student achieves their maximum potential, you are all super stars I...

...and college level tutor for six years. I own and operate a communications consulting company, and have been an adjunct college professor in Northern California for 12 years, teaching beginning and advanced writing, critical thinking, film analysis and humanities courses. Improving writing skills requires hands-on practice. As a writing tutor, my approach is to quantify specific concept areas that require improvement and then focusing each tutoring session with practical exercises that help students hone their...

...I studied abroad in Argentina during my college career. I have worked with, and tutored youth for many years and I simply want to give back. I believe every student, regardless of their zip code, should have the equal access to a high quality education. I have high expectations for all of my students and genuinely believe they will all reach them with perseverance, desire, and maybe a little help from me. I enjoy music,...

...and worked as a teacher in the California public school system. Through this variety of experiences, I've worked with many great educators and students, and found that everyone has a teaching and learning style that works best for them, and the key is finding a match. For myself, the most important attributes in my teaching ability are passion, patience, and perception. Bringing life to the material with creativity and insight kindles and a greater interest...

...college career, I've been helping many people revise and write their essays and helping them to think critically about the books/texts they're reading for class. I'm currently in the process of applying for MFA programs in Creative Writing and also MA programs in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and hopefully getting a PhD afterwards in English Literature. I'm interested in early modern dramas, stage theory, gender & sexuality theory, and feminist theories. I...

...that they too may find success. I have worked extensively with grade school children in the areas of math and writing through my participation as an assistant teacher with the Visions 2000 Math & Reading Academy. For five summers I worked with far below and below basic students to get them back up to speed in time for the coming school year. Additionally, while attending USC I worked with inner-city children to pass on my...

I am married with two children. I chose to tutor because I love education and the ease of a flexible schedule. I have previously taught children and adults to read English. I am a good tutor because I am easy to understand and I go at a pace that is comfortable for you. ... I feel strongly that anyone can learn. It is an educator's job to relate the material to the student. The student's job...

...work in general homework help, test prep, and organization skills. I like to tutor history and English especially, because being able to have a conversation about a subject really helps me learn. When I begin working with a student, I like to start out by getting to know them and their interests, and trying to pinpoint exactly where they are having trouble in a subject. By finding these leverage points, I can help them develop...

...school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and...

...have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring...

...working with students struggling to pass a class or to prepare for college entrance exams, we always have fun determining the study method that works best for them. Everybody has a different learning style and once we hone in on the right one for you, an improvement in scores will become more than apparent. Overall, I find tutoring to be an incredibly rewarding profession and I am eager to continue to support students in discovering...

...any academic subject. So, I know what it's like to really wrestle with a subject, and I know what kind of assistance is helpful (and what kind of assistance/teaching is not). I think this--empathizing with a student and knowing the difference between good and bad help--is the most important quality of a good tutor. And just as importantly, I will work hard to tailor each tutoring session to the student's needs. I know that everyone's...

...You are are a soon to graduate student focused on writing a compelling college application essay My Approach: I use a student-centered, adaptive tutoring style that draws from the latest research in language acquisition and AI-informed learning strategies. Every session is customized to meet your needs, learning style, and pace. Whether we're strengthening grammar, preparing for an exam, or decoding complex literature, I'll help you build clarity, confidence, and skill. What to Expect in a...

...Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the Georgetown University Law Center, where I hope to focus on international and human rights law. I love using teaching to build relationships and share ideas with his students! Though I teach a wide variety of subjects and enjoy them all for different reasons, I feel most comfortable teaching test prep (SAT, GRE, LSAT) and TOEFL. My teaching approach is a combination of enthusiastic, friendly support...

...Joseph. My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden love reading and attack hard words never before tried is the best feeling in the world. I believe...

I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.... I'm big on listening. It's my job to hear what a...

...Louis, I have been student teaching in a first grade classroom. I have experience with tutoring at all ages, from first grade to college-level. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love seeing students have that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have experience with ACT Test Preparation. I...

...championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship positions in human capital consulting & private equity, as well as in patent law. My interests are widely varied and eclectic - pro baseball (Go Mets!),...

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