(4584) Whittier English Tutors

• 70 / hr
• Santa Monica , CA ( 90404 )

I love helping students solve problems, and English and writing is a problem solving business.I've been in this problem solving business for a while, both as a professional writer and editor and an English teacher at Santa Monica College, where I teach composition and critical thinking. Prior to SM... Read more

• 50 / hr
• Santa Monica , CA ( 90404 )

My Tutor/Teaching Experience:During college, I worked part time tutoring English to public school students. In graduate school, I worked as a Teaching Assistant; I taught English as a Second Language courses (two courses per semester) at the American Language Institute at U.S.C. I also continued to tutor privately, both English and ESL. Upon earning my Master's Degree, I taught ESL full time for the American Language Center, UCLA Extension. I worked in the intensive English program. The prog Read more

• 40 / hr
• Santa Monica , CA ( 90404 )

I am a professional screenwriter and playwright. I am also a tenured English As A Second Language teacher in the Los Angeles School District. I have taught English As A Second Language in Los Angeles for the past fourteen years. Before that I taught composition writing at a college level. I taught playwriting at Carnegie Mellon University.My passion is writing. I know many students are either intimidated or lack the confidence to write. I like to remove the fear of writing by guiding my studen Read more

• 50 / hr
• Santa Monica , CA ( 90404 )

My Philosophy of Working with StudentsA student-centered, cooperative teaching style is the most effective way to instruct ESL students. It gives the student a feeling of self-worth and purpose because the teacher is including them in the learning process. This approach not only shows students that they are a valuable resource in the classroom but also it gives them the message that they can learn and fully participate regardless of their learning style and educational background. Ultimately Read more

• 80 / hr
• Santa Monica , CA ( 90404 )

I'm 27 years old. I've played on a basketball team in middle school and college. Unfortunately due to injury I had to discontinue but I have rehabbed since then and still play and practice on a daily basis. I currently train and work with my sister who is playing basketball at Montana University and... Read more

• 40 / hr
• Palos Verdes Peninsula , CA ( 90274 )

I started teaching math to a students' group as a volunteer teaching at the elementary school, middle school and high school level. I also tutored individuals on a one-on-one basis.I treat my students with respect and make sure they understand the lesson before we move to the next one. I worked for ... Read more

• 50 / hr
• Palos Verdes Peninsula , CA ( 90274 )

I will help you understand what your science and math teachers are talking about. Tired of being scared of math and science? I will make it less scary and easy to approach. I will end the frustration. I promise I will not try to make you love it but I will help you understand it. I am energetic and ... Read more

• 40 / hr
• Palos Verdes Peninsula , CA ( 90274 )

Hi there! Recently graduating from Chapman University, I have a love for academia and helping students achieve greatness. Growing up in Palos Verdes, I have had a rich academic background that continued through my college career. While attending Chapman, I tutored my peers in Business Communication:... Read more

• 35 / hr
• Palos Verdes Peninsula , CA ( 90274 )

My name is Winnie. I just retired from the Palos Verdes Unified School District. I had been working at the district for 20 years as a para educator/behaviorist. I worked with all levels of kids, from kindergarten to high school. I helped with their academic work and modifying their behavior when necessary. My favorite subject to help is math. My students and I usually had a very smooth math class, allowing them to understand the subject and their homework and also to raise their confidence in Read more

• 30 / hr
• Palos Verdes Peninsula , CA ( 90274 )

I have retired from the financial world in 2002 as an accountant, financial planner and controller. Then I returned to school to obtain 2 teaching credentials and a Master of Arts in special education. I retired in 2010 from a local district where I was a special education teacher (Mild to Moderate)... Read more