Tina P.
Private tutor in Lomita, CA
Education
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism, Emphasis in International Studies, May 2004 • Invited member of Kappa Tau Alpha, the National Honor Society in Journalism SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY One year of Master’s level Information Science coursework • SEO, online searching, database management, information retrieval, research methods
Experience
I just completed our first year of homeschool with my 6-year-old daughter. This year, I taught her to read from scratch. We also completed our first year of phonics, writing, handwriting, grammar, elementary math, science, history and social studies taking a Classical learning approach reading the Great Books of ancient history. I began tutoring at my university, working one-on-one with English as a Second Language (ESL) students, helping them improve their conversation and writing skills in order to pass the college's writing proficiency exam. After graduating with a degree in Print Journalism, I worked as a reporter for various publications before moving to Spain and again teaching ESL for large corporations in Madrid. Back home in Redondo Beach, I became a teacher at EF Language Institute, working with students anywhere from ages 8 to 60 improve their English reading, writing, speaking and grammar skills. Many of my students went on to pass exams at prestigious universities and be accepted into English programs. At EF, I began as a substitute. After being assigned to a class for one week, all of the students signed a petition asking our director to make me their permanent teacher. My love for sharing my passion and knowledge of all aspects of the English language comes through in the relationships I build with my students. If it is fun for me, it will be equally enjoyable for them.
Subject Expertise
LiteratureCreative WritingEnglishESL/ELLEssay EditingExpository WritingFiction WritingGeographyHandwritingHomeschoolJournalismKindergarten - 8th GradeLiterary AnalysisAP English Literature and CompositionMiddle SchoolPersuasive WritingWritingTOEFLStudy SkillsStudy Skills And OrganizationSummer TutoringShort NovelReadingPublic SpeakingPhonics4th Grade Reading11th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing11th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing1st Grade Reading1st Grade Writing2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade Writing3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade Writing10th Grade Reading4th Grade Writing5th Grade Reading5th Grade Writing6th Grade Reading7th Grade Reading7th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading9th Grade WritingAP English Language and Composition
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I have a 6-year-old daughter and 4-year-old twins. As a homeschool family, we spend our days visiting museums, swimming at the beach and exploring nature. I love to eat healthy and exercise. Reading good books is how I indulge when the kids are asleep. I believe the way to healthy learning is to first ensure students feel comfortable with me. Building confidence is vital to the learning process. Learning the material should be a natural product of the tutor/student relationship.
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