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Angela A. Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Angela A.
100/hour

Downey, CA

BA Spanish Language and Literature, UCLA; MAT TESOL, USC

I teach Rhetoric and Composition which involves a good amount of reading. My students range from academically gifted, to non native English speakers and students with special needs. My private students generally work on supplemental reading and literary analysis to help increase their confidence in...

5.0 (121)
100/hour
689 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Angela’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

I teach Rhetoric and Composition which involves a good amount of reading. My students range from academically gifted, to non native English speakers and students with special needs. My private students generally work on supplemental reading and literary analysis to help increase their confidence in...

Stephanie D. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephanie D.
120/hour

Near Downey, CA

English Minor in College with teaching experience

I received an English Minor during my time in undergrad, and spent 3 years working for my schools Writing Center, where I helped students brainstorm, draft, and edit papers ranging from school assignments, to personal statements and applications. I also had several short stories published in my school's literary magazine.

5.0 (12)
120/hour
70 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I received an English Minor during my time in undergrad, and spent 3 years working for my schools Writing Center, where I helped students brainstorm, draft, and edit papers ranging from school assignments, to personal statements and applications. I also had several short stories published in my school's literary magazine.

Ariana B. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ariana B.
150/hour

Near Downey, CA

Expert College Application, Essay & Creative Writing Tutor

Hi! I specialize in helping students with college applications, graduate school applications, academic writing, and creative work such as filmmaking, screenwriting, and acting. I’m a Columbia University graduate with a BA in English Literature, and I earned my MFA from USC in Film Production. I have over a decade...

5.0 (124)
150/hour
775 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ariana’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

Hi! I specialize in helping students with college applications, graduate school applications, academic writing, and creative work such as filmmaking, screenwriting, and acting. I’m a Columbia University graduate with a BA in English Literature, and I earned my MFA from USC in Film Production. I have over a decade...

Munazzah L. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Munazzah L.
80/hour

Near Downey, CA

USC Credentialed Teacher Dedicated to Your Child’s Success!

I have experience delivering one-one one tutoring, in Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts, which includes, Vocabulary Development, Spelling, Phonics, and Reading. In addition to specific subject tutoring I have prepared numerous students of all ages for various State Standardized Tests, and have...

4.9 (113)
80/hour
628 hours tutoring

I have experience delivering one-one one tutoring, in Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts, which includes, Vocabulary Development, Spelling, Phonics, and Reading. In addition to specific subject tutoring I have prepared numerous students of all ages for various State Standardized Tests, and have...

Grant M. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Grant M.
60/hour

Near Downey, CA

PhD Tutor | University-Level Writing, English, & Social Sciences

Hi! I’m Grant, a PhD candidate at the University of Graz, specializing in International Law & Policy. I hold a master’s degree in European Studies and a dual bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Classical Studies. My academic journey has not only equipped me with deep knowledge across multiple disciplines but...

5.0 (14)
60/hour
70 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Grant, a PhD candidate at the University of Graz, specializing in International Law & Policy. I hold a master’s degree in European Studies and a dual bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Classical Studies. My academic journey has not only equipped me with deep knowledge across multiple disciplines but...

Caly T. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caly T.
60/hour

Near Downey, CA

UCSD Grad who loves breaking down Algebra, Biology, and Chemistry

Hi! My name is Caly, and I am a graduate from UC San Diego with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and minor in Psychology and completed up to multivariable calculus. Throughout the years, I have found that my passion has always been in education, and I am currently in the process of applying for a California...

5.0 (7)
60/hour
23 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Caly, and I am a graduate from UC San Diego with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and minor in Psychology and completed up to multivariable calculus. Throughout the years, I have found that my passion has always been in education, and I am currently in the process of applying for a California...

Jacob C. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jacob C.
200/hour

Near Downey, CA

College Essay Coach | Yale & Cambridge | Elite Admissions Strategist

After studying history at Yale and Cambridge, I have worked as a high school educator for nearly a decade, mentoring students at top boarding and day schools in the United States, where I also have served as an academic advisor and on college admissions committees. I know how stressful junior spring and senior fall...

5.0 (40)
200/hour
167 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

After studying history at Yale and Cambridge, I have worked as a high school educator for nearly a decade, mentoring students at top boarding and day schools in the United States, where I also have served as an academic advisor and on college admissions committees. I know how stressful junior spring and senior fall...

R P. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
R P.
60/hour

Near Downey, CA

WRITING Coach- A head start on the school year-develop into a writer

Teaching at every level from 3rd grade to middle school to HS, I am very much aware of the comprehension skilsl that all students need to develop, and I will help your student build their skills, jooyously , while building confidence.

4.9 (58)
60/hour
200 hours tutoring

Teaching at every level from 3rd grade to middle school to HS, I am very much aware of the comprehension skilsl that all students need to develop, and I will help your student build their skills, jooyously , while building confidence.

MARY U. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
MARY U.
80/hour

Near Downey, CA

Certified TESOL tutor, 8 years teaching English reading to adults

As I said I have eight years of experience teaching ESL to adults. I also have a certificate from UCLA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I have taught students from all over the world and can adapt my teaching methods to match your learning style so that you can feel more relaxed and have fun...

4.9 (37)
80/hour
154 hours tutoring

As I said I have eight years of experience teaching ESL to adults. I also have a certificate from UCLA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I have taught students from all over the world and can adapt my teaching methods to match your learning style so that you can feel more relaxed and have fun...

Benjamin A. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Benjamin A.
80/hour

Near Downey, CA

History/Social Studies tutor focusing on student growth

Hi, I am a history/social studies and English teacher/tutor. I have experience teaching high school/middle school history courses and experience tutoring English, SAT/ACT reading and writing, and all history subjects. I was a history major and love teaching history or social studies subjects. I...

5.0 (1)
80/hour
10 hours tutoring

Hi, I am a history/social studies and English teacher/tutor. I have experience teaching high school/middle school history courses and experience tutoring English, SAT/ACT reading and writing, and all history subjects. I was a history major and love teaching history or social studies subjects. I...

Gloria K. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gloria K.
50/hour

Near Downey, CA

Experienced High School/College Writing Tutor

Also, if a certain text needs to be used to write your essay, you will need to have it with you when we meet. Everyone deserves to feel their minds blown by the excitement of getting what it means to think, read, and write critically, which is what is being asked of you in all the above essays. This means you do...

5.0 (111)
50/hour
307 hours tutoring

Also, if a certain text needs to be used to write your essay, you will need to have it with you when we meet. Everyone deserves to feel their minds blown by the excitement of getting what it means to think, read, and write critically, which is what is being asked of you in all the above essays. This means you do...

Janani C. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Janani C.
75/hour

Near Downey, CA

AI Specialist | Award Winning Music, Language, & Accent Coach

Hi! I’m Janani, an elite, results-driven tutor trained at the University of Southern California, where I studied Artificial Intelligence for Business on the Pre-Med track. With 6+ years of experience, I’ve helped students of all ages excel in AI, languages, English, Spanish, math, music, and more. My secret? A...

5.0 (28)
75/hour
102 hours tutoring

Hi! I’m Janani, an elite, results-driven tutor trained at the University of Southern California, where I studied Artificial Intelligence for Business on the Pre-Med track. With 6+ years of experience, I’ve helped students of all ages excel in AI, languages, English, Spanish, math, music, and more. My secret? A...

Pallavi G. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Pallavi G.
100/hour

Near Downey, CA

Caltech, CMU, and USC-trained biomedical engineer who loves to tutor

I have a BS in English from the California Institute of Technology and have significant experience teaching students reading and writing for standardized tests as well as for elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms. I have experience in both creative, expository, and scientific reading and...

4.6 (28)
100/hour
147 hours tutoring

I have a BS in English from the California Institute of Technology and have significant experience teaching students reading and writing for standardized tests as well as for elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms. I have experience in both creative, expository, and scientific reading and...

Jefferson B. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jefferson B.
95/hour

Near Downey, CA

Experienced & Compassionate Tutor/Retired HS Teacher

After graduating from St. Stephen's Prep High School outside Washington D.C., I spent 4 years at Tulane University graduating with a Bachelor's Degree. I have a gift for taking difficult to comprehend concepts and turning them into easy-to-understand, applicable lessons. I've also had experience in stand-up comedy...

5.0 (6)
95/hour
24 hours tutoring

After graduating from St. Stephen's Prep High School outside Washington D.C., I spent 4 years at Tulane University graduating with a Bachelor's Degree. I have a gift for taking difficult to comprehend concepts and turning them into easy-to-understand, applicable lessons. I've also had experience in stand-up comedy...

Jane W. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jane W.
40/hour

Near Downey, CA

Effective English Tutor specializing in Grammar, Writing and Spelling

.... Not only have I taught young children, but as a preschool director, was responsible for training preschool and Pre-k teachers how to teach pre-reading and reading skills....

5.0 (17)
40/hour
75 hours tutoring

.... Not only have I taught young children, but as a preschool director, was responsible for training preschool and Pre-k teachers how to teach pre-reading and reading skills....

Kaden L. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kaden L.
35/hour

Near Downey, CA

Reading Interventionist

I am a reading interventionist at an elementary school in southern California. I recently received my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, making me eligible to become a K-8th grade classroom teacher in the United States. I have three years experience with students who face unique challenges with reading,...

5.0 (35)
35/hour
90 hours tutoring

I am a reading interventionist at an elementary school in southern California. I recently received my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, making me eligible to become a K-8th grade classroom teacher in the United States. I have three years experience with students who face unique challenges with reading,...

Nicholas M. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicholas M.
100/hour

Near Downey, CA

Lifelong learner with over 15 years of tutoring experience

Hello! My name is Nick, and I am a tutor by profession with over 15 years of experience tutoring nearly all K-12 subjects. While I have been out of school for some time now, I dedicate much of my free time to learning about new topics that interest me. I try to impart this love of learning on each and every student that...

5.0 (442)
100/hour
1,109 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hello! My name is Nick, and I am a tutor by profession with over 15 years of experience tutoring nearly all K-12 subjects. While I have been out of school for some time now, I dedicate much of my free time to learning about new topics that interest me. I try to impart this love of learning on each and every student that...

Nenji Y. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nenji Y.
90/hour

Near Downey, CA

Experienced K-8 Educator Specializing in Reading, Writing and Math

As an educator for over 12 years, I’ve had many roles: K-5 classroom teacher, math and literacy coach and K-8 principal. In every role, teaching has been my favorite part –whether it be kindergarten reading, 6th grade math, or adult learning. I have a Master’s in Education from the University of Southern...

5.0 (10)
90/hour
17 hours tutoring

As an educator for over 12 years, I’ve had many roles: K-5 classroom teacher, math and literacy coach and K-8 principal. In every role, teaching has been my favorite part –whether it be kindergarten reading, 6th grade math, or adult learning. I have a Master’s in Education from the University of Southern...

Drew D. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Drew D.
95/hour

Near Downey, CA

Reading Tutor | Comprehension, Vocabulary & Academic Support

I have a strong academic background in reading, writing, and analytical coursework and am comfortable helping students strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, inference, and critical-thinking skills. I focus on breaking passages down clearly, identifying main ideas and supporting evidence, and helping...

5.0 (1)
95/hour
8 hours tutoring

I have a strong academic background in reading, writing, and analytical coursework and am comfortable helping students strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, inference, and critical-thinking skills. I focus on breaking passages down clearly, identifying main ideas and supporting evidence, and helping...

Lyssa D. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lyssa D.
150/hour

Near Downey, CA

Empowering Tutor Specializing in College Essay Writing & Shakespeare

I'm a tutor, teaching artist, writer, editor, and former NYC high school English teacher with over 10 years of experience working with students in the classroom and one-on-one. I hold an MA in English and Theater Education from NYU and a BA in Performance Studies from Northwestern. I love working with students, and I...

5.0 (26)
150/hour
86 hours tutoring

I'm a tutor, teaching artist, writer, editor, and former NYC high school English teacher with over 10 years of experience working with students in the classroom and one-on-one. I hold an MA in English and Theater Education from NYU and a BA in Performance Studies from Northwestern. I love working with students, and I...

Duane J. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Duane J.
75/hour

Near Downey, CA

20+ years of Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Building

I specialize in teaching ESL for the past 20 years to kids and young adults, so teaching basic reading skills is part of my daily routine.

4.7 (37)
75/hour
139 hours tutoring

I specialize in teaching ESL for the past 20 years to kids and young adults, so teaching basic reading skills is part of my daily routine.

Michael W. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael W.
145/hour

Near Downey, CA

UCLA Instructor / Published Author

Successful tutors must not only be experts in the field in which they tutor, but they also must be able to connect and adapt to the students' personalities. Michael currently teaches a section of an entrepreneurship course at UCLA that pertains to corporations, LLCs, and non-profit entities. He has published three...

5.0 (131)
145/hour
538 hours tutoring

Successful tutors must not only be experts in the field in which they tutor, but they also must be able to connect and adapt to the students' personalities. Michael currently teaches a section of an entrepreneurship course at UCLA that pertains to corporations, LLCs, and non-profit entities. He has published three...

Julia F. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julia F.
55/hour

Near Downey, CA

Reading Tutor with 5+ years of experience

I have over 5 years of experience helping students become stronger, more confident readers. My tutoring focuses on phonics, decoding, reading fluency, morphemes (word parts), vocabulary, and comprehension skills, with lessons tailored to each student’s learning style and pace. I have worked extensively with...

5.0 (23)
55/hour
79 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Julia’s active hours, which are 1:00 am - 10:00 am UTC.

I have over 5 years of experience helping students become stronger, more confident readers. My tutoring focuses on phonics, decoding, reading fluency, morphemes (word parts), vocabulary, and comprehension skills, with lessons tailored to each student’s learning style and pace. I have worked extensively with...

Maher H. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maher H.
150/hour

Near Downey, CA

Chem Stat Bio Calc Physics Honors AP College SAT Math ACT Science

In 2012, I graduated with honors from UC Berkeley after just three years of study, majoring in Psychology with a focus on Pre-Medical Sciences. For the past ten years, I've dedicated myself to tutoring, working one-on-one with students throughout the country. What sets me apart as a tutor is my unwavering commitment...

5.0 (780)
150/hour
4,127 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

In 2012, I graduated with honors from UC Berkeley after just three years of study, majoring in Psychology with a focus on Pre-Medical Sciences. For the past ten years, I've dedicated myself to tutoring, working one-on-one with students throughout the country. What sets me apart as a tutor is my unwavering commitment...

Jason S. Near Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason S.
30/hour

Near Downey, CA

Master Math with Confidence – Personalized Tutoring for Every Learner

Hello, I’m Jason! I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. During my graduate studies, I had the opportunity to serve as a teaching associate, leading several undergraduate engineering...

5.0 (100)
30/hour
275 hours tutoring

Hello, I’m Jason! I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. During my graduate studies, I had the opportunity to serve as a teaching associate, leading several undergraduate engineering...

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Irene P.

11 Reading lessons

He is gentle and encouraging. Even though, we had interviewed other tutors which had several teaching certificates, we found that Justin had the best thought out strategy on how to teach reading comprehension and writing to a young student. He is a person who teaches what he loves and it was obvious to us that he would be the best choice for our son.
Tashika C.

13 Reading lessons

My son loves his tutoring sessions! He's having fun and learning at the same time! He can't wait for his lessons each week. He loves to learn and read. I'm very happy with his tutor because he's getting more comfortable with reading.
Andrew H.

14 Reading lessons

Christina is a very patient and thorough tutor. While helping me with my college essays, Christina focused the main ideas of my essays while keeping the content the same, and also provided help with writing flow and organization. Christina brings perspective when reading college essays. Christina is also easy to reach via Skype or Google Hangout.
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Reading Tutors in Downey, CA

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