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Brenda B.

5.0 (392 ratings)

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I am happy to use my experience and knowledge to benefit others.
I graduated from UCLA with a BA in English literature and specialization in World Literature (Spanish lit.) then continued at UCLA to obtain a M.Ed. in secondary education with a teaching credential.

I have enjoyed teaching students since 1999! I have the patience and empathy needed to work with a wide range of ages and students. Have been privileged to help little ones learn to write their name, or learn to enjoy reading...

I am happy to use my experience and knowledge to benefit others.
I graduated from UCLA with a BA in English literature and specialization in World Literature (Spanish lit.) then continued at UCLA to obtain a M.Ed. in secondary education with a teaching credential.

I have enjoyed teaching students since 1999! I have the patience and empathy needed to work with a wide range of ages and students. Have been privileged to help little ones learn to write their name, or learn to enjoy reading their first words. I have also motivated middle and high schoolers to understand themes, analyze characters & write effective essays. I enjoy motivating and observing learning at every developmental stage!

I am ready to help you succeed in your education! Please message questions on availability. I will respond quickly so we can get to work. (Only Wyzant messaging for all communication)

B.A. in English literature with a specialization in World Lit. (Spanish)
M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Middle or High School)
Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential with BCLAD certification.

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Education

UCLA
English
UCLA
MEd
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Spanish

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  • Hourly Rate: $45
  • Rate details: $45 per student, per hour. Cancellation request must be submitted via messaging 2 hrs before lesson or full rate applied. Fee applied after 15 min late without advance notice.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/23/2020

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Approved Subjects

Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I possess a Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in English which permits me to instruct grades twelve and below, including preschool. I taught 6th grade at SMMUSD and have taught children as young as 5 years old at a Learning Center. Teaching children is extremely rewarding and I enjoy observing their growth at these younger ages.
English

English

I have a B.A. in English with a Masters in Education specializing in literature. Would love to help your student enjoy and understand what they are reading.
Grammar

Grammar

I taught 6-8th grade Language Arts for several years at SMMUSD and contributed to the middle school curriculum. I enjoyed seeing students improve their grammar skills through proper amount of instruction and practice on a weekly basis. More recently I enjoy subbing at elementary & middle schools and have tutored at a local Learning Center.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I taught 6-8th grade Language Arts for several years at SMMUSD and contributed to the middle school curriculum. I have enjoyed teaching and tutoring younger students through UCLA, at a Boys & Girls Club in Santa Monica and at a local library. More recently I enjoy subbing at elementary & middle schools and have tutored at a local Learning Center.
Literature

Literature

I taught 6-8th grade Language Arts for several years at SMMUSD and contributed to the middle school curriculum. I have enjoyed teaching and tutoring students through UCLA, at a Boys & Girls Club in Santa Monica and at a local library. More recently I enjoy subbing at elementary & middle schools and have tutored at a local Learning Center.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I taught 6-8th grade Language Arts for over 10 years at SMMUSD and contributed to the middle school curriculum. I enjoyed reading papers and observing the progress each student reached by end of the writing process. More recently I enjoy assisting students in proofreading, polishing and arranging their own thoughts for completion of successful writing assignments.
Reading

Reading

I have a B.A. in English with a specialization in literature and a Masters in Education. Personally love working with younger kids, especially my nephews and niece.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I enjoyed reading world literature in my courses at UCLA, where I obtained a B.A. in English with a specialization in World Literature! I went on to teach literature and Spanish Literature some years at SMMUSD. I contributed to the English department curriculum promoted exposing students to great literature. It is a pleasure to analyze and explore characters, plots and themes with students.
Spanish

Spanish

I have an M.Ed. and have taught Spanish lit. to middle school students.
Spelling

Spelling

I taught 6-8th grade Language Arts for several years at SMMUSD and contributed to the middle school curriculum. I know spelling can be a struggle for students, so I incorporate spelling bees and other methods to help students improve. More recently I enjoy subbing at elementary & middle schools and have tutored at a local Learning Center helping students improve their spelling and vocabulary.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I taught 6-8th grade Language Arts for several years at SMMUSD and contributed to the middle school curriculum. I have enjoyed teaching and tutoring students through UCLA, at a Boys & Girls Club in Santa Monica and at a local library. More recently I enjoy subbing at elementary & middle schools and have tutored at a local Learning Center. I help & encourage students to expand their vocabulary in fun ways!
Writing

Writing

I taught 6-8th grade Language Arts for several years at SMMUSD and contributed to the middle school curriculum. I have enjoyed participating in scoring sessions of state writing tests. My students were thoroughly prepared for the demands of state writing prompts. More recently I enjoy subbing at elementary & middle schools and have tutored at a local Learning Center using their writing program.
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Committed, Fun, Positive, highly capable Teacher

Brenda is an absolute delight. Our daughter actually looks forward to reading because of her. We don’t know what we would’ve done without her. She’s able to balance being fun, engaging, and dynamic with continuing to make great progress on our daughter’s reading. Thank you Brenda!

Daniel, 5 lessons with Brenda

highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and motivating English tutor

Brenda is an outstanding online English tutor who makes every lesson engaging and easy to follow. She explains complex grammar and vocabulary in a clear, patient way that builds confidence quickly. Her lessons are well-structured but still flexible, adapting to my learning pace and goals. I especially appreciate how encouraging and supportive she is, which makes practicing speaking much less intimidating. Thanks to Brenda, my English skills and confidence have improved noticeably.

Semeon, 17 lessons with Brenda

Great Tutor

My daughter had a wonderful English Language Arts lesson with Brenda. She was polite, patient, and a great listener. She made my daughter feel comfortable and engaged throughout the session. She enjoyed learning with her very much, and we look forward to more lessons together. Highly recommend!”

Mohammed, 8 lessons with Brenda

Great Tutor – Highly Recommend

Brenda has been such a kind, patient, and knowledgeable tutor for my son. He looks forward to his sessions with her and always comes away excited to tell us what he’s learned. She’s great at making lessons fun while still focusing on the areas he needs help with. Brenda really puts thought into how she teaches, and it shows. We’ve seen such a boost in his confidence and skills since he started working with her.

Lisa, 18 lessons with Brenda

So kind, patient, and very knowledgeable tutor

My daughter absolutely loves Brenda as her tutor. She readily looks forward to her lessons! Brenda creates a place for kids to be who they are and I believe that allows for her lessons to be very effective. She personalizes her lessons to my daughter and sends detailed summaries of each lesson afterward. We are very grateful to Brenda in helping our daughter improve in both her language arts skills and also her overall self confidence.

Gita, 92 lessons with Brenda

Excellent Tutor!

Brenda is an exceptional tutor who thoroughly prepares her lessons and customizes them to meet my son's specific needs. I value her proactive reminders before each session and her detailed summaries afterward. She consistently demonstrates promptness, flexibility, responsiveness, and effective communication skills.

Amanda , 223 lessons with Brenda

Knowledgeable and Patient

Teacher Brenda as my kids lovingly call her has been a source of academic and social emotional support for both of my children. My kids could not be any more different but somehow Brenda has been able to connect with them to support their learning; they've worked on reading comprehension and fluency among other things over the years in both English and Spanish. We appreciate her so much!

Maria, 350 lessons with Brenda

Excellent Tutor!

Brenda is an exceptional tutor who thoroughly prepares her lessons and customizes them to meet my son's specific needs. I value her proactive reminders before each session and her detailed summaries afterward. She consistently demonstrates promptness, flexibility, responsiveness, and effective communication skills.

Amanda , 223 lessons with Brenda

An excellent tutor!

Brenda is a great tutor and I would highly recommend her. She is very patient - which anyone that takes a language needs. She paces the class just right so the child feels challenged but not overwhelmed. She gives a great mix of reading, listening, speaking, and practical learning activities. I am thrilled to have found her class for my son.

Apeksha, 57 lessons with Brenda

Very Knowledgeable, Extremely Flexible & Understanding

Brenda always responds in a timely manner. Very thorough, Knowledgeable on how to create her session plans and understanding regarding day to day stuff!

Dawn, 90 lessons with Brenda
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