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Essay Grader and Writing/English/History/Math (and More) Teacher
Eric B.

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540 hours tutoring

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I have over 2,000 hours worth of experience tutoring over 100 K-adult students in their homes in various subjects, including the hours listed above. I've been invited to grade over 2,500 essays for the largest essay contest in the world. I've been tutoring and grading essays since 2012.

I was a substitute teacher for districts all over Orange County from 2014 to 2020. I was invited to teach 6th, 7th, and 10th grade math at various schools for extended periods of time, taking on all of the...

I have over 2,000 hours worth of experience tutoring over 100 K-adult students in their homes in various subjects, including the hours listed above. I've been invited to grade over 2,500 essays for the largest essay contest in the world. I've been tutoring and grading essays since 2012.

I was a substitute teacher for districts all over Orange County from 2014 to 2020. I was invited to teach 6th, 7th, and 10th grade math at various schools for extended periods of time, taking on all of the roles of the main teacher. I was also invited to cover AP Gov and Psych classes for weeks at one of the best high schools in California and in the country.

A large portion of my tutoring experience has been with 4th-9th graders (focusing on English Language Arts and Math)

SUBJECTS:

--Essay writing (any, including SAT and ISEE), especially with improving responses to FRQs (Free Response Questions) like LEQs (Long Essay) and DBQs (Document Based). I can also help edit documents such as resumes, cover letters, and personal/college admission statements.

--Philosophy

--History (especially American and World History)

--English Language Arts - reading comprehension/grammar

--ESL (English as a Second Language), American accent training

--Math (Geometry and below, such as preAlgebra, Algebra I, Trigonometry)

--Test-taking skills, study skills, stress-reduction, COGAT

--I am open to PreCalculus, Algebra II, and homeschooling, but message me for details.

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Education

University of California at Irvine
Philosophy
Azusa Pacific University
Other

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: My rate is always negotiable and depends on the subject, time, and your flexibility. I usually charge more for same day sessions.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 3/20/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I've tutored K-12 students with an outside tutoring company in Algebra over 100 hours. I try to help students see the origins of algebraic concepts, as opposed to blindly memorizing formulas. I have been invited to teach math courses at middle schools and high schools on three separate occasions.
American History

American History

I've spent roughly 100 hours tutoring students in American History. I have over 50 hours of experience tutoring 7 students in AP United States History. My students have scored 3s and 4s on the APUSH exam. I specialize in improving responses to FRQs (Free Response Questions), such as LEQs (Long Essay Questions) and DBQs (Document Based Questions), partially due to my experience being an essay grader in the biggest essay contest in the world. I constantly expand my knowledge of the history of this country in my spare time by watching documentaries and reading various textbooks. I also earned a 4 on the A.P. US History exam and I earned an A in the course. I enjoy teaching history in an objective way that is apolitical, a-religous, and neutral.
CBEST

CBEST

I passed the CBEST on my first attempt, and I am experienced in tutoring the various concepts on the test. I own several copies of CBEST study guides in order to offer practice problems to students. I have helped a handful of individuals prepare for this exam.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have tutored over 25 K-6 students over 9 years for hundreds of hours. I also have substitute taught almost every sort of K-6th grade classroom in over 7 school districts over 6 years. I teach mostly English Language Arts (reading, writing, grammar, spelling) and Math to students in this age group. I approach students of this age from the perspective of the psychologist Dr. Haim Ginott and from Maria Montessori. I have also listened to courses from school founders and expert educators on how to best serve the needs of young students.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have over 100 hours of experience teaching math to elementary school students. I try to get students to see the real-life origin and application of any mathematical concepts they encounter. I quickly assess their level of ability and push them to work independently at the next level.
English

English

I have 150 hours of experience teaching English (reading, writing, and speaking) to K-Adult students. I make sure that students correctly pronounce words while reading and speaking. I always ask students to explain the main ideas of a text orally and via writing in order to check their reading comprehension. Whenever possible, I ask students to edit their essays so that I can track their progress and see what exactly is still lacking in their writing.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

Most of my experience has involved adults seeking to improve their English at their jobs. I have worked mostly with a Vietnamese-speaker, but I also have experience with Mandarin-speakers, Korean-speakers, Turkish-speakers, and Spanish-speakers. I have helped my students with proper word usage and pronunciation. I was born and raised in Southern California and English is my first and only language. I have a perfect American "Newscaster Accent". Through my graduate classes at Azusa Pacific University, I have learned what is required to teach English Learners. I have helped several children and adults with their English skills for over 70 hours, and I've substitute taught ESL classes.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I've homeschooled three families for several months in all of their subjects (history, English/writing/literature, math, science). I mainly focused on English and math. I tutored seven students in this way, each one with significantly different abilities. I was responsible for creating curriculum, tracking their progress, and reporting their results.
Philosophy

Philosophy

I earned a B.A. in Philosophy at UC Irvine, which is one of the top 50 philosophy programs in the U.S. I also research and read about philosophy in my spare time. I completed a 4 year program outside of college in the fields of advanced philosophy, writing, communication, and thinking.
Phonics

Phonics

I have taught Phonics in a K-8 classroom through my substitute teaching position. I have also tutored Phonics in previous jobs. I regard it as the best method of teaching a child how to read.
Reading

Reading

I've had about 150 hours worth of experience tutoring students in reading. I love to make sure that students are pronouncing words properly and have good reading comprehension & retention. In order to achieve this, I like to listen to students read aloud, and I ask them to summarize what they read in their own words and writing.
Religion

Religion

Through my college and graduate school classes, I am well versed in the history of religions like Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. I taught some elements of Christianity and Judaism while I student taught World History to 150 10th graders.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I have taught World History to 10th Graders for several months, and I have tutored many students in Advanced Placement United States History, World History, and a few college-level courses. My never-ending goal is to know the essentials of all human history, but I'm most comfortable with American history, especially in the 20th century. I make sure to know all the sides to all debates to when it comes to social studies, and I go out of my way to avoid being biased.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I've taught seven K-12 students how to pass standardized tests for over 100 hours. The average improvement in their test scores was by 15%, and the maximum increase was by 31%. I try to make academic content personally meaningful for my students in order to make studying more a pleasure and not a chore.
World History

World History

I have taught four classes of World History to about 150 high school sophomores for five months. I have tutored over a dozen students in World History ranging from college prep classes, to honors/Advanced Placement, to college courses. I've completed a teaching credential program for social studies teachers. I regularly expand my knowledge of essential world events from prehistory to the present; I aim to have comprehensive knowledge in order to make my own curriculum.
Writing

Writing

I have helped a couple of my students earn As on their college-level papers. I have over 200 hours of experience helping K-college students with their writing. Over the last few years, I have graded over 2,500 essays in the largest essay contest in the world. During my undergraduate years, I took extracurricular courses in writing and communication taught by professional writers and PhDs.
Algebra 2
Geometry
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Spelling
Trigonometry
Vocabulary
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Patient and Knowledgeable Tutor

My daughter was struggling a bit in APUSH and Eric really helped her out. He's knowledgeable and was able to teach my daughter so she could understand the material. He is prompt in showing up and has been flexible scheduling appointments with him. Not only is he a great tutor, but also a wonderful young man. I would highly recommend using him if your child needs help in US History.

Cori, 1 lesson with Eric

Great teacher!

He is great with kids! Very patient! I can see that he is experienced. Overall we would recommend him as a tutor.

Anonymous, 3 lessons with Eric

Great teacher

Eric is very knowledgeable in many subjects. He is not just teaching he is looking to see that there is learning going on and that my child is mastering the subject matter

Linda, 9 lessons with Eric

Great teacher

Eric knows when to require more of the student and when the grasp the subject I highly recommend him

Linda, 9 lessons with Eric

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Eric is a very talented and patient teacher. He focuses on the student’s needs and builds a learning session around them. He uses multiple techniques to keep the student engaged.

Mark, 16 lessons with Eric

Great tutor

Eric works really well with our 7y/o with not just his reading but math and writing as well. He’s able to explain things to our child in ways that he can understand and figure it out for himself. Great tutor.

Matt, 5 lessons with Eric

Well-informed and experienced tutor

Eric knows how to teach students in a way that is easy for them to understand. He cares about his students and tries his best to answer their questions. I have had 5 lessons in English with him so far, and will continue to have him for many more lessons in the future.

Gwen, 34 lessons with Eric

Well-informed and experienced tutor

Eric knows how to teach students in a way that is easy for them to understand. He cares about his students and tries his best to answer their questions. I have had 5 lessons in English with him so far, and will continue to have him for many more lessons in the future.

Gwen, 34 lessons with Eric

A genuine and an intelligent tutor!

Eric B has really gone out of his way to support my educational achievements. He has done amazing jobs at proofreading my essay and helping me develop/organize my ideas for improving my essay. He has helped me receive an A on the paper due to his intellect in his area, history and philosophy. Can’t thank him enough for his care and support. Definitely would recommend Eric B!

Jinsoo, 18 lessons with Eric

Patient when working with me

Eric was patient when working with me on speech issues. He was quick to identify my issues, patient when finding out my past experiences, and helpful at getting me started on improvement.

Omkar, 5 lessons with Eric
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