Ray B.
Los Angeles, CA
Homework/Writing Help from Native English Speaker
San Francisco State U.
Poli SciU. of So. CA
Master'sAbout Ray
I am a patient person who likes to get results. You will benefit from my writing and analytical skills that I have acquired during a long career in government and the private sector. Specifically, I have been a manager with significant editing and proofreading skills. My career has been varied, having worked in management consulting, legislative
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Travels within 20 miles of Los Angeles, CA 90046Ray offers online lessons
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"Ray is very knowledgeable and patient."
- Marianne, Mission Hills, CA on 3/2/16Ray has a genius knowledge in English, he is very patient and clear. He has tremendously helped me improve both my writing and spelling skills. He is the best I have found so far.
Thanks Ray!!!!
"Helpful, Patient, and Friendly."
- Sungjae, Granada Hills, CA on 9/3/17I felt very comfortable while I had the first writing review with Ray. He was not only a tutor but also seemed as if he was an old friend of mine. His encouraging and careful attitude was great to have open discussions.
After the class, he continued having conversations with me about my personal experiences and also his interests, so that gave me a warm impression about Ray. I recommend you to meet him up and have wonderful tutoring time.
"Great discussion!"
- Mark, Reston, VA on 2/17/17Discussed 4 traditional arguments for the current geopolitical/military stance of NATO and Western Block defense. Great discussion, thank you! Looking forward to the next one.
"Ray is an amazing tutor, I highly recommend him"
- Jonathan, Los Angeles, CA on 2/1/17Ray helped me accomplish my essay and taught me very useful writing techniques. Some of the techniques he taught me was transitioning my sentences in the proper way in order to give the essay its flow.
"Great tutor"
- Scott, Tarzana, CA on 12/11/16Ray was terrific with my 15 year old. He really took the time to help with my son's English essays and assignments and is reliable and caring. I would highly recommend him!
"Nice approach & attitude"
- Sara, Los Angeles, CA on 11/20/16Ray tackled spelling basics with my 8 yo son. I liked his calm approach, his connecting rules to context, his positive reinforcement & his gentle instillation of good habits such as double-checking work.
"Patient and Fun for the kids"
- Toni, Los Angeles, CA on 9/13/16There was always a battle with our child to do their homework that we decided to look for a tutor. My 9 yr old had an instant connection with Ray. He is very patient with kids and made the work fun for them to learn! At the end of the first session, my child said " I love to read and write now! Especially with Ray!"
"Very Responsive"
- Haleh, Los Angeles, CA on 2/22/16Ray is a pleasure to work with as he is very responsive, caring, and thoughtful. We are thankful and appreciative of our sessions with him.
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ACT English
As a highly rated tutor in the Wyzant system, I have imparted guidance on blending the right amount of focus to quickly answer English questions in the limited time ACT provides, while figuring out how to spend a little more time on the more challenging questions.
American History
My professional background in public affairs provides the necessary structure to understand American History.
Criminal Justice
For two years as a Management Consultant for the San Francisco Bay Area firm, I conducted management audits of public safety organizations. Such audits focused on the staffing, organization and effectiveness of police and sheriff's departments in California. In addition, I reported on criminal justice issues for public sector clients as a legislative analyst in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento for 6 years. My BA in Political Science and Master's degree in Public Administration provided the foundation to succeed in the social science arena, including criminal justice.
English
I possess a Master's degree in Public Administration from the U. of So. CA and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from San Francisco State U. These degrees provided me with the analytical tools I needed to succeed for a career in government and consulting, including a mentoring role for numerous staff whom I have managed. A significant part of my career has involved writing and communication, the foundation of which involves skills in English, grammar, proofreading, spelling and vocabulary.
European History
My approach is to recognize patterns throughout history so that events make sense even if you do not know a lot about European History.
Geography
My concentration in geography is not just about memorizing place names, it is about understanding human and other connections in the world!
Government & Politics
I recently retired from a career in large City government, rising near the top of the management chain. I rounded out my career in Washington, D.C. and a major State capital to provide a breadth of experience that is hard to duplicate!
Grammar
I currently tutor a Wyzant student in grammar. We use a method whereby he reads aloud and I follow along on my copy of study material and we discuss different grammar matters.
My approach is to impart guidance on the rules of grammar and just as important, the exceptions to the rules.
Previously, I tutored a Master's student in grammar regarding the presentation of her thesis.
In general, I will attempt to simplify the process of understanding grammar so that it is accessible and understandable to the student.
Political Science
I have a BA in Political Science from San Fran. State U. ('83) & a Master's degree in Public Admin, concentration in Intergovernmental Management from the U. of So. Ca ('85). I worked as Governmental Relations Analyst for 2 yrs. in Sacramento, 4 yrs. as a Legislative Analyst in Wash., D.C. & was a management consultant for 2 yrs. doing management audits of public sector agencies. I was a Management Analyst for a small city for 2 yrs. & recently retired at the 2nd highest level of civil service from the City of LA after a career of 24 yrs. I avidly read current & historical affairs and want to share my knowledge with students.
Proofreading
My experience in proofreading has been gained through my 15 years as a director for the City of Los Angeles in multiple depts. My expertise is in administration and budgetary support documents, but due to my attention to detail, I have been frequently called upon to proofread documents outside of my subject area mastery, such as public relations-related material.
I possess a Master's degree in Public Administration from the U. of So. Cal. and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from San Francisco State U.
Reading
I have a lifelong love affair with reading and I am happy to share that with others. I read at least two hours every day and my mind is wide open to various forms of literature. I believe reading is enhanced by discussion with others and hence, the popularity of book clubs. One of the things I think will keep students interested in reading is finding intersections with their lives. This is something I can facilitate as I have a knack for making these connections. Isn't it interesting how one can read something one day and the next day find a compelling connection with something that relates to what you just read?
I possess a Master's degree in Public Administration from the U. of So. CA and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from San Francisco State U. These degrees provided me with the analytical tools I needed to succeed for a career in government and consulting, including a mentoring role for numerous staff whom I have managed.
Spelling
Learning how to spell is a function of understanding phonics (sounding out words) and reading. My mastery of spelling comes about by virtue of paying close attention to these two functions. Yes, memorization is involved with learning how to spell. In addition, a good tutor imparts how to employ phonics and reading to make sense of English spelling. We will get comfortable with the many exceptions to spelling rules. It will be frustrating at first, but then patterns will begin to emerge. We will be further challenged by new usages that come about through email/texting and other modern communication modes. I know this sounds crazy, but spelling can actually be fun!
I possess a Master's degree in Public Administration from the U. of So. CA and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from San Francisco State U. These degrees provided me with the analytical tools I needed to succeed for a career in government and consulting, including a mentoring role for numerous staff whom I have managed.
Vocabulary
I possess a Master's degree in Public Administration from the U. of So. CA and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from San Francisco State U. These degrees provided me with the analytical tools I needed to succeed for a career in government and consulting, including a mentoring role for numerous staff whom I have managed. A significant part of my career has involved writing and communication, the foundation of which involves skills in English, grammar, proofreading, spelling and vocabulary.
World History
My approach to World History is practical, in that I will show how to make sense of the world by understanding the motivations behind human interactions; then it all comes together.
Writing
Writing is my strongest area of expertise. I have honed these skills through the creation of legislative reports during my time in government in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. I have written highly technical reports as a management consultant for local governments while working in Bay Area. Continuing this experience, I have written and edited all kids of reports, memos and correspondence during my 22 years in as an analyst and director in Southern California municipal government. I will use this experience to guide students in their writing endeavors.
I possess a Master's degree in Public Administration from the U. of So. Cal. and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from San Francisco State U.
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Ray B.
Los Angeles, CA
Homework/Writing Help from Native English Speaker
Social Studies
Before I entered the Wyzant program, I successfully tutored two students in social studies, using memory techniques that personalize subject matter. My BA in Political Science and Master's degree in Public Administration are closely related to the field of Social Studies. I have held numerous positions in the public and private sector that interacted with the discipline of social studies. These jobs have been analytical and managerial at all levels of government: federal, state and local. I have capped my career at the 2nd highest level of civil service with the City of Los Angeles. In serving the public, I've drawn on social studies concepts such as diversity and urbanization to better implement program goals.