Charles B.
Los Angeles, CA
There IS a cure for the summertime blues!
University Of Missouri, Kansas City
English and HistoryUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City
Master'sAbout Charles
The Summer Term can often be a very stressful time. Colleges and universities cram the same amount of material for a 15-week course into a course that often lasts only 4-8 weeks. But there’s no reason to feel blue. You can enjoy your summer and still achieve your academic goals. How? Let me help!
I have B.A. degrees in English and
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Travels within 35 miles of Los Angeles, CA 90045"Punctual and excellent smart teacher!"
- Alessia, Venice, CA on 5/11/17Charles knows the need of his students. In my case he knows exactly what to focus on before an exam and also he researches outside the lesson the info needed! I strongly recommend him as a tutor also for the convenience of the price and for his flexibility!
"Pinch hitter saves the game"
- Anne, Marina Del Rey, CA on 5/10/17Charles came in late to help our son polish an Honors history research paper that was all over the place. He organized, helped him focus and bring pages to the screen better than all the others who've tried to help with this challenging assignment.
"Patient and engaging!"
- Vanessa, Los Angeles, CA on 11/20/16Charles is full of energy, engaging, and knowledgable. My son is looking forward to instead of dreading the next lesson.
"Awesome tutor"
- Mya, Torrance, CA on 3/11/16He helped me with my English assignment that was near difficult to do! Gave such good advice and made sure I understood.
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American History
I have a B.A. in History and have taken several graduate-level courses in American History. I have continued my studies in American History since graduation, specializing in the American Civil War and U.S. labor and women's history. I also have studied the Vietnam War era in great detail.
English
I have B.A. and M.A. degrees in English Literature and have taught English Composition, Literature and Creative Writing at the college and high-school level for several years. I currently tutor English here at WyzAnt and consider it one of my two strongest subjects, the other being history.
ESL/ESOL
Five years' experience teaching ESL to beginning, intermediate and advanced students. I taught ESL in France for one year. I have tutored many ESL students in writing and grammar.
European History
I have a B.A. in History (Modern European emphasis) and have taken several graduate-level courses in it. I speak French and German and read in both languages. I spent about 3 years total in Europe (France, Germany and Scandinavia) and hope to return there when I retire.
Government & Politics
Political junkie here (U.S. and European). Took a few poli-sci classes in school and have continued to read and study in the field. In addition, I volunteer with various local and national political candidates (American) and plan to do so in 2016. So I know politics at the precinct level as well as from a more macro perspective.
Grammar
I have a B.A. and M.A. in English and minored in French and German as an undergrad, so I know grammar inside and out. I currently teach English as a Second Language, including Grammar for beginning, intermediate and advanced students, at a private language school in Torrance, CA.
Literature
I have taught introductory sections of British and American literature at the high-school and college levels for many years. I consider love of literature both a blessing and curse in my life, as I am an inveterate reader who simply cannot stop! I think some of this passion comes through in a positive way in my tutoring and teaching!
Proofreading
I worked as proofreader, writer and editor after I left graduate school and have done it professionally in various positions ever since (over the last 10 years). I am familiar with the AP, MLA and APA stylebooks/sheets.
Reading
Aside from a B.A. and M.A. in English, I have tutored basic literacy in Madison (as a volunteer) and taught English as a Second Language to beginning, intermediate and advanced international students. I am teaching three sections of Reading currently!
SAT Writing
I scored in the 99th percentile on the GRE verbal (and 92nd percentile on the English subject test). I have passed the CBEST exam out here (with an essay component) to teach in public schools. Taking and passing standardized tests is as much a psychological challenge as it is a mastery of subject or material. In brief, the test-taker must put him- or herself into the mind of the test-maker to deduce the best answer. Oh yeah, I also teach writing and have done so many for many years.
Vocabulary
I am a voracious reader in English, French and German. I teach Reading and Vocabulary to international students currently (basic, intermediate and advanced), so I must keep myself current but also know how to explain complicated vocabulary in simple terms.
World History
I have a B.A. in History and have continued my studies since graduating, including taking several graduate-level history courses. My current areas of expertise are Modern European (post-1648), 19th-century American, 20th-century American and the History of Science.
Writing
I have taught college-level writing classes (Composition and Creative Writing) for over 7 years while working on my M.A. and Ph.D. In addition, I have held various positions as Writer, Editor and Technical Writer in my professional career.
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Charles B.
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