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Alexandra M.

4.9 (40 ratings)

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I am an English teacher with a BA in Humanities, with a specialty in Theatre Arts, and a MFA in Professional Writing, both from USC. I am a credentialed teacher currently working in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. For the past four years, I have been a certified Speech Examiner for the English proficiency test IELTS.

I have a passion for the English language and can help you sharpen and expand your skills, whether you're a beginner, English is your second language, or you're preparing...

I am an English teacher with a BA in Humanities, with a specialty in Theatre Arts, and a MFA in Professional Writing, both from USC. I am a credentialed teacher currently working in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. For the past four years, I have been a certified Speech Examiner for the English proficiency test IELTS.

I have a passion for the English language and can help you sharpen and expand your skills, whether you're a beginner, English is your second language, or you're preparing for college entrance exams. I am also an actor and can help you express yourself. I am smart and funny and very patient. I've tutored second graders and adults, taught acting classes in Hollywood and Honolulu, and had my own writing work published and produced.

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Education

University of Southern California
Humanities
University of Southern California
Masters
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English

English

I've a master's degree in professional writing from USC. I'm a teacher credentialed by California to teach English, literature, and ESL. I am an expert with grammar, sentence structure, and pronunciation. I am a patient and enthusiastic teacher!
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am a credentialed teacher currently teaching ESL at two Adult Education Centers, with a TESOL specialist certificate. I can help students improve their reading, writing, speaking, and conversation skills. I have worked privately with Korean, Japanese, Turkish, Persian, Saudi, Afghani, Ethiopian, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Hungarian, Somalian, Brazilian, and Latin-X students. I am a certified IELTS Speech Examiner. I am a patient and outstanding teacher for all levels, whether you're a new beginner, an intermediate speaker, or a professional wishing to hone your English skills.
Grammar

Grammar

Expert on English grammar. Can communicate parts of speech and syntax in clear, straightforward manner. Can teach sentence diagramming.
Literature

Literature

I have a Masters Degree in Creative Writing from USC. I'm passionate about American and British fiction, poetry, and plays. I can help you understand multiple levels of good literature and expand your appreciation of the written word.
Proofreading

Proofreading

Have edited two academic journals and worked professionally as proofreader for Dove Audio. Excellent command of grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Masters in Professional Writing from USC.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have been a professional actor for over 40 years, training at both Juilliard and USC. I am a credentialed teacher for both ESL and Acting...I am also a public speaker and poet and am comfortable speaking before large groups. Passionate about helping students increase their self-confidence and relaxation before speaking in public.
Reading

Reading

English teacher for 14 years. Excellent with break down of words for meaning, diction and sound. I believe in the power of vocabulary and am passionate about the vital importance of reading.
Speech

Speech

Trained as a theater actor, I have been teaching ESL and Acting Classes for the past 13 years. I focus on components of communication speaking before groups: clarity, use of humor, organization of thought, feedback, speech rhythms and audience interaction. I can help you sharpen your pronunciation, improve dynamic delivery, and gain confidence in conversation and public speaking.
Spelling

Spelling

I have an excellent understanding and command of English spelling, vowel and consonant sounds, grammar rules, and pronunciation. I have a master's degree in creative writing. I'm a patient and playful teacher for all ages.
Theater

Theater

Professional actor. Worked in NYC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. Have taught private acting classes in LA. Can help with any kind of scene study or monologue.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I have a MFA in Creative Writing from USC. I am a credentialed teacher working in Santa Monica. I have excellent skills to help you improve your English vocabulary, prepare for the SAT or other college entrance tests, or simply expand your command of the English language.
Writing

Writing

I have a MFA in Professional Writing from USC. I have published fiction, plays, poetry, and song lyrics (2 Gold Albums with the Beach Boys.) I love to help students increase their skills and confidence in writing essays, term papers, college application letters, and any form of creative writing.

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Knowledgable and patient

My wife usually stays home for the tutoring sessions. This is my first time with Alexandra although my wife has said a lot of nice things about her. Well, my experience with Alexandra is also great. She is very kind and patient and our kid liked her a lot. I would recommend Alexandra to anyone who is looking for an English tutor.

Frank, 27 lessons with Alexandra

Educational and fun!

Alexandra is wonderful as a coach. We're really happy to be working with her. Lessons are the right mix of practice and theory. Our son enjoys his voice lessons, and has made great progress in improving his vocal clarity. Highly recommended!

Tim, 6 lessons with Alexandra

Vocal clarity coaching

Alexandra is very knowledgeable and well prepared to teach our son to improve his voice. We are noticing a difference in how he speaks, both in clarity and in confidence. Alexandra has a fun way of teaching, and our son looks forward to his lessons.

Tim, 6 lessons with Alexandra

Excellent English Tutor for Immigrant Families

We are an immigrant family from Taiwan. Although our son was doing reasonably well in the school, we have been concerned on how to further improve his language and writing skill, especially on the topics related to humanity, art and western history (the topic my wife and I were not quite familiar due to our foreign education background). Alexandra’s participation as our son’s English tutor has completely eased our concerns. Through her mentoring, our son was able to gain a broader access to a wide spectrum of reading materials. I also witness that the content of my son’ writing has gradually broadened. I am delighted to wittiness my son's improvement in English and would like to convey my greatest appreciation to Alexandra's help over the past year.

Hsian-Rong, 41 lessons with Alexandra

Excellent English Tutor

As my tutor, Alexandra helped me proofread and edit my essay. She was able to find my writing problems easily and explain to me how these problems could be fixed. Alexandra is knowledgeable, punctual and easily approachable. She will definitely help you improve your English significantly.

Shawn, 3 lessons with Alexandra

Very knowledgeable!

It was very interesting to study with Alexandra as she has a great approach with the material as well as all kinds of knowledge apart from it! You most probably gonna like to study with her. Have fun learning!

Janna, 7 lessons with Alexandra
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