Hi! Thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Sarina, and I graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in English and the highest Latin honors. Specializing in ESL and remote learning, I have been a passionate tutor for a decade and was awarded the Mary Guthrie Teaching Scholarship in 2018. My subject areas of expertise are English Language Arts, Composition, College Admissions, and Test Preparation (SAT/ACT). I have helped students raise their SAT scores by 200+ points and supported upcoming high...
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Sarina has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 16 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.
Highly Professional Tutor with Strong Structure and Resource Support
Sarina is an exceptionally professional, thoughtful, and highly organized tutor. Her support goes far beyond traditional tutoring. What impressed us most is her ability to create a clear, structured, and actionable plan. She developed a comprehensive long-term strategy for my daughter, breaking it down into weekly and even daily steps, covering time management, study habits, class participation, and overall organization. Everything is practical, well-structured, and tailored to her real needs. She doesn’t just create a plan — she ensures follow-through. Sarina helped set up a calendar system, defined clear daily tasks, and continues to monitor progress to build consistency and accountability. This level of execution is rare. She also places strong emphasis on building class participation and confidence. By guiding my daughter to prepare key points and questions before each class, she is gradually helping her become more engaged and comfortable speaking up. In addition, Sarina proactively provides a wide range of resources, including academic support tools, campus resources, extracurricular opportunities, and high-quality English learning materials. This has been incredibly helpful in helping my daughter adapt, stay organized, and improve her overall skills in a real-world context. Beyond academics, she also supports broader development, including focus, digital habits, time management, and social engagement — helping build a sustainable system for long-term success. We truly appreciate her dedication, professionalism, and the level of care she puts into her work. This kind of structured, long-term guidance is rare. Highly recommended. Among the tutors we’ve worked with, she stands out as one of the few who truly combines structured coaching with strong resource integration. Peter
Peter, 4 lessons with Sarina
Highly Professional Tutor with Strong Structure and Resource Support
Sarina is an exceptionally professional, thoughtful, and highly organized tutor. Her support goes far beyond traditional tutoring. What impressed us most is her ability to create a clear, structured, and actionable plan. She developed a comprehensive long-term strategy for Carolyn, breaking it down into weekly and even daily steps, covering time management, study habits, class participation, and overall organization. Everything is practical, well-structured, and tailored to the student’s real needs. She doesn’t just create a plan — she ensures follow-through. Sarina helped set up a calendar system, defined clear daily tasks, and continues to monitor progress to build consistency and accountability. This level of execution is rare. She also places strong emphasis on building class participation and confidence. By guiding Carolyn to prepare key points and questions before each class, she is gradually helping her become more engaged and comfortable speaking up. In addition, Sarina proactively provides a wide range of resources, including academic support tools, campus resources, extracurricular opportunities, and high-quality English learning materials. This has been incredibly helpful in helping Carolyn adapt, stay organized, and improve her overall skills in a real-world context. Beyond academics, she also supports broader development, including focus, digital habits, time management, and social engagement — helping build a sustainable system for long-term success. We truly appreciate her dedication, professionalism, and the level of care she puts into her work. This kind of structured, long-term guidance is rare. Highly recommended. Among the tutors we’ve worked with, she stands out as one of the few who truly combines structured coaching with strong resource integration. Peter
Peter, 4 lessons with Sarina