...Growing up, I struggled with focus and motivation like so many others. As a result of my early struggles in the classroom, I understand firsthand and completely the many obstacles to reaching your capacity to learn and improve. There is no blueprint for success, we are capable people with excellent minds. (read more)
...I've been tutoring college level composition intermittently for ten years, and mathematics for six. In the last two years I've transitioned to tutoring full time. During this time I've come to appreciate the tremendous returns a bit of outside help can yield: a handful of hours in a positive, ... (read more)
...I've also taught test prep courses professionally, so I have experience relaying important strategies for taking the SAT and ACT in addition to the basic knowledge students will be tested over. I began taking the ACT in 5th grade and have taken it at least 6 times in my lifetime. My highest sco... (read more)
48 Subjects: includingESL/ESOL,English,Reading,ACT English
...Born and raised in Sacramento, Amanda (they/she) holds degrees from UC Berkeley in Art and American Studies with a focus on Race, Culture and Identity in Urban Schools. In their 13 years as an educator, they have also taught art and high school English, mentored and trained other tutors, directe... (read more)
...This could include visual aids, making flashcards, supplementary materials/worksheets, practice tests, kinesthetic/auditory/visual strategies, and other creative means of helping each of my students achieve mastery of the material. I have tutored Elementary Math at Baywood Elementary School bear... (read more)