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I would be a great tutor, not only because I love English and helping those who need extra instruction, but I also aspire to be an educator so that I can teach English full time. I majored in English at Cal Poly, so I am familiar with many of the professors, their teaching styles, and the classes offered there. I especially love to help people with writing, spelling, and grammar, at any age/grade. I am a very reliable employee, I always make sure I arrive places on time and prepared. I will also have a flexible schedule, so I will be able to accommodate for and work around busy schedules. I am very passionate about all facets in English and believe it is important that everyone have the skills to read and write effectively. I would be very happy to share my knowledge and to help those that need extra instruction in those areas.

Many of the students I previously tutored had difficulties in understanding what the teacher was actually saying or explaining. I am able to rephrase and use various examples to help the student have alternate explanations. I have a strong work ethic. If I make a commitment, I will keep it or notify the person well in advance. I treat others as I want to be treated, and therefore I will follow through with my commitments.

As a credentialed teacher I believe I have the knowledge and experience to understand the needs of students in K-6. During my 5 years of teaching and a year of student teaching I created many daily lesson plans with differentiated instruction in Language Arts, Math, Science, and History/Social Studies. I know the benefits of small group and one-on-one instruction, a task that is difficult for the classroom teacher to give to individual students daily. I understand the importance of staying on a schedule and arriving on time for meetings. As a classroom teacher, I know the importance of a schedule and timelines to build a rapport with students and families to gain their trust that I can teach the student. During my 5 years with Sac City Unified I tutored after school on each school site in various grades for 4 years. I also taught during a Saturday School program for half of a year.

I have a lot of characteristics that would make me an excellent tutor. I have always loved school, and it's never just been about the grades for me. The pleasure has always come from the challenge of learning and mastering the material and answering life's questions. Another characteristic that would make me a great tutor is the fact that I am not just good at one thing; I have a lot of knowledge in a variety of subjects. I have never been able to make up my mind about my favorite subject and I have always tried to fill my schedule with as big of a variety of classes as possible. For example, I am majoring in Biology (with not a clue as to what concentration I'll pick), minoring in Spanish, and if I have time, I'd like to minor in Psychology as well, and some day get a teaching credential. Another characteristic that would make me a great tutor is that I am great at explaining the things that I know. I've worked coaching volleyball, teaching martial arts, tutoring full inclusion elementary school students, and many other experiences working with kids as well as helping out my friends informally throughout high school. Growing up, I was always taught the importance of honoring commitments that I make, and I have been practicing that my whole life. I have had job experiences in the past (that are explained in greater detail in my resume) and I have always been a punctual, reliable employee.

I am flexible in my schedule, love to teach in a 1:1 or small group setting, have been laid off from full-time classroom teaching and long to be able to be my "own boss" so to speak and set up times convenient for teaching and learning. Tutored for LUSD for one full school year; homebound tutor for one year

I have a vast knowledge of different subjects, and can teach just about any subject. My goal is to always make learning fun no matter what the topic and there are always ways to do this. My specialty is thinking outside of the box and thus in turn allowing students to understand topics they never thought possible. I have taught for 4 years private tutoring from students ages 4 years old to adult. I am particularly good at teaching to all learning types: visual, kinesthetic, and auditory learners, which helps students grasp the concepts faster and easier.

One of the most effective ways that I assist students is by developing and presenting comprehensible and stimulating lesson plans that facilitate all learning styles. I research, locate, and incorporate a variety of resources to accommodate students via visual, audio, and tactile, methods. In addition, I integrate role playing. For example, I created a scenario of students in a grocery store where I played the role of a clerk. I even suggested to the principal a trip to Tijuana for the day as a “hand on” way to learn Spanish However, this worked out not to be possible. I also employ Writers’ Workshop, phonics activities, and technology to ensure that each child is able to comprehend and retain the concepts and language. I also created extra Spanish classes at Hancock College in Santa Maria.

Currently I am involved in an after school program at Monte Vista Elementary School (in Santa Barbara) and I have a great relationship with every student I've had the pleasure of working with. From the very first class I have committed their names to memory and am able to relate to them in a very personable way. In other words, I get along very well with children!