John M.
Private tutor in Los Angeles, CA
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - BFA, Drama
Experience
Growing up in a family filled with teachers, I was inspired to spend my high school years working as a tutor for my peers. I continued tutoring when I began attending Carnegie Mellon University to study Acting and Medieval Literature. I also used that time to serve as a part-time elementary school English teacher in inner city Pittsburgh. Since my time at CMU, I continued tutoring while living in New York, Los Angeles, and Barcelona. I tutor in a varied range of subjects but my passion lies with tutoring students in English, math, history, and SAT preparation. I truly enjoy helping students who struggle with test taking and approach the task with the goal of helping them view the SAT as an approachable set of riddles and games. I absolutely believe that for most people, learning to love academics is just a matter of figuring out which approach to take while learning. Finding this approach is my focus. When I'm not helping students rediscover their love of learning, I keep active by hiking, camping, surfing, and rock climbing. I am also the Los Angeles Review of Books section editor and serve as the literary manager for two theater companies located in Los Angeles and New York.
Subject Expertise
Algebra 2AP English Language and CompositionCollege EssaysElementary MathEnglishEssay EditingGeometryGrammar and MechanicsJapaneseLanguagesLiteratureMiddle School MathOtherPhonicsPre-AlgebraPublic SpeakingReadingSATSAT Critical ReadingSAT MathSAT MathematicsSAT VerbalSAT WritingSpanishSpanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3Study SkillsStudy Skills and OrganizationTest PrepWriting
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
Rock climbing, Running, Creative Writing, Travel, Theater, Surfing, Hiking, Camping
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