Kiira N.
Private tutor in Pasadena, CA
Education
BA in English Literature from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, minor in Dance and Spanish. Graduated with 3.6 GPA in 2014. Currently preparing to take the CBEST and CSET-Spanish exams in order to apply to credential programs.
Experience
I have 10 years of tutoring experience. I have tutored non-native English speakers in English language skills, which has led to noticeable improvement in their workplace environments. I worked as a nanny in for elementary school-aged kids, which required helping them with their daily homework as well as long-term projects. While I was in school I also tutored peers by editing their work, checking closely for errors in grammar and syntax. I have helped several students find appropriate focus topics for their college application essays. I scored very high on the SAT in both reading and writing, as well as on the AP tests for AP Language and AP Literature. I am an excellent writer and critical thinker. I enjoy helping others find their voices and make sound argumentative work, as writing/communication is a highly useful and important skill both in life and in various careers. I also speak fluent Spanish and am currently working towards earning my teaching credential in order to teach high school Spanish. My two years of experience as a nanny has made me very good at navigating through all the ups and downs of emotions that children experience. I am very apt at handling the frustration of not getting something or the overwhelming feeling of never being able to understand a concept that seems to come so easily to their peers. I have been there, so I know what that feels like. I have a way of presenting subjects in a non-intimidating way so your child can go back to school feeling confident and hopeful. I love that tutoring is either one-on-one or in a small group setting. It makes students feel like they are getting the attention they need, and those who are afraid to ask questions in a large group setting will feel much better seeking help with a tutor. Also, tutoring gives me lots of great experience which will help me become the best teacher I can be!
Subject Expertise
8th GradeSAT WritingSAT Critical ReadingEnglishAP English Literature and CompositionAP English Language and CompositionSpanishPre-AlgebraGRE Analytical WritingAmerican LiteratureAlgebra 1ACCUPLACER ESL9th Grade10th Grade Writing7th Grade6th Grade5th Grade4th Grade3rd Grade2nd Grade1st Grade12th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading10th Grade Reading
Availability
Weekends in the morning, Weekdays after 3PM
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 45 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
I really enjoy working with kids and people of all ages. I also love dancing, biking to the beach, and spending time with friends and family and my dog. I am a very active person, I like being outside in the California sunshine, shooting hoops, playing soccer, and listening to music/singing. I am very kind and personable and have a great sense of humor. I've always been apt at finding a way to relate to whomever I'm working with. I am left-handed, a creative thinker with a unique perspective. I have always enjoyed helping people, and seeing their eyes light up when they finally "get" something, finish a task or accomplish a goal. I'm also very patient. I like to make learning fun and interesting; I believe that while every subject is not for everyone, we can all find something that sparks our interest and make us want to learn!
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