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UCLA, USC English Tutor
Anne K.

4.8 (611 ratings)

1,926 hours tutoring

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UCLA, USC English Tutor
UCLA, USC English Tutor
Anne K.

4.8 (611 ratings)

1,926 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.8 (611 ratings)

1,926 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Anne

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Results-oriented and patient. Experience with tutoring international students.

SUBJECTS
Writing, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Literature from basic level, to high school & college, Study Skills, Exam Essays, Application Essays, and Proofreading/Editing.

TEST PREPARATION
PSAT, PACT, SSAT/ISEE, SAT, ACT, AP, CBEST, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, CHSPE, IB-International Baccalaureate English.

My background: UCLA, USC.

Results-oriented and patient. Experience with tutoring international students.

SUBJECTS
Writing, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Literature from basic level, to high school & college, Study Skills, Exam Essays, Application Essays, and Proofreading/Editing.

TEST PREPARATION
PSAT, PACT, SSAT/ISEE, SAT, ACT, AP, CBEST, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, CHSPE, IB-International Baccalaureate English.

My background: UCLA, USC.

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University of California, Los Angeles
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Grammar,

Grammar

Grammar, or the rules of a language, is really the basis for teaching & learning English these days. Students cannot expect to hear or read correct grammar out in the world. So with my selected texts plus my own grammar hand-outs, I make sure that the information is presented clearly, carefully, & directly.
ESL/ESOL, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been in Elementary Education for over 17 years in one capacity or another. Working at local schools as a Reading Tutor, I covered Language Arts, especially Reading. First, I discover what specific areas students need to work on -- grammar, usage,reading comp., & writing skills. Usually it's the case that a student is behind the class and needs the missing blanks filled in. Once I teach those, then we continue on, finally staying abreast of any classwork & assignments. I have also prepared students for the standardized tests, which are challenging. For this age group, primary through middle-school, I've helped many students improve and succeed.
Grammar,

Grammar

Grammar, or the rules of a language, is really the basis for teaching & learning English these days. Students cannot expect to hear or read correct grammar out in the world. So with my selected texts plus my own grammar hand-outs, I make sure that the information is presented clearly, carefully, & directly.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

For teaching Study Skills, I introduce students to good habits - organized notebooks and written work, keeping a study time-table, sometimes even making sure they have the right school supplies! I look for one good study habit to expand upon. Having tutored in English for over 16 years, I have always, at the same time, explained how to be more efficient and well-organized. A major problem I solve is making sure that students turn in assignments on time. I will email or call them to follow up on this. Often, students need to set up a study place, and sometimes they need more quiet where they do work. In no other area do students show greater variation in their needs and productivity as in Study Skills. We discuss what works and what doesn't, always attempting to increase the possibility of more concentration and out-put.
Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

English,

English

I specialize in writing skills. I also do expert editing and proofreading in person and via e-mail files.  I read, correct thoroughly, and comment on students' essays. One page of specific suggestions per essay provided, as well as my detailed Writing Advice handouts.
Grammar,

Grammar

Grammar, or the rules of a language, is really the basis for teaching & learning English these days. Students cannot expect to hear or read correct grammar out in the world. So with my selected texts plus my own grammar hand-outs, I make sure that the information is presented clearly, carefully, & directly.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

The SAT Reading section is basically a comprehension test with repeated types of problems. What I do with a student is identify the problems in the reading passages, explain them, and classify them. Students start to see the possibility of answering correctly more & more often.
ACT English, ACT Reading, ESL/ESOL, Literature, Proofreading, Reading, SAT Writing, Spelling, TOEFL, Vocabulary, Writing

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been in Elementary Education for over 17 years in one capacity or another. Working at local schools as a Reading Tutor, I covered Language Arts, especially Reading. First, I discover what specific areas students need to work on -- grammar, usage,reading comp., & writing skills. Usually it's the case that a student is behind the class and needs the missing blanks filled in. Once I teach those, then we continue on, finally staying abreast of any classwork & assignments. I have also prepared students for the standardized tests, which are challenging. For this age group, primary through middle-school, I've helped many students improve and succeed.
English,

English

I specialize in writing skills. I also do expert editing and proofreading in person and via e-mail files.  I read, correct thoroughly, and comment on students' essays. One page of specific suggestions per essay provided, as well as my detailed Writing Advice handouts.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

The SAT Reading section is basically a comprehension test with repeated types of problems. What I do with a student is identify the problems in the reading passages, explain them, and classify them. Students start to see the possibility of answering correctly more & more often.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

For teaching Study Skills, I introduce students to good habits - organized notebooks and written work, keeping a study time-table, sometimes even making sure they have the right school supplies! I look for one good study habit to expand upon. Having tutored in English for over 16 years, I have always, at the same time, explained how to be more efficient and well-organized. A major problem I solve is making sure that students turn in assignments on time. I will email or call them to follow up on this. Often, students need to set up a study place, and sometimes they need more quiet where they do work. In no other area do students show greater variation in their needs and productivity as in Study Skills. We discuss what works and what doesn't, always attempting to increase the possibility of more concentration and out-put.
ESL/ESOL, Reading, Spelling, Writing

Language

ESL/ESOL, TOEFL

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Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been in Elementary Education for over 17 years in one capacity or another. Working at local schools as a Reading Tutor, I covered Language Arts, especially Reading. First, I discover what specific areas students need to work on -- grammar, usage,reading comp., & writing skills. Usually it's the case that a student is behind the class and needs the missing blanks filled in. Once I teach those, then we continue on, finally staying abreast of any classwork & assignments. I have also prepared students for the standardized tests, which are challenging. For this age group, primary through middle-school, I've helped many students improve and succeed.
English,

English

I specialize in writing skills. I also do expert editing and proofreading in person and via e-mail files.  I read, correct thoroughly, and comment on students' essays. One page of specific suggestions per essay provided, as well as my detailed Writing Advice handouts.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

For teaching Study Skills, I introduce students to good habits - organized notebooks and written work, keeping a study time-table, sometimes even making sure they have the right school supplies! I look for one good study habit to expand upon. Having tutored in English for over 16 years, I have always, at the same time, explained how to be more efficient and well-organized. A major problem I solve is making sure that students turn in assignments on time. I will email or call them to follow up on this. Often, students need to set up a study place, and sometimes they need more quiet where they do work. In no other area do students show greater variation in their needs and productivity as in Study Skills. We discuss what works and what doesn't, always attempting to increase the possibility of more concentration and out-put.
ESL/ESOL, Reading, Writing

Other

Study Skills,

Study Skills

For teaching Study Skills, I introduce students to good habits - organized notebooks and written work, keeping a study time-table, sometimes even making sure they have the right school supplies! I look for one good study habit to expand upon. Having tutored in English for over 16 years, I have always, at the same time, explained how to be more efficient and well-organized. A major problem I solve is making sure that students turn in assignments on time. I will email or call them to follow up on this. Often, students need to set up a study place, and sometimes they need more quiet where they do work. In no other area do students show greater variation in their needs and productivity as in Study Skills. We discuss what works and what doesn't, always attempting to increase the possibility of more concentration and out-put.
ESL/ESOL

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

For teaching Study Skills, I introduce students to good habits - organized notebooks and written work, keeping a study time-table, sometimes even making sure they have the right school supplies! I look for one good study habit to expand upon. Having tutored in English for over 16 years, I have always, at the same time, explained how to be more efficient and well-organized. A major problem I solve is making sure that students turn in assignments on time. I will email or call them to follow up on this. Often, students need to set up a study place, and sometimes they need more quiet where they do work. In no other area do students show greater variation in their needs and productivity as in Study Skills. We discuss what works and what doesn't, always attempting to increase the possibility of more concentration and out-put.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been in Elementary Education for over 17 years in one capacity or another. Working at local schools as a Reading Tutor, I covered Language Arts, especially Reading. First, I discover what specific areas students need to work on -- grammar, usage,reading comp., & writing skills. Usually it's the case that a student is behind the class and needs the missing blanks filled in. Once I teach those, then we continue on, finally staying abreast of any classwork & assignments. I have also prepared students for the standardized tests, which are challenging. For this age group, primary through middle-school, I've helped many students improve and succeed.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

For teaching Study Skills, I introduce students to good habits - organized notebooks and written work, keeping a study time-table, sometimes even making sure they have the right school supplies! I look for one good study habit to expand upon. Having tutored in English for over 16 years, I have always, at the same time, explained how to be more efficient and well-organized. A major problem I solve is making sure that students turn in assignments on time. I will email or call them to follow up on this. Often, students need to set up a study place, and sometimes they need more quiet where they do work. In no other area do students show greater variation in their needs and productivity as in Study Skills. We discuss what works and what doesn't, always attempting to increase the possibility of more concentration and out-put.
ESL/ESOL, Reading, Writing

Test Preparation

CBEST,

CBEST

I have tutored numerous students successfully through the CBEST Exam. In most cases, she or he had unsuccessfully attempted the exam, and more than once! Since all my lessons are tailored specifically to each individual, I look for "missing pieces" of the puzzle in a student's knowledge. Quite often, I find that I should solve students' grammar confusion. Other times, I must review writing techniques, such as pre-writing, bubble charts, outlines, and so forth. I can get right down to business, uncover students' weak areas, offer constructive advice, & confirm strengths. Writing sample papers & then my detailed corrections are the key to improving scores and then passing this Exam. I come to CBEST preparation from a very strong background in traditional grammar: I have taught for the SAT for years in either one-on-one tutorials or in small classes of 5-10 students at a time. Again, when I correct any sample essays on typical exam topics, I do so word-for-word, with all punctuation corrected, as no comma is left behind! This technique is quite novel to most students! but they soon rely on my corrections & advice for improvements in their writing. This seems to do the job of getting them through the CBEST.
ISEE,

ISEE

For tutoring most students for this exam - also called the SSAT - it's best to go through a good workbook. But I also check to see if the student has any gaps in his basic knowledge, such as grammar forms, some Prefixes & Word Roots, etc. As there is now an essay on the exam, students can plan,write, & revise practice papers for me. This seems effective; and of course, whatever students review with me for their exam is quite useful when they start in high school.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

The SAT Reading section is basically a comprehension test with repeated types of problems. What I do with a student is identify the problems in the reading passages, explain them, and classify them. Students start to see the possibility of answering correctly more & more often.
ACT English, ACT Reading, GRE, PSAT, SAT Writing, SSAT, TOEFL

Examples of Expertise

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Ratings and Reviews

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4.8 (611 ratings)
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Very Organized Tutor

Reading, writing, and grammar are coherently organized. Writing from reading could be very useful because my children can have a topic to write with and they also can improve reading comprehension as well. In addition, grammar assignment every week and follow-up lesson and quiz also great for reinforcement. All these organization helped our children to improve ESL.

Dongho, 20 lessons with Anne

Knowledgeable and patient

Anne is absolutely amazing. She explains my weaknesses into simple words as well as offering solutions. I haven't taken my test yet but I am absolutely satisfied with Anne's course.

Hua, 3 lessons with Anne

Very helpful and concise suggestions.

Anne was very detailed about every word and grammar. She'd spent time going through the errors that I made and provided very useful tips for each difficulty that I struggled with. She is an awesome teacher if you are looking for someone to point out your blind spot in a relatively short time.

Tiffany, 3 lessons with Anne

Anne's overall assessment

Although it was only the first session, Anne was very patient with both of my kids. She was punctual and responsible. She gave feedback of my 2 kids and provided useful material for them. She assigned writing homework for my 2nd and 6th graders and recommended them to read a book for the next session. Overall I am very happy with her performance. My kids are looking forward to the next session.

Herman, 19 lessons with Anne

Knowledgeable

Organize ,respond to the question . Use bubbles to quickly think of ideas related to the question. Writing thesis statement and organize around that ……………………………………………

George, 9 lessons with Anne

Knowledgeable and experienced tutor

Anne is helping my daughter to prepare the English sections of her ISEE test. My daughter likes her very much after the 1st session, and she is motivated to learn more.

Paul, 13 lessons with Anne

A Grammar Whiz!

Anne is a wonderful tutor who took her time and even printed out examples for my son, regarding transitional phrases. I would definitely have Anne tutor both of my sons. Another thing, Anne wore a mask as well as reserving a visually open and quiet area at the Claremont library to tutor my son. I did not have to worry about him because I was able to sit in the library with him in view. Thank you so very much Anne!!

Courtney, 3 lessons with Anne

HELPFUL!

Anna has provided consistent help with grammar for me even with last minute late night assignments. i am a student who struggles with dyslexia and Anna never passes judgement. i am truly grateful for her help!

Jordyn, 32 lessons with Anne

CBEST tutor

I passed CBEST writing part with the great help of Anne! The sessions were very productive. She helped me to improve my writing skills and encouraged me to work harder.

Alexandra, 4 lessons with Anne

Excellent Teacher

In going over essays, she is very helpful with both identifying and finding solutions to the essay's problem. Not only does she provide a pace suited for the student, but also encourages the learner to push themself.

Nelson, 12 lessons with Anne
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