Allison C.
Private tutor in Atascadero, CA
Education
B.A. Sociology - Law and Society from University of California, San Diego Graduated Cum Laude & Phi Beta Kappa Certified Level II Sommelier - Court of Master Sommeliers Wine & Spirits Education Trust Advanced Certificate
Experience
I have lots of previous experience tutoring students from first grade through college - mostly in writing. I have also had experience working with students for whom English is not their first language. Specifically I have worked with a Korean-speaking family (2 girls) in English writing, Literature, History, Social Studies, Spelling, Religion, some beginner Spanish, and basic Algebra. I also helped a Vietnamese girl with her reading and writing in English. Another one of my favorite students was a 5th grader who I worked with for a year in writing. When I started working with him, it would take two hours to complete one paragraph. I worked with him on his confidence in his own intelligence and writing ability as well as some concrete skills in the writing process. By the end of the year, he was writing paragraphs on his own in less than twenty minutes, as well as full five paragraph essays with little to no guidance from me, and receiving the highest marks in his class in English, which was his least favorite subject. My students have not only received higher marks on their next exam; they were awarded certificates at the end of the year for earning the highest grade in their class. I absolutely love to tutor, because the relationships formed are so special and so strong. I tutored one girl in particular during her 8th and 9th grade years, I always looked forward to going to work in the evenings because we often talked about more than just school work. I really felt like I was able to be something of a role model, and an older sister to guide her. It's always exciting to see someone grow and improve; and rewarding, moreover, knowing that you were the one who helped them do it! I recently graduated Cum Laude, and Phi Beta Kappa from UC San Diego with a B.A. in Sociology - emphasis in Law and Society. I am a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Golden Key International Honors Society. My SAT scores are as follows: SAT Subject Test Literature 660 Mathematics Level 2 550 SAT Reasoning Test Critical Reading 670 Math 630 Writing 650 English, writing, and general humanities not only my favorite subjects, but also my best. I have often been told I have a talent for the written word. I am an enthusiastic, upbeat, and hard-working person, and I love people!
Subject Expertise
10th Grade10th Grade math10th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing11th Grade11th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing12th Grade12th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing1st Grade1st Grade math1st Grade Reading1st Grade Writing2nd Grade2nd Grade math2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade Writing3rd Grade3rd Grade math3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade Science3rd Grade Writing4th Grade4th Grade math4th Grade Reading4th Grade Science4th Grade Writing5th Grade5th Grade math5th Grade Reading5th Grade Science5th Grade Writing6th Grade6th Grade math6th Grade Reading6th Grade Science6th Grade Writing7th Grade7th Grade math7th Grade Reading7th Grade Science7th Grade Writing8th Grade8th Grade math8th Grade Reading8th Grade Science8th Grade Writing9th Grade9th Grade math9th Grade Reading9th Grade WritingAdvanced PlacementAlgebra 1Algebra 2American HistoryAmerican LiteratureAnthropologyAP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and CompositionArtBiologyBritish LiteratureCollege AlgebraCollege EssaysComputer SkillsCreative WritingElementary AlgebraElementary MathEnglishEssay EditingExpository WritingFiction WritingHandwritingHistoryHonorsIntermediate AlgebraKindergarten - 8th GradeLiterary AnalysisLiteratureManagementMarketingMiddle SchoolMiddle School MathMusicPersuasive WritingPhilosophyPhonicsPre-AlgebraPsychologyReadingReligious StudiesShakespeareShort NovelSingingSocial SciencesSocial StudiesSociologySpanish 1Study SkillsStudy Skills And OrganizationUS HistoryVocabularyWorld HistoryWorld LiteratureWriting
Availability
Weekends in the morning, Weekdays in the afternoon, Weekdays in the evening
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 1 hour away at my regular hourly rate, Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Studies are important, but a life of balance is best. I enjoy surfing, movie nights, video games, singing, softball, soccer, photography, musicals, all things Disney, and hanging with my friends and making new ones. I currently work as a Sommelier in San Luis Obispo County which I thoroughly enjoy. I also lead a weekly wine study group for my colleagues.
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