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Alexandra K.

Private tutor in Santa Clara, CA

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in History from University of California, Santa Cruz (graduated cum laude) • TEFL (Teaching English as Foreign Language) Certification with "A" rating from ITTT • CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test) License • CPR/AED Certified for Infant, Child, and Adult

Experience

I am a professional tutor with over seven years of experience teaching English, ESL, writing, reading, history, and test preparation. I provide tailored courses for students of all levels through my business, New Leaf Education (est. 2016). Consultations and testing are free. www.newleafeducation.com Previous Work: • Teacher at Beyond Academics, Inc.‬ August 2014 – May 2016 in Fremont, CA‬ ‪-Taught English classes of four to six students from grades 2nd through 8th -Aided in curriculum development and preparation • English Language Teacher at GAC Center at Yantai No. 1 Middle School October 2013 – June 2014 in Yantai, Shandong, China -Taught Speaking/Listening and Reading/Writing GAC courses -Prepared Chinese students for studies and life at an American college -Gave promotional writing seminars and taught preparatory workshops • English Teacher at Shandong Institute of Business and Technology September 2013 – June 2014 in Yantai, Shandong, China -Designed curriculum and lesson plans for English Writing and English Speaking courses -Taught 17 college-level English Courses • Clinician at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes June 2010 – August 2012 in Saratoga and Menlo Park, CA -Worked one-on-one with students of all ages, including students diagnosed with learning disabilities and autism -Completed 80 hours of training in licensed programs aimed at improving memory and critical thinking skills in students

Subject Expertise

10th Grade Reading Literary Analysis Grammar and Mechanics ESL/ELL American Literature ACT ACCUPLACER WritePlacer ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension ACCUPLACER ESL Literature 11th Grade Reading 12th Grade Reading 1st Grade Reading 1st Grade Writing 4th Grade Reading Writing SAT Writing PSAT Writing Skills Persuasive Writing Study Skills And Organization World Literature Dyslexia CAHSEE English CAHSEE ELA CAHSEE Vocabulary TOEFL Test Prep Summer Tutoring Expository Writing Study Skills Social Studies Social Sciences SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Test in Literature SAT Public Speaking PSAT 3rd Grade Writing 6th Grade Reading 7th Grade Reading 8th Grade Reading 9th Grade Reading ACT Reading PSAT Critical Reading Reading SAT Critical Reading 2nd Grade Writing 5th Grade Reading American History AP United States History AP US History AP World History History SAT Subject Test in United States History SAT Subject Test in World History US History 11th Grade Writing ACT Writing ACT with Writing 9th Grade Writing 8th Grade Writing 7th Grade Writing 6th Grade Writing 5th Grade Writing 4th Grade Writing 12th Grade Writing World History 10th Grade Writing AP English Literature and Composition GRE Subject Test in Literature in English English AP English Language and Composition ACT English 2nd Grade Reading 3rd Grade Reading

Availability

Weekdays after 10AM

Can Meet

Up to 5 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

My name is Alex, and I independently own and operate New Leaf Education. This company is a registered Santa Clara business. After many years as a teacher for other schools and tutoring centers, I decided to launch New Leaf Education in 2016. I have over seven years of teaching experience, with time spent as a classroom teacher, a one-on-one tutor, and a small group tutor. In addition to my past work, my qualifications include a bachelor's degree in history from the University of California, my CBEST license, and an A-rated TEFL certification. Because I work with children, I am also regularly trained in first aid and CPR. Through New Leaf Education, I offer one-on-one classes and tutoring for students and professionals of all ages and skill levels. As a teacher, my goals are to increase students’ confidence in their abilities, aid them in succeeding academically and professionally, and give them the tools to navigate the world as thoughtful and informed individuals. Because I teach one-on-one classes, I tailor each course to the individual student. I provide a free assessment at the beginning of the course, and classwork reflects the needs of the learner. I leave time in the schedule for clients to talk with me after each lesson if they wish. Students' parents are always welcome to observe lessons. I have experience teaching both ESL (English as a Second Language) students as well as students with different learning needs; I enthusiastically welcome all learners.

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