Kiana N.
Private tutor in Garden Grove, CA
Education
MFA in Creative Writing from Chapman University, Orange, CA B.A. in English - Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach Human Development at Irvine Valley College
Experience
My last teaching position was at Chapman University where I taught several English writing courses to four-year-college students. Prior to that, I was a private English tutor and a fully qualified preschool teacher (33 units in early childhood education, in addition to my bachelor's degree). I had started as an English teacher/tutor at Best Way Education in Irvine where I taught small classes and tutored one-on-one with students ages 8-13 (3rd grade to 8th grade). I myself was a gifted honors student from elementary through high school. I hold a TESOL Certification (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and am qualified to teach ESL students. I have also passed the CBEST exam, which qualifies me to teach as a substitute teacher in California public schools. I really enjoy working with children, teenagers, and adults. It's rewarding to help them learn and do well in their studies. I love English, which includes reading and writing, and can also tutor high school and college students in English. I have worked as both a book editor and web editor so my writing, editing, and grammar skills are excellent.
Subject Expertise
GRE VerbalAP English Literature and CompositionCollege EssaysEnglishEssay EditingExpository WritingESL/ELLGiftedGrammar and MechanicsGRE Analytical WritingGATE/ TAGGREGMAT Analytical Writing AssessmentGMAT VerbalAP English Language and CompositionGRE Verbal ReasoningHomeschoolIB Extended EssayHuman DevelopmentIB Language A: Language and Literature SLIB Language A: Language and Literature HLIB Language A: Literature HLIB Language A: Literature SLIntroduction to FictionIntroduction to PoetryLiterary AnalysisLiterature12th Grade Reading11th Grade WritingWritingFiction WritingCreative Writing9th Grade Writing8th Grade Writing7th Grade Writing6th Grade Writing12th Grade Writing4th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading11th Grade Reading10th Grade WritingSummer Tutoring5th Grade Reading2nd Grade Reading3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade Writing4th Grade Reading5th Grade Writing6th Grade Reading7th Grade Reading8th Grade Reading9th Grade ReadingAmerican Literature
Availability
Monday after 3PM, Tuesday after 3PM, Wednesday after 3PM, Thursday after 3PM
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I'm an avid reader, especially of fiction. I am also very interested in Asian cultures. I can speak, read, and write Korean at a basic level. I am currently learning Japanese. I have traveled to Vietnam, Korea, and Japan, and really enjoyed my time there. I live a healthy lifestyle and enjoy working out.
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