Ariana
Experienced English and Writing Tutor: Essays, SAT, ACT, AP, and More!
I’ve always loved learning and sharing the joy of discovery and the thrill of a challenge with others. I find that the more a student can relate his or her own passions and experiences to a subject, the more that subject's material becomes a part of the student, rather than stale information to be memorized and forgotten. My goal, therefore, is to engage those I tutor, not merely to instruct. I graduated from Pomona College in 2006 Cum Laude with a B.A. degree in English and minors in Lingui...
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ACT Reading
ACT English
ACT Science
elementary math
elementary (k-6th)
SAT writing
social studies
world history
proofreading
SAT reading
SAT math
literature
English
ESL/ESOL
Microsoft Word
reading
writing
American history
vocabulary
grammar
European history
general computer
study skills
algebra 1
algebra 2
geometry
prealgebra
PSAT
elementary science
Bianca F. from Tarzana, CA
Ariana is one of those rare people you come across who is pure sunshine. She is quick witted and intelligent. Plus she has enough energy and enthusiasm to light a small city. My daughter is an academically gifted child and has a hard time finding people who can match her enthusiasm, dedication and energy. Ariana can do all of that and more. She is well educated and able to convey very specific grammatical information effectively and yet is still creative and insightful. My daughter loved working with her and we look forward to a long tutoring relationship with her.
Mathew C. from Reseda, CA
I contacted Ariana seeking assistance with English and in particular writing, which I have always struggled with. She was able to quickly gauge my current level of comprehension and develop a learning plan that has proven to be immediately beneficial. Teaching in a manner that is custom tailored for me she has created an engaging, productive, and enjoyable learning environment. Not only has she demonstrated a deep understanding and passion for the subject she has shown that she possesses the same level of passion for sharing that knowledge with others. Ariana does not just teach the "how" of writing but is willing to take the time to explore the underlying reasons of "why", allowing me to gain a deeper understanding of language and communication itself. It has been a pleasure working with her and I look forward to continuing my education with her.
Debra S. from Valley Village, CA
Ariana is a very dedicated tutor. She is encouraging and tries to ensure that her student has whatever s/he needs to complete the writing assignments well. She is good at helping a student brainstorm and creative in helping her/him see how to organize material. She understands the importance of making the student feel comfortable and is one of those few tutors working on teaching that elusive skill, the art of writing.
Ria C. from West Hills, CA
I have seen a lot of positive change in my son since Ariana has started tutoring him. She is very passionate about teaching and very dedicated to her work. She has a positive energy and makes learning fun and interesting. I would definitely recommend her.
Selwyn T. from Studio City, CA
Ariana's teaching skills are perfect. I look forward to each session and I'm progressing rapidly.
Raymond H. from Corvallis, OR
Our son learned a great deal from Ariana. She clearly understood the material and was able to articulate to our son clearly. She quickly assessed his strengths and his opportunities in English and writing, and focused their time on his opportunities. His grade improved quickly due to the time they worked together.