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Alina A.

Private tutor in Marina del Rey, CA

Education

Attending the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with an Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree in May 2015. Graduated with from Glebe Collegiate Institute in Ottawa, ON. Canada in 2012, with honors in the Gifted French Immersion Program. Received a certificate of completion for a twelve year French Immersion Program equivalent to a four year bachelor degree in French in the US. Received a certificate of completion upon graduating from a twelve year Supplementary Russian Language Program. Placed on the Dean's List every year while at USC. Recipient of the highest grades in American History, English, French, Creative Writing and Civics & Economy while at Glebe Collegiate. Placed on the honor roll for an academic average above 93% in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 at Glebe Collegiate Institute.

Experience

The primary reason I work as a tutor is to help students simplify, organize and understand academic subjects and areas within which they are struggling. I specialize in teaching and helping students (from a primary to a collegiate level) with the study of the English, Russian and French languages, as well as with essay writing, reading skills and comprehension, test preparation, film analysis, critical thinking, research skills, and creative writing. I have several years of tutoring experience – working all throughout high school, as well as in university in the subjects listed above. On my SAT’s I received a 760 in Reading, as well as 710 in Writing. On my SAT Subject tests I received an 800 in French with Listening, as well as a 700 in Literature. During my initial schooling I was enrolled in the Gifted French Immersion program – a highly competitive and demanding program spanning all twelve years of primary through secondary education, and a program from which I graduated in 2012 with honors. I also graduated from a supplementary Saturday school Russian language and culture program in 2012 – a program that spanned all twelve years of my other formal education. Post high school graduation, I was accepted at the University of Southern California in 2012, where I proceeded to take classes focusing on film, creative writing, critical thinking, analysis, film and theatre production, as well as languages, world culture, and playwriting. I worked on the school’s paper ‘The Daily Trojan’ as an on-staff journalist for three semesters before leaving to focus on schoolwork. On top of private tutoring, I am currently working as a consultant and translator for a marketing company based out of Los Angeles, as well as a freelance wilderness, surfing and outdoor education writer for several outdoor magazines and blogs. I work well with students of all ages and learning styles – having adapted from tutoring Gifted subjects which require a non linear thought pattern, to a very straight forward and analytical thinking approach required in introductory college essays and theses. I also strive to encourage and foster independent learning, academic curiosity, critical thinking and creativity.

Subject Expertise

Languages Creative Writing English Essay Editing Fiction Writing Foreign Language French French 1 French 2 French 3 French 4 Introduction to Fiction Introduction to Poetry Journalism College Essays Literature Poetry Writing Reading Russian SAT Critical Reading SAT Subject Test in French SAT Subject Test in French with Listening SAT Verbal SAT Writing Shakespeare Test Prep Vocabulary Writing 5th Grade Reading 11th Grade Reading 10th Grade Writing 10th Grade Reading 12th Grade Reading 12th Grade Writing 1st Grade Reading 1st Grade Writing 2nd Grade Reading 2nd Grade Writing 3rd Grade Reading 3rd Grade Writing 4th Grade Reading 4th Grade Writing 11th Grade Writing 5th Grade Writing 6th Grade Reading 6th Grade Writing 7th Grade Reading 7th Grade Writing 8th Grade Reading 8th Grade Writing 9th Grade Reading 9th Grade Writing AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition AP French Classics

Availability

Any day at any time

Can Meet

Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

In my spare time I love to immerse myself in nature and outdoor adventures. I trek, climb, fish, hike, camp, canoe and kayak, as well as surf, freedive, spearfish and sail. I also love being active and playing sports - such as snowboarding, hockey, dance, gymnastics, ice-skating, running, skateboarding, basketball and soccer. I’m also a voracious reader of both fiction and non-fiction, with a special love for classical literature and world history. I love travelling and experiencing new cultures, and have been fortunate enough to travel the world from a young age. I’m also currently working on my first novel and love to write poetry on the side.

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