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About
Note: I only tutor at my residence in Daly City, but I can do editing work via email or text.
My name is Lois and I have over 30 years of tutoring experience both privately and in Top 10 Prep Schools in Hawaii. Pre-K through 12th grade. I am fully vaccinated against COVID 19 - I can teach most subjects but I have a specialty of Acting and Speaking skills and Writing, English as a Second Language and Accent Reduction.
Also all education subjects K-12 and verbal college subjects. My students come to me for lessons - I do not travel to them. I have expertise with verbal and organizational skills as well and have helped over 150 students improve their ACT/SAT/GRE/TOFEL/GMAT/ etc. Standardized test scores and prepare their college essays.
I am also a published writer who in experienced at doing edits, polishes, co-writing manuscripts and converting books to screenplay (Final Draft) scripts.
I have produced 3 movies and 1 Documentary - see IMBD (Lois Shaffer Oda)
Knowing that I have inspired another to understand and feel self assured about their ability to achieve their own goals
I also train public speakers and actors as well as help them with their speech writing.
I edit and write webpage material, books, publicity and other marketing materials.
Overview
Hired 173 times
Background checked
1 employee
16 years in business
Business hours
Sun1:00 pm - 3:00 pmMon10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.
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Services offered
Acting venue(s)
Theater
Improv theater
Musical theater
Film
Level of experience
No experience
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Acting goal(s)
To prepare for an audition
To build confidence
To explore as a hobby
To continue professional development
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, value, and responsiveness.
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Mishelle F.
Jul 23, 2014
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insight from a producer's persective is very inlighting and helpful.I am excited to have her help me advance my Acting skills in a more professnal way, and learn how the busniss works. I'm now more secure about my acting career.
Acting Lessons
Federico L.
Feb 16, 2017
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I've started my lessons with Louis a few weeks ago and feel very comfortable, she has fully understood my needs and weaknesses in ESL and is helping me improve not only in our meeting but with great two in my everyday life pushing me to speak more
ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons
Giovanna S.
Dec 22, 2014
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Lois is the most helpful teacher/mentor I have ever had the opportunity to work with. She is flexible about times and has helped me with many different writing and speaking projects. Lois has vast experience in many areas and knows how to make projects and learning enjoyable. She is willing to share her knowledge and insight. I am so glad that I hired her and will continue to go to her for all my speaking, writing, acting, film and academic needs. You will get custom help for a reasonable price- she is an amazing tutor.
Giovanna
Multi-Subject Tutoring
Luna D.
Apr 16, 2015
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She is amazing!
I´m learning a lot about how to improve my American English accent. I love her technique. She also gives me very useful pieces of advice about the Acting world.
And, on top of that, she is very nice and makes you feel comfortable and fine from the very beginning.
Thanks Lois!
Specialized Language Lessons
Jairo M.
Aug 2, 2019
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Lois gets very personal with you so she can assist you more with your goals . It’s nice having a coach that helps you with public speaking and also with your English skills as well . Thank you Lois and looking forward to more sessions to become a more improved version of myself !
Details: No experience • 26 - 44 years old • Connecting with audience • Body language • Verbal delivery • Speech content • To build confidence • Business • Not applicable, just interested as a hobby • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Public Speaking Lessons
Credentials
Background Check
Lois Oda
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
It is not complicated - depending on level of service needed - I have a flexible hourly price of from
$40to $50/ hour and several discounted packages of hours that are lower - Ask me.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Call and talk to them about their specific needs and arrange an in-person meeting
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am always following new developments
I have several degrees in English / Speech /Acting /Education etc
