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English classes in Torrance, CA start with a skills check and a clear lesson plan and teachers explain goals and timelines so students know what to expect. They give regular updates and confirm understanding. They adjust lessons and suggest practice, which can help learners stay on track.

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Exceptional 5.0

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  • 42 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
  • 42 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
Barush M. says, "Elizabeth has been showing a remarkable ability to engage with me as a student and her excellent communication skills help to build a strong foundation for high achievement levels in a short period of time I highly recommend Elizabeth for any person that want to improve their English in a reasonable period of time Elizabeth es excelente como maestra, ayuda con su proceso a desarrollar herramientas de comunicación efectiva ,la cual crea una base para lograr progreso en un corto periodo de tiempo Recomiendo a Elizabeth para cualquier persona que quiere mejorar su Ingles en un periodo razonable de tiempo"See more
Barush M. says, "Elizabeth has been showing a remarkable ability to engage with me as a student and her excellent communication skills help to build a strong foundation for high achievement levels in a short period of time I highly recommend Elizabeth for any person that want to improve their English in a reasonable period of time Elizabeth es excelente como maestra, ayuda con su proceso a desarrollar herramientas de comunicación efectiva ,la cual crea una base para lograr progreso en un corto periodo de tiempo Recomiendo a Elizabeth para cualquier persona que quiere mejorar su Ingles en un periodo razonable de tiempo"
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ESL Speaking Confidence for Professionals
ESL Speaking Confidence for Professionals

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
Shrod says, "Travis is an excellent ESL tutor. I am an adult learner, and before working with him I felt shy and unsure about my speaking. Travis explains everything clearly and patiently, and he always makes me feel comfortable to practice. My confidence has grown a lot in only a few lessons. He prepares materials that match my goals and helps me with pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversation for my job. I really appreciate his support and highly recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their English."See more
Shrod says, "Travis is an excellent ESL tutor. I am an adult learner, and before working with him I felt shy and unsure about my speaking. Travis explains everything clearly and patiently, and he always makes me feel comfortable to practice. My confidence has grown a lot in only a few lessons. He prepares materials that match my goals and helps me with pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversation for my job. I really appreciate his support and highly recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their English."
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AZTeachingWhiz, LLC Tutoring Services
AZTeachingWhiz, LLC Tutoring Services

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5.0

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  • Serves Torrance, CA
  • Serves Torrance, CA

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Reyna D. says, "A Truly Exceptional Tutor We’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Mandy for many years, from my daughter’s early days in elementary school all the way through high school, and I can confidently say that she has been an incredible part of my daughter’s academic journey. From the beginning, Mandy showed patience, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping students succeed. She has an amazing ability to explain concepts clearly, adapt her teaching style to my daughter’s needs, and make learning both engaging and enjoyable. Over the years, I have watched my daughter grow in confidence, develop stronger study habits, and achieve goals she once thought were out of reach — and so much of that progress is thanks to the support and encouragement she received during her sessions. What truly sets Mandy apart is her consistency and commitment. She celebrates my daughter’s strengths while helping her overcome challenges, always showing kindness and professionalism. As a parent, it has been incredibly reassuring to know my daughter has someone in her corner who genuinely cares about her success. I am deeply grateful for everything Mandy has done. I couldn’t recommend her more highly. Any student would be lucky to learn from her."See more
Reyna D. says, "A Truly Exceptional Tutor We’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Mandy for many years, from my daughter’s early days in elementary school all the way through high school, and I can confidently say that she has been an incredible part of my daughter’s academic journey. From the beginning, Mandy showed patience, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping students succeed. She has an amazing ability to explain concepts clearly, adapt her teaching style to my daughter’s needs, and make learning both engaging and enjoyable. Over the years, I have watched my daughter grow in confidence, develop stronger study habits, and achieve goals she once thought were out of reach — and so much of that progress is thanks to the support and encouragement she received during her sessions. What truly sets Mandy apart is her consistency and commitment. She celebrates my daughter’s strengths while helping her overcome challenges, always showing kindness and professionalism. As a parent, it has been incredibly reassuring to know my daughter has someone in her corner who genuinely cares about her success. I am deeply grateful for everything Mandy has done. I couldn’t recommend her more highly. Any student would be lucky to learn from her."
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Coaching/In-Home Consultations/ and Seminars
Coaching/In-Home Consultations/ and Seminars
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  • Serves Torrance, CA
  • Serves Torrance, CA
YOU CAN TEACH a 4-7-YEAR-OLD TO READ AND I CAN HELP YOU! Three Types of Adult Support I Provide for Teaching Young Children: 1. Private coaching for parents or teachers, on an hourly basis on Zoom or in your home in the Seattle area ($60 per hour) 2. In-home consultations for parents where I can help you set up a nurturing and effective learning environment for your child ($100 per hour in the Seattle area *) 3. Seminars for parents, teachers, families, communities, churches, homeschool groups, PTAs, and friends who CAN teach 4-7-year-old children. Learn to read in a step by step, systematic, simple way! ($200 per hour) To be successful, parents and educators will find it invaluable to know: • How children learn • That 0-6-year-olds have an absorbent mind *, through which they effortlessly absorb information • That children love to learn • That there is a dependable, step by step reading sequence to follow that can empower anyone to teach • How to use hands-on reading materials that are like a series of card games so that children can almost teach themselves to read. See that these materials are tailored to the needs of young children • How to establish simple routines at home or school of 10-15 minutes per day where practicing or “playing with the materials” enables children to successfully read! • It is not difficult for most children to learn to read if they have the right tools and adults who understand a simple sequence. As a Montessori teacher with 25+ years' experience teaching reading and writing to children 4-7 years old, including my own six children, I am passionate about showing adults how they CAN teach children to read. Let’s start a revolution in learning! What I offer to Parents, Teachers, and All Who Would Support Children: 1. I provide private consultations and seminars for parents and teachers. If this is done in connection with tutoring, it will maximize the tutoring opportunity for children. Parents will be more conscious of developmental needs and will be more engaged. They can better understand and so support the child's efforts with hands-on reading materials. Simple feedback and demonstrations to you as your child is learning can be a great help. 2. I also provide seminars in which I communicate all of the above in further detail about how children learn and also lay out a clear sequence of how to teach reading. This can be step by step training for parents, teachers, and others! I use power points and other presentation materials to give detailed instructions about how to teach. I demonstrate the use of the materials and make recommendations. Understand how children learn and how to ensure the building of a successful reading foundation. *Please note I charge transportation fee of $1.00 per mile for transportation.See more
YOU CAN TEACH a 4-7-YEAR-OLD TO READ AND I CAN HELP YOU! Three Types of Adult Support I Provide for Teaching Young Children: 1. Private coaching for parents or teachers, on an hourly basis on Zoom or in your home in the Seattle area ($60 per hour) 2. In-home consultations for parents where I can help you set up a nurturing and effective learning environment for your child ($100 per hour in the Seattle area *) 3. Seminars for parents, teachers, families, communities, churches, homeschool groups, PTAs, and friends who CAN teach 4-7-year-old children. Learn to read in a step by step, systematic, simple way! ($200 per hour) To be successful, parents and educators will find it invaluable to know: • How children learn • That 0-6-year-olds have an absorbent mind *, through which they effortlessly absorb information • That children love to learn • That there is a dependable, step by step reading sequence to follow that can empower anyone to teach • How to use hands-on reading materials that are like a series of card games so that children can almost teach themselves to read. See that these materials are tailored to the needs of young children • How to establish simple routines at home or school of 10-15 minutes per day where practicing or “playing with the materials” enables children to successfully read! • It is not difficult for most children to learn to read if they have the right tools and adults who understand a simple sequence. As a Montessori teacher with 25+ years' experience teaching reading and writing to children 4-7 years old, including my own six children, I am passionate about showing adults how they CAN teach children to read. Let’s start a revolution in learning! What I offer to Parents, Teachers, and All Who Would Support Children: 1. I provide private consultations and seminars for parents and teachers. If this is done in connection with tutoring, it will maximize the tutoring opportunity for children. Parents will be more conscious of developmental needs and will be more engaged. They can better understand and so support the child's efforts with hands-on reading materials. Simple feedback and demonstrations to you as your child is learning can be a great help. 2. I also provide seminars in which I communicate all of the above in further detail about how children learn and also lay out a clear sequence of how to teach reading. This can be step by step training for parents, teachers, and others! I use power points and other presentation materials to give detailed instructions about how to teach. I demonstrate the use of the materials and make recommendations. Understand how children learn and how to ensure the building of a successful reading foundation. *Please note I charge transportation fee of $1.00 per mile for transportation.
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Read with Grace
Read with Grace
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New on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
  • Serves Torrance, CA
My first student was my severely dyslexic sister who was in 8th grade reading at 1st grade level. For years teachers told me she needed to read more and she was eventually catch up. Nothing worked until I found the Orton-Gillingham method. Not only is she able to read now but she is addicted to a series of novels! I am trained and certified in the Barton System which one of the most comprehensive Orton-Gillingham based programs. The Orton-Gillingham method is the golden standard in teaching reading to children and adults with dyslexia. I have taken Lindamood-Bell's Lips training workshop on phonemic awareness for my most severely dyslexic students. I have also taken Susan Barton's 6-day graduate level Screening for Dyslexia seminar. In addition to my O.G.-based training, I have taken countless Linguistics and Structured Word Inquiry courses to expose my students to a scientific approach to orthography. Every word has a story and meaningful reasons for the way it is spelled, even so-called "sight words!" Using SWI, students use critical thinking, expand their vocabulary, and improve reading comprehension. Signs of Dyslexia: - Terrible spelling (Number 1 sign of Dyslexia) - Unable to sound out unknown words or nonsense words - Unable to retain spelling words from spelling tests - Slow choppy reading - Relies on context clues when reading - Makes guesses when reading I tutor all students (ages 6 to adult) online using a screen sharing software. My hourly rate applies to 55-minute sessions. I look forward to hearing from you!See more
My first student was my severely dyslexic sister who was in 8th grade reading at 1st grade level. For years teachers told me she needed to read more and she was eventually catch up. Nothing worked until I found the Orton-Gillingham method. Not only is she able to read now but she is addicted to a series of novels! I am trained and certified in the Barton System which one of the most comprehensive Orton-Gillingham based programs. The Orton-Gillingham method is the golden standard in teaching reading to children and adults with dyslexia. I have taken Lindamood-Bell's Lips training workshop on phonemic awareness for my most severely dyslexic students. I have also taken Susan Barton's 6-day graduate level Screening for Dyslexia seminar. In addition to my O.G.-based training, I have taken countless Linguistics and Structured Word Inquiry courses to expose my students to a scientific approach to orthography. Every word has a story and meaningful reasons for the way it is spelled, even so-called "sight words!" Using SWI, students use critical thinking, expand their vocabulary, and improve reading comprehension. Signs of Dyslexia: - Terrible spelling (Number 1 sign of Dyslexia) - Unable to sound out unknown words or nonsense words - Unable to retain spelling words from spelling tests - Slow choppy reading - Relies on context clues when reading - Makes guesses when reading I tutor all students (ages 6 to adult) online using a screen sharing software. My hourly rate applies to 55-minute sessions. I look forward to hearing from you!
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English With GG
English With GG

5.0

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5.0

(3)

  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
Pat G. says, "Oh, I just had to share this because my heart is so full! We feel like we’ve found a total diamond in the rough with Mrs. Gabby. I originally reached out to her for a family member, but I’ve had the absolute pleasure of sitting in on a few lessons myself—and wow, what a joy it is to watch her work! You can just feel how much she truly loves what she does; her devotion to her students is so genuine and warm. She has this incredible way of making everything so easy to understand. The lessons are fun, interactive, and held in such a cozy, relaxed environment that feels nothing like a stiff classroom. My family member literally counts down the days until their weekly lesson! We feel beyond lucky to have found her. She is a true gift to the English teaching community, and I honestly wish everyone could experience the magic of learning with her!"See more
Pat G. says, "Oh, I just had to share this because my heart is so full! We feel like we’ve found a total diamond in the rough with Mrs. Gabby. I originally reached out to her for a family member, but I’ve had the absolute pleasure of sitting in on a few lessons myself—and wow, what a joy it is to watch her work! You can just feel how much she truly loves what she does; her devotion to her students is so genuine and warm. She has this incredible way of making everything so easy to understand. The lessons are fun, interactive, and held in such a cozy, relaxed environment that feels nothing like a stiff classroom. My family member literally counts down the days until their weekly lesson! We feel beyond lucky to have found her. She is a true gift to the English teaching community, and I honestly wish everyone could experience the magic of learning with her!"
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From Will E.

Siolso LLC
Siolso LLC
My goal was to find a teacher that helped me to improve my English skills by reducing my accent and expanding conversational vocabulary. Lois is an excellent professional that knows what she does and why she does it. She can transmit her methodology in a very clear manner that elicits several "aha" moments. Furthermore, Lois is a warm person with great conversational skills and her classes flow very smoothly. Highly recommended. Will
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