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Avatar for Champion Tutoring and Sports: Southern California
Avatar for Champion Tutoring and Sports: Southern California
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Champion Tutoring and Sports: Southern California
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Champion Tutoring and Sports: Southern California

5.0

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5.0

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Reading and Writing Tutoring

  • 81 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
  • 81 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
Olivia C. says, "This company is a Godsend! We were paired with Coach Alex who helped our son work on basic computer skills including typing. Our boy has mild cerebral palsy so writing has been a challenge and it was recommended to learn how to type and navigate a computer. He has learned so much over the course of 20 lessons and we look forward to continued progress"See more
Olivia C. says, "This company is a Godsend! We were paired with Coach Alex who helped our son work on basic computer skills including typing. Our boy has mild cerebral palsy so writing has been a challenge and it was recommended to learn how to type and navigate a computer. He has learned so much over the course of 20 lessons and we look forward to continued progress"
Avatar for Amogh Pande (Ivy League, 1600 SAT/36 ACT)
Avatar for Amogh Pande (Ivy League, 1600 SAT/36 ACT)
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Amogh Pande (Ivy League, 1600 SAT/36 ACT)
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Amogh Pande (Ivy League, 1600 SAT/36 ACT)

Exceptional 5.0

(10)

Exceptional 5.0

(10)

Reading and Writing Tutoring

  • 12 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
  • 12 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA

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Alice C. says, "Amogh helped me to practice my English and speaking ability and was an amazing tutor. He was very nice and understanding. He helped me to develop confidence in speaking the English language as an immigrant, and improved my grammatical and phonetic skills as well. If you are looking for a tutor for English or speaking, please pick Amogh!"See more
Alice C. says, "Amogh helped me to practice my English and speaking ability and was an amazing tutor. He was very nice and understanding. He helped me to develop confidence in speaking the English language as an immigrant, and improved my grammatical and phonetic skills as well. If you are looking for a tutor for English or speaking, please pick Amogh!"
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Read with Grace
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Read with Grace
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Reading and Writing Tutoring, ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

  • 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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Avatar for $160/hour | Accent Reduction Program
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$160/hour | Accent Reduction Program
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$160/hour | Accent Reduction Program

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Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

In high demand
  • 427 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
  • 427 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA

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Akash G. says, "I have been practicing my American accent with Prof. Alex for 2 months, and Prof. Alex and his American accent program are exceptional! It is based on a scientific approach to learning how to speak each individual American sound in a variety of drills that Prof. Alex provides. What I like the most is the 2D sound motions, where I can see how I have to move my tongue and speech organs to pronounce American sounds correctly! It gives me the opportunity to understand how American sounds are different from my native language and finally practice them correctly under the supervision of Prof. Alex, who gives absolutely honest, detailed feedback. That’s what I always wanted to get. He doesn’t cuddle me in our sessions and really puts my speaking drills to work. I love working with Prof. Alex because he is professional, innovative, and exceptional, and truly cares about my success. This program has its own app called InPronunci, and Alex gives me a lot of homework in that app. The benefit of InPronunci is that it has an AI accent coach that works like Prof. Alex in our sessions and helps me catch my mistakes. It is a super useful tool when I am not in a session with Prof. Alex. I am very thankful to Prof. Alex. I wish I had him when I learned English at school!"See more
Akash G. says, "I have been practicing my American accent with Prof. Alex for 2 months, and Prof. Alex and his American accent program are exceptional! It is based on a scientific approach to learning how to speak each individual American sound in a variety of drills that Prof. Alex provides. What I like the most is the 2D sound motions, where I can see how I have to move my tongue and speech organs to pronounce American sounds correctly! It gives me the opportunity to understand how American sounds are different from my native language and finally practice them correctly under the supervision of Prof. Alex, who gives absolutely honest, detailed feedback. That’s what I always wanted to get. He doesn’t cuddle me in our sessions and really puts my speaking drills to work. I love working with Prof. Alex because he is professional, innovative, and exceptional, and truly cares about my success. This program has its own app called InPronunci, and Alex gives me a lot of homework in that app. The benefit of InPronunci is that it has an AI accent coach that works like Prof. Alex in our sessions and helps me catch my mistakes. It is a super useful tool when I am not in a session with Prof. Alex. I am very thankful to Prof. Alex. I wish I had him when I learned English at school!"
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I Aced it Tutoring
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I Aced it Tutoring

Exceptional 5.0

(17)

Exceptional 5.0

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Reading and Writing Tutoring

  • 9 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
  • 9 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Torrance, CA
Renee Z. says, "I can honestly say that my teacher is absolutely amazing — the best teacher I could ever imagine. She has taught me for two years, and during this time, she has treated me like a second son, caring about my growth, my confidence, and even my happiness. Every lesson is not only educational but also fun and inspiring. She even gives me little treats each time, which makes learning feel like a joy rather than a chore! Her writing skills are exceptional — she teaches me how to organize my thoughts, express myself clearly, and improve my writing step by step. At the same time, her reading instruction is phenomenal. She helps me understand complex texts, think critically, and enjoy reading more than I ever have before. Every lesson, I leave feeling like I’ve learned something new and important. Every time I see her, she would always brighten my day with a colossal smile! She is incredibly professional, patient, and dedicated, but also warm, kind, and encouraging. She pushes me to do my best while making me feel supported every step of the way. I honestly can’t imagine having a better teacher — she’s the kind of teacher I would choose again even in 1,000,000 years. If you want a teacher who will truly invest in you, improve your skills in reading and writing, inspire you, and even make you excited to learn every day, she is absolutely the one. I cannot recommend her highly enough — she has changed the way I see learning, and I know she can do the same for anyone else lucky enough to study with her! I have genuinely no words to describe how great of a teacher she is."See more
Renee Z. says, "I can honestly say that my teacher is absolutely amazing — the best teacher I could ever imagine. She has taught me for two years, and during this time, she has treated me like a second son, caring about my growth, my confidence, and even my happiness. Every lesson is not only educational but also fun and inspiring. She even gives me little treats each time, which makes learning feel like a joy rather than a chore! Her writing skills are exceptional — she teaches me how to organize my thoughts, express myself clearly, and improve my writing step by step. At the same time, her reading instruction is phenomenal. She helps me understand complex texts, think critically, and enjoy reading more than I ever have before. Every lesson, I leave feeling like I’ve learned something new and important. Every time I see her, she would always brighten my day with a colossal smile! She is incredibly professional, patient, and dedicated, but also warm, kind, and encouraging. She pushes me to do my best while making me feel supported every step of the way. I honestly can’t imagine having a better teacher — she’s the kind of teacher I would choose again even in 1,000,000 years. If you want a teacher who will truly invest in you, improve your skills in reading and writing, inspire you, and even make you excited to learn every day, she is absolutely the one. I cannot recommend her highly enough — she has changed the way I see learning, and I know she can do the same for anyone else lucky enough to study with her! I have genuinely no words to describe how great of a teacher she is."

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