...I’m Allyson. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in English Literature from UCLA, where my Honors Research Thesis won the 2023 Thompson Prize for Best Honors Thesis. Alongside tutoring, I work as a freelance writer and book editor. (read more)
...My specialty is helping kids improvise, dance, and add lots of physicality to their acting choices. I went to school for physical theater and mime in France, so I have a big interest in physical movement and highly expressive performances! I have tutored many students with ADHD from ages 5-13. (read more)
...By exposing students to various forms of reading comprehension (i.e. excerpts from books, magazine articles, poems and songs) students are introduced to vocabulary. I create many vocabulary building exercises for the specific level of each group of students. I have taught English for the past twenty years, from the elementary levels to the college level. (read more)
...My two eldest children have been home schooled and I was the one to prepare them for standardized testing. Both scored quite well and received numerous merit offers when applying to college. In recent years, I have assisted other students in prepping for the ACT and SAT. (read more)
...I believe in creating a learning environment that is fun, engaging, extremely supportive, and moves at the student’s own pace. I like to listen to students and find out about their needs and learning goals, and work together with them to reach those goals. I'm certified to teach ESL/ESOL, English Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening, and Public Speaking. (read more)