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English (ESL) with Alexandra M.

Santa Monica, California

5.0
(4)
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 10+
Speaks Spanish, English
Teaching since 2007
MFA in Creative Writing

    About Alexandra M.

    5.0
    (4)
    I have a BA in Humanities, with a specialty in Drama, and a MFA in Professional Writing, both from USC. I am a credentialed teacher currently working in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. I have a passion for the English language and can help you sharpen and expand your skills, whether you're a beginner, English is your second language, or you're preparing for college entrance exams. Professional actor. Worked in NYC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. Have taught private acting classes in LA. Can help with any kind of scene study or monologue, gain confidence in expressing yourself. I am smart and funny and very patient. I've tutored second graders and adults, taught acting classes in Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Honolulu, and have had my own writing work published and produced.

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    Fraser Ave Santa Monica
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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    12 PM-4 PM
    Wednesday
    12 PM-4 PM
    Thursday
    12 PM-4 PM
    Friday
    9 AM-3:30 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM-12 PM
    1:30 PM-5 PM
    Sunday
    2 PM-2:30 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $60
    90 minutes
    $80
    120 minutes
    $100
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    5.0
    4 Reviews
    Josh
    Student's home
    Alexandra was great. She's very personable, fun, and also very intuitive; which made the lessons very productive.
    Posted May 7, 2016
    Howard
    Student's home
    Alexandra is the "cat's pajamas." She started working with my daughter Molly as a tutor in English when Molly was preparing for her CASHEE. This was not easy as Molly has learning issues (dyslexia, ADHD). Although state rules would have exempted Molly, she wanted to pass the exam and graduate the same way as her classmates. But she had already come up short twice. After 2 months of working with Alexandra once a week, Molly passed the exam with points to spare. Since then, being gifted in so many ways, Alexandra has stepped in twice as a personal coach. She helped Molly go through want ads and prepare for interviews, with the result that Molly got her first job which she has now help for almost a year. She also gave Molly help setting up her account in LA Casting and in looking through and responding to auditions notices. So, while I checked "English" as the 'subject' of this review, given the option 'Other' I would have filled in: Life Coach, Improv, Acting, and Job search and Prep. Alexandra seems to do it all. Immensely talented. Thanks!
    Posted Jul 18, 2015
    Chris McElhill
    Student's home
    Alexandra is a true professional, and a lot of fun to work with. I highly recommend taking lessons with her :)
    Posted Jul 17, 2015
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    Experience

    ESL Teacher

    Sep, 2008 - Present

    Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

    Teaching ESL in Santa Monica Adult School. Have taught beginning, beginning high, intermediate, advanced, and conversation cafe. Primarily focusing on beginners introduction to English, with emphasis on pronunciation and conversation.

    Acting Teacher

    Jan, 2009 - Jun, 2013

    Beverly Hills Adult School

    Worked with Senior Population in a class, "Acting for Seniors." Lots of improv, theater games, scene work.

    Education

    BA Humanities

    Jan, 1984 - Dec, 1988

    Univesity of Southern California

    MFA in Creative Writing

    Dec, 1991

    University of Southern California

    Bachelor of Arts....Theater

    Sep, 1987 - Dec, 1989

    University of Southern California

    MFA Creative Writing

    Jan, 1987 - Dec, 1990

    Univesity of Southern California

    Masters of Professional Writing

    Jan, 1987 - Dec, 1991

    University of Southern California

    Certifications

    California Teachers Credential

    Jun, 2008

    UCLA

    TESOL

    Feb, 2014

    Global Leadership College

    150 hour TESOL/TEFL Specialist course.

    Awards

    Phi Kappa Phi Award

    Feb, 1991

    Univesity of Southern California

    Affiliations

    Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

    Sep, 1972

    An American labor union representing over 160,000 film and television principal and background performers, journalists, and radio personalities worldwide.

    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

    Jul, 1991

    The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

    Actors' Equity Association

    Jan, 1974

    Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

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