NOTE: Since I pay for each potential request I reply to, I may not respond if I am not a good fit for you (student age, subject matter, etc.). I don't mean to seem rude, but it's Tutors.com's policy that we pay for each reply. Thank you for your understanding. I am a reading and writing specialist. While I do tutor standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, etc.) and can improve your student's skills, I only tutor the verbal sections. I believe it pays to hire specialists. Any tutor who says he or she tutors the "whole" test is going to be weaker in one of the areas and will probably switch from section to section each session, anyway. Better just to...

Welcome! My name is Tina O'Connor and I am in Lakeside, CA, (in San Diego County). I provide tailored tutoring services to help you get to the level you want to be with speaking and understanding English.. With a focus on ESL (English as a Second Language), reading and writing, and test prep, I am here to support your learning journey. I create personalized lessons that cater to your unique needs, helping you achieve your educational goals with confidence. Let me know how I can help you today!

Important information: I can only tutor after my regular work hours. After 5pm I can tutor for one hour 3 days a week and on weekends. Prefer online unless in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area. Traffic is prohibitive otherwise. When I chose my college major, there was no doubt in my mind that English and everything about it would be perfect for me. I have spent my life studying words, reading, writing, arranging, and rearranging words to communicate in the most efficient and effective way possible. I love to help students improve their grammar, find the main idea when writing an essay, or better understand literature. Having gained an understa...