Angela A.
The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you - B.B. King.
About Angela
I was born in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. I have traveled extensively and lived in Europe and Latin America. Languages and language learning has been a lifetime fascination for me. I graduated from UCLA with a Spanish Language and Literature degree and studied Portuguese, French, Italian, Mandarin, and Arabic. At the same time, art has always been my passion. Once I graduated, I took a 20-year detour from education and worked as a creative in the toy industry at Mattel, Inc. Teaching remained a strong interest, inspired by my father, a university professor. This prompted me to go to graduate school. I earned an MA in Media/Design and started teaching at the college level about ten years ago in the Toy Design department at Otis College of Art and Design. From there, I was drawn to improving the experiences and outcomes of international students and returned to school to earn a MAT TESOL from the University of Southern California. This experience profoundly influenced my teaching focus and style toward a more global perspective. I also found that tutoring provides me with space to make a difference for students individually or in small groups. The subjects I tutor are Spanish, all levels, especially IB, AP, and SAT subjects; English IB, AP, Composition and Rhetoric and Research/Academic writing, World and US History; and Art/Digital Design.
Teaching Experience
Online Private Tutor
- – Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, IB, AP, SAT subject.
- – English and Language Arts Middle School, High School to IB, AP.
- – ELL language arts.
- – History – AP World and AP US History.
- – Traditional and Digital art.
Senior Lecturer, Toy Design and Liberal Arts and Sciences
- – Digital drawing and painting for the toy industry
- – Portfolio development and Internship Prep
- – Senior exhibition prep
Instructor: AP US History, AP World History, Ks3 History, Ks3 English, Spanish
- – Teaching English as a second language (ESL).
- – Composition and Rhetoric.
- – History.
Education
Academic qualifications and achievements
Master of Arts in Teaching
TESOL – University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Master of Arts, Media Arts and Design
Antioch University McGregor, Yellow Springs, OH, USA
Graphic Design and Packaging
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA, USA
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Literature
University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Teaching Skills & Expertise
Subjects, levels, and qualifications
Subject | Programme | Level | Assignments | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English A: Language and Literature | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| Spanish A: Language and Literature | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| Visual Arts | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| English B | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| Spanish B | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| University Application Essay | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| English A: Literature | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| Spanish A: Literature | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| TOK: Essay and Exhibition | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
English A: Language and Literature
Spanish A: Language and Literature
Visual Arts
English B
Spanish B
University Application Essay
English A: Literature
Spanish A: Literature
TOK: Essay and Exhibition
Teaching Style
My methodology and approach to tutoring
What is your teaching philosophy?
First, I believe in celebrating prior knowledge in a student, along with mutual respect. I employ methodologies such as the flipped classroom and student-selected, project-based learning. Critical thinking skills are vital, in my opinion, for effective learning and inquiry. In my experience, this approach leads to deeper learning and more engagement from the student in any subject.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a typical first lesson, I like to establish a rapport with the student and know the student. I am sensitive to time constraints and then determine if there are areas the student struggles with and address them. After establishing areas to work on and goals, I plan a curriculum that will achieve those goals. A multimodal approach includes some video, visual PowerPoint, and interactive practice of the material with assignments to reinforce what has been covered to be the most effective method.
What to Expect
Personalized Approach
Tailored to your learning style
Practical Strategies
Easy-to-remember techniques
Exam Preparation
Focused on IB assessments
Student Reviews
What students say about their experience (5 reviews)
Anita T.
June 2023
Excellent teacher!
Carlo P.
April 2023
We absolutely love Angela! She’s very personable and sharp. She helped our daughter do very well in a short amount of time for her Spanish IO. Angela picked up on present weaknesses and provided effective instruction that yielded great results. She’s one of our favs and we look forward to working with her!
Carlo P.
March 2023
Sharp. Professional. Personable. Effective. Angela helped daughter obtain a great score on Spanish IO. Teacher was happy with evaluation. Will definitely use her again and recommend!
Farah C.
February 2023
Exceptional communication, kind and helpful.
Natasa H.
January 2023
Angela is a caring and knowledgeable tutor. She worked with my 11 years daughter who is in the 6th grade. Angela's instructions are clear, and her feedback is useful. Also, the study material she sent us was great.