WELCOME TO EMPOWER HOUR TUTORING
Your Premier Orange County Tutoring Service
ABOUT SARAH
Hi, my name is Sarah and I’m an experienced, caring, and enthusiastic teacher who is committed to helping students from preschool to college achieve their full potential. With 7+ years of high school teaching experience and 20+ years of tutoring, educating is a natural past-time for me. I began tutoring at the age of 16, starting with one-on-one sessions and moving into small group settings, further preparing myself for a lifelong goal of becoming a teacher. I attended the University of Toronto, Canada’s premier educational institution, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Education with a specialty in Intermediate and Senior English, as well as a Bachelor of Arts and Science. From there, I received additional qualifications in the areas of Special Education and English as a Second Language.
For more information on my background and teaching experience, please see my LinkedIn bio.
I believe authentic learning is rooted in inquiry. Curiosity and engagement are important starting points for students to acquire knowledge and new skills, feel empowered and become resilient learners. If given the opportunity to tutor you, a friend, or a family member, I promise to deliver this same philosophy regardless of the subject of interest!
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TUTORING SUBJECTS
Tutoring services are available on a wide range of academic subjects for students between the ages of 4 and 18, covering TK to college, with specialties listed below. Sessions can be set up as private, one-on-one experiences, or coordinated in small groups, with options for in-person, remote, and hybrid. I’m available to travel to your preferred study location within the Southern California area.
READING & WRITING
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Develop and foster reading and writing skills for all age groups, from preschool to college.
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Practice and refine the writing process at all levels, from basic spelling and grammar to advanced academic and critical thinking.
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Improve communication skills to develop confidence around reading, listening and speaking.
MATH & SCIENCE
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Support and promote basic understanding of mathematical and scientific concepts, focusing on preschool to grade 6 curricula.
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Use of proven visual aids and problem solving techniques to support greater learning of course objectives.
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Facilitate fun and engaging exercises to stimulate logical thinking.
TEST & ESSAY PREPARATION
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Teach skills and techniques for taking standardized and course specific tests, ranging from private school entry tests to college entrance exams.
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Develop research and analytical skills that will help students become more familiar with various test content and formats.
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Guide, support and critique essay writing at all levels.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
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Educate students learning English as a Second Language (ESL) at all levels of competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, from ESL Level 1 to ESL Level 5.
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Empower students to develop the skill sets they need to become proficient in everyday and academic English.
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Support integration into academic and social life at school and within the community.
MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT
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Develop and promote personalized training to help students stay on track and meet academic goals.
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Deliver a combination of homework support and enrichment, focusing on opportunities for educational improvement, as well building on areas of strength.
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Initiate and support life skills, including organization, time management and study skills.
"I highly recommend Sarah. She is extremely professional, has excellent communication skills and provides great service. I have 3 kids, 2 boys and 1 girl, ranging between 4 to 9 years old. They absolutely LOVE her. They have learned so much from her and definitely changed the way they study and apply their energy (a lot of energy). After using her services for the last 3 months, I’ve very pleased with the results and recommend calling her for help!"
Jenn Paolone
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Currently serving the Orange County surrounding areas.