Since June 2025
Instructor since June 2025
Foundations for Reading,
From 37.21 C$ /h
This comprehensive course is designed to build and strengthen core literacy skills in reading comprehension, English language proficiency, and academic writing, with a special emphasis on essay development. Through a structured and scaffolded approach, students will explore a range of literary and non-literary texts while learning how to analyze, interpret, and respond to them both critically and creatively.
This flexible course allows for teaching of all elements of English, core elements which include reading, writing, and possibly even speaking.
For the course materials, I will provide the required texts, many of which can be found online and discussed more in person. As a university student double majoring in political science and legal studies, I have read and discussed more than a hundred texts, so I can guarantee satisfaction!
This flexible course allows for teaching of all elements of English, core elements which include reading, writing, and possibly even speaking.
For the course materials, I will provide the required texts, many of which can be found online and discussed more in person. As a university student double majoring in political science and legal studies, I have read and discussed more than a hundred texts, so I can guarantee satisfaction!
Extra information
Bring your own laptop, and if you wish, a pencil and paper.
Location
At teacher's location :
- San Jose, CA, USA
About Me
Hey guys! This is Derik, an enthusiastic tutor who focuses on skills. I have read and analyzed hundreds of texts, and am happy to discuss anything related to this field. In my free time, I like to write and read. Outside academics, I like playing and watching sports, playing video games, and walking my dog.
Education
Graduated high school from Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose, finished with a 4.3 unweighted GPA
Currently at the University of Southern California, double majoring in Political Science and Legal Studies
Currently at the University of Southern California, double majoring in Political Science and Legal Studies
Experience / Qualifications
Worked as a tutor throughout high school, serving as a mentor for those who needed help in classes
Took many courses requiring in depth English skills, both in high school (AP Literature and Language) as well as currently
Took many courses requiring in depth English skills, both in high school (AP Literature and Language) as well as currently
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
At teacher's location
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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