💎 Why Sandra? 💎 🔆 Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Psychology from Pepperdine University (U.S.) 🔆 Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Loyola Marymount University (U.S.) 🔆 Native English speaker — born and raised in Los Angeles, California 🇺🇸 🔆 TEFL certified (120 hours) 🔆 Specializes in IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, SAT, and Cambridge exam preparation 🔆 5+ years of experience teaching teens and adults (ages 12+) 🔆 Expert in building fluency, confidence, and strong writing skills ✍️ 🔆 Focused on pronunciation, test strategies, and academic vocabulary 🔆 Supportive, patient, and goal-oriented teaching style 🔆 Fluent in Spanish — able to support Latin American learners 🔆 Engaging classes tailored to beginners, test-takers, and professionals ·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·☀️ COURSE MODULES WITH SANDRA ☀️·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=· 🎓 MA in Educational Psychology | Native English Speaker | TEFL Certified 💼 Over 5 years’ experience teaching teens & adults (ages 12+) ·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·🌻 IELTS Speaking & Writing 🌻·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=· 📖 Practice with IELTS-style speaking & writing prompts 📖 Learn how to structure Task 1 and Task 2 essays 📖 Improve grammar, vocabulary & coherence 📖 Band score strategies & feedback 💎 Goal: Reach Band 7+ 💎 ·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·🌻 TOEFL Preparation 🌻·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=· 📖 Master speaking, integrated writing & reading tasks 📖 Practice time management & essay organization 📖 Build vocabulary and grammar range 💎 Goal: Score 90+ 💎 ·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·🌻 TOEIC Listening & Speaking 🌻·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=· 📖 Improve business vocabulary & test strategies 📖 Practice real TOEIC speaking questions 📖 Sharpen listening skills & confidence in a work setting 💎 Goal: Score 800+ 💎 ·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·🌻 SAT Verbal Preparation 🌻·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=· 📖 Reading comprehension strategies 📖 Vocabulary in context & grammar review 📖 Writing and Language section practice 💎 Goal: Improve SAT verbal score & writing fluency 💎 ·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·🌻 Cambridge English (FCE/CAE/CPE) 🌻·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=· 📖 Focus on exam tasks: speaking, writing, and listening 📖 Develop formal writing, argument building & fluency 📖 Grammar and vocabulary specific to B2–C2 levels 💎 Goal: Pass with high marks and boost academic English 💎 ·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·🌻 Beginner to Intermediate English for Teens & Adults 🌻·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=· 📖 Build core grammar, vocabulary & sentence structure 📖 Practice everyday conversations and pronunciation 📖 Boost fluency through guided speaking activities 💎 Supportive, patient coaching for late beginners 💎 ·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·🌻 Business & Academic English 🌻·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=· 📖 Vocabulary for meetings, emails, and presentations 📖 Interview preparation & professional writing 📖 Pronunciation & speaking clarity for workplace success 💎 Goal: Communicate with confidence at work 💎 ·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·🌻 Custom Coaching & Conversation Practice 🌻·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=· 📖 Tailored sessions for adults or teens (12+) 📖 Focus on your personal learning goals 📖 Resume editing, personal statement help, casual conversation 🌟 Join my trial class! Let’s explore your unique goals and create a personalized plan to help you succeed. 🚀 ·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·☀️ TEACHING STYLE ☀️·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=· 📕 Classes primarily taught in English (Chinese or Spanish support available upon request) 📗 Emphasis on active practice — speaking, writing, and test strategies included 📘 Customized lesson plans tailored to your goals and skill level 🌟 I believe classes should be engaging, enjoyable, and always full of valuable learning. ·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·☀️ TEACHING MATERIALS ☀️·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=· 📗 Authentic exam practice tests and sample questions (IELTS, TOEFL, OET, SAT, etc.) 📖 Reading passages selected for your interests and language level 🗣️ Role-play scripts and conversation prompts for speaking practice 📕 I incorporate current events and news articles to make lessons relevant and engaging—especially effective for beginners to build vocabulary and real-world conversation skills. ·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·🌻 CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULE POLICY 🌻·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=· 🔴 Students may cancel at least 1 hour before class to reschedule or receive a refund 🔴 Students who do not notify me in advance of their absence will not be eligible for a refund. I will wait for up to 15 minutes after the scheduled start time; if the student does not arrive, the class will be considered completed.