Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 tutor

About Tayanna

Hi there, I’m Tayanna! I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California with two degrees: a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language. With my two degrees, I love to aid beginning-intermediate Spanish speakers with their speaking/listening/reading/writing abilities as well as budding artists & filmmakers with any interest in storytelling!

My love for learning and passion for helping others has also translated to over 10 years of formal academic tutoring experience, in which I have primarily aided students with reading comprehension, writing, English, math (pre-algebra through calculus), and SAT/ACT test prep. In each tutoring session, I begin by assessing a student’s needs, goals, and timeline, so we can develop a customized plan and approach together that will be strategically tailored to their strengths. This plan remains flexible and is continually updated to ensure that sessions are as effective as possible. I am committed to not only being a resource for students, but also being a teammate, and giving them the skills, support, and encouragement that they need to achieve their goals and become confident, successful learners!

I am very quick to respond to all messages and inquiries, so please feel free to contact me with questions or to schedule a lesson. I look forward to working with you!


Teaching Expertise:
- I've specialized in helping students of all levels with writing/editing/proofreading for 10+ years and always plan engaging, informative, and helpful lessons tailored to their goals and needs.

- I offer tutoring for standardized test prep (ACT/SAT/PSAT/AP/Accuplacer). (My scores listed below.) With the study plans, tools, and strategies that I recommended to my classrooms of high school students, some improved their scores by more than 20+ points on the SAT Math sections, 4+ points on ACT Math sections, 30+ points on the SAT Critical Thinking/Writing sections, and 5+ points on the ACT Reading sections!

ACT Composite - 34 / ACT English - 36 / ACT Math - 33 / ACT Science - 32 / ACT Reading - 36
SAT Composite - 2110 / Critical Reading - 740 / Math - 660 / Writing - 710
PSAT Composite - 213 / Critical Reading - 78 / Math - 71 / Writing - 64
SAT U.S. History Subject Test - 800 (Perfect score!)
AP English Literature - 5 (Highest score!)
AP English Language - 5 (Highest score!)
AP U.S. History - 5 (Highest score!)
AP U.S. Gov & Politics - 5 (Highest score!)
AP European History - 5 (Highest score!)

- I also conduct tutoring for reading comprehension and math. Throughout high school, I worked one-on-one with elementary school students as a Reading Tutor through the Children’s Literacy Center, and designed engaging, creative curriculums that made reading fun for those who often previously found it to be a struggle. Furthermore, as an AfterMath tutor, I worked weekly with K-12 students on everything from Elementary Math to Trigonometry and also trained new tutors on how to properly conduct effective and engaging tutoring.

- Moreover, my background in competitive public speaking & experience at international oratorical competitions also lends itself to helping those who want to gain more confidence in giving presentations and having a presence when speaking publicly!