...I have over 10 years of experience helping students prepare for all sections of the CBEST. My background in standardized test prep - SSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT - is extensive. With the math section, I find many adults need a solid refresher of the fundamentals of number properties, algebra, and geometry. (read more)
...Successful completion of Financial Math and Models of Financial Economics Actuarial exams. Statistics Major at UC Berkeley. Successful completion of the Probability Actuarial Exam. (read more)
...Essay writing is a key expertise of mine -- I help students from the initial phases of brainstorming and outlining through the revising of essay drafts. I help students craft well-written, powerful essays that meet the requirements detailed in the assignment/prompt. At the same time, I reinforc... (read more)
...Most recently, I tutored students at a local Kumon center, assisting children from the ages of 4 to middle school with reading and math assignments. Although this tutoring center heavily emphasizes repetition, I challenged students to not simply remember solutions but to truly comprehend the pro... (read more)
...I took the course "Grammar Fundamentals for ESL Teachers" at UC Berkeley Extension and also received the top score on module 1 of the TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test). I currently proofread texts by non-native speakers. I have edited (and proofread) academic papers, including those written in English by non-native speakers. I have taken a courses in grammar, morphology and syntax. (read more)