...I helped the children with their homework and worked with them to improve their English language skills. With no prior knowledge of the French language, I had to adapt quickly to cultural differences and throw myself into conversations and environments that were new and unfamiliar. I have exper... (read more)
...In addition, I teach and tutor Italian for ages 7-18. I want to support the students I work with as much as possible, help them achieve their goals, and build confidence in their abilities. I welcome feedback from parent, guardians, and their teachers so I can customize the best approach to use during our tutoring session. (read more)
...I also teach students how to write high-scoring SAT essays, and assist students in writing impressive personal statement essays for their college applications.I have a Ph.D. in Intellectual History from U.C. Berkeley, and have been teaching at the university level for more than 20 years. In addition, I am a published writer. (read more)
...I have helped many children improve their academic skills. I begin with a pre-assessment test so that I can determine which academic program the student needs to go through. I can also communicate regularly via e-mail with the student's teacher in order to ensure that we are focusing on the right concepts. (read more)
...From 2017-2018, two summers before the museum’s closure, I also worked as a volunteer at the San Francisco Zoo as part of their Talk on The Wild Side (TOWS) program open to volunteers aged 14-18. While most of my job consisted of animal maintenance and husbandry, I was often able to interact wit... (read more)