...Seeing children whose talents and strengths are often overlooked by the world at large, and wishing to help them see and recognize those strengths, and bring them out for the world to see. This is where I feel my passion about helping underserved students drives my desire to help. In my thirty-... (read more)
...I have several French friends with whom I communicate in French, have used my language skills in my past career in business, and frequently am complemented on my accent, which, thanks to my early training and residency in Paris, is very authentic. In addition I participate in courses and events ... (read more)
I am a native Spanish speaker. Both of my parents were from Mexico and didn't speak English. I also lived in Mexico City for 6 years and taught English at a private institution while I lived there. (read more)
...As a retired teacher, I have time to tutor. I live in the Arden area, near Sac State. I have a reliable car but prefer to travel only within a radius of 20 miles. (read more)
...In Sacramento State, I learned about the psychological development of individuals in my Child Development courses. In Sacramento Community College, I read and analyzed short stories and novels for my reading and writing classes. In Sacramento State, I took an elective course-Multicultural Children's Literature. (read more)