I'm Anastasia! I'm a PhD researcher in English Literature, and I've spent my academic career studying art, music, literature, and history (BA in Liberal Studies, MA in English). I love the humanities in general, but I specialized in English because of how beautiful, complex, innovative, and structu... (read more)
...I have been tutoring for several years now and absolutely love seeing kids understand difficult concepts. I have nearly 10 years of experience tutoring kids from Pierce College as well as kids ages 5-20 from local community and schools. I have taught a great range of subjects from English, Math, Science, SAT and ACT reviews. (read more)
...Learned vocal pedagogy online and understands physical manifestations of vocal phenomena like vocal mix with different chest to head ratios, vocal agility and effects of jaw, tongue and surrounding physiology etc, helping in imparting practical knowledge of vocal technique. Proficient knowledge ... (read more)
...I would review the lessons we taught at the beginning and end of the class to make sure they learned well. In addition to language, I would introduce Chinese culture such as traditional holidays, festivals, foods, and calligraphy. I am passionate about teaching Mandarin language and culture. (read more)
...I became very interested in geology when I was shown how South America and Africa once fit together before they diverged due to tectonic motion. Geology is an integrated science because it needs the foundations of math, physics, chemistry, and to a lesser extent, biology. I went on many geological field trips while in college from California to New York and on personal trips to Brazil. (read more)