...An initial 30 minute assessment is free. Students must be able to meet a minimum of three times per week for an hour at a time and commit to practicing skills between sessions. I have over 25 years of experience teaching all aspects of reading, including comprehension, to students of all ages and backgrounds. (read more)
...I volunteered with the Young Writer's Program in Santa Cruz, helping high school students find their creative voices. I also spent a year as a teacher's assistant at a Montessori school working with first, second and third graders. I have experience writing multiple types of essays, including but not limited to analytical, argumentative, research, and creative fiction. (read more)
...I was most recently an English teacher and have been an English 101 college professor. I have an MFA in Creative Writing and a Master's in English Education. Writing is my outlet and my passion that I love to share with others, especially the youth. (read more)
...I speak Mandarin from my years of going to China and competing in professional Ping-Pong as an adolescent. I am a bit rusty in my Mandarin but can hold a conversation. I am most proud of my top-notch writing skills, my ability to work well with any personality, skill level, or learning style.I ... (read more)
...I specialize in helping students learn basic, useful conversational language that you can use right away. I have lived and worked in Japan for almost four years, so I understand both the language and the intricacies of culture and travel in Japan. I would love to help you study Japanese and increase your confidence! (read more)