...I am TEFL certified and have worked with students learning English as a second language (ESL). I have taken Mandarin courses for four years and lived in Taiwan for seven years, learning Mandarin through the pinyin system. I specialize in teaching reading, writing, and phonics, but can also teach... (read more)
...I am fun, relaxed and enthusiastic in my approach to teaching, and I exercise a lot of patience and creative problem solving in finding the right approach for your child, or for you! I do not believe anyone is incapable of learning, they simply haven't found the right learning approach for them,... (read more)
I have been a classroom teacher for over 25 years. I began my teaching career right after I graduated from UCLA. I began working at a small private elementary school. (read more)
...I have worked for the past 10-15 years on study skills with students from grade 2 through college. I work with them on how to take a test; how to understand and interpret questions; how to take and use note cards to study from for a test or quiz; what is the most important part of a lecture and ... (read more)
...Currently, I am completing my teacher credential program at California State University, Long Beach, specializing in Health Sciences. My career began in 2015 when I worked as an instructional aide in a middle school for four years. During this time, I had the opportunity to collaborate closely with teachers and students, providing one-on-one and small group support. (read more)