...I teach my students to write strong claims and use evidence and logic to support their points. Combining logic and good arguments with grammar is a formula for success. I am certified by TEA in 7-12 ELA and have been a classroom teacher since 2017. (read more)
...In addition to my classroom experience, I have served as a dedicated tutor, including a transformative five-year mentorship with Anna, who is now thriving in college. I strive to build confidence in my students and cultivate a genuine love for learning by connecting lessons to their interests an... (read more)
Hi! I love to learn and teach. I graduated as valedictorian with my high school diploma, as cum laude with my BA in European Studies at BYU, and as summa cum laude with my MA in history at SFSU, and I know Italian and Japanese; I know how to study and learn. (read more)
...For history and languages, I firmly believe learning should be fun, and I'll do my best to relate important concepts to your own interests. I try to link abstract ideas with concrete examples, providing a thorough but understandable overview. I'm big on asking questions and try my best to be encouraging—there really are no stupid questions! (read more)
...At my last job, I had a private student with whom I also worked on refining and developing speech skills. I was an IELTS invigilator at my job in Houston, and I taught an IELTS preparation course at that same job. I worked with students in Houston about writing argument essays (one of the primary essays for that test) and helped them with describing graphs for the 1st essay. (read more)