...While I was living in Japan, I taught ESL to elementary school students at a cram school near Takurazuka. I was required to make my own curriculum and lesson plans each class. I was also the only instructor for the entire hour, and had to deliver the lesson in Japanese each time. (read more)
...I would be happy to share some tips and tricks I have learned over the years! I have been teaching writing for 10 years. I have been a writer even longer. (read more)
...In particular, I excel at coaching for the Personal Insight Question (PIQ), a college essay form unique to the UC system, and have led workshops on how to understand and use this type of essay. My students have been accepted to all nine UC's as well as other great Universities: - UCLA- UC Berkel... (read more)
...I assisted many different students, but I am especially proud of working closely and continuously with a student who was considering dropping the course at first, and by the end of the semester I had helped her raised her D grade to a high B. I consider myself very passionate about working with ... (read more)
...Rather than spoon-feeding students answers, I help them discover the right answers (or notes) on their own, by asking them questions. This helps them better understand the concepts, while improving their self-confidence and ability to learn and think independently. To this end, I also spontaneously create exercises and, for Music students, songs that focus on areas that challenge them. (read more)