...I have taught ESL students from just about every corner of the world over the past 20 years. In addition, I have devised a placement test for our district (Jefferson Union High School District) in Daly City, CA. It has been used over the past 10 years to place new arrivals in their correct level. (read more)
...As someone with ADHD, I’ve built a base of knowledge both from life experience and dedicated study on how to support students with executive function. It's important to me that our time together is productive and engaging; I seek to engage with students who want active support in their learning,... (read more)
...I have served students with teaching English for 9 years, as well as Academic Decathlon, Strategies for Success, reading, writing, debate, and test-taking strategies. I also served 6th - 12th grade students, parents, colleagues, and school communities for 13 years as a principal, a vice principa... (read more)
...As my profile headline shows, I'm a big fan of Star Wars—as well as sci-fi, zombie movies, memes, and all kind of pop culture chicanery. I weave these into my lessons all the time, making the work fun and your knowledge relevant in myriad ways. While I like to joke around and geek out a bit, I also am super skilled at the intellectual skill work of language instruction. (read more)
...Both the good and bad inspired me to pursue a career as a professor in the future. As an English tutor and future English professor, I aim to help students find their voices and amplify them. Additionally, I specialize in formal writing, and essays focusing on literature. (read more)