Hello! My name is Estrella C. My specialty is helping international professionals and immigrants improve their English speaking skills quickly so they can communicate with anyone. (read more)
...I am passionate about guiding students to make their best progress across subject areas, seeing the joy in confidence and achievement as we work together over time. I have served as lead teacher, certified as a general and special educator in biology for Early Childhood through 8th grade. Particular focus was on anatomy, health, biology, genetics, project based learning and STEAM. (read more)
...My Japanese is at upper intermediate level, I have traveled to Japan more than two dozen times and I have deep understandings in their history, culture and social norms. I have taught English-speaking students Japanese for over ten years. I have helped non-native English speakers improve their TOEFL scores for over twenty years. (read more)
...My approach to teaching is all in service of achieving that "light bulb" moment of understanding. To this end, I engage students with creative analogies and real-life examples to explain concepts in ways that will make sense to them. I also emphasize the importance of practice, which is crucial for achieving mastery over a subject. (read more)
...I have successfully guided students through intensive preparation, resulting in improved scores and increased confidence. With a strong background in data science and analytics, I have successfully managed multiple high-impact projects in academic, governmental, and non-profit settings. My expe... (read more)