...Over time, I have come to believe that about 90% of good tutoring is helping students feel relaxed and confident. This is the foundation on which everything else--learning the specific techniques and concepts--is built. Years of experience have honed my natural gift as a teacher, allowing me to... (read more)
...I worked as an assistant teacher in six different elementary school classrooms (ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade) throughout Marin County. I also have experience working as a substitute teacher at Live Oak School in San Francisco (for elementary classrooms) and as a first and second grad... (read more)
...Together, we can set realistic goals and accomplish a lot in our sessions! My experience in public speaking goes back to high school, where I participated in my school's debate team for two years and won an award for best orator at a county-wide competition. Since then, I have trained and tutor... (read more)
...I was captain of my debate team, and qualified to NSDA National Championship in Policy Debate (2x), Congressional Debate, and Extemporaneous Speaking. My goal for all students regardless of skill level is improvement. I will teach your child to be a problem-solver, and to think both critically and strategically. (read more)
...The reputation the French have for rudeness is no more accurate than the American reputation for rudeness. Some people are polite; others not. It is the same as here, but if you speak Spanish to them you should not expect them to like it. (read more)