Hello! Private tutoring has been my passion for the last several years, and I have had the opportunity to gain many years of experience in this field. This particular field is one I love since it allows me to focus fully on one or a few students, and their strengths/weaknesses. (read more)
...I am dedicated to supporting students in improving their writing, understanding literature, and preparing for exams, ensuring they achieve their academic goals. I am an ACT Reading tutor with a deep understanding of the test's structure and strategies. I have taken the official ACT five times, achieving a composite score of 35 and a perfect 36 on the Reading section. (read more)
...In teaching, I generally tend not to use only method books exclusively. I extract what is useful and appropriate for the student and move on to music materials from other albums or individual sheet music. I adapt the pace and specific approach of the lessons based on the maturity and interests of the student. (read more)
...I also have a linguistic background, so I know how to teach these two languages in terms of pronunciation, grammar, speaking, and writing. I have been teaching ESL/ESOL for 20 years. I got a Bachelor's degree in English teaching and Master's in Linguistics, so I know how to teach non-native Eng... (read more)
...I went to UC Berkeley for English and a minor in Creative Writing. I love storytelling and the different ways stories can come together. I understand that writing and the English language itself can be difficult but I would love to show you what I love so much about it. (read more)