...I've taught everything from phonics in a kindergarten classroom to politic economics in high school. As such, whatever your grade and ability, I can help. Whether you're writing a senior dissertation on Shakespeare, studying ancient civilizations, or just learning to read, I will help you succeed. (read more)
Writing shouldn't feel like getting teeth pulled at the dentist. Or picking paper shreds out of the grass with a garbage grabber. (I've done that—it's no fun, believe me.) Maybe it feels like that for you now, but I hope to help you find ways to find words much less painfully. My name is Mara, and I graduated magna cum laude from UC Santa Cruz with a BA in Literature, and a minor in Education. (read more)
...Art lends itself to specific hands-on learning which requires the knowledge of the materials being used by both the instructor and the student. Exploring various art techniques challenges the student to enjoy the materials. I would also use the local art galleries and museums as a means to learn from the masters. (read more)
...I have taught at UW-Madison, Texas A&M University, the University of South Florida, and Portland State University. Over the past three years, I’ve begun applying that experience to my work as a tutor, using my academic background and my curiosity, empathy, and care to guide students toward succe... (read more)