...I helped the children with their homework and worked with them to improve their English language skills. With no prior knowledge of the French language, I had to adapt quickly to cultural differences and throw myself into conversations and environments that were new and unfamiliar. I have exper... (read more)
...I have written and published poetry and short stories. I am currently working on two books, one fiction and one nonfiction. I have taught academic and creative writing for nine years as an English teacher with San Francisco's Balboa High School and New Orelans' Brother Martin High School. (read more)
...This is a passion of mine, and I have seen my students make huge strides - oftentimes achieving proficiency or even fluency. I have worked in local government (as a Legislative Aide for the Board of Supervisors in San Mateo County) for over five years. I studied Political Science in college and have worked with countless students on government, US history, and political science. (read more)
...Studying foreign languages at the university level instead has provided me with a greater understanding of language acquisition, a skill I put into practice professionally when I tutored middle school ESL students in English for one year. I believe that an interactive, direct method of language ... (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)