...In the last 2-3 years, I've seen a lot of movement in the public schools in the San Gabriel Valley. Many parents have come to me and asked me what is Common Core and I've attended a meeting on Common Core for the San Marino School District. Even though Common Core is still relatively new in Los Angeles or the West Coast. (read more)
...I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2007 with a BA in Fine Arts and greatly sharpened my drawing techniques. I am experienced in drawing a wide variety of subject matter including portraits and figure studies of people, landscapes, still life, and abstract forms. While I find joy in drawing photo-realistic and/or concrete forms, I personally lean toward abstraction -- it is more my style. (read more)
...A mentor early on in my career told me that my greatest strength is that I care about people and the best interest of students is always at the center of my discussions. I understand the importance of relational leadership and I believe in honest and open communication with all members. Thank you for your time and consideration. (read more)
...I am a certified teacher for high school English, with a Masters degree in English and Education from Columbia University in New York. I have long experience teaching all kinds of students basic strategies to read effectively. I can also help students learn how to prepare for the next day's English class, so they feel confident and are ahead of the material. (read more)
...My approach to tutoring is patient, personalized, and focused on building a strong foundation in the subject matter. I would support students learning French by tailoring my approach to their specific motivations, for those who are new to this language I would start by offering basic lessons for... (read more)