...I help students succeed in writing out their analyses by providing them with tools for organizing, articulating, and supporting their interpretations and conclusions clearly and concisely. When my students reach a feeling of competence in these last steps is when they experience the biggest impr... (read more)
I am a native Spanish speaker. Both of my parents were from Mexico and didn't speak English. I also lived in Mexico City for 6 years and taught English at a private institution while I lived there. (read more)
...I teach SAT vocabulary. I also do the SAT Question of the Day each day with my honors class. In 2014, 100% of my students passed the English portion of the CAHSEE (CA High School Exit Exam) on their first tries. (read more)
...I love reading, writing, and the social sciences, and these fields are where I feel I can make a difference. I spent much of my youth in special needs classes, due to having been diagnosed with Hyperactive-Attention Disorder. I have a unique understanding of the challenges facing children who are "on the spectrum," and I look forward to working with them. (read more)
...I have many years of experience tutoring people in these and other subjects. I am an avid reader, so I am often reinforcing my knowledge in various topics. I work professionally as a scientist, and I have a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Entomology. (read more)