Hello! I have four years of teaching English as a second language in Japan in a public classroom setting, as well as over 10 years of experience tutoring both adults and students ranging from elementary age to high school in ESL. I speak business level Japanese so I am able to help Japanese ESL learners achieve fluent conversational English, while being able answer questions in Japanese. (read more)
...Grammar skills include subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and word choice. We will also discuss time-management and multiple choice strategies. I have tutored students in ACT and SAT test prep for over 9 years, and my students have made dramatic improvements (5-10 points) in the ACT english section. (read more)
...I studied Composition Studies at San Francisco State with some of the best teachers in the field and learned great strategies that really work. I also learn new strategies all the time by keeping up with the latest in the field through books and conferences. I have taught writing at a private elementary school, a public high school, a community college, online, and one on one. (read more)
...A number of my students also publish. Students benefit from and enjoy learning with me. Please contact me with your questions and to schedule lessons.Reading is an art and a performance with authors that develops our imaginations as our creative and critical lenses improve. (read more)
...I am educated, I am qualified, and I am determined to help my students succeed!Even in my early years, I was a very advanced reader for my age. In 6th grade, I was already reading at a college level. My ability to comprehend written text is by far my most advanced one, and I managed it all while dealing with Dyslexia. (read more)