...I have been an English teacher in the Santa Rosa area for over 10 years and then became the principal for a middle school here. I've worked with many English teachers in both middle and high school and I know what is expected of their students. I have also worked with students in all grade levels to help them with reading: decoding and comprehension. (read more)
...I am the sort of person who cares about my tutee learning the academic material and passing their classes as a result of their increased understanding of the material. I conduct my tutoring sessions with a professional, yet honest demeanor, much like how I conducted my tutoring sessions at Santa... (read more)
...It is so very important for our young students to develop and understand the basics. this will really benefit them with in math in their futures. Math was always a struggle for me while learning the basics, so now since I've learned various creative ways to teach it, the subject has become fun and a joy. I love seeing children's faces light up as they 'get it' and are really successful! (read more)
...I tailor my teaching approach to each student's specific needs, whether it's reviewing forms and vocab, introducing new concepts, teaching study strategies, or reading texts together. Wherever you currently are in your language learning journey, I can help you make progress in a fun and respectf... (read more)
...I've also been a mentor at the Sundance Feature Film Lab for over twelve years. There I've had the pleasure of mentoring some of the most exciting new voices in cinema, including recent Academy Award nominees. My workshop "Story of the Scene" has been a staple of the film lab for many years. (read more)