Renaissance Teacher for English, Business, Computer and Communications

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Sara B. For over 20 years, I have been a marketing, management and communications professional working for both large corporations as well as being a freelance independent contractor. In every position I have held, I was called upon to be a trainer, teacher, mentor and educator. A partial list of my subjects were creativity and innovation in Business, Word, Excel and PowerPoint training, written and verbal communication improvement, English and Business English improvement.

As well, I have been teaching ESL and ESOL for over 15 years to students ranging in age from 5 to 85. Students have had success with improving - sometime vastly improving - their SAT Reading and Writing scores, Conversational English, Grammar, Writing and more.

My creative and athletic outlets are performing arts and tennis and yoga, respectively. I have been involved in these wonderful forms of creative expression and healthy sports for over 20 years.

I am educator who begins working with each student precisely where they are at and then growth and expansion happens from there. We collaborate together in regards to your goals. I would be happy to provide references so that you can speak to students who I currently tutor or who have tutored.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

With kind regards,
Sara B.

Sara's Subjects

Science:	nutrition
Art:	theatre
English:	ACT Reading, English, ESL/ESOL, grammar, public speaking, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, TOEFL, writing
Test Preparation:	ACT Reading, career development, SAT reading, SAT writing, TOEFL
Computer:	general computer, Macintosh, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Language:	ESL/ESOL, speech, TOEFL
Elementary Education:	grammar, reading, spelling
Business:	business, career development, marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, public speaking
Sports/Recreation:	tennis
Corporate Training:	business, career development, ESL/ESOL, general computer, grammar, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, public speaking
Homeschool:	English, ESL/ESOL, reading, SAT reading, writing

Grammar

I have been working with students who wish to both speak and write using correct grammar for over 15 years and they get results. I use one of the best grammar books as well as individualized techniques that best suit each individual student and their goals. I would be happy to work with you on either spoken grammar, written grammar, or both.

Writing

I have been helping students of all ages for English writing for over 15 years. Essays, applications, reports, PowerPoint, critical writing, compare and contrast, creative writing SAT Writing preparation, and more. If there is a school assignment or project or any thing in the written form that you need help with, I can help. My specialties are thesis creation, setting up structure for logical sentence and paragraph flow, context in relation to the thesis (problem or question or clarification),... Read More

General Computer

I have been working on both PC and MAC computers since 1986. I have both a PC and a MAC computer in my home office. I am effective and efficient in helping any one of any age in setting up a brand new computer, getting started with new programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as creating settings. I am proficient at setting up email and email servers for computer users.

My skills are also strong for setting up address books, calendars, syncing devices such as an iPhone or... Read More

Theatre

Hello fellow Thesbians! All the world truly IS a stage. You already have all the traits you need to be a performing artist in Theatre. I will help you uncover and discover those traits. I've been an Improvisation and on-stage Theatre actress since 1993. I've been a Voice Over Actress since 2003.

Movement and voice come together on stage. Interpreting the writer's intentions (script analysis) and creating theater of your own mind (Improvisation) are my specialties. I would like to introduce... Read More

ESL/ESOL

My success with teaching ESL to students ages 5-85 spans 15+ years and 4 continents. I have taught ESL to students from over 75 different countries. My approach is to use the right textbooks (based on a student's current level of English) as well as engaging conversation and real life situations such as role playing.

I help students improve their studies and business people improve their business communications. I introduce younger students to English for the first time. My former students... Read More

Tennis

Tennis lessons began for me at age 8. Tennis has been a part of my life for 3 decades. I began teaching tennis in 1996 to beginners and beginner/intermediates, and continue to do so today.
I played both singles and doubles on my High School and University team.

I enjoy teaching beginners and beginner/intermediate players because I can train you in proper form early on. I have been trained in Asia in the form of "Zennis" which is a Tai Chi approach to learning and improving your... Read More

Business

Having worked for over 20 years in Marketing with a concentration in Business Development, Sales, PR, Promotions, Events and more, I can help you with business topics ranging from marketing plans to strategic objectives & goals to customer service to database management and basic statics, to name a few.

My clients include Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 to a 5 person General Contractor operation and everything in between. I can help you understand how retail, wholesale, entertainment, government,... Read More

Public Speaking

I have been a public speaker for over 20 years. In my work as a Marketing Director and Consultant, I've literally delivered over 1,000 talks, speeches, and presentations to audiences of 2 to 2,000. My training in Speaking Circles helps students to relax and learn the art of relaxed confidence and relational speaking that yields powerful results. I show students that public speaking can be a fun and energizing experience.

If a student needs to prepare something for public speaking or... Read More

Career Development

Having been both on staff and serviced clients at Fortune 500 companies as well as currently being an entrepreneur since 2001, I have developed and re-developed my own personal career several times. When working on staff at companies, I was asked to participate in both the companies in-house training programs as well as their outside recruitment efforts. This was in addition to my day-to-day responsibilities as an Account Executive and Media Planning Supervisor. I personally have read literally... Read More

Macintosh

I have worked on Macintosh computers since 1986. Currently I work on both a MacBook Pro and and an iMac. I am highly proficient with Mac for Word, Excel and Powerpoint as well as Garage Band, Keynote, iCal, Now Contacts, iTunes, iChat, iPhoto, and iMovie. I can help with syncing a MAC to an iPhone or Blackberry as well as syncing iPods.

I can help students who purchased their first MAC as well as students who have owned and worked with a MAC for 10 or more years. I have been trained... Read More

Marketing

My marketing skills span over 20 years. I worked for Young & Rubicam advertising in New York for 8 years, IBM's in-house Marketing Department, Gannett, Western International Media and have been a marketing consultant for over 10+ years working with over 20 companies. My strength is in the use of how and when to use a myriad of marketing tools and how it coordinates with sales, public relations, direct response, online website, promotions and events. Indeed, I have worked in every facet of marketing,... Read More

Speech

I have been tutoring students of all ages and levels in speech and public speaking for more than 15 years. I have been and still am actively a public speaker for audiences of 1 - 10,000+. My technique is to work with you where you are and find out how you can become a confident and effective public speaker. And yes, even have fun while making speeches and speaking in public.

My past and current experiences and skills in Corporate Media, Media Sales, IT, Education, and Performing Arts... Read More

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Great Tutor — Sara is a wonderful tutor for my son, who is a Sophomore. She really helps him think and develop his own essays. More importantly, she is very flexible is working with my son's crazy high school schedule. We're very appreciative in finding someone like Sara.

— Ann from Moraga, CA

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Sara will travel within 40 miles of Mill Valley, CA 94942.

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