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Tanya M.

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Hi, I'm Tanya! I'm a credentialed California teacher with a BA in Liberal Studies and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from CSU Long Beach. I've spent my career helping young learners build strong foundations in reading and English, and I love the moment when a skill finally clicks and a student's confidence takes off.

Most recently, I taught kindergarten in Inglewood Unified School District, where I taught early literacy every day: letter sounds, phonics, sight words, and early...

Hi, I'm Tanya! I'm a credentialed California teacher with a BA in Liberal Studies and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from CSU Long Beach. I've spent my career helping young learners build strong foundations in reading and English, and I love the moment when a skill finally clicks and a student's confidence takes off.

Most recently, I taught kindergarten in Inglewood Unified School District, where I taught early literacy every day: letter sounds, phonics, sight words, and early comprehension. Before that, I worked as an Instructional Assistant in Behavior Support at Anaheim Union High School District. That role taught me how to stay patient, build trust, and adapt my approach for students who learn differently or need extra encouragement.

As a tutor, my lessons are warm, structured, and tailored to each student. I break big skills into small, doable steps, celebrate progress, and keep sessions engaging so learning feels fun instead of stressful. Whether your child is just learning to read, catching up, or building writing and English skills, I'll meet them where they are and help them move forward. I also keep parents updated on progress. I'd love to help your student grow in confidence and skill!

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Education

California State University
Liberal Studies
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Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I hold a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a BA in Liberal Studies from CSU Long Beach, and I recently taught kindergarten in Inglewood Unified School District. I specialize in building strong foundations in reading, phonics, writing, and English for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. My background as an Instructional Assistant in Behavior Support also taught me how to stay patient and adapt lessons for students who learn differently. I break skills into small, manageable steps so every student gains confidence and sees real progress.
Grammar

Grammar

I hold a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a BA in Liberal Studies from CSU Long Beach, and I have taught students in both elementary and secondary school settings. I teach grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and usage in clear, step-by-step lessons that students can actually remember and apply. My experience as a classroom teacher and as a Behavior Support Instructional Assistant taught me to stay patient and adjust my explanations to each learner's needs. I help students build confidence so they can write and speak with clarity in school and beyond.
Handwriting

Handwriting

I hold a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a BA in Liberal Studies from CSU Long Beach, and I have taught early literacy skills, including letter formation, to kindergarten students. I teach proper pencil grasp, posture, paper placement, and manuscript letter formation, with adjustments for left-handed writers. My background as a Behavior Support Instructional Assistant taught me to stay patient and break skills into small, manageable steps for students who struggle with fine motor skills. I make practice engaging so students build both legibility and confidence.
Phonics

Phonics

I hold a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a BA in Liberal Studies from CSU Long Beach, and I taught kindergarten in Inglewood Unified School District, where I taught phonics and early reading every day. I use explicit, systematic instruction that builds from letter-sound correspondence to blending, digraphs, and multisyllabic words. My background as a Behavior Support Instructional Assistant taught me to stay patient and adapt lessons for students who need extra support, including those who struggle with reading. I make practice engaging and track progress so students grow into confident, fluent readers.
Reading

Reading

I hold a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a BA in Liberal Studies from CSU Long Beach, and I taught kindergarten in Inglewood Unified School District, where I built students' early reading skills every day. I teach comprehension strategies such as finding the main idea, making inferences, and understanding how ideas connect, along with fluency and vocabulary. My background as a Behavior Support Instructional Assistant taught me to stay patient and adapt my approach for students who need extra support. I choose engaging texts and break skills into small steps so students build confidence and a love of reading.
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