I am a passionate educator with over a decade of experience tutoring and teaching across a range of subjects and age groups. I hold a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (authorized for grades TK-6), a Supplemental Authorization in English (up to grade 8), and a CLAD credential - enabling me to support English Learners at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. I believe in helping students build foundational skills while nurturing their love of learning and fostering confidence in...
I am a passionate educator with over a decade of experience tutoring and teaching across a range of subjects and age groups. I hold a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (authorized for grades TK-6), a Supplemental Authorization in English (up to grade 8), and a CLAD credential - enabling me to support English Learners at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. I believe in helping students build foundational skills while nurturing their love of learning and fostering confidence in their abilities.
My tutoring journey began during my undergraduate years, and I have since worked with students aged 5-20 in one-on-one and small-group settings. I specialize in reading, writing, math, and - when appropriate - higher-level content including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and introductory Chemistry. I use diagnostic assessments such as the WRAT to identify learning needs, then design instruction grounded in scaffolded support, spaced practice, and focused feedback. This approach has helped many of my students meet - and often surpass - their academic goals, while developing lasting study habits and critical thinking skills.
I earned a BA in English Literature from UC Berkeley and later an MA in Educational Leadership from Chapman University. With seven years of classroom teaching experience (grades K-6) and certification from CORE Learning in evidence-based literacy and math instruction, I bring both theory and practice to tutoring. In reading, I teach phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, academic vocabulary, and writing. In math, I emphasize numeracy, conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, problem solving, and alignment with Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
If you are looking for a tutor who combines credentials, classroom experience, and individualized instruction that adapts to your learning style, I would be glad to work with you - whether you need help mastering foundational skills, strengthening academic confidence, or preparing for more advanced academic challenges.
