I have more than twenty years of experience teaching and tutoring English language arts, literature, and writing in both classroom and one-on-one settings. I hold a B.A. in Russian Language and Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, along with two master’s degrees in Humanities and Religious Studies and in Philosophy. I also earned a CELTA teaching certificate from Cambridge University. My teaching has taken place in secondary schools, university classrooms abroad, and...
I have more than twenty years of experience teaching and tutoring English language arts, literature, and writing in both classroom and one-on-one settings. I hold a B.A. in Russian Language and Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, along with two master’s degrees in Humanities and Religious Studies and in Philosophy. I also earned a CELTA teaching certificate from Cambridge University. My teaching has taken place in secondary schools, university classrooms abroad, and private tutoring environments, where I have worked with students from about age ten through college level.
In tutoring sessions I focus on helping students understand how language works so they can become stronger readers, writers, and thinkers. I guide students through close reading of texts, careful analysis of ideas, and the step-by-step development of essays and written assignments. Rather than simply correcting mistakes, I help students learn how effective sentences and arguments are constructed.
My approach is structured, patient, and encouraging. I try to create a relaxed learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while also being challenged to think clearly and communicate their ideas with confidence.
