Grade Levels
Elementary School, High School, Middle School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, EL (English Learners), Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Gifted/Advanced population, Learning Disabilities, Students with varying disabilities, Tiered Support
Bio
I am a passionate, dynamic, National Boards-certified, bilingual educator with 15 years of classroom experience, and I'm delighted at the opportunity to be a part of your educational journey! I was born in Maine, and I currently live in Oakland, California. I have a BA in Latin American Studies and an MA in Teaching, both from the University of Chicago. I have also worked as a teacher in communities as diverse as Maine, Chicago, Mexico, and Ghana. When I'm not in the classroom, I love to swim, cook, eat, and be outside. I believe that people learn best when they know what they are doing and why. With over 15 years of classroom and online experience, I am adept at creating a learning environment that is student-centered, responsive to your needs, inclusive of all learners, and joyful. As your tutor, I am committed to helping you meet your educational goals and have fun while doing it.
Teacher Specialization
I have taught in-person since 2009, and online and hybrid since 2020. My specialties are upper elementary and middle school (4-8) reading and writing, and working with English Language Learners and multilingual students. I'm also trained in anti-racist, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed teaching practices.
Courses
1st Grade English Language Arts, 1st Grade Social Studies, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade English Language Arts, 2nd Grade Social Studies, 2nd Grade Writing, 3rd Grade English Language Arts, 3rd Grade Social Studies, 3rd Grade Writing, 4th Grade English Language Arts, 4th Grade Social Studies, 4th Grade Writing, 5th Grade English Language Arts, 5th Grade Social Studies, 5th Grade Writing, 6th Grade Reading, 6th Grade Writing, ACT Prep, ACT Reading, ACT Writing, American Literature, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish, AP United States History, Elementary Reading, English 10, English 11, English 12, English 9, English Creative Writing, English Foundations 1, English Foundations 2, English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, ESL 1, ESL 2, ESL 3, Geography, Global Studies, Grammar and Composition, High School Admissions, High School US History, High School World History, Journalism, Kindergarten English Language Arts, Kindergarten Social Studies, Kindergarten Writing, Modern World Studies, PSAT Prep, SAT Reading, SAT Writing and Language, Social Studies 6, Social Studies 7, Social Studies 8, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, US Government and Politics
