...I'm Maria. I have over twenty years of experience teaching high school and college level English and Humanities and strive to help my students learn how to learn as well as master specific subject matter. I look forward to helping you strengthen your critical thinking, reading, and/or writing a... (read more)
...A member of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society, I published numerous articles in journals, newspapers, and blogs.I have two master's degrees: an MFA in creative writing and an MA in English. Since obtaining my first master's in 2006, I've taught some 50 English courses, including foundational cours... (read more)
...I am completing a children's middle grade fiction series and attempting to secure a publisher for my manuscripts. I am an active member of the 'Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' and am continuing my own education with various writing seminars and classes. I have logged many successful hours of proofreading and editing. (read more)
...I am a hobby seamstress. I have made two corsets, a 19th century waistcoat, multiple stuffed animals, and I am currently working on my second dress. I have a lot of experience in sewing complicated things and I love teaching others how to sew. (read more)
...I have Tutored history on the college and high school levels, including European History. I have tutored English and ESL students in reading at Chaffey College and the Claremont Colleges. I was an English and writing tutor at Chaffey College and Pitzer College. (read more)