Welcome! My name is Anna, I am a UCLA graduate with 4 years of experience tutoring students of ages ranging from K-12. I am passionate about empowering students and making them confident in their abilities. (read more)
...My specialty area is ESL, however, I have taught college English and English composition at all levels, in both school settings and privately. I have an MA in TESOL and have served as an adjunct professor, K through 12 classroom teacher, and private tutor. My students have ranged from four years old to adult and at all levels. (read more)
...I've always loved working with young people. When I was in high school, I assisted in the after-school program, where I helped elementary school students with homework in all subjects. In college, I worked for a local after-school tutor to help her clients with Spanish homework. (read more)
...I teach students to approach a text with an open mind and to start first by focusing on story and what elements resonate with them. Although I believe in the importance of a detailed lesson plan going into the start of a class, I’ve learned that it’s crucial to be flexible. I love it when a lesson takes an unexpected turn that evolves into a deeper, more nuanced discussion. (read more)
...Perfect 800 score on SAT Writing
- former Executive Director at Climatepedia, a climate education nonprofit
- Interviewed by NPR, XPRIZE Foundation, Sierra Club
- Awarded over $50,000 in grants
- STEM Fellow for National Academies of Sciences, University of California, American Geophysical UnionI... (read more)