...I look forward to working with your student! Please contact me if you have any questions.Algebra I- solving multi-step variable equations, graphing, solving systems of equations, distributive property, relations and functions, identifying domain and range, inequalities, absolute value, quadrati... (read more)
...I believe that familiarity with, and proficiency in, creative writing is the result of a deep immersion in literature. To compose a complex narrative is to synthesize your comprehension, analysis, and inspiration from a vast array of literary works. I am deeply passionate about all things English, reading, and writing, so much so that I've managed to make a career out of it. (read more)
...Many people say they don't like to read, but it turns out that they just need some additional help to understand the material or develop better reading skills. Once you do that, the wonders of the world will be opened to you! I have worked with non-native English speakers on their reading, mostly at the high school level. (read more)
Writing shouldn't feel like getting teeth pulled at the dentist. Or picking paper shreds out of the grass with a garbage grabber. (I've done that—it's no fun, believe me.) Maybe it feels like that for you now, but I hope to help you find ways to find words much less painfully. My name is Mara, and I graduated magna cum laude from UC Santa Cruz with a BA in Literature, and a minor in Education. (read more)
...Details are my specialty! For three years I worked as a kindergarten teacher's assistant in an American public elementary school while also volunteering as a children's art teacher and mentor. These experiences taught me much about children's varied learning styles and the unique challenges involved in learning literacy. (read more)