...There are no problems, only solutions is my motto in life and I apply it to my teaching methods. I'm highly communicative and approachable and believe that you need to build a rapport with students for them to excel. Each student has a different learning style and it is essential to identify what is most suitable for their growth. (read more)
...Helps raise students' scores by 200+ points solely on the Reading section. Teaches simple reading comprehension SAT strategies that make the SAT testing process more manageable. Many of my students have increased their SAT scores by 200+ points and have been accepted into prestigious universities such as UC Berkeley, UCLA, NYU, Syracuse, Notre Dame, Loyola, Cal Poly SLO, and more. (read more)
...My photographs of the Indian subcontinent and the Himalayas of Nepal were exhibited in a one-man show at the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena. I've worked on film sets and music videos with Oscar winner Frances McDormand, Emmy winner Patricia Arquette, Aerosmith, Madonna, Val Kilmer, Grace Jones,... (read more)
...My teaching philosophy is built on understanding the student with whom I am working. I firmly believe that a rich rapport, earned trust and a strong relationship are key to building a successful learning environment. I strive not only to support my students as they work through their material, ... (read more)
...Right now I'm getting my Ph.D. in English from UCLA, but I've loved English and reading since I was a little kid. My mom always tells the story of how I was writing before I could even write (or read) -- I'd take a pen and scribble in a notebook as though I was writing a story. I haven't changed much over the years. (read more)