...Throughout college, I provided free tutoring and mentorship to students writing essays, both creative and research-intensive. During this time, I also taught English as a second language to students all over the globe. Finally, during COVID quarantine, I tutored many students in my community, a... (read more)
...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. I am now working towards a masters in Book Publishing at PSU. (read more)
...Some are visual learners, others are auditory, while some need a hands-on approach. Whatever style is required to help achieve your or your student's goals is what I will do. I am educated, I am qualified, and I am determined to help my students succeed!Even in my early years, I was a very advanced reader for my age. (read more)
...I worked for one year teaching English as a Second Language in Thailand to both children and adults. Currently, I work as a tutor teaching test preparation skills for tests such as: IELTS, SAT, ACT, SSAT, OLSAT. During my 40 plus years as a teacher, I integrated English, reading and grammar skills into all my lessons. (read more)
...I have written, acted, directed, stage-managed, fabricated sets, and served as a stagehand. I can offer memorization techniques, advice for how to cut competition scenes, directorial guidance, and other tricks of the trade. Both of my parents have taught English and theatre at middle and high s... (read more)