I have been tutoring for 15 years. I have a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I love tutoring English language speaking skills and literacy (Reading, Writing, Spelling, and Grammar). I like building relationships wirh students based on respect and incorporating a student's interests and keeping the curriculum engaging. I am back in school studying music (Voice/Singing, Theory/Composition, Sight reading, Sightsinging and Piano). I love singing and writing lyrics. I enjoy singing in different languages such as Italian, German, and Spanish.

I have a current active CA teaching credential, an M.A. in Education and Second Language Acquisition, as well many certifications in English Language Learning as well as reading. I have done extensive research in the field of language learning specifically English as a Second Language (ESL), I taught middle school for 6 years (ESL, social studies, reading and writing), as well as ESL for adults. Everyone learns differently and I love teaching children, teens and adults how to learn in a way that works for the individual....

I have taught English/Linguistics/ESL since 1973 at mainly the university, college and adult school level - grammar, writing, speech, conversation, reading, and literature. My students have included immigrants, professionals, college and university students and the Saudi royal family. I have written scripts for Hollywood movies and worked on award-nominated and winning films and documentaries. I love teaching and helping someone learn the language that I love. I have a B.A. in English language & Litterature from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Oho, and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from the University of Southern California. I ...