English Tutoring

One of my responsibilities as a TA in college was to grade papers and written tests. In addition to content, written material was graded on form, that is, English composition and grammar. I reviewed and graded everything from the formation of paragraphs to structure of a sentence.

Graduate Level Writing Tutoring

As a TA in college, every paper I reviewed and graded required a solid knowledge of proper writing. Essay structure, including introductory and concluding paragraphs, hypotheses, arguments, analysis and evidence, formed the basis for evaluating the written form of students' work. The other component of paper writing I evaluated was subject matter, or content. How well a student demonstrated their knowledge of the given topic was as critical as the form of the written work. High performance in both form and content is needed to create a good or great paper.

International Studies Tutoring

I was a college TA in San Francisco State University's International Relations department, where I assisted with instruction in subjects such diplomacy, international law, and war and strategy. I graduated college Magna cum Laude and a 4.0 in my major, international relations. During my last semester of college, I served as an intern at the US State Department..

Spanish I Tutoring

I took Spanish ! and II in college, acing both courses. My Spanish course work in college prepared me for trips to Latin America in and following school and business travel as an employee at American Express years later. In recent years, I've tutored students in Spanish I and II.

Spanish II Tutoring

I took Spanish ! and II in college, acing both courses. My Spanish course work in college prepared me for trips to Latin America in and following school and business travel as an employee at American Express years later. In recent years, I've tutored students in Spanish I and II.

Writing Tutoring

As a TA in college, every paper I reviewed and graded required a solid knowledge of proper writing. Essay structure, including introductory and concluding paragraphs, hypotheses, arguments, analysis and evidence, formed the basis for evaluating the written form of students' work. The other component of paper writing I evaluated was subject matter, or content. How well a student demonstrated their knowledge of the given topic was as critical as the form of the written work. High performance in both form and content is needed to create a good or great paper.

Economics Tutoring

I have taken two college level classes in Economics, focusing on Macroeconomics. Areas of study have included Classical and Keynesian theories, comparative advantage; business and economic cycles, recession and recovery; supply, demand and equilibrium; prices and inflation; employment and unemployment; fiscal and monetary policy, to name a few. I ma well-versed in these areas and have tutored in them previously.

Government Tutoring

I have studied political science and government structures, within domestic and foreign contexts. As part of a core requirement for my degree, I took an intensive course in US Foreign policy, which focuses on the formulation of foreign policy by agencies of the federal government. I subsequently served in government, as an intern at the US State Department.

Macro Economics Tutoring

I have taken two college level classes in Economics, focusing on Macroeconomics. Areas of study have included Classical and Keynesian theories, comparative advantage; business and economic cycles, recession and recovery; supply, demand and equilibrium; prices and inflation; employment and unemployment; fiscal and monetary policy, to name a few. I ma well-versed in these areas and have tutored in them previously.

Reading Tutoring

I have tutored Middle School reading comprehension and writing. Some of the tools I've used in reading comprehension include predictive reasoning, relatable circumstances and imagery. It has been gratifying to see students improve in this essential life skill.

Reading Comprehension Tutoring

I have tutored Middle School reading comprehension and writing. Some of the tools I've used in reading comprehension include predictive reasoning, relatable circumstances and imagery. It has been gratifying to see students improve in this essential life skill.

Spanish Tutoring

I took Spanish ! and II in college, acing both courses. My Spanish course work in college prepared me for trips to Latin America in and following school and business travel as an employee at American Express years later. In recent years, I've tutored students in Spanish I and II.

Homework Coach Tutoring

One of the most important underpinnings of homework coaching is time management. Organization and allocating time are often the biggest roadblocks to managing homework. This is a hard skill for elementary kids to learn, but it's essential to scholastic performance - as well as life skills in general! I will work with the student on breaking down the demands of homework, using class expectations and materials, and daily and weekly calendars needed to organize and allocate

Microsoft Excel Tutoring

I have used MS Excel for 30 years. I have created worksheets and workbooks that use conditional formulas, graphs, tables, formatting, text cells and other functionalities. The ability to use Excel for quantitative analysis and reporting is an essential skill for those in business or entering the business world.

Microsoft Word Tutoring

I have used MS Word for 30 years. I have created memoranda, correspondence, reports, analytical papers, manuals - even posters and flyers using the app, Producing a professional looking document is evidenced by the use of formatting, references, paper formatting, tables, The result is always impressive. I have created all of these types of documents and would be happy to show you how to learn this essential skill and how to use it simply!

Conversational Spanish Tutoring

I took Spanish ! and II in college, acing both courses. My Spanish course work in college prepared me for trips to Latin America in and following school and business travel as an employee at American Express years later. In recent years, I've tutored students in Spanish I and II.

Basic Computer Skills Tutoring

Everyone can benefit from basic computer skills that underlie all the apps that anyone chooses to use. Having a "techy" show you how to use a computer will cost lots of money and probably leave you wondering what they just said. I'm just a regular person that's been using computers for over 30 years to run all sorts of apps. Whether that's what you want to do or you're just interested in emailing and surfing the net, I'll show you how to do the basics that make it all work - in no time!