"I am a Texas-certified English and ESL teacher with eight years of experience supporting middle and high school students in academic reading, writing, and literacy development. I most recently taught 8th and 9th grade English at an international IB-aligned school in Costa Rica, where I designed rigorous, inquiry-based units focused on close reading, literary analysis, and academic writing.

After completing my most recent academic year in December, I transitioned from classroom teaching into focused online tutoring in order to work more closely with individual students and families. This allows me to provide highly personalized instruction, flexible scheduling across time zones, and deeper academic support than is possible in a traditional classroom setting.

I am a native New Yorker who lived in New York City for over 30 years, and I bring a clear, professional New York accent and academic communication style that many international families value.

My background includes extensive reading intervention and literacy coaching with multilingual learners. In prior roles, 93% of my Tier 3 students (those requiring the highest level of individualized academic support) met or exceeded their growth goals. My students have also demonstrated over 17% annualized growth on MAP assessments (a respected international standardized test used to measure reading and language progress).

I specialize in:

• Academic writing and essay development

• Reading comprehension and literary analysis

• ESL academic English

• Literacy intervention and enrichment

• IB and international curriculum support

Families value my high standards, clear communication, and measurable academic results. My sessions are structured, supportive, and tailored to each student’s learning style and academic goals. I work with students in grades 4–12 and provide both remediation and enrichment.

If you are seeking a highly qualified English specialist who delivers real academic growth, I would be honored to support your child." less...