"*I am a writing coach for high school seniors applying to college, especially to the University of California. Once in college, I support my students as they navigate collegiate level writing by editing papers, theses, and dissertations. I have a BA in Cultural Anthropology and Religious Studies. I enjoy helping liberal arts students produce their best writing.

* TOEFL test prep. Best student improvement from 17 to 24 points on writing section in just two weeks.

*Ten years experience preparing students for their USCIS appointments, 100% pass rate!

*While at UCLA, I earned a TESOL Certificate and I learned several different teaching methods, which I incorporate into my lessons so that I can adapt to your learning style. I have studied Spanish and Chinese. While I am not fluent in either, I can anticipate challenges for students whose first languages are Spanish or Chinese.

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I have been taking her class for almost a year now. Mary has a number of strengths to offer as a teacher. She always shows patience to her students and passionate about teaching. Mary has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages and races, especially ELL students like me who knew a little English in the beginning. Her ability to connect with students and her talent at teaching using the languages we can understand to demonstrate into advanced topics are truly superior. She is also an excellent communicator. In conclusion, I highly recommend Mary. -Monica" less...