"Hi, I'm Tom and I taught in California Public Schools for 16 years. I was a 5th grade teacher for 12 years and a Spanish teacher for 4 years. I left the big classroom environment to work one to one with students where I can give them the instant feedback they need to advance their learning. Whether you are a struggling English Language Learner who needs help with reading comprehension, vocabulary building or fluency I can help you. If you are a level 1 or 2 Spanish Language Learner and need help from someone who speaks your language AND knows how difficult learning a new language can be I have the empathy and knowledge to help you get a solid language foundation built. I can clarify those tricky concepts like "direct/indirect objects" and "reflexive verbs" ¡Uf! ¡Hombre!

I have the following credentials: Multiple Subjects Credential and a Single Subject Credential (Spanish) both issued from the state of California.

I loved teaching in the classroom but I loved working one to one with students most of all. I am looking forward to meeting you where you are at, assess your needs, develop a plan of study and ultimately help you achieve language goals!" less...