"Greetings, Learners of the World Wide Web!

My name is Bianca, and I hold a Ph. D in Comparative Literature from the University of Texas at Austin.

I also hold a B.A. in Comparative Literature and a minor in Italian. Having been taught how to be a a more critical reader by the best instructors, I also learned how to be a better writer and speaker.

As a tutor, I aim to mimic the teaching techniques of my favorite professors. In my two years of tutoring, I've helped a diverse set of students- from Chinese-Canadian middle schoolers and high schoolers, to Korean business professionals, to engineers in South Texas. I’ve also volunteered at Sequoia Adult Scholars by helping ESL students at community colleges improve their writing skills. The age has ranged from 13 to 50, and, as one expect, each demographic has different learning goals. Most of these tutoring sessions occurred remotely with students who wanted to improve their English speaking and writing skills. My first session usually consists of getting to know the student and learning about their learning levels and goals. No matter the varied needs of each student, I aim to encourage students, challenge them to remember and apply past lessons, and pinpoint areas for improvement. The learning process isn't always a steady upward progression; sometimes we get stuck for a little while then make rapid improvements. Every student is different, and that's why on-one-one tutoring is a great learning opportunity!

I'm looking forward to working with each of you. Feel free to message me if you would like to know about my education and/or tutoring experience and schedule lessons! Have a great day. :)" less...