I believe every learner deserves a high quality, content-rich education, and I know kids learn best when they are having fun. I create classes with these goals in mind. 

Private Tutoring: I teach students who are learning to read and I support students who are struggling with reading and writing.  I teach the logic of spelling using explicit phonetic instruction in the Montessori method. 

1:1 Conversation practice: I am TESOL certified and I offer conversation practice with English learners and with native speakers who may want social practice or a friendly ear for undivided attention.   

Classes I Teach:

3rd-12th:
Be Your Own Life Coach: Mindset Coaching and Goal-setting for Tweens and Teens
Spelling Lab 3rd-5th
Spelling Lab 6th - 8th
Spelling Lab 9th-12th
Brave, Bold Book Study - Middle and Late Elementary Novel Study

K-2:
Writing Games for Early Writers
Gentle Classical Morning Circle Time with young learners 3-6
Latin chat for K-2
Stories of Classical Ballet


All Ages:
Geography and History, Ancient through Early Modern for learners in 2nd-8th Grade
The Great Books for Young Kids; 
Classics from Shakespeare to Harry Potter


How I Teach: 
Classes with me are content-rich, visually engaging with high-interest illustrated slides, conversational, and warm, with games and trivia and active participation actively encouraged.  With young learners I sing a lot and share rhymes to make learning fun and memorization easy.  

Why I Teach: 
As an American Studies major at UC Berkeley, I researched Classical Education theory and practice in the US and I minored in Classical Studies, the history and cultures of Ancient Greece- and Rome. As a former working class kid, I believe that every child should have access to a high-quality liberal arts education. I offer learning opportunities that exceed state standards and spark a deep love of learning. I love my work helping families access a top quality education out of the private schools and into the home. 

Other Experience:
I am a K-1 classroom teacher and an online teacher of littles through teens. I work with English learners and native English speakers. 

When I'm not teaching, I work as a health- and life coach with a passion for supporting moms, teens, and children. In my capacity as a coach I’ve led groups and taught classes and workshops on thriving in homeschool, positive mindset, social skills and relationship-building, goal-setting and time-management, health and wellness,  ecology, resilience, and joy for over 10 years. 

As it has for everyone, the Covid era has made even more clear to me just how important positive connection is for kids and teens. I'm grateful to Outschool for being an avenue for making friends and developing positive relationships in the lives of our young people.  

In my off time you are likely to find me working on my tiny urban permaculture garden, practicing Latin, volunteering, camping, and hiking. I love exploring Northern California nature and culture with my family, including our sparky chihuahua/terrier, Earth. She is the first dog I've ever had and she fills a dog-shaped hole I didn't know was there in my heart.

Education: 
UC Berkeley American Studies and Classical Studies; College of Marin Early Childhood Education; Montessori and Reggio Emilia professional trainings; Institute for Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach; Urban Permaculture Institute Permaculture Design Certification; SWEET Stop Food Waste Educator. International Open Academy 120hr TESOL certification (Teaching English to Learners of Other Languages).