I work with children ages 5–11 who need extra support with reading, writing, math, or any other elementary subjects (in English only). I help students are struggling with to keep up at school and need personalized intervention outside of of the classroom. Some students need one-on-one help with their homework. I also do a hybrid of planned lessons with time for homework help built in.

Homework help and academic tutoring serve different purposes. Homework help focuses on supporting students with their current school assignments and helping them understand what they're being asked to do. Literacy and math intervention services are targeted lessons designed to strengthen specific skills over time.

For intervention services, I use my experience as a curriculum writer and teacher to design and deliver personalized lessons that target specific needs that your child has.

Homework help can certainly reveal areas where a student needs additional support, and I can communicate those observations with parents.

I do work with families to create hybrid programs. For instance, with one current family, I teach a literacy lesson every other week and we work on math homework every other week. I will always work to make the time as useful as possible for the family.

With literacy, my instruction is guided by a balanced, evidence-based framework integrating explicit phonics, phonemic awareness, guided reading, fluency development, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing.

Students develop strong decoding skills while building fluency, comprehension, and confidence.

With math, my instruction is guided by an evidence-based approach that emphasizes number sense, conceptual understanding, explicit instruction, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning. I use visual models, manipulatives, and multiple strategies to help students make sense of mathematical concepts and connect what they see, say, and write.

Students build foundational skills and computational fluency while developing a deeper understanding of how and why math works.

When helping with homework, I use my extensive knowledge and training with the common literacy and math curricula used by California schools to guide students through their homework. My instruction mirrors the way they are being taught at school to avoid creating confusion, but I slow the instruction down and show students multiple tactile and visual ways to understand the concepts.

Sessions are typically 45 minutes long and take place in my home in Hayward or, if preferred, in your home.

For intervention services, each lesson is personalized to your child's needs and typically includes a combination of:

• A mini-lesson introducing a new reading, writing, or math skill

• Review and practice of previously taught skills

• Guided activities

• Time to build fluency with the new skill and confidence through supported practice

Lessons are carefully structured so children continue strengthening the skills they've learned while making steady progress toward new goals.

For homework help, sessions can vary widely in structure. I always strive to work with parents to be sure that sessions are meeting your family’s particular needs.

Most students meet for two 45-minute sessions per week. Consistent scheduling supports steady progress and skill retention. For that reason, I am flexible with scheduling as long as we meet with consistency.

Sessions are held in my home in Hayward, where I've created a quiet, welcoming space designed to help children focus, build confidence, and enjoy learning.

For families who prefer tutoring in their own home, I'm happy to travel within approximately 25 minutes of Hayward. A small travel fee may apply for locations beyond that distance.

Typically, instruction is provided in person. Virtual sessions may be available when appropriate based on the student’s age, learning profile, and instructional goals.

For my personalized intervention services, students complete a brief assessment each month to measure growth. Families receive a monthly progress report with updates, strengths, and next steps.

To get started, fill out the contact form on my website. I typically respond within 24 hours to answer any questions and schedule a free academic assessment and parent consultation. We'll meet at my home in Hayward or, if preferred, at your home to assess your child's academic skills, discuss your goals, and determine the best next steps together.