"I teach beginner-advanced InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, with years of real world experience. This includes learning how to design brochures, books, posters, and much more. Improving your photos, or combining images to create powerful images. Or creating vector illustrations from scratch. I've done—and taught—all these skills and more, with patience and humor.

I start every session by putting myself in your place: What do you want to learn? How much experience do you have with the programs?

I extensive teaching experience, over 20+ years to designers and non-designer, at Los Angeles schools that include UCLA, Harvard-Westlake, New Roads, and more. I've taught at numerous adult education companies across the country, including Sonic Training, AcademyX, and Office Pro, for clients that included Vans, Amgen, the U.S. government, Peace Corps and Community Bank. My student approval rating hovered at 9.6/10, with enthusiastic reviews. These include classroom settings, one-on-ones, and virtual.

I back up my teaching skills with a lifetime of real life, on the job creative experience. I'm a UCLA graduate, and a creative director, having worked in book publishing (I designed numerous book covers for New York Times bestsellers), marketing, and nonprofits (including the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica). I've won awards, mentored students, and get the most satisfaction when my students see what they can accomplish creatively.

I am also a professional photographer (my work has been on stock photo sites and in books), illustrator/cartoonist, and published author. (Do you like Mad Libs? I illustrated some of those covers!) I love variety, creativity, and helping others. I look forward to helping you!

Cancellation policy: 24 hrs." less...