"I am a PhD from UCLA in Comparative Literature, and a BA from Cornell University. I have taught for over ten years at the university level at UCLA , CSUSB, CSULB, and CalArts as a primary instructor, and presently am faculty at the Critical Studies dept in the California Institute of the Arts, Art and Design at California State University San Bernardino, Critical Philosophy at The New Center for Research and Practice. I have full bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with years of experience tutoring at the high school and university level in writing, language, classics, literature, political science, and philosophy.

I believe that a good teacher must not only be knowledgeable, but capable of effectively communicating with their students. This requires patience and clarity of expression, so students don't feel intimidated by encountering new ideas or acquiring new skills. Learning should be an inviting, rewarding experience, but I know writing can be a daunting task for young students, who are in the process of developing critical thinking skills. I am more than happy to answer any questions you might have.

I was born in Virginia, and raised in Lima, Peru. I am a very approachable person, so don't hesitate to drop a word!" less...