"As a painting teacher, I love the moment when a student's eyes brighten after using my advice: it's the moment he or she realizes that anything and everything is achievable. Sure he or she may seem hesitant at first, but my goal, through encouragement and demonstration, is to build up his or her confidence since the point of tutoring isn't to do in place of the student but to assist so the student may do so independently later.

Since high school, I've enhanced my writing with an artistic touch; to me, therefore, writing is an extension of my art. When writing, I always ask myself whether I would actually enjoy reading it or not. We all have interesting things to say and show, so why not present our experience in a way that entices others to learn?

I've been drawing and painting since I was little and gradually improving with each piece. In high school, I took a drawing class three times not because I failed it but because I enjoyed it so much. The curriculum might have been the same, but how I interpreted each project changed from influences in my life. Also repeating the class demonstrated to me--and others--my improvement.

I can assist with both academics and arts, and I'm willing to do and try any and all techniques that will help you succeed including pulling from different disciplines to convey the point. I want you to leave my sessions feeling ready and willing to paint the world your own colors; you are the artist, and I am your little helper." less...