Coaching & Tutoring
I don't only edit. I also love supporting individuals in their writing process. With my background in teaching—which includes many years teaching middle school, college freshmen, and fellow educators, as well as holding California credentials in English and K–12 multiple subjects—I support students of all ages in a variety of capacities. I support my students with task completion and also help them gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become more competent and independent thinkers, readers, and writers.
Take a look at my offerings below, and please reach out to tell me about your specific needs.
Test Prep
Essay Writing
Homework Support
Homework support and supplementary teaching in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and other school subjects
ESL Support
Comprehensive, customized English language support if English is not your primary language
Structured lessons and activities that prepare you for the English language portions of formal tests
Support with developing ideas, structuring your content, crafting sentences, and polishing your prose
Poetry & Creative Writing Mentorship
Engaging poetry and creative writing exercises and constructive feedback on your writing
TESTIMONIALS
"Tanya is the teacher we all wish we had in school. She worked with my young daughter through a one-on-one online home instruction program focused on math, reading, social studies, science, and art. Tanya connected with my child right away. She was patient, perceptive, kind, and held high expectations for my daughter, encouraging her to rise up and meet the challenge of her daily schoolwork. Hearing my child ask questions, talk and laugh during the sessions with Tanya were such bright spots, even with the circumstances of her illness. Tanya is an incredibly experienced and skilled educator and we are so grateful for the encouragement, knowledge and support she gave my daughter as her teacher."
~Leena, parent
"Tanya is an incredible writer, teacher, and tutor. I have known Tanya for more than 12 years. We were teaching colleagues and she taught my kids in middle school. Years later, when one of my children was struggling to complete college applications, we asked Tanya to help coach him through the process. We were so grateful she agreed to work with him. My kids loved working with Tanya. Her calm, warm presence puts anxious learners and writers at ease. She conveys confidence and faith in struggling writers. I can't recommend Tanya highly enough."
~Park Guthrie, parent and colleague
"I had Ms. T for English and Humanities in both 7th and 8th grade. She is what got me through the English curriculum. Coming from someone who doesn’t care for school all that much, she is an incredible teacher. She helped me prepare for high school by guiding me with kindness, while also being very clear and effective in her teaching. I would strongly recommend her to anyone who needs help."