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Tammy Swanson |
Math Tutor
Tammy has 25 years experience teaching all levels of math in both public and private high schools. She has been a math tutor since 1985, and specializes in helping students manage "math anxiety" and seeing their way through a subject in spite of learning differences. She decided to leave the classroom and begin tutoring full time when she realized she could better use her years of classroom experience and teaching skills to bridge the gap between the lessons students receive and the clarity and understanding that seem so elusive to them. "Student stress levels are so high these days. I'd like to help alleviate some of that." Tammy earned her Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Teaching Credential from Loyola Marymount University and her Cross-Cultural Language and Acquisition and Development Certification from University of San Diego. Tammy tutors high school mathematics course topics, and some middle school and community college course topics, as well. And she can coach you in standardized test prep, and organizational and time management strategies, in addition to day-to-day math course work methodologies. |
Humanities Tutor
Ian is a veteran teacher and tutor with extensive experience in working with high school and college students. He earned a Masters’ Degree in Modern History from the University of Minnesota. In 2013, he won a “Heroes of Marin” award for his work to facilitate international student engagement between students in Marin and the former Yugoslavia. His own writing has been published in a range of historical and human rights journals, and most recently, he wrote a chapter for a textbook on the history of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Ian specializes in developing reading and writing skills, with particular attention to research, organization, and critical consideration in History and other humanities courses. |
Ian Sethre |
Janet Christensen |
Humanities Tutor & Editor
With a Master's degree in English (TESOL) and a Master's Certificate in Teaching Composition from San Francisco State University, Janet brings a love of cultures, language, and words to her teaching and tutoring. Formerly a high school English teacher, she has taught ESL and English Composition at several Bay Area universities, including UC Berkeley, University of San Francisco, ECIW at Mills College, and CSU East Bay, as well as in Japan and Kazakhstan. Janet has been tutoring high school, college, and postgraduate students for over 20 years, specializing in developing critical thinking and writing skills, and language skills for non-native speakers. |
Humanities & Spanish Tutor
Angela gained her teaching experience as a Ph.D. graduate fellow at Stanford University’s Language Center and has taught college and high school Spanish language and literature classes. Along with her teaching experience, she has prepared students for standardized tests, academic courses, and worked with students to edit and refine college admission essays. She earned a B.A. in English and Spanish from UCLA. Angela specializes in developing language skills for native and non-native learners, with a focus on curriculum design for social service professionals desiring to connect with Spanish speaking clients. She is passionate about enhancing the quality of care and education to the Latinx community. |
Angela Weikel |
David Tarpinian |
Test Prep & English Tutor
David has 28 years of experience teaching all levels of high school English. He was first hired at Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley to engage and support marginalized students. He went on to create several award-winning and sustainable programs at Tam including The Academy of Integrated Humanities and Media (AIM), Peer Resource, Academic Workshop, and a summer school transition program. Originally from Maine, David received a degree in English Literature from Boston College. After a career as a real estate developer, he got a teaching credential from Dominican University. He is exceptionally good at helping students navigate school dynamics as well as empowering them to become advocates for themselves. With a strong focus on reading and writing competencies, David emphasizes critical thinking, textual as well as visual literacy, and an awareness of the world in which we live. |