I’m a San Francisco-based tutor for the social sciences, German, and LRW. I hold degrees from Stanford University, the University of Wisconsin, and Berkeley Law, all bolstered by the habits of an endlessly curious, lifelong bookworm.

I bring an empathetic approach to tutoring, aiming to build a student’s confidence as well as expand their knowledge. Whenever possible, I try to identify aspects of a subject that spark my tutees' interest—sometimes this alone can transform how someone approaches an area of study. (I suspect boredom lies behind more academic struggles than folks realize.)

I offer a free 30-minute introductory video call to see if the fit is right and to sketch out a learning plan. I’m equally open to short “brush up” engagements as more intensive, longer-term guidance.

Give me a shout and let’s see if I can be of help!

The basics

I generally conduct sessions online via Zoom or similar video services; accommodation for non-North American time zones is possible under some circumstances.

My standard fee is $50 per hour for K-12, $90-120 for specialized test prep or advanced classes, with discounts for longer-term commitments. I accept electronic payments via PayPal or Venmo.

Subjects I teach

See the full list here.

History

Political science

Political theory and philosophy

First year German

German pronunciation for native English-speakers

Legal writing and research (1L course)