About this Instructor

LESSON FEES: $40 for a 30-minute lesson $50 for a 45-minute lesson $60 for a 60-minute lesson IN-PERSON LESSON LOCATIONS: Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Claremont SUBJECTS: Economics, Geography, Government, History, Social Studies, World History, European History, General: Social Studies/History, Graphic Design, Photography, Spanish, General Writing, Essay Writing, College Application Essay, Literature, Grammar/Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, General: Language Arts/English, Math Concepts/Intervention, Math Games/Foundations, Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, General: Math, Elementary Science, General: Science, Logic, Sewing, Life Skills, Fieldtrips, Biblical Studies, Career Explorations, Business/Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Computer Classes, Drama/Acting BILINGUAL IN: Spanish, Russian (a little bit) Marianne has over 40 years of experience teaching learners of all ages and levels in many subjects. Marianne did her undergraduate work at the University of La Verne and completed student teaching courses there, taking time off to begin a family, learning more about teaching students of all ages in various settings along the way. She received her degree from Charter Oak State College, and went on to gain a Masters, along with a CTE (Career Technical Education) Credential in seven subject areas. She speaks Spanish, and a little Russian, bolstered by travels in regions of the world where those languages are spoken, and from the Exchange Program. She has worked with students in a variety of educational settings - traditional schools, homeschools, a privately owned tutoring clinic, and charter schools, along with individual clients over long term. She has designed and held a private Russian Exchange Summer program for twenty years focusing on conversational English, American history and culture with daily classes and activities, along with establishing a resource school for homeschoolers grades K – 12 in the US, and an educational program in Zimbabwe. Her most recent favorite educational time was being part of a team who were equipping teachers in Kurdistan, Iraq! Marianne has a very positive approach to every student and every subject, believing in the student and the many available tools at hand. With a personalized approach to each one, there is little opportunity for failure, as lessons are tailored to a student’s level and needs. And there are so many ways to learn that it is always an adventure she and the student take together!