Private Reading and Writing Lessons & Coaches in San Diego, CA

Andes is a writer across genres based in San Diego. Their creative work has been published in Stone of Madness Press, Electric Literature, Bi Women Quarterly, and elsewhere. They hold an M.A. in English and have studied creative writing in the M.F.A. program at Columbia University. They have been an English lecturer at Texas State University and a creative writing teaching artist at the Austin Public Library Foundation. They currently teach at EngEasy and at Writers, Ink.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and am passionate about helping students building confidence in reading, writing, and learning. My experience includes mentoring and working with young people through spots and volunteer settings, where I learned the importance of patience, encouragement, and adapting to different learning styles. Whether a student is looking to improve academically or gain confidence in their abilities, I strive to make learning engaging, approachable, and rewarding.

I earned my bachelor's degree in Education and majored in language arts, finishing with Latin honors (magna cum laude). I have 5 years worth of teaching experience and am passionate about teaching students to express themselves clearly and creatively. I have taught in the Philippines and in Indonesia. I am currently leading after-school programs in the US.

I am an experienced, positive, results-driven English language arts tutor who can help students improve their grades in English class as well as increase their confidence in their reading and writing abilities. I can assist anyone who is learning English as a second language, including adults. For high school seniors, I can coach them to write impactful, memorable college application essays. I use several online platforms while on one-on-one Zoom meetings with my students. I have a teaching credential (English) and over 25 years of experience as an ELA classroom teacher and self-employed tutor. Reach out to me if you’d like to become a better reader, writer, and critical thinker!

"From their mom (on Nextdoor.com) I have been fortunate to have Meg work with both of my sons on their Honors English coursework and SAT English/Writing preparation. Meg consistently provides thoughtful, specific feedback that goes far beyond grammar and basic comprehension. She has a remarkable ability to identify both a student's strengths and the areas where they need to grow, whether that be deeper literary analysis, stronger thesis development, better planning, or clearer essay organization. What I appreciate most is how clearly she explains what separates an average essay from a truly strong analytical one. She offers practical, actionable strategies that students can immediately apply to improve their writing and critical thinking. Her feedback is honest, detailed, and highly constructive, and both of my sons have benefited greatly from her guidance. Most importantly, her coaching has helped boost their confidence and foster a greater interest in writing. I would highly recommend Meg to any student looking to strengthen their writing, critical thinking, and literary analysis skills, whether for Honors English, SAT preparation, or overall academic growth.

Hello! My name is Samantha and I'm an educational therapist specializing in reading intervention and executive functioning skills development. I hold a master's degree in education from USC, a multiple subject teaching credential, and a post master's certificate in educational therapy from UC Riverside. Trained in Orton-Gillingham, I bring an understanding of how students learn and prioritize creating an environment where students feel safe taking risks, asking questions, and celebrating progress