Praise

  • "It is not easy to discover a teacher like Christina."

    — S.T., parent

  • "Christina is a rare entity in today's media-driven world."

    — Dr. Dianne O., author, professor, researcher & educational therapist

  • "Christina is exceptional. She is the type of person whom I would want to be my children's teacher."

    — Dwain, B., Vice President, ProLogis (& parent)

  • "Christina tiene el don para enseñar." [Christina has the gift to teach.]

    — Jose-Luis B., adult ESL student

  • "Christina is a true master of her craft with ... a down-to-earth approach that made working with her a pleasure."

    — Carmen L., parent

  • "We feel privileged to have Christina teaching our son. ... We can tell he likes her classes a lot, and his spelling is improving substantially."

    — Leire A. & Francesco I., parents

  • "Christina ... student taught in ... fourth grade. ... There were a fair number of students who had emotional and/or learning problems, and she made it her personal goal to help them with those problems. ... There was a boy in the class who refused to write and had a hard time trusting or opening up to teachers. She tried many different approaches with him, and by the end of her student teaching, he actually wrote a paper with her! Also, on her last day at Allison [Elementary School], he asked for her address. ... I am very impressed by the depth of her knowledge of instructional strategies and curriculum."

    — Julie S., Principal, Allison Elementary School

  • "Christina cares and it shows."

    — Brian B., parent

  • "It’s so reassuring to know that [Christina's] lessons about kindness and the power of written words are truly hitting home with [her] students. Thank you, Christina, for inspiring [your students] to lead with positivity and for creating such a thoughtful learning environment!"

    — A. F., parent

  • "Last spring, when I took the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), an annual statewide assessment, I earned the highest possible score for the English Language Arts/Literacy section! I attribute my score to my mom and all that she has taught me about English."

    — Jacob C., 7th grader

  • "[Christina student taught in my classroom.] ... She developed such a great rapport with the students that she still maintains contact with many of them."

    — Shelley R., Fourth-Grade Teacher, Allison Elementary School

  • "I feel lucky to have such a talented interventionist to refer families to."

    — Paula R., Director of Learning Services, Saint Andrews Episcopal School

  • "I like the way Christina teaches me by asking me lots of questions. ... [Also,] she makes me laugh, and that makes learning English Language Arts with her so fun."

    — E.T., 4th grader

  • "I appreciate the thought and effort Christina puts into planning her students’ curriculum and communicating with parents."

    — Taylor B., parent

  • "She’s great at being a friend and teacher at the same time."

    — Dajonna B., 4th grader

  • "Christina is hardworking and dedicated to her profession. ... Her strong organizational skills support her lesson plans and preparations. [Also,] she pursues new ideas and information to motivate and actively engage students."

    — Earlene L., Lecturer and Student-Teacher Supervisor, California State University Sacramento, Department of Education

  • "Christina is the nicest and most patient teacher I’ve ever known."

    — Yufan O., 7th-grade ESL student

  • "Christina has given me so much help over the past years. ... I went from not being able to write a word correctly to writing essays!"

    — Akiro U., 6th grader

  • "I am a much better writer because of Christina!"

    — T.N., 8th grader

  • "I truly appreciate Christina’s teaching methods and ... value her feedback. ... Her thoughtful guidance and encouragement have helped my daughter gain more confidence in her English class. It is wonderful to see my daughter approaching challenges with a positive attitude."

    — Yan G., parent

  • "As a mom, I appreciate the kindness and attentiveness Christina shows to my son. ... Her compassion towards her students is outstanding."

    — Lea M., parent

  • "I'm very grateful for all that Christina has taught my daughter in the past three years. I can see how much my daughter's [writing skills have] improved under her tutelage. It's been very helpful. My husband and I are forever thankful."

    — Ying J., parent

  • "As I navigate my junior year [of high school] and my AP Language class, ... I've begun to realize how crucial a strong [writing] foundation is, ... [and] I've grown increasingly appreciative of all of the time Christina has spent with me to refine my writing. ... Her guidance has not only strengthened my skills as a writer but also nurtured a love for writing and a self-confidence I hadn't known before."

    — Teagan N., 11th grader

  • “When I first started looking into writing my college essays, I didn’t know where to start. Working with Christina, … I [was] able to [move] past this problem. Christina was not only great on the writing side but also an excellent and lovely person to work with and learn from. I highly recommend her when it comes to getting help with writing important essays.”

    — T.G., college student

  • "Christina is a passionate writing specialist and has a wealth of knowledge."

    — David W., Outreach & Admissions Manager, Mansfield Hall

  • "Christina is deeply knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about [writing]. After just one summer [of working with Christina], our son's confidence soared, and he started excelling in his literature classes."

    — Audrey F., parent

  • "We have seen a lot of improvement in [my son’s] writing [in just a few months]."

    — Sujata A., parent

  • "My [daughter receives] ... compliments [on her writing] from her friends and school teacher."

    — Tuan L., parent

  • "[Christina's writing] instruction ... helps students make substantial progress ... and allows them to truly enjoy the learning process."

    — Y.G., parent

  • "Both of my children have worked with Christina and have had significant improvements with their writing ... skills. I ... feel confident that they are ... prepared to handle the many high school and college writing assignments coming their way."

    — Jennifer H., parent

  • "I like how Christina focuses on building independent writers rather than just polishing essays at the end."

    — Paul L., business founder

  • "I really appreciate how Christina is helping people slow down and find their independent voice in a world that often pushes speed, output, and now AI."

    — Phillip L., LCSW

  • "Christina and her [writing] programs will produce results that do not disappoint."

    — D. C., parent

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