Specializing in English, Miss Berke's Tutoring provides private one-on-one lessons for all ages, levels, and abilities.
Education, Credentials, Experience, & Awards
Education
Masters of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Creative Writing
UCLA, Masters of Education (M.Ed.)
UCLA Extension Writing Program
Loyola Marymount University, credential program
UC Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Professional Development & Workshops
Columbia University, Lucy Calkins Reading & Writing Institute Participant
National Writing Project Fellow at UCLA
Kenyon Review Teachers Workshop
The Body Positive facilitator training
Credentials
Single Subject Clear Credential in Secondary English Education
Multiple Subject Credential in Elementary Education
Masters in Education
TESOL certification
CPR and First Aid certified (Adult, Teen, Infant) with AED
Trustline fingerprint and background check certified
Work Experience
12+ years as credentialed Middle School English Teacher, Founding Teacher, School Librarian, Adjunct Professor of English
Summer Guest Writing Instructor, Merced Arts Council
Guest Juror, Scholastic Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Art & Writing Awards
Preschool assistant
Teach For America corps member
Awards
Teacher of the Month
Abulafia Humanities Scholarship Recipient
Clint Harper Teacher's Award Recipient
Ventura County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Recipient
Delta Kappa Gamma Society for Women Educators Grant Recipient
References available by request.
Miss Berke M.Ed. brings to you over 12 years of professional teaching experience, and stays on top of the latest cutting edge educational research. An educator with experience teaching K12 and university-level English with struggling readers and neurodivergent populations, she is dedicated to helping all learners enjoy the art of writing.
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