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An English writing tutor for Gianna, 11, who's falling behind

Online or in-person tutoring in English writing for a bright student in Oakland.

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Leonardo M. McCoy
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Oakland
My younger sister, Gianna, is 11 and in the final year of school. Gianna loves school but English writing has been a struggle since the school was closed during the floods. The national exam is in August. We can't afford a private tutor, and the school's free sessions are full. We're looking for a volunteer who could spend one or two hours a week, in person in Oakland or online, for about twenty weeks. Gianna is polite, hardworking and eager. We have a quiet space and a laptop for online sessions. I'll always be at home for in-person sessions. If you're a teacher, student or professional who feels comfortable in English writing, you could change the course of Gianna's year. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
1–2 hours a week
format
In person in Oakland
skills
teaching, patience, subject knowledge

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  • Evans WaweruPhoto verified

    Thinking of you and your family, Leonardo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Galway.

    • good luck, Leonardo. Study hard! Greetings from Valencia.

      • Rafaela Adriana SiqueiraVerified organization

        wishing you peace. Good luck with the exams, you've got this.

        • Wiktor SzewczykPhoto verified

          Hope it all works out. Study hard! Don't be hard on yourself for asking

          • So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Thane

            • Jagadish L. BabuID verified

              Take care, Leonardo. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Take care

              • sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Lagos.

                • Good luck, Leonardo. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless

                  • Luis B. PeñaID verified

                    Thanks for sharing this, Leonardo. This could happen to any of us

                    • as a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Love from Manchester!

                      • Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 8 people at work

                        • I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Los Angeles so I could bring a meal

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