Tanya Teaches
About Me
I was born in the beautiful country of Sri Lanka and spent a large portion of my childhood in the Philippines. Before becoming a parent I received my B.A. and teaching credential in English and taught all four grades at a local high school, ranging from basic English classes to specialized literature courses. Once we started homeschooling, I was highly influenced by the book For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay. I educated my children at home from the beginning (my daughter jokes that it was from birth) through high school graduation.
I have taught a variety of classes through local homeschool co-ops, including personal finance and staging an adaptation of a Shakespeare play. I have also tutored students individually in their writing. I'm passionate about helping students develop their critical thinking and writing skills.
Helpful Resources:
Excellence in Education Resource Center
Live Oak Educators (Charlotte Mason book group)
Coffee with Carrie (Homeschool encouragement)
The 6 volume educational series by Charlotte Mason
A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola
For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
2024-2025 Classes
(for grades 9-12, but middle school students are welcome)
Shakespeare Reader's Theater
Held at Excellence in Education in Monrovia, CA on Thursdays, 1:00-2:00 pm
Starting in February of 2025
Let's have fun with Shakespeare! Whether you are new to Shakespeare, or you have plenty of experience with him, this class is for you! We will spend most of our time focusing on Romeo and Juliet, but we will also play with some of his other works. We will read, act out sections, watch video clips, and discuss it all. There will be no reading homework for this class.
For students in grades 7 and above, but parents should always evaluate their own child's readiness.
Cost: $290 for this one-semester class, plus a one-time $20 registration fee
*discount available for those who self-pay
and to those who pay in full by the end of 2024
I am able to accept most charter school funds.
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