Sondra Garcia

Provide guidance to students and families for the following:

• Navigate the entire application process for UCs, CSUs, and other public/private universities.
• Analyze high school transcripts.
• Select high school classes, dual enrollment, summer classes and programs.
• Assess student interests to choose college majors.
• Create custom college lists (likely/target)reach).
• Strategies to differentiate students through targeted extracurriculars, special projects, volunteer work, and internships.
• Guidance in developing stellar essays and narratives that differentiate and highlight students.
• Choosing ED, EA, and RD.
• Deferrals, waitlists, and final college choice.

My students have been admitted to all of the UCs and CSUs, the Ivies and top-tier universities across the country, and other well-regarded universities for best student fit.

• Teach mostly high-achieving students to excel in critical thinking, analytical and creative writing, and critical reading skills.
• Develop engaging and innovative lesson plans.
• Enhance overall student success with personalized feedback, constructive criticism, and one-on-one tutoring sessions.

• Create custom curriculum to teach SAT/ACT/PSAT Reading and Writing content and strategy. Students increase Reading and Writing scores 250+ points on average. Many students have achieved National Merit Scholarship Finalist.
• Teach content and strategies for AP English Language and Composition and AP Literature. 98% of students receive 4’s and 5’s on AP exams.
• Teach 9th through 12th grade English. Specialize in helping students with critical thinking and analysis to raise their English grades to an A.

Senior Technical Writer and Marketing Writer positions in education, technical sales, networking, communications, B2B, and router documentation. Authored award-winning Addison Wesley book for Apple Computer.