“It is not easy to discover a teacher like Christina.”
— S.T., parent
“Christina tiene el don para enseñar. [Christina has the gift to teach.]”
— Jose-Luis B., adult ESL student
“Christina is exceptional. [She] is the type of person who I would want to be my children’s teacher.”
— Dwain, B., vice president ProLogis (& parent)
“I recently worked with Christina on editing my website. I couldn’t be happier with the results. She is a true master of her craft, with a keen eye for detail and a down-to-earth approach that made working with her a pleasure. She took the time to fully understand my needs and what I was trying to communicate in my work, and her edits perfectly captured my intended message. I would highly recommend her to anyone [who is] looking for a professional, reliable, and detail-oriented editor who [will take] the time to understand [their] unique needs and goals.”
— Carmen L., business owner
“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
“Christina cares and it shows.”
— Brian B., 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., seventh-grade student
“[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
“I feel lucky to have such a talented interventionist to refer families to.”
— Paula R., Director of Learning Services, Saint Andrews Episcopal School
“I appreciate the thought and effort Christina puts into planning her students’ curriculum and communicating with parents.”
— Taylor B., parent
“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., fourth-grade student
“She’s great at being a friend and a teacher at the same time.”
— Dajonna B., fourth-grade student
“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., seventh-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., sixth-grade student
“I am a much better writer because of Christina!”
— T. N., eighth-grade student
“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 her approaching challenges with a positive attitude, and I owe much of this progress to [Christina’s] efforts.”
— Yan G., parent
“As a mom, I appreciate the kindness and attentiveness [Christina shows] to [my son]. I am and will continue to be grateful for [the] support [she has] offered [him]. [Her] compassion towards [her] students is outstanding. ”
— Lea M., parent
“As I navigate my junior year and my AP Language class, I’ve grown increasingly appreciative of all of the time [Christina has] spent with me to refine my writing. . . . I’ve begun to realize how crucial a strong organizational foundation is as my writing advances and the time [Christina has] invested in teaching me these skills is evident in my current 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.”