My little sister has been having trouble in school lately. She is dyslexic which makes it really hard for her to do math because she mixes up the numbers in her head a lot. I actually have tried helping her with her homework but sadly it is very difficult for her. I hired Tamara because another students parents from my sister's class use her and she has really improved her grades because of it. I was a little nervous for my sister because she gets really embarrassed when she can't understand something but with Tamara she was so comfortable. She has had about 8 sessions with Tamara and her grades are already improving. My little sister loves working with her and this makes me really happy! I can also see her overall mood has been better because she feels more confident about school. I want to thank you so much Tamara! You saved us! read more

Tamara has helped me throughout my academic career, be it with papers/terms/ideas for undergraduate papers or with my current graduate thesis research. She really knows the academic system and she has a wealth of knowledge on numerous subjects (including the rare sociology of music!). Not to mention she has given me great advice on choosing a grad program/school. She's made my academic path so much smoother!! read more

Tamara has been an amazing tutor and friend throughout my collegiate career. Her insight and helpful suggestions have been instrumental in my academic success. Anyone who is serious about improving their approach to studying and test taking in any field would benefit from seeking her advice. Thank you again Tamara. C. Benjamin Anderson Pepperdine JD/MBA Graduate Student Fellow, Palmer Center of Entrepreneurship in the Law UCLA B.A. in Psychology read more

I can't think of enough great things to say about her and how helpful she has been with my senior writing (undergrad) class. I will definitely be calling on her for help as I finish up my last few classes with UMUC. I would definitely recommend her any level of writing project. read more

Tamara is amazing! She is friendly and professional. She has helped me with numerous term papers and research projects while I was working on my bachelor's and master's in psychology. Tamara is an expert at planning, writing, and editing papers. She helped me investigate and design many research projects. I highly recommend her! read more

Tamara rocks--plain and simple. She is well-read, really knows how to help you learn! Tam has a wonderful sense of humor and is committed to her clients' successes. In our continued work, she has taught me more about research and critical thinking than I learned in all of my masters' program. If you need a well-prepared, dedicated academic advisor, Tamara is THE one--hire her! read more

I cannot thank Tamara enough for all the help she gave me. I sought help from Tamara because I needed help with study skills and time management. I am currently in a very rigorous, accelerated graduate nursing program at UCLA. Prior to this program (in undergrad), I had always been able to get away with studying the night before, writing papers at the last minute, etc. I realized that these tactics were not going to cut it anymore. At 32 years of age, it was not an easy feat to change habits that are hardwired into my brain. In fact, before meeting Tamara I had already read quite a bit of literature on time management in addition to attending time management workshops. None of these worked for me. I needed individualized attention. She not only taught me great study tips, but she worked with me until we found effective ways for me to manage my time efficiently and effectively. I believe what sets Tamara apart from other tutors is her experience in academia at a tier one university and her natural ability to work effectively with students. Part of my curriculum involves doing research and writing scholarly papers. The level at which I am now expected to write is much more rigorous than what I had previously experienced. As someone who struggles with time management, I spent many days avoiding these papers and feeling stress and anxiety as a result. Tamara worked with me to identify the root causes of my insecurities, situations that trigger unproductive behavior, and ways to overcome these obstacles so that I can get to a productive state of mind as quickly as possible. Her experience was invaluable because she knew exactly what I was up against. In fact, she would often anticipate the requirements of the assignment before I even stated them all. She just knows what is expected, how to do it, and how coach others to do it the right way. Also, she used her experience to help me strategize looking for jobs after school. She knows what it takes to get a competitive job, and I am grateful she was able to share her expertise. Knowing my strengths and what makes me happy, she was also able to help me sort out what career path to take after graduation. After I work for a couple of years, I may consider going back to complete a doctoral program, and we talked about ones that make sense for me. She knows what competitive programs are looking for, and she was able to talk to me about experiences I can have over the next few years to not only make sure I in fact know that I want to go back to school but to also make sure I have the necessary background to be a competitive applicant. So I obviously highly recommend Tamara. My only regret is that I did not find her when I was much younger. read more

Tamara is an incredible tutor. She is extremely patient and dependable. She will always find time to meet despite a busy schedule.Tamara explains difficult material in a very concise way. She is very knowlegable in many areas and I am very impressed how intelligent and organized she is.She instills a sense of confidence and is always cheerful.She has helped me with my grad courses as well as help me organize and learn to write research papers. I highly recommend Tamara if you are struggling with grad level courses and need a patient and intelligent tutor. She is the best! read more

She is a nice person and helped me a lot with my writing. I enjoyed a lot and appreciate her help. She always replies emails fast and edit my writings in a comprehensive way and very detail-oriented. I love her as my tutor read more

After having been with many tutors, I can state that Tamara is the BEST tutor I have found and credit her with helping me maintain an "A" average in my major at UCLA. She has a way of explaining difficult concepts well so that you're able to articulate it in your own way - a gift that differentiates an ordinary teacher from a great one. Also, Tamara has never failed to impress me with her ability to grasp, condense, and explain complex concepts on challenging subjects outside of her expertise (economic anthropology, linguistics, film theory, game theory, etc.). It is because of her that I decided to pursue two minors in addition to my major knowing that she can help me. She truly loves to learn and this is evident in her teaching. I plan to attend graduate school and hope that she will still be available. I know I am being selfish when I say that my fear is that this outstanding and brilliant teacher and scholar will be discovered by big business or the government and will be too busy to tutor anymore! read more