-:-Bay Area Language Arts-:-

my family

Cliff, his sister Missy,
and daughter Ariana
(and the late, great Emma)
...is the tutoring/teaching enterprise of Cliff Stevens,
helping you to attain mastery of the English language.
  • As a father, I am deeply interested in how we become fluent in our native tongue.
  • As a poet, singer, and actor I enjoy sharing my love of the English language and its quirks, nuances, and playful possibilities.
  • As a faculty member of the English Language Program (UC Berkeley Extension) I have been helping students learn to communicate successfully in English for more than 14 years.
  • As that program's College Advisor, I have broad experience in the college admissions process, and in assisting students to identify and achieve their learning goals.

You will enjoy my flexible and innovative approach to teaching, and benefit from my proven ability to create a lively , creative, student-centered environment in which real learning consistently takes place.

Writing

Develop a clear, organized, and effective writing style
  • Understanding the writing process
  • Group writing activities
  • Academic essays
  • Poetry/creative writing
  • Vocabulary development

Oral/Aural Skills

Improve your self-confidence and public speaking skills
  • Presentations and oral reports
  • Accent correction
  • Listening comprehension
  • Drama and song
  • Other fun, creative activities

Academic Counselling

  • Strategies for successful learning
  • College admissions/statement of purpose
  • Obtaining effective letters of reference
  • Test preparation - TOEFL, SAT, GRE, ISEE

Resume preparation

  • Paper or online
  • Useful formats for students with little work experience

Academic Computer Skills

  • Simple, informative web page design
  • Effective online research
I offer both classes and individual tutoring,
with flexible scheduling and fees,
in the San Francisco Bay Area and online.

For more information, please

Last updated on 3/9/05