Over the past twelve years,
Dena has been committed to helping students in the Bay Area achieve academic
success. As a public school teacher in San Mateo County, Dena brought
enthusiasm and commitment to each of her classrooms and as a private tutor, she
has focused her efforts on helping each student become a life-long learner. Her
passion for making a difference in children's lives has lead her to volunteer
with Healthy Cities Tutoring, a free tutorial program offering vital support to
underperforming students within the San Carlos School District. Dena also
is a volunteer reader with the San Carlos Library's storytime program,
introducing young children to the magic of literature.
Dena holds a California
Single Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD certification from SJSU and a
bachelors degree from UCLA. Learning how to best reach students is a perpetual
process. Dena has participated in BTSA, The Bay Area Writing Project, and
numerous continuing education classes via the University of San Diego,
University of Phoenix, and Walden University to continually grow and develop
her skills as an educator. She is past member of the Association of Educational Therapists and the California Teachers Association.
