About Ms. Advani

Why Choose Me?

My 20-plus years in education includes what the research says you want in an effective teacher*:

• Gobbled up ethnic studies literature and social science research in UC Berkeley’s cafes, along with a plethora of pastries. 

• Gazed out over a sea of 50 faces at the Stanford University bookstore, stilling the butterflies in my stomach as I read aloud selections of my essay on activism, now cited as a reference. (In school, we’d call this a reflective essay.)  

• Inserted and moved commas and periods in 82 footnotes for my master’s degree research paper. 

• Hashed out a home-grown literacy plan for our low-performing middle school that resulted in improved standardized test scores.

  “Teacher Quality: Understanding the Effectiveness of Teacher Attributes.” (2003). Washington, DC: Economic Policy Institute. Retrieved March 8, 2021, from  https://www.epi.org/publication/books_teacher_quality_execsum_intro/ 

  (Yes, even your teacher has to know how to cite her sources.)

A Little More About Me:

Once a week, you’ll find me rehearsing with my local community women’s chorus, preparing to bring joy to elders in retirement homes.

Being a dog-less dog lover, I playfully pet pooches at every opportunity.

After writing intently and before teaching, I move to my danceable 70s funk and soul mix to clear my brain and pick up the energy.

I love life and am excited to unlock your child’s reading and writing power.