
About
Excellent teaching and coaching from high-end private tutoring to large classes and workshops. Teacher Tom is a credentialed teacher with over twenty years of teaching and coaching experience. Whether it's teaching English to beginners or college students, cultivating writers and filmmakers, or teaching martial arts for self-improvement or serious self defense, Teacher Tom will inspire students to new heights.
Creator of World-Famous Educational Youtube Channel
Award-Winning Independent Filmmaker
18 Years Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
25 Years Teaching Martial Arts and Self Defense
Aikido, Tae Kown Do, Karate, Self Defense, Martial Arts.
I am a born teacher and I love bringing out the bold in people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Acting/Screenwriting: Over 70 professional credits on imdb.com. 14 years in Hollywood, CA as an independent filmmaker (writer/director/producer/camera man/editor/casting director).
English/ESL/Reading/Writing: Credentialed school teacher (California and Ohio) and private tutor since 2003. Graduate courses in education from the University of San Diego.
Martial Arts: Over 30 years of training, Tae Kwon Do Junior Olympics, instructor in Tae Kwon Do and the non-destructive art of Aikido. Women's self defense instructor since 2014.
Fine Art: Degree in Fine Art, with a focus on digital art.
Viral Video Creation & Social Media: Creator of world-famous educational series on youtube with over 350,000 subscribers and millions of views worldwide.
Volleyball: 4 year varsity and tournament player. Assistant varsity coach (1 year).
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