Posted by Midtown Mom, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Aug 6, 2010 at 12:20 pm

I am wonder in what grade is your son. My son wants to tutor. He is a foothill college student, English is one of this favorites subjects and his major. He has done pretty well in English. Let me know the grade. Thanks.

Posted by English Ellie, a member of the Gunn High School community, on Aug 6, 2010 at 5:52 pm

I am a student at Gunn, and English is much easier in terms of difficulty than math or science.

I got straight A's so far(including honors). You may not need a tutor, unless you are not a native speaker or are mentally defunct.

Posted by Patti, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Aug 12, 2010 at 11:08 pm

English Ellie,

I think you meant mentally deficient rather than mentally defunct. The word defunct means "not existing anymore."

Although you find English easier than math and science, there are many students who have a different experience, especially with essay writing. As an English teacher, I can assure you that not all those needing an English tutor are English language learners or mentally deficient.