Over 20 Years of Teaching Experience
About Brantley
I studied philosophy and Mandarin at Trinity University in my hometown, San Antonio, Texas. After a year abroad studying at National Taiwan Normal University’s Mandarin Training Center, I graduated from Trinity in 1997. In 1998 I began working as an English tutor in the San Francisco Bay Area, helping my students with things like grammar, essay writing, SAT preparation, literary analysis, and college applications. From 2009 through 2017 I also worked in the China travel industry, along with my wife, a native of Shanghai. In 2018, we relocated to the San Antonio area, where I have continued teaching English to a mix of local and remote students while adding freelance editing and proofreading, translation, and Mandarin tutoring to my repertoire.
Why Learn With Me?
Over 20 Years of Teaching Experience
I have helped students of all levels, taught every aspect of English, and guided students through countless assignments, lessons, and projects. Whatever your needs may be, I can help.
A Vast Library of Teaching Materials
In addition to my own materials covering everything from grammar to literary analysis, I am familiar with and have access to many textbooks, workbooks, works of literature, and other teaching resources, for both English and Mandarin.
Convenient, Flexible Online Classes
I have a very flexible teaching schedule and am available on whichever platform you prefer. I’ll come up with an ideal plan for you based on your needs and schedule.
Friendly, Fun, Supportive Teaching Style
I love language and literature, and I love to help people, and it shows in the way I teach. One of my greatest strengths is helping my students get interested in what they’re learning and understand its value so that they’re motivated to learn.
TESTIMONIALS
What My Students and Clients Say
I’ve known Brantley for nearly as long as I’ve been alive. He’s a great teacher as well as a really cool dude, and he knows how to break up the monotony of what would otherwise be a pretty tedious assignment, SAT prep, or review lesson. He does whatever he can to help his students and has their best interests at heart. I’ve learned many things from him, from grammar rules to important life lessons.
Abbie S.
Student of high school English, SAT prep, and college application essay writing
I definitely wasn’t an easy student to teach, but Brantley went above and beyond to make learning easy, accessible, and fun. With his help and tenacity, he taught me how to analyze literature through music and practice for my SATs through games like Jeopardy. Beyond all of that, he would make himself available whenever I needed him. Any student would be lucky to have him as a tutor and a friend.
Derek K.
Student of high school English, SAT prep, and college application essay writing
I met Brantley through a family friend who had been taking lessons with him for quite a while. He was patient, reliable, knowledgeable, and most importantly he was a fun and great human being.
Nicole Y.
Student of high school English
Brantley’s tutoring is very professional, encouraging, and definitely a great resource for test prep! He tailored a curriculum to my academic level, and every session was an opportunity for growth. I highly recommend his tutoring services if you are looking for an educator who genuinely cares for his students’ well-being.
Sellina Y., House of SY Designs
Student of high school English and SAT prep