"Hi, I'm Mia! I'm a graduate student studying literature at New York University, where I'll work towards my goal of teaching at the college level. I graduated summa cum laude from St. John Fisher University with a Bachelor's degree in English, and minors in Spanish and American Studies. In my introductory courses, I found that many of the students were not humanities majors and were frustrated by being thrown into a topic they didn't feel passionate about. I believe that writing skills should not be kept just for those studying their theory at length, so I decided to become a consultant at my university's writing center. There, I met countless brilliant individuals studying medicine, chemistry, computer science, and other subjects where they were required to demonstrate their understanding of complex ideas clearly and consistently. By working on their writing, researching, and citation skills, these students were able to ensure that their work could be perfected for the classroom and even for possible publication.

In addition to my college tutoring experience, I have spent almost eight years working in childcare (ages 5-12), the last four years of which were in an administrative position where I oversaw teen and young adult employees (ages 14-30). This experience of working to support individuals in a wide age range, at times with special needs, taught me to think creatively about how to adjust my teaching for different audiences. From explaining games or crafts to exploring different research databases, my ability to guide students to a deeper understanding has helped bring them new confidence.

I feel certain that each student can benefit from one-on-one instruction, which is why I find tutoring to be such a powerful resource. I am eager to discuss each student's needs for their classroom work, as well as their individual goals. Thank you for reading and I look forward to hearing from you!" less...