"Hi there! My name is Ainsley. I'm a student of philosophy who is passionate about powerful communication. Whether you're giving a presentation, writing a paper, interviewing for a job, or speaking competitively, using compelling rhetoric and clear reasoning is always critical. That's the skillset that I've been working on developing over the last six years.

I've been speaking and debating competitively for over half a decade now. Hundreds of hours of work and practice paid off in several regional and national titles, culminating in two First Place National Champion awards in policy debate and Second Place National Champion in collegiate Moot Court. During this same period, I've gotten the chance to coach local speech and debate clubs and collegiate Mock Trial teams. I love working with people who aren't naturally drawn to speaking, helping them not only succeed but also enjoy it.

Writing is another critical tool in any communication toolbox. I earned a perfect 170 on the GRE's Verbal Reasoning section and a perfect 40 on the SAT's Writing and Language section, putting me in the 99th percentile. Through private tutoring, I've been able to help students significantly boost their SAT, ACT, and GRE scores and significantly improve their writing.

Finally, I love philosophy, political theory, and theology. These are my subject areas of expertise and I would be more than happy to work with anyone high school through grad school on comprehending and engaging with these big ideas.

In tutoring, I seek to emphasize long-term learning over short-term tricks, designing sessions tailored to each student's needs and skills. There isn't a one-size-fits-all cheat code for becoming a better speaker and writer; different students have different hurdles to jump. Through individualized teaching, examples, correction, feedback, tools, and practice, I hope to help each student meet their communication goals.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or are interested in learning more!" less...