"Hello! I'm Keri, a patient, collaborative certified teacher with three decades of experience helping learners unlock their potential. I focus on ELA, reading, writing, proofreading/editing/revising, speech/debate, Social Studies, AP, SAT/ACT, college application/interview, career application/interview, PRAXIS Social Studies and English, and CBEST/CSET. My sessions foster curiosity and build confidence through customized lessons designed to meet unique student needs. I make complex material fun, meaningful, and easy to digest by using real-world examples and interactive methods. My students improve coursework, assessment, and final scores by at least one letter grade; most improve standardized test scores by over 100 points; many are accepted into top universities. My adult professional clients report they gain the employment they seek and engage their audiences.

I specialize in critical thinking, written + oral communication, and history. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Communication, a Master's in American & New England Studies, and a California Professional Clear Social Studies Credential. After work in Fortune 500 corporate finance, I followed my heart and focused on student content mastery and critical thinking application to real-life situations, crafted unique and exciting lessons for high school students, and became certified in three states. I currently serve online clients across the US and Canada. I've won awards for my teaching, such as multiple PTA Teacher of the Quarter, Most Popular Class/Teacher in yearbook dedications, Maine's Highly Qualified Teacher, and most consistent full student attendance. In addition to being a passionate educator, I'm a published author, a historian, and a public speaking expert who has led winning debate teams.

I’m here to provide rich, meaningful, customized programs because I’m certain all students can operate at high levels and reach their goals with proper support. If you’re interested in my services, please contact me using the link on the Wyzant page." less...