"Do you feel intimidated or overwhelmed by writing assignments?

Are you unsatisfied with how your writing "sounds", but can't figure out how to change it?

Is it hard to focus on and synthesize a text you're reading?

No matter what challenges you're up against as a writer and/or reader, you're not alone. And I'm here to help!

As an educator, I balance rigorous expectations with a holistic method to deliver the results you want. My approach targets multiple needs of each individual I tutor: working with me, students develop not only their academic skills, but their goal-setting abilities, their growth mindset, and their confidence as a learner.

Throughout a career in education spanning more than a decade, I have:

- Tutored elementary-age students in reading comprehension and writing

- Written and delivered curricula for 6th-12th grade students in English, History, and the general humanities

- Written and delivered curricula for college students in a variety of professional development areas, including resume building, time management, and professional communication

- Taught 9th-12th grade English and Humanities in New York City public schools

- Taught 9th-12th grade Grammar and Critical Writing in a non-profit after school program

In each of my listed experiences, I have worked with students one-on-one to build rapport and develop their skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking.

My qualifications include:

- Bachelor of Science in English Education from New York University

- New York State Secondary English Teaching credential (lapsed as of 2020 following a move back to my home state of California)

- Certificate in Restorative Practices from the Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility

- Educator Fellow in the 2018 Literacy Unbound Summer Institute at Columbia University

I'm happy to answer any questions from prospective students and families. I look forward to working together!" less...