"I bring over fifteen years of experience mentoring and training legal professionals, combined with advanced degrees in law and international relations and fluency in both English and French. I earned my Juris Doctor from CUNY School of Law, where I was active in the Human Rights & Gender Justice Clinic, and later completed a Master's in Advanced Studies for Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law at the Geneva Academy in Switzerland. I also hold a Master of Science in Political Science from Illinois State University and a Bachelor of Arts in French from San Francisco State University, which included study abroad at the Institute of French Studies in Aix-en-Provence, France.

Throughout my career, I have regularly taught and mentored professionals in one-on-one and small group settings. As a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, I created and presented office-wide training workshops for over 150 lawyers and supervised numerous interns and new attorneys. I received the U.S. Department of Justice Mentor Award in recognition of this work. My teaching approach is conversational and practical, focused on helping students build confidence and real-world skills through discussion, feedback, and application of concepts to their specific goals.

I work well with adult learners and professionals who are motivated to improve their English language skills, prepare for exams, or advance their careers. Whether you're a professional seeking to strengthen your business or legal English, preparing for the TOEFL or another standardized test measuring English proficiency, or looking to improve your communication skills for work, I tailor my sessions to your individual needs and learning style. I believe in creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions, because that's how real learning happens." less...