"Hi there! I have a passion for helping others and have enjoyed working with students in different capacities throughout my professional career. My background is in English instruction and College Counseling, with Master’s degrees in both fields, teaching ninth grade English teacher for five years and serving as a high school college counselor for four years. For the past several years, I have been privately tutoring students in English as well as assisting them with the college process, specializing in college essay and application writing.

As an English instructor, I emphasize the writing process, teaching students to communicate effectively through various modes of writing. Modeling how to write in various genres, I create and share writing samples that teach the necessary framework to follow. With guidance, students build upon this template, gaining confidence in their writing. Throughout the process, I help students navigate through all steps of it -brainstorming, organizing/composing ideas, and proofreading/revising until they have created a polished final product.

As a college counselor, I use my English background to help students produce compelling college essays and navigate the college application process. This journey can be overwhelming for both students and parents, so I am readily available to help with each step. In addition to college essay writing, I work closely with students to complete applications, meet deadlines, create activity resumes, and identify universities that are a good fit.

My diverse educational and career background provides me with a strong foundation to work with students of differing needs, permitting me to identify student challenges and utilize varied approaches to connect with/encourage them as we work together. My passion for teaching and helping others, combined with my extensive experience, allows me to successfully tutor them, arming them with the skills and foundation they need to be confident and independent writers." less...