"Hi, I’m Danielle — a lifelong learner, mom, and mentor who believes reading and writing open every door.

I earned my Psychology degree (with a Criminal Justice minor) from Chico State and spent years working in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, supporting teens and adults through some of life’s toughest challenges. Those experiences taught me patience, empathy, and how to reach people who learn and think differently.

Since then, I’ve also built a career in marketing and co-founded a local CPR training business, where I teach healthcare and community courses across Northern California. Teaching showed me what I already knew as a mom of two — every learner is unique, and confidence is everything.

My passion? Helping kids discover their voice through reading, writing, and spelling. Whether we’re tackling tricky phonics or polishing paragraphs, I focus on encouragement, small wins, and tools that make learning click.

I’ve volunteered for years in classrooms, served as PTO Treasurer, and supported local nonprofits — so collaboration with parents and teachers is second nature to me.

If your child could use a patient, creative guide who brings real-world experience (and a sense of humor) to every lesson, I’d love to help. Let’s make learning something they look forward to." less...