...My unique approach blends personal insight from my own admissions journey to Duke with a passion for mentoring. I help students turn the overwhelming application process into a rewarding period of growth and self-discovery. I have over 10 years of experience teaching English, writing, and test preparation to students from diverse backgrounds. (read more)
...I prepared for the role through a semester-long intensive pedagogy course where I was trained in writing tutoring. I also have extensive experience in scholarly research and writing: I worked as a Research Assistant at GW, researching Black women's community health. After graduating, I worked a... (read more)
...Passion is key and it is my job to help find the passion so the work is the thing you enjoy doing! Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ (2004 - 2007)
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education – BM
Bachelor’s Degree in K-6 Education – BA
Miami of Ohio, Oxford, OH
Master's degree in trumpet performance - MM 4.0 G.P.A. I have been an avid chess player for many years. (read more)
...For today's student, who typically does not read as much as students 20 years ago, reading different materials is even more important to raise skill levels. In 35 years of teaching English, I learned to specialize in analytical or 'college' writing. Organizing essays, using proper sentence structure, and avoiding common writing errors are strengths of mine. (read more)
...My SAT students average a score increase of 200 points and have been accepted into The University of Delaware, The University of Pennsylvania, The United States Naval Academy, Rowan, Stockton, James Madison to name a few. Each of these students received lucrative financial packages as well. I a... (read more)