...I spent 21 years as a school counselor at the secondary level, in both private and public schools. My Master's thesis, "Motivation and Learning: From Theory to Practice," included a detailed plan for a High School Transition Program, which I later implemented and ran for 10 years. This included... (read more)
...My approach to tutoring study skills is to develop exercises and assignments based on my clients' strengths and weaknesses and the nature of their test(s) and assignments. I have experience studying for and assisting others prepare for a variety of exams, presentations, and other assignments, in... (read more)
...I'm eager to teach you to love the very subjects you used to hate. I scored 155+ on a professionally administered IQ test, started college at age fourteen, graduated there at the top of my class, and made a perfect score on the GRE on my first try. I've earned double Master's degrees, the first from Duke University and the second from the University of Texas. (read more)
...In my classroom, stories comes alive, revealing our shared humanity. I fuse pop culture and pioneering technology, continuously exploring how AI can enhance student engagement and critical thinking. By utilizing tools like AI-generated podcasts and study material via Google’s NotebookLM, I help students reflect on their work and synthesize ideas in new ways. (read more)
...From a young age I have been passionate about reading and writing. I graduated from Wheaton College, Illinois, in 2010 with a BA in English. After working as a substitute English teacher, I began a writing class for homeschooled students. (read more)