...I dedicate time to ensuring my students build this solid foundation and incorporate teach-back lessons, where students explain concepts in their own words. This method not only reinforces their understanding but also helps uncover any content gaps that we can address together. I also recognize that testing conditions don’t always accurately reflect a student’s knowledge. (read more)
...Perhaps most relevant to the students I'd like to support is my experience working with rising high school seniors as a Writing Professor for Thrive Scholars. I coached students in writing their college application essays (personal statement, common app & school-specific prompts, etc.), moving f... (read more)
...Students can expect a tutor who is responsive, patient, and knowledgeable. I excel at communicating complex information in a relatable, easy-to-understand manner. I welcome working closely with students and parents to create a workable, useful tutoring plan that will lead to concrete results. (read more)
...I graduated at the top of my undergraduate class (University of Memphis, BA History and African American Studies, 2020) and went on to study religious history, philosophy, ethnography, and Hebrew language at Harvard University (Harvard Divinity School, Master of Theological Studies, 2023). I am p... (read more)
...One of my favorite memories from high school is the moment when, after helping another girl with a chemistry worksheet, she told me "Now that I get this. I want to do the rest of this on my own." She looked so proud and happy. She wasn't typically one of the "smart" girls, and I could tell that her newfound sense of mastery over the material was a huge deal for her. (read more)