...I coach high school and young adult students on college entry strategies, post-secondary planning, academic success in high school/college, and life skills. I have worked with college students in a university environment for over 5 years in various capacities. I hold degrees in the areas of Educational Psychology and School Counseling. (read more)
...As a National Board Certified Teacher, I maintain best practices for students both inside and outside the classroom. My experience enables me to meet students where they are and guide them to where they want or need to be. I use positive reinforcement for motivation, but I am clear on areas the student needs to work on. (read more)
...Chances are, if the strategies your teacher is using aren't working for you, then you will need more specific, one-to-one instruction, which is what I specialize in. While my strategies are not set in stone and I am up for anything that will help you, I do not work in a vacuum. I need a firm commitment from you that you will give me the same amount of effort I am putting out there. (read more)
...And I was a small business owner for five years where I handled all communication. But in all of that experience, my very favorite thing to do was to sit down one-on-one and work through a piece of writing with a student. That dedicated attention is where big improvements in writing happen. (read more)
...I have a Socratic and flexible teaching method that allows students to achieve a true mastery of the material, and a solid track record for improving and maintaining both ability and performance. I have served as a de facto tutor for my young nephews, now aged twelve and nine, throughout their l... (read more)