...Writing and teaching have always been second nature to me. I've trained people in corporate settings, and taught people who have an intense fear of water how to swim. I think I enjoy teaching so much, because I love to learn and believe everyone has something to teach me. (read more)
...I graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy. I specialized in ethics and political philosophy, but I am also familiar with epistemology, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of mind. I continue to educate myself in philosophy by reading classic and contemporary literature. (read more)
...My work has appeared in The New York Times, O! The Oprah Magazine, and Esquire, among other places, and my 2018 memoir was named one of Newsweek’s best books of the year. I love helping students with academic writing and essays, college application essays, and their creative writing projects. (read more)
...I’m passionate about fostering growth, critical thinking, and self-advocacy, ensuring students feel supported while building confidence and independence. My teaching experience spans elementary through high school, with a focus on middle school learners. Most recently, I taught a college prepar... (read more)
...Students sometimes ask me why I became a teacher. I tell them that it is because I have always enjoyed working with younger students, and I have also been lucky enough to have had many amazing teachers who have positively influenced my life and inspired me to follow in their footsteps profession... (read more)