ABOUT ME
From SHSAT and SAT/ACT prep to college/graduate school admissions and first internships, I’ve developed a deep understanding of the college and career readiness space over my six years in the industry.
As an educator, I take pride in my ability to help students identify their unique strengths and support them through sometimes-stressful processes. I enjoy working in a remote environment, as it allows me to work from anywhere, reach students from around the world, and find time for my creative pursuits.
While watching students get into their dream schools is amazing, I feel proudest of my ability to encourage young people and help them tell their stories.
Outside of education, I am an Equity actor who recently toured North America as the Fairy Godmother in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. The parallels between my work in education and my creative life are definitely not lost on me. When not teaching or performing, I enjoy writing (for the page, stage, or screen), podcasting, traveling, cooking, analyzing Kpop performances, and trying to find the best restaurants in New York City.
Please click through for my full teaching resume, or scroll down to read more about my experience. I look forward to talking with you about how I can help you achieve your academic goals!
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
My professional values can be summed up as follows:
ADAPTABILITY
No two students are the same, so no tutoring experience is the same. I meet students where they are and help them to put forth the best versions of themselves.
ETHICS
I give students the tools they need to succeed on their own. I also work to deliver great value to families through transparent and conscientious processes.
GROWTH
I aim to help students develop as people, just as I am constantly working to become a better teacher and coach.
HUMANITY
Sometimes test material is extremely dry, or writer’s block gets the best of us - when that happens, we move through it with grace and humor.
EXCELLENCE
I hold myself and my students to a high standard while recognizing that we don’t need to be perfect to do great work.
PAST ACCEPTANCES
May 2021 - March 2022
CAREER READINESS SPECIALIST, SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
• Manage workflow and delegation of resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, and mock interview reviews for 1,000+ first-generation, low-income, and/or minority college students
• Design, edit, and update student resumes for content and general formatting
• Edit written application materials and conduct remote mock interviews for internships, jobs, graduate school admissions, and other competitive positions
• Develop and facilitate career curriculum and programming, including industry guides, professional development presentations, and skills workshops
May 2020 - Present
COLLEGE APPLICATION MENTOR, CRIMSON EDUCATION
• Coach domestic and international students to gain admission to Top 40 Schools and rigorous summer enrichment programs
• Brainstorm essay topics with students and give multiple rounds of feedback on grammar, content, and structure; train students for interviews
• Guide nonnative English speakers and students with learning difficulties through writing-intensive application processes
September 2020 - Present
VOLUNTEER COLLEGE COACH, SCHOLARMATCH
• Support first-generation and low-income students through college application process
• Match students with colleges and scholarships based on their academic profile and wants
• Edit college admissions and scholarship essays for grammar, content, and structure; train students for interviews
• Ensure that students successfully complete Common App, financial aid, and scholarship applications, in addition to any other school-specific requirements
June 2019 - Present
SAT/ACT TUTOR, SPARK PREP
• Teach international and domestic students SAT and ACT test prep material remotely
• Coordinate appointments across time zones and cultural differences
• Adapt teaching approaches based on student needs and English language skills
February 2020 - May 2021
SHSAT/PSAT/SAT TUTOR, NAVIGATE THE MAZE TO ACHIEVEMENT
• Taught math and English test prep material to Black and Latinx middle and high school students for admission to NYC specialized high schools and scholarship programs
• Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and class materials for remote summer geometry intensive in Google Slides
• Transitioned to remote teaching mid-program due to COVID
• Updated NTMA website for 2020-21 school year
August 2015 - November 2018
TUTOR, PRIVATE PREP
• Taught SAT/ACT test prep and executive functioning skills to students in the NYC/Long Island area
• Enabled multiple students to cross the 30 (ACT) and 1500 (SAT) score thresholds
• Tracked student performance and adjusted approaches based on assessment criteria and student needs
• Supplemented academic content with test prep strategies and performance psychology techniques
• Managed and reconciled family, student, and company expectations
September 2017 - May 2018
TEACHING ARTIST, STAGES ON THE SOUND
• Taught Shakespeare, playwriting, and stop-motion filmmaking curriculum to middle-grade students in the New York Metro area
• Directed and produced final performances for the participating classes
• Built strong relationships and empowered students to express themselves and share their experiences