"Since high school I have had the privilege of working in education. I began while I was still a high school sophomore myself as an after-school Spanish tutor; there I discovered my love and knack for teaching. The next year I was accepted as a Teacher’s Assistant alongside a Master Educator who was eager to grow and equip me as an educator. Over the next several years I substitute taught for nearly every grade of elementary school.

During my time at Biola University I became a Teacher’s Assistant again, this time for a Linguistics class. I was able to make real-life connections and provide illustrations that opened the complex field of linguistics to a broader range of students. This also gave me the opportunity to tutor more, both individually and in groups, with undergrad and graduate students who sought me out for my ability to break down complex concepts into smaller pieces and find helpful analogies and illustrations.

As a tutor, I recognize that everyone learns differently and that approaches to teaching are largely about finding ways to provide the "aha!" moments that ignite a student’s passion or instill the confidence to keep trying for the student who needs extra time and explanations My goal is to equip students to take ownership of their education, and I do not consider myself to have succeeded until I have found a teaching approach that works for you or your child specifically. I am passionate about both learning and teaching and see tutoring as an opportunity to arrange victories for students.

I understand that work and family life can be crazy and unpredictable, so I only ask for two hours of warning if you need to cancel a session.

I look forward to partnering with you to find the best way to meet your educational needs!" less...