"Services:

MCAT, especially CARS; USMLE Step1-3; Residency Boards

Residency Apps- personal statement, ERAS app, competitiveness/choosing programs, interviews

Executive Function coaching- adults and teens, managing daily life/work/school with ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety, TBI, etc.

PhD and dissertation coaching (get it done!) as well as editing

PRAXIS and TExES exams- content, strategy, anxiety

So many things can get in our way or hold us back in our studies and career but exploring our motivations and strengths and then applying the right neuroscience concepts can maximize our success.

2015-2019: Learning Specialist for Univ of Houston-Clear Lake running Academic Coaching- helping freshmen to doctoral students with reading strategies, time management, and organization. This includes recognizing and capitalizing on students' neurodiversity, from neurotypicality to ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, TBIs, mental health challenges and Autism.

2019-2023- Learning Specialist and later Director of Academic Support & Career Counseling for Univ of Texas-Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine: 1:1 and class support to MD and PA students from transition to med/PA school, course exams, USMLE Step 1-2 and PANCE exams, and residency app advising. I have read literally 500+ personal statements, ERAS applications, and given as many mock residency interviews. I enjoy working with residents prepping for Step 3 and specialty Boards, as well.

Now- Full-time consultant/advisor, I work with a broad variety of clients on their career and academic goals. This includes dissertation and thesis coaching (and editing!), a great mix of my former English teaching background and years of experience in academic and executive function coaching; I know what your writing should look and sound look but also know how you can GET. IT. DONE.

Education & Training:

M.Ed.- ESL conc., EdD in Educational Leadership- Reading conc., grad. certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder." less...