
Serena: Crown Point tutor
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I recently graduated from Yale University with Honors in Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies, where I also completed the Shen Curriculum for Musical Theater and pursued graduate coursework in producing and production management at the David Geffen School of Drama. Alongside my academic work, I have cultivated extensive experience in tutoring and college consulting that reflects both my organizational skills and my passion for helping students discover their strengths.
Since 2018, I have tutored high school students in a variety of academic subjects, and since 2020, I have worked as a college counselor, guiding students through every stage of the admissions process. My students have gained admission to schools including UCLA, UC Berkeley, the University of Washington, UC Davis, and others. I particularly enjoy helping underclassmen identify academic and extracurricular opportunities that align with their interests, often creating personalized "college projects" that highlight initiative, leadership, and unique passions. My approach is student-centered and holistic: I aim not only to strengthen academic performance but also to build confidence, curiosity, and a sense of purpose.
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Degree: Yale University - Bachelor's, Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies
In addition to tutoring, I am an actor, director, and musical theater composer/orchestrator. I love to sing, play with my dogs, and watch romcoms. I am proudly half-Japanese and have spent many winters and summers in Tokyo with my grandma, where I indulge in all aspects of Japanese cuisine.
- Admissions
- College and University Admissions
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- High School English
- High School Reading
- Music
- Other
- Piano
- Reading
- Singing