About Me

I am a recent graduate from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, where I majored in American Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. While in college, I discovered my commitment to education and developing pedagogical strategies, or methods of teaching, that are accessible to a wide variety of thinkers. I love learning how different minds process information and communicate thoughts, and I find so much joy in helping students untangle and clarify their thoughts in analytical papers, college application essays, and yes, even in SAT Writing! I am committed to a reflective tutoring model that is motivated by a desire to show students how they think. A reflective tutoring model is best for developing student-specific approaches to and goals for thinking and learning more confidently. My experience as a teaching assistant and writing tutor, both for high school and college students, first familiarized me with one-on-one tutoring. Since then, I have been passionate about assisting students with brainstorming, conceptual mapping, structuring, and revising essays, while also helping them develop and master strategies for succeeding in critical reading and writing on the SAT. As a writing tutor, my primary goal is to help you find and craft your voice and to assist you in communicating with clarity, without compromising complexity of thought. Whether you are a middle school student writing your first persuasive essay, a high schooler who is writing analytical term papers and college application essays, or a college student writing a senior thesis or a research paper, I am prepared to offer guidance, support, and skill building for a range of writing in the humanities and social sciences. As an SAT tutor, I will nurture your ability to synthesize large quantities of information into smaller, digestible patterns, continuities, and contrasts, a skill that is imperative for standardized test taking and for holistic academic success. If you think I could be a good fit for you, please do not hesitate to contact me so that we can discuss your tutoring needs and goals and determine how I can best further your academic success! A special note for college seniors: I am more than happy to tutor you in the process of producing a larger project, like a senior thesis. I recently completed my senior thesis in American Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and received the best thesis award in both departments for my work. Writing lengthy analytical work often feels insurmountably difficult but it does not have to be! I can help you with brainstorming, argumentative arcs, and revisions, while keeping you on schedule!

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