Hello! I received my BA from Mary Washington College and my Masters' of Education from George Mason University, both in Virginia. I have been teaching for 12 years, and have been tutoring for 6. I have an Online Teaching Certification from GMU and I worked for their Online Academy for 3 years tutoring students online in a variety of subjects (English, History, Latin, Science, etc.) I have also worked for Educational Connections in Virginia and for TutorFind. I specialize in Educational Coaching: helping students learn how to learn. From note taking to study skills to test taking, I can help a student become more successful in the classroom and help them prepare to be independent learners in college. This is my favorite thing to teach because the skills a student learns can be applied to any and every subject for the rest of their life! In brick-and-mortar schools I have taught English and Theatre. I am currently the Drama Director for a local high school and I am very active in my town's community theatre. I sing, play piano and violin, act, paint, and do ceramics. I love to cook and do party catering for my family and friends. I'm a happy and outgoing person who loves to laugh. I can find enjoyment in nearly any endeavor: I love to learn and I love to share my love of learning with others. I am fascinated by history and science, even though my personal strengths lie in English and the arts. One subject I do not excel in is math. But I am working to improve myself in that area. My personal philosophy is that learning is lifelong, and can be so much fun if you find the right methods! :) I believe in ownership of education: the student shouldn't have learning happen to them; it should happen by them. Ownership means choice and decisions, as well as empowerment. My goal is to help my students discover enjoyment and excitement in learning, and to show them how to feel confident and in control of their education so that they can continue on their own for years to come.

Swimming, the lake, music, animals, drama, reading, cooking.