My ability to identify artistic movement based on formal qualities of art doesn't usually come into my day-to-day, yet the critical thinking skills and versatility of understanding I developed from a liberal arts education helps me excel in every responsibility I take on. During my time with Wooster's education department I was placed in a high school, pre school and a kindergarten, where I got to see a great diversity of teaching tactics and developmental levels. However, the limitations of the school system left me unwilling to work in the one-size-fits-all structure. Everyone learns in a different way and it's unreasonable to expect a school to cater to each learning style and personality, which is why I find tutoring to be an important part of an education. I want to help other students get as great an education as I did. Drawing and Art History are my favorite subjects; I could talk about the Parisian move from the French Academy to the Impressionists for hours. While not as much fun, I think SAT prep is very important. As a naturally good test-taker, I always thought it was unfair that others had to study for months to pass a test I found so simple. Tutoring the best ways to take the test is my way of paying it back. I want to help students get on equal footing and move on in their education toward a well-rounded ability to think critically, which has made my entire adult life more successful. Outside of the educational sphere I have a slight obsession with Jane Austen, John Steinbeck, and trail running. I love to draw and collage mail items to send to friends around the country, occasionally stopping to try to teach myself the mandolin.

Reading, Drawing, Collage, Cooking, Running