About Me

I'm Del, a lifelong communicator and tutor who's passionate about helping students express their ideas with clarity and confidence. I graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College with a B.A. in Theatre and a minor in Anthropology, earning a 3.93 GPA and the James Soper Merrill Prize, the college's highest honor for leadership and character. Before college, I was an NCFL National Finalist in speech and debate, and at Hamilton I received a $10,000 public speaking award recognizing excellence in writing and performance. Those experiences taught me how to communicate with purpose and how to teach others to do the same. For three years, I tutored Oral Communication at Hamilton's OCC (Oral Communication Center), working one-on-one with students on speeches, presentations, interviews, and academic discussions. I helped students at every level strengthen their delivery, organize their thoughts, and speak with conviction. Those sessions taught me how to adapt to each student's goals, whether building confidence, refining structure, or mastering public speaking under pressure. If you want to grow as a speaker, writer, or critical thinker, I'd be excited to help you get there.

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