About Me

I'm a small business owner, coach, and until very recently I joke I've been a "professional student" (I went straight from undergrad to graduate school). I have a BS in Environmental Science from Juniata College and two MS degrees from Oregon State (Water Policy and Management and Geography) as well as a Conflict Resolution Certificate also from OSU.I love learning, am passionate about helping people succeed (seeing others have "lightbulb moments" is one of my favorite things), and have worked with students ranging from middle school aged, to college freshman through seniors, graduate students, and to adults. I was a TA and instructor during graduate school at Oregon State University (an environmental science/sustainability intensive writing course called Sustainability for the Common Good) for 3 years (2012-2015) and was also a TA and private tutor for 2 years during undergrad at Juniata College (2010-2012).My husband and I recently moved to Alexandria, VA but I have also lived in the Bay Area in California, was born and raised in Oregon, and went to school in small town Pennsylvania, and spent a short while living in Vermont while my husband was in school there. I believe my teaching strengths are patience, excitement, and having a multitude of ways to convey information that help you learn. If my initial teaching techniques do not work for you I will find another way- because YOUR learning style is one of the keys to success in education (I've found it's true in coaching, too!). I enjoy working with people in person and am excited to do online tutoring as well. My areas of expertise that I enjoy tutoring are environmental and earth sciences, general science, biology, ecology, geography, communication, writing and editing (including grammar, style, sentence and essay structure), English, public speaking (I do this often for my job, too), nutrition, and basic computer skills. I'm also very interested and have much experience with HOW to learn, study, and stay organized (this is necessary for a small business owner!). I've tried numerous techniques and styles personally and helped people, "learn how to learn." This is an area I've done a lot of work in personally and have also helped students, friends, and colleges. I've very excited to work with new, enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and work through challenges! I'm also an athlete (volleyball is my main sport but I'm gaining an interest in rowing and boxing), coach, avid reader, music lover, and dog mom of a 9 year old Weimaraner named Penelope. I look forward to getting to know you and am excited to work with you!

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